Level: ALL
Instructor: Gail Wager
August 21 – September 25 (6 Thursdays)
1 – 3 pm
$150 CAE member / $165 non-member
Minimum 5 / Maximum 16

No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore!

Join artist Gail Wager for an energizing journey into the world of abstract painting. This six-week class is designed to help you loosen up, experiment freely, and discover what inspires you visually—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter.

Through playful prompts, layered techniques, and guided exercises, you’ll explore acrylic paint and mixed media while developing a personal approach to color, composition, and creative expression. Learn how to build compelling abstract work through mark-making, texture, and color harmony—plus how to blend abstraction with hints of realism for dynamic results.

What to Expect:

• Discover the full potential of acrylic paints and mixed media
• Learn the principles of strong design and composition
• Create color harmony using a limited palette
• Explore shapes, marks, and color combinations you love
• Combine realism with abstraction in exciting ways
• Most of all—expect to play, explore, and have fun!

Recommended Supply List:

Please bring these materials with you to the first class:

• Sketchbook
• Watercolor paper (140 lb Arches) or canvas
• Acrylic paints (bring what you have or start with these):
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium and Light
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • “Primary” Red
  • French Ultramarine
  • Thalo Blue
  • Black and White
• Gloss or matte medium
• Gesso
• Palette and water container
• Inexpensive brushes
• Paper towels
• Sharpie pen, gel pens, pencils
• Oil pastels or crayons (optional but fun!)

This class is your invitation to experiment, make bold choices, and develop a creative process that’s all your own. Let’s paint outside the lines—together.