Art
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
- September 12- Late Summer Pond
- October 10- Magic of Fall
- November 14- Sunset Dunes
- December 12- Lone Pine
Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI
Art
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
- October 10- Magic of Fall
- November 14- Sunset Dunes
- December 12- Lone Pine
Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI
Axolotls Galore! An Art Workshop
$30 residents, $40 non-residents
Ages: 6-12
We love these little sea creatures! Let’s draw a bunch of them with all of the color morphs that we can imagine. We will be sketching and modeling these aquatic friends with visual references to delight your child!
Young artists will learn to shade from light to dark values while adding spots, stripes, hearts, daisies, and other creative details.
Fun Fact: Drawing from observation helps develop attention to detail, a skill useful in science, engineering, medicine, and technology.
Bonus: Kids will design their own custom zippered case to take home!
Expect a little mess and a lot of creativity – please wear clothes that are not precious.
Families are invited to join us for a Gallery Showcase at 5:05pm.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
4:20-6:20pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructor: Artist/Educator Pamela Palmer, B.F.A., Founder of The Artist’s Apprentice
Learn to Draw SpongeBob & Friends!
$30 residents, $40 non-residents
Ages: 6-12
Calling all SpongeBob fans! Join us for a fun-filled art class where kids will learn how to draw SpongeBob, Patrick, and other favorite characters.
Through easy step-by-step instruction, students will develop drawing skills, creativity, and confidence while creating fun cartoon artwork they’ll be excited to take home. Perfect for beginners and young artists who just love these cartoons!
Bonus: Kids will design their own custom zippered case to take home!
Expect a little mess and a lot of creativity – please wear clothes that are not precious.
Families are invited to join us for a Gallery Showcase at 5:05pm.
December 2, 2026
3:15-5:15pm
Instructor: Artist/Educator Pamela Palmer, B.F.A., Founder of The Artist’s Apprentice
Holly Jolly Holiday Art Workshop
Paint, Sculpt, Create, and Celebrate the Season!
$30 residents, $40 non-residents
Ages: 6 & up
Imagine ringing in the holidays by painting a glittery gingerbread house, including all the fabulous trimmings in candy cane and holly!
Students will learn to master one-point perspective when they draw bedazzled gifts for their 3-D Christmas tree. We will also add a sculpture of Frosty the Snowman or a wee reindeer using Model Magic.
This art experience is a wonderful opportunity for parents to unlock their child’s full potential and give them confidence, understanding, and skills to help them flourish in an area that is important to them.
Fun Fact: Creating art strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills because there is often more than one way to solve an artistic challenge.
A Gallery Showcase of the students’ work will be open to families at 5:05pm, with sweet treats for all!
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
3:15-5:15pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructor: Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer, B.F.A., Owner/Entrepreneur of The Artist’s Apprentice
Fenton Farmers Market
Fenton Farmers Market 2026
Thursday Evenings, 5:00–8:00pm
May 14 – Sept. 17
Fenton Community & Cultural Center Front Lawn
Experience fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, select from the numerous baked goods and treats, or find that one-of-a-kind special gift created by local artisans and crafters. We have it all! Stop by Thursdays and shop your local Fenton Farmers Market! Our Market vendors and our Market shoppers are some of the best!
Out of safety of for our pet friends and the public, pets are not allowed within the market space.
We offer Double-Up Bucks – spend $1.00 get a $1.00 toward fruits and vegetables. See you there!
💡 UPDATE: The Market is canceled for Thursday, July 16th due to poor air quality. We will see you next week!
Become a Vendor at the Fenton Farmers Market!
Questions? Please email Molly Henderson, Market Manager at mhenderson@slpr.net
Fenton Farmers Market 2026 Application
