Paint Landscapes in Watercolor like the Masters have for 250 years!
AGES: 16-100!
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME TO ATTEND
Join master artist Denise Willing Booher and learn to paint a stunning landscapes like the masters! All skill levels are welcome to attend. Denise will lead students step by step through painting a landscape using photos as well as painting a plein air (outside) landscape. She will demonstrate each step beginning with a quick study sketch and painting. You learn to work in layers of washes to build radiant colors as well as painting with strong, colorful strokes. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the composition with a study, good division of shapes, value planning, shadows, as well as what your art communicates while enjoying yourself!
SUPPLY LIST:
- Suggested Paper – Arches 140lb cold press watercolor paper approximately 11 x 14 block or sheets.
- Sketch book for initial painting ideas.
- Watercolor paint palette with paint wells mixing tray and cover, water container.
- Paint: Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, and Ultramarine Blue. I use Winsor Newton Professional Grade paint. Student grade paints do not work as well.
- Kleenex plus a rag or sponge
- Brushes (Suggested brushes): Size #8 Round (Princeton Aqua Elite, Trekell Protégé or Escoda), 8 Black Raphael Soft Aqua Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brush Quill. A 2” flat watercolor wash brush . All brushes can be purchased on Amazon.
- Kneaded eraser. Pencil, Kleenex, Paper towel, Water dish.
$60 Discounted for residents, $70 Regular fee for non-residents
September 22, 23, 24, 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
10:00am–2:30pm
(½ hour break, please bring a lunch)
Instructed by Denise Willing-Booher,
Nationally Acclaimed Water Color Artist
Learn to Paint like Bob Ross!
$70 discounted for residents, $80 non-residents per session date
Ages 13 – adult (16 & under must be accompanied by an adult)
Join us in painting happy little trees and fluffy clouds as we put dreams onto canvas. Join Ted Simpson, Certified Ross
Instructor as he guides you through painting your own Bob Ross Style masterpiece in just a few hours.
No experience necessary and all supplies included.
Saturdays, 1:00-4:00pm
- Session 1: May 2–Tropical Cove
- Session 2: June 6– Mountain Winter Cabin
- Session 3: August 1– Hidden Forest
Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI
Hawaii Fluid Art – Mosaic Picture Frame
$55 Discounted for Residents/session, $65 Non-residents/session
$10 material fee to the instructor
Ages: 18 and Up
Add a personal touch to your memories in this fun, hands-on class. You’ll design and build your own mosaic picture frame using a mix of colorful glass pieces and creative patterns. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step, making it simple and enjoyable for all skill levels. You’ll leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind frame ready to showcase your favorite photo.
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Session 2: April 23
Fenton Community and Cultural Center – Art Room
Journal Making
$30 Discounted for Residents/session,
$40 Non-residents/session
$10 material fee to the instructor
Have fun creating art with a purpose! A standard sized composition book, beautiful calendar page, some scrap book paper, and ribbon are all you need to fashion a one-of-a-kind art journal. Learn how to add handy and
decorative pockets to the inside covers. Using ribbon, construct a built-in page marker and tie closures to improve your journal’s functionality. All supplies are included, and no experience is needed.
Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Session 3: April 25
Fenton Community and Cultural Center – Art Room
