Class Schedule - Abernathy Arts Center

Course Description:

 Students will learn key pastel techniques, application methods, color harmony, and composition, to create vivid paintings in a variety of subjects.  Classes will include demos, reference materials, and individualized instruction for all levels.

Instructor Bio:

 Evelyn M. Breit is an Atlanta based artist who works from the live model in pastel, pencil, charcoal, and oil. A full-time artist for many years, she also paints landscapes, still-life, and portraits.  Evelyn is a winner of numerous awards and holds a BFA with honors from the State University of New York.  She has studied portrait and landscape painting with Susan Ogilvie, Margaret Carter Baumgaertner, Burton Silverman, Richard Whitney, and Bill Hosner.  Evelyn is Master Pastelist at the Southeastern Pastel Society, Juried Associate Member with the Pastel Society of America, and Member of Excellence at Atlanta Artists Center. 

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• Friday, May 2, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMAbernathy Arts Center
  This class continues on:
  Fri 5/9/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  Fri 5/16/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  Fri 5/23/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  

Color pencils are fun, vibrant, and user-friendly. Students will practice techniques such as hatching and layering, to achieve dramatic, luminous drawings. Instructor demo and references included. Open to all levels.

Instructor Bio:

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• Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMAbernathy Arts Center

Class Description:

Does color mixing confuse and frustrate you? In this informative one-day workshop you will learn not just about color theory, but how to apply that knowledge to mixing paint. Save time and money by learning how to mix the colors you want. This is a great jump-start workshop to take in conjunction with a weekly acrylic painting class, or a refresher for anyone who is already painting regularly.

Instructor Bio:

A Southern artist and native of rural middle Georgia, Lauren Adams has explored and experimented with painting and drawing most of her life. Inspired by her southern roots and the natural world, her work runs the gamut from figurative, to landscape and beyond.  Adams holds an MFA in painting from the Savannah College of Art & Design. And in addition to her studio practice, she currently teaches adult painting classes in a wide variety of media at various arts centers in Georgia.  Adams’ work can be found in many private and public collections throughout the Southeast, including the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and the Historical Society of Sandersville, GA.

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• Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMAbernathy Arts Center

Course Description:

Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to make an abstract piece come to life on a big canvas?

No matter if you’re a beginner just starting out painting or a seasoned artist who wants to see a different way to approach a large canvas, this workshop will teach you how to use acrylic colors and texturizing applications to bring your creativity to life. Learn to use larger tools and brushes for additional texture and impact. The instructors will encourage you to loosen up and be free with your painting style and transform your emotions into big, bold, beautiful abstracts!

Instructor Bio:

Husband and wife team, Michael and Kimberly Baughan have formed a fantastic partnership - working together to make fine art that resonates with people from all walks of life. They combine their individual artistic skills to collaborate and create captivating paintings. Together, they make a dynamic duo – with positive energy and zest for life!  This chemistry enables them to produce exceptional work.

In the artist’s words:

As abstract artists, painting allows us to express ourselves in a multitude of ways. It serves as a therapeutic outlet.  Explore our artwork and let your imagination run free!  We invite you to discover your favorite colors within our creations and allow our art to be your visual representation.

For more information about Michael & Kimberly’s work, visit https://www.abstractworlddesigners.com

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• Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PMAbernathy Arts Center

Course Description:

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of mark-making techniques with an emphasis on finding what works for you as an artist.   We will demonstrate painting intuitively and the freedom of painting without recognizable imagery. The instructors will help participants find their own way of applying paint and composing the visual space. Many students who are new to abstract find that they experience creative breakthroughs in this free-flowing medium!  Join us for complimentary mimosas and lite bites to inspire your creative flow!

Instructor Bio:

Husband and wife team, Michael and Kimberly Baughan have formed a fantastic partnership - working together to make fine art that resonates with people from all walks of life. They combine their individual artistic skills to collaborate and create captivating paintings. Together, they make a dynamic duo – with positive energy and zest for life!  This chemistry enables them to produce exceptional work.

In the artist’s words:

As abstract artists, painting allows us to express ourselves in a multitude of ways. It serves as a therapeutic outlet.  Explore our artwork and let your imagination run free!  We invite you to discover your favorite colors within our creations and allow our art to be your visual representation.

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• Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PMAbernathy Arts Center