Art Events
connecting people creatively
I believe that everyone is an artist with a unique creative spirit waiting to be expressed. Treat yourself to an opportunity to learn, develop, and practice techniques with various media in a welcoming environment with others! Current events at are listed below. Private events in the Atlanta and North GA areas are available (please email ksdartworks@gmail.com if interested).
“However you frame yourself as an artist, the frame is too small". Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
In addition, please see my new “Art Events and Classes” tab in the header above for more information about new classes and events I am excited to offer!:)
“Cohutta Cloudscape" Acrylic Painting Event at Buckley Vineyards!
Sunday, August 9th, 2:39-4:30PM
708 Henry Evans Rd., Ellijay, GA. 30536
Join us to learn how to paint a simplified version of the gorgeous clouds above the Cohutta Wilderness in acrylics! Clouds are some of my very favorite things to paint! We will explore using an analogous color scheme, learn how to create depth in a landscape painting, and practice brushstrokes with glazes before creating your OWN cloud-filled sky. All materials and cookies are included. No experience is necessary. Wine and other beverages are available for purchase. Food trucks and live music will be onsite all afternoon!
Referral Program: You will receive $5 off of every new student you refer!
$5 from every ticket sold will go to Keep GIlmer Beautiful!
Join us to learn how to paint a simplified version of the gorgeous clouds above the Cohutta Wilderness in acrylics! Clouds are some of my very favorite things to paint! We will explore using an analogous color scheme, learn how to create depth in a landscape painting, and practice brushstrokes before creating your OWN cloud-filled sky. All materials and cookies are included. No experience is necessary. Wine and other beverages are available for purchase. Food trucks and live music will be onsite all afternoon!
$5 from every ticket will go to help Keep Gilmer Beautiful!
New! Drawing Class at Grit & Mane starting 8/9!
Tuesday evenings, 6:15-7:45PM
4-week session (8/11, 8/18, 8/25, and 9/1)
Grit & Mane Hair Co.: 17 Fowler St., East Ellijay, GA. 30540
Great artwork starts with great drawing skills! In this class, we will cover all of the fundamental techniques using pencil, charcoal, and even oil pastels (drawing with paint!). We’ll discuss and practice:
How to use VALUE and CONTRAST to create depth and realism in your drawing
How to SHADE and create TEXTURE and PATTERN with various media
How to use various GRID methods
How to draw in PERSPECTIVE
View historic art examples of Masters’ artwork
After this session, a new one will start on 9/29. Current students will have priority to register, and new students may join and start at the beginning! Everyone will work at their own pace through a series of lessons.
Space is limited to 10 students.
I hope you will join us!
Referral program: You will receive $10 off for every person you refer that signs up for a session!
4-week session: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, and 9/1
Great artwork starts with great drawing skills! In this class, we will cover all of the fundamental art principles and techniques using pencil, charcoal, oil pastels (drawing with paint!), watercolor and acrylic paint. We will start with a series of drawing exercises. We’ll discuss and practice:
How to use VALUE and CONTRAST to create depth and realism in your drawing
How to SHADE and create TEXTURE and PATTERN with various media
How to use various GRID methods
How to draw in PERSPECTIVE
View historic art examples of Masters’ artwork
You will move on to painting exercises once you’ve completed the fundamental exercises at your own pace.
After this session, a new one will start on 9/29. Current students will have priority to register to continue their lessons, and new students may join and start at the beginning! Everyone will work at their own pace through a series of lessons.
Fee schedule*:
6 spots left!
$120: 5-7 students
$110: 8-10 students (max)
*I will refund you the difference when we hit the numbers above.:)
Referral program: You will receive $10 off for every person you refer that signs up for a session!
