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Drawing & Painting Classes

Starting the week of September 8th, 2025

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Drawing/Painting classes are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays - starting the week of September 8, 2025

Date: Starting on the week of September 8, 2025 - from 9am to noon. You can sign up for 5 classes or 10. 

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Level: All skill levels are welcome. Classes include individualized instruction within a small class size, taught by Denise Zingg (Founder/President). Those who wish to learn watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting should have a good drawing background. Bring your own supplies (see list below).

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Cost:

5 classes for $150

10 classes for $250

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Cash or check is preferred. Additional options can be discussed with Denise when you register. Thank you!

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To sign-up: please call Denise Zingg at the gallery 262-634-4345 or stop by on Saturday or Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

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Supplies you'll need:

For multimedia drawing:

  • 18"x24" Drawing pad - newsprint paper

  • 13"x16" Sketchbook - white acid-free paper

  • 1 pkg (of 2) Conte crayons: "B" [hardness]

  • Water soluble thin black marker (Flair or similar)

  • Ebony or Blackwing pencil

  • Regular #2 pencil

  • Kneaded eraser

  • T-square and triangle

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Optional:

  • Chalk pastels, pastel pencils, Crayola crayons, India ink, colored pencils, large portfolio carrying case, supply box

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For painting:

Paint pigments for oil, acylic, and watercolor:

  • Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Sap Green, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna (or Burnt Umber), large tube of Titanium White (only cor acrylic, not watercolor). Winsor Newton brand recommended. 

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Oil:

  • Turpenoid or odorless turpentine, painting medium or linseed oil and damar varnish

  • Bristle brushes: 1/2" flat, 1" flat, #8 Filbert #s Synthetic sable: #s 4, 6, 8, 12 round

  • Blending brush: oval 3/4" mop

  • Wooden palette, palette knives - various sizes

  • Variety of canvas sizes 11"x14" and larger 

  • Canvas boards for practice

  • Metal or glass container for painting medium

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Acrylic [Similar supplies as needed for oil painting]:

  • Bristle brushes: 1/2" flat, 1" flat, #8 Filbert #s Synthetic sable: #s 4, 6, 8, 12 round

  • Blending brush: oval 3/4" mop

  • Wooden palette, palette knives - various sizes

  • Variety of canvas sizes 11"x14" and larger 

  • Canvas boards for practice

  • Slo-Dri medium

  • Wooden or large ceramic plate - painting palette

  • Palette paper or plexiglass

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Watercolor:

  • Watercolor brushes: synthetic or real sable

  • Shorter handle than acrylic/oil brushes - 2" hake brush

  • Plastic palette, large ceramic plate, or coated enamel pan - painting palette

  • Small natural sponges

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Sources: Dick Blick, Jerry's Artorama, Michaels, plus online options through the company websites (such as "Strathemore", "Canson", etc) and/or Amazon, etc.

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Gallery Hours: 11am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays

Phone: (262)634-4345

Email: spectrumschoolofthearts@gmail.com

Address: 2000 Wisconsin Ave. - Racine, WI 53403

Located in the historic DeKoven Center - East building - along Lake Michigan. A few small parking lots are available + street-parking.

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