Follow us on Facebook!Thursday Cork & Canvas Art Class
Cork & Canvas Adult Art Class is usually the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
We invite both men and women to join us for an evening of creative fun . . . as you experiment with a wide variety of art media, while socially interacting with others. We even supply snacks to make the evening more enjoyable.
2024 Winter/Spring Schedule
Thursday Cork & Canvas Art Class
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $20 / Person
You must be over 21 to attend.
All materials and refreshments are included in the cost.
Payment is due the night of the class.
Space is limited, please call 309-945-5428 to reserve your spot at our next Cork & Canvas Art Class
As we come closer to the date of an upcoming Step-by-Step Art Class, we will create a special painting or drawing just for that evening. You will be able to view the image on facebook @ Smith Studio and Gallery and in our store about a week before the scheduled art class.
Thursday, January 18th 2024
Painting Winter with Oil Pastel Step-by-Step painting with oil pastels and solvent
Oil Pastel is a creative and smooth drawing medium. But in this unique event we go a bit further as we turn oil pastel into a painting medium. You will be guided, step-by-step, through an image in which the oil pastel is turned to a liquid form and your artwork becomes a hybrid of drawing and painting techniques.
COST $20 /adult • 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend.
Thursday, February 1st 2024
Painting a Rose Step-by-Step painting of a single rose on canvas board
Painting on a canvas panel, in a step-by-step manner, is always one of our most requested art evenings. During this night of art we will focus on painting a beautiful flower …a rose. This is an image that becomes easier once you have recognized the pattern and learn how to capture it with a brush. We show you how!
COST $20 /adult • 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend.
Thursday, February 15th 2024
Winter Scene Step-by-Step-by-Step pen and ink drawing
Pen and ink is a wonderful art media to explore. In this step-by-step evening we will guide you through the creation of a landscape using a quill pen and India ink. Learn how to create the proper shading and to create depth in your artwork. You will get comfortable with the unique quality of your own pen stroke as you learn how simple this media can become.
COST $20 /adult • 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend.
Thursday, March 14th 2024
Spring Painting Step-by-Step painting landscape without using a brush
Participants have loved events where we guide them, step-by-step, through a painting but we DO NOT use a paintbrush! This evening we will create a beautiful Spring image that will ward off the winter blues. This will be an interesting endeavor as we explore found objects to replace what a paintbrush might otherwise create.
COST $20 /adult • 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend.
Thursday, April 4th 2024
Pointillism – Oil Pastels Step-by-Step Spring Flowers drawing using only “DOTS”
This is a lesson in Pointillism. In a step-by-step manner we will guide you through the creation of a Spring Flower Garden that celebrates the change in the season . . . made with nothing but dots. Like the famous artist Georges Seurat, you will see how the rules of pointillism bring together colors in a fresh and vibrant manner. This has always been one of the art events most loved by our participants.
COST $20 /adult • 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend.
Thursday, April 18th 2024
Watercolor – Cherry Blossoms Step-by-Step floral painting
At the Smith Studio we get a lot of requests to teach watercolor. In this step-by-step class we will guide you through the stretching of your paper. Then, as you paint a unique image of Spring Cherry Blossoms, you will be shown how to under-paint, blend, layer and much more.
COST $20 /adult • 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend.
Check out are wide range of scheduled and private art classes for all ages.
Saturday Afternoon
Children's Art Class
2024 Winter/Spring Schedule
Usually the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
For Grades 1st – 6th
1:00 – 3:00
Cost: $20 / child
All materials are included in the cost. Payment is due when you register.
All of these art classes, listed with the Geneseo Park District, are taught at Smith Studio and Gallery.
Thurday Night
Open Studio Art Class
2024 Winter/Spring Schedule
For Teens and Adults
Usually the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
We invite teens and adults to join us for an evening of creative fun . . . Everyone has the freedom to choose the art medium and venue they wish to explore.
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost $20/person
All materials are included in the cost.
Payment is due the night of the class.
We encourage you to call us at 309-945-5428 or go to Facebook @ Smith Studio and Gallery to confirm Thursday Open Studio dates, because occasionally we need to alter/cancel the art class.
Can’t make our scheduled art classes . . . consider planning your own private art class or art party that best fits your schedule and group's interests.
Plan a Private Art Class with Family and/or Friends
Plan a Private "ART PARTY" with refreshments, great for Girls Night Out or Office Holiday Party
Children's Art Birthday Party, you can choose from a variety of age-appropriate art activities. Parents bring the cake and drinks. We set up party area, run art activity, and clean up the mess.
Girl Scout Troop Art Badge, art materials and instruction are provided to complete the various art badge requirements.