Chris Wuestefeld
260806 Understanding Color in Watercolor for Successful Paintings with Gail Ribas
Dates: Thursday and Friday, August 6-7, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: gailribas@gmail.com
Cost: $150 for members / $185 for non-members
Class Size: Min 6 Max 12
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: July 23, 2026
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop. There will be no refunds within 30 days of the workshop. If AGTV or the instructor cancels the workshop, participants will get a full refund. To cancel, fill out the workshop refund request form
Workshop Content: Color is everything!!! Have you ever done a painting but felt that the impact was missing? The composition, design, and subject matter all check the boxes but it’s not “quite right.” It’s probably your color choices! I will guide you through the maze of color choices and simplify your palette and give you the knowledge of making the “right” color choices. We’ll finish the workshop by applying those choices to a painting. I will also add some easy techniques to add texture and interest!
Supply List:
- Tubed watercolor only, no pans: Bring your yellows, reds, and blues-we will evaluate which colors to use.
- Good watercolor papers: This project will use a quarter sheet 11 x 15. The color exercises will require many sheets of watercolor paper scraps or backs of failed paintings. Bring what you have.
- Brushes: We will use watercolor brushes
- A large soft flat brush 2″ or 3″ wide. A Hake will work too and I have some brushes for sale.
- A #12 or similar pointed brush.
- Your regular favorite brushes
- Large palettes: a few plastic deviled egg trays from Dollar Tree will work fabulously!
- Two good sized water buckets: large yogurt or cottage cheese containers are good!
- Saran Wrap
- Salt: small amount of large grain and small grain
- Paper towels
- Sponge
- Prepared tracing project on 11 x 15 w/c paper trapped down to a sturdy backing board.
NOTE: I will have saral paper and the image to use available for tracing- If you come early to class they will be available.
Biography: Gail Ribas worked as a graphic designer and art director in the NYC area for over 30 years. Returning to her first love of watercolor, she taught classes at her studio in Maine. Gail works in all media but watercolor presents the most challenges and rewards for her. Gail’s enthusiasm for watercolor shines through in both her own and her students work. She also founded the Acadia Workshop Center in Bernard, Maine where nationally known instructors held 4 or 5 day workshops and ran a local plein air group. Gail served as Vice President, President and Workshop Coordinator for the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society. She now resides in Loudon, TN.
260806 Understanding Color in Watercolor for Successful Paintings with Gail Ribas – Registration Form
Date(s): August 6-7, 2026 Cost: $150 for members / $185 for non-members
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June 26, 2026
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Protected: Roster for 260825 Dot Painting Christmas Ornaments with Jackie Palmer
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260825 Dot Painting Christmas Ornaments with Jackie Palmer
Dates: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (bring a lunch for our break)
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: jprncsi@gmail.com
Cost: $ 65 (all supplies included)
Class Size: Min 6 Max 15
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: August 11, 2026
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, fill out the class refund request form
Class Content: In this class, students will learn how to use acrylic paint & dotting tools to dot paint in a mandala format 2 Christmas ornaments – one wood disc & one plastic disc. All supplies & materials will be supplied by the instructor. Students should bring a small tray or similar device for carrying home the painted ornaments if they have not had adequate time to dry. The ornaments will be 4″ & 3″ respectively.
This will serve as an introduction to mandala dot art.
Supply List: All supplies included!
Biography: I have been doing some form of art & craft for as long as I can remember. I became interested in acrylic dot painting about 10 years ago & have experimented with different media & surfaces for “dotting”. In 2014, I formally decided to start a company in order to make a little money from my hobbies. JPosh Design Studio has evolved from wreath & garland decorations, to my current focus on Scrapbooking, Counted Cross Stitching, & Acrylic Dot Painting. Since retiring from a 40+ year career in Emergency Nursing, I have developed my skills & created a home studio devoted to my pursuits. I maintain an online business as well as participation in Craft Shows & Fairs.
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260825 Dot Painting Christmas Ornaments with Jackie Palmer – Registration Form
Date(s): August 25, 2026 Cost: $ 65
260821 Summer Poppies Loose Impressionistic Style with Carol King
Dates: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: carolrobinking@gmail.com
Cost: $50 (all supplies included!)
Class Size: Min 6 Max 16
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: August 7, 2026
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, fill out the class refund request form
Class Content: Paint these bright summer poppies with me! This painting is very impressionistic with loose strokes. We will be painting a 11×14 canvas with acrylics. (If you have payment issues, contact me to pay directly at the Contact Information link above.)
I will guide beginners step-by-step through the following, and of course more experienced painters might add more detail. We’ll focus on:
- Simplified shapes (no overwhelming detail)
- Loose, painterly brushwork
- Creating depth with soft drybrush stroke layers
- Building confidence with acrylic techniques
This class is designed to help you finish a painting even if you’re a newbie. I will have an outline available, but encourage you to change it up and make it your own. The style is very loose but allows for you to put your own touches on it if you like more detail.
All supplies included – just come ready to paint and have fun.
Supply List: All supplies included, just wear an apron or shirt that can get paint on it just in case
Biography: I’m an artist and teacher with a lifelong love of art. My journey began raised as the daughter of missionaries in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where as early as the age of 3 my mom said art was the only thing that could get me to sit still!
In Argentina, art is heavily interwoven into school curriculum, so it was the perfect place to fuel my creative spark. After three years at a professional art school there, I moved to the U.S. for college and continued to find ways to make art a part of my world including painting portraits for a little extra cash.
Teaching has always been close to my heart. I’ve been sharing my passion for painting for over 20 years, starting out teaching kids in homeschool co-ops. Now I’m lucky enough to teach in-person classes at seven different locations, including a gallery, local art store and a College Lifelong Learning program.
My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe that art should be fun and stress-free. I’m a patient and encouraging teacher who wants everyone to feel confident and relaxed in their art journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to explore new techniques, My mission is to guide you step by step in a friendly, supportive environment.
No matter your experience level, you’re welcome in my classes—and I can’t wait to help you discover your Inner Artist!
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260821 Summer Poppies Loose Impressionistic Style with Carol King – Registration Form
Date(s): August 21, 2026 Cost: $ 50