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Instructor: Eilen Thedford
Time:  Monday, 10:00 am- 12:00; Room: Bower
Cost: $185 for six lessons + $30 for studio fees. Fees cannot be prorated.

Beginners through intermediate - Bring your joys, concerns, impossible color problems and together, we will find answers.  Improve compositional skills, paint techniques; see how light and contrast will make your painting pop!  This is about what YOU want to do and have FUN!   
Contact Info:  Via text at (817) 368-4637.
Learn more at paintingsbyeilen.com

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"Untitled" by Eilen Thedford
Instructor:  Eilen Thedford
Time: Weekly on Mondays from 1:00-4:00 pm
Cost:   $185 for six sessions (includes studio fee of $30)
Location:  Bower Classroom
Drawing is the basic skill of all visual arts. In this class, open to all levels, we will use line and value to create the illusion of form.  
Contact Info:
[email protected]
​Via text at (817) 368-4637.
Learn more at paintingsbyeilen.com.

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"Autumn Colors" by Mary Elle. Watercolor.
Instructor: Mary Elle
Time: Wednesdays, 1:30 -4:30 PM, Mar 20, 27 , Apr 3 & 17
Dates:  Mar 20, 27 , Apr 3 & 17
Cost:  $150 for 4 classes. Includes $20 Studio Fee. (No prorations).
Room: Memorial
Negative Painting with Mary Elle: a 4-Class Series
Turn your thinking inside out and paint the negative spaces rather than the positive objects. The first class we will work in black & white in order to establish the method without dealing with color. We may add a second exercise with color as time allows.  In the following classes, we will add color and paint some
autumn leaves and continue with fruit or flowers for the final project. 
​I will provide a supply list upon registration (contact me). My list is not extensive, and I do not require students to purchase a particular brand of paint or paper with the caveat that student grade paper (like Canson) will give you poor results and the same is true with student grade paint (such as Grumbacher.)
Contact Info:
​Phone:  (503) 655-0137
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Email:  [email protected]
Web:   ​www.ellefineart.com

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"Bougainvillea in the Sun" by Mary Elle. Watercolor.
Instructor: Mary Elle
Time: 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dates:  Session 2: January 17th  through February 28th
Cost:  $210 for 6 classes (Includes studio fee. No prorated classes)
Room: Bower
Beginning Watercolor: Color 
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Have you ever wanted to paint with watercolors, but you had no idea where to start? This may be the class for you. We will incorporate the washes we worked with last session and learn about paint mixing, color schemes, etc., building on each class until the student is able to complete a painting on his/her own.  While the class is designed for beginners, others who would like a refresher are also welcome.
Please contact Mary Elle (below) to obtain a materials list for the first class.
Contact Info:
​Phone:  (503) 655-0137
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Email:  [email protected]
Web:   ​www.ellefineart.com

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​​Instructor: Frances Fontaine
Time: Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm; Room: Bower

Cost: $150 plus $24 studio fee for 6 sessions 
Room: Bower
Acrylic painting. All levels welcome. ​
Contact Information:
Phone: (318) 773-7732
Email: ​[email protected]
​See more about Fran at www.FranFontaine.com.

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"Untitled Still Life" by Mary Elle. Watercolor.
Instructor: Mary Elle
Time: 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dates:  Session 2: January 17th  through February 29th
Cost:  $210 for 6 classes (Includes studio fee. No prorated classes)
Room: Bower
Beginning Watercolor: Color 
​We will start with the basics:  materials, washes, paint mixing, etc., building on each class until the student is able to complete a painting on his/her own.  While the class is designed for beginners, others who would like a refresher are also welcome.
Contact Info:
​Phone:  (503) 655-0137
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Email:  [email protected]
Web:   ​www.ellefineart.com
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  • Home
  • Workshops
    • Jan 24, 2026 Vicki Monette
    • Feb 6-8, 2026 Elizabeth St. Hilaire.
    • Feb 20-21, 2026 Vicki Monette
    • Mar 6-8, 2026 Robin Cheers
    • Mar 24-26, 2026 Joan Fullerton
    • Mar 27-29, 2026 Joan Fullerton
    • Apr 10-12, 2026 Sue Conner
    • May 1-3, 2026 Paul Jackson
    • May 15-17, 2026 Lynn Ferris
    • June 5-7, 2026 Betty Franks
  • Special Shows
    • Come and Gift It 2025
    • Artist of the Year 2025
    • Home Brewed Fantasy 2026
    • Lasting Impressions 2026
    • Mix It Up 2026
    • American Red, White, And Blue 2026
    • 2D Big and Bold 2026
    • Jenkins 2D & Art of Photography 2026
    • ARToberfest 2026
    • Pretty Presents 2026
  • Classes
    • Acrylic Painting
    • Drawing-Based Media
    • Oil Painting
    • Photography >
      • Essentials of Photography
      • Photo Editing (Lightroom)
      • The Mentor Series
    • Sculpture
    • Water-Based-Media
  • Members
    • General Membership
    • Displaying Membership
    • Member Resources
  • About
    • 2024 Artist of the Year
    • All NBAL Artists of the Year
    • Archive of Art