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 the desire to pursue an interest creates the talent!  Believe in yourself!  Positive attitude is everything!  You won't know unless you try!  Give yourself a chance!  

You can paint!!!   

Generally $75 - $100 purchasing items on sale.  With proper care, the initial supplies such as brushes and easel can last for years.   I have brushes and easels that I have used for over five 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.

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.  Bring a large-mouth (at least two inches in diameter.) plastic jar for cleaning.

Some students prefer a final cleaning with thinner.  They take their brushes home tightly wrapped in plastic and immediately clean them outside.

Classes are currently offered at the Monona Hobby Lobby in South Towne Mall just off the Madison Beltline Highway. 

Yes.  Mileage/trip charges are additional costs to the class fee.  Contact Kathleen to discuss details.

Parent-child classes are offered upon request.  Classes are especially designed for children's motor skills and attention span.  A child must be at least 10 years old to participate and be under the supervision of a parent at all times.  Parent and child each create their own individual painting. 

Students must be at least 17 years old to paint in an adult class.

Yes, private instruction is available upon request.  Standard rate is $100.00 minimum per lesson.  The average lesson lasts three to four hours, depending upon student skill level, subject detail, and size of canvas.  The fee is $25.00/hour or fraction of hour after four hours. 

Yes, I use water mixable paints in some of my classes.  The paints are vibrant and synthetic brushes clean easily with soap and water.

Contact me for specific information. 

Some of the certifications that I hold require that I use the company products in class.

My own lessons allow flexibility in product choice.