Giese-k 

                                                             Gallery LLC

 

Exclusively featuring Kathleen Giese,

certified oil painting artist and instructor

 

 

 

Cottage Grove, WI 53527
ph: 608-345-3401

Frequently Asked Questions

Following are frequently asked questions.  Contact Kathleen by e-mail: o2paint@yahoo.com or telephone: 608-345-3401 should you have additional questions.

I have no art background.  My hands shake.  I can't draw.  No one can read my handwriting and I can't either.  I can't swim.  Can I take a painting class?

Absolutely!  

You can paint!!! 

Anyone with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to paint can be successful.  Many of Kathleen's  first-time students have been so pleased that they framed their work!  Also, they have taken additional classes to create special gifts for loved ones.  

You can paint!!!

Some people tend to disqualify themselves because they feel that they don't have talent.  We are not born reciting the alphabet, reading, performing math calculations, writing, speaking, etc.  

You can paint!!!

Kathleen believes that desire to pursue an interest creates the talent!  Positive attitude is everything!   

You can paint!!!   

How much do starting supplies cost?

Generally $100-125.  With proper care, the initial supplies such as brushes and easel can last for years.  The key is proper care.  

Quality products are best.  Area stores run weekly coupons offering 25%-50% off one item.  Contact Kathleen to obtain a supply list. 

Friends and relatives who take classes together often share paints to help defray the cost.  One person might be responsible for three colors, another for oil or medium, etc.

What about using thinners in the classroom?

Thinners are not used in the classroom. 

Bring lots of paper towels to the classroom for wiping the brushes.  Baby oil can be used for cleaning brushes as long as the oil is wiped off.

Some students prefer a final cleaning with thinner.  In this case, students take their brushes home tightly wrapped in plastic and use thinner outside.

Where are classes held? 

Classes are currently offered at the Monona Hobby Lobby in South Towne Mall just off the Madison Beltline Highway and at the Janesville Hobby Lobby on Milton Avenue (the former Wal-Mart store). 

Additional locations will certainly be considered.

Would you consider teaching classes at our location?

Yes.  Contact Kathleen to discuss details.

 

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Cottage Grove, WI 53527
ph: 608-345-3401