Painting
Current Painting Classes
Alla Prima Oil Painting, Fridays
Unexpected Still Life, Sundays, June 14 and June 28, 2026
Plein Air Landscape Painting, Fridays
Alla Prima Oil Painting
Learn how to paint from life in a realistic yet expressive way using an alla prima approach.
Dates: Fridays (ongoing)
Times: 6:00 to 9:30 pm
Cost: $85 for a single session. $300 for four sessions
Materials Fee: No fee
Minimum Students: 2
Maximum Students: 15
Prerequisite: All levels welcome (drawing experience recommended)
Instructor: Brenno Kenji
Contact: brennokenji@gmail.com
Supply List: A full supply list can be found here: https://www.brennokenji.com/painting-supply-list
Dates:
- April 10, 17, 24
- May 1, 8, 22, 29
- June – no classes
- July 3, 10, 24, 31
- August 7, 14, 21, 28
By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy. Please register at least 24 hours in advance of class. Email melissa@artworks-edmonds.org to make special arrangements.
Unexpected Still Life
Learn why oil is the best medium for creating a beautiful still life.
Dates: Sundays, June 14 and June 28, 2026
Times: 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Cost: $150 for both sessions
Materials Fee: No fee
Minimum Students: 2
Maximum Students: 15
Prerequisite: All levels welcome
Instructor: Sam Day
Contact: urbannoirartist@gmail.com
During this 2-session oil painting class, we will:
- Explore the beauty of color theory and discover how to blend colors with confidence and intention.
- Learn how to thoughtfully compose a still life and select a meaningful reference photo to inspire your work.
- Transform a simple reference image into a graceful, finished painting that reflects your own artistic vision.
- You will also learn why oil is the best medium for creating a beautiful still life
Sam Day is an illustrator and urban noir artist. He is a Shoreline-based painter who studied for three years at Gage Academy of Art in the Mark Kane-O’Higgins Atelier, earning the “Best in Gage” award upon graduation. An active artist, he is known for his strength in color theory, and Sam especially enjoys portrait painting of both people and pets, bringing a thoughtful and expressive approach to his work. He is passionate about teaching and sharing the practical techniques and insights he has developed through years of dedicated practice.
Supply List: Note from the instructor Sam Day: Oil painting requires more supplies than any other painting medium, but they also offer remarkable versatility and the ability to create truly beautiful images, in a way that no other medium can. The extra tools are well worth the investment, rewarding you many times over in both creative freedom and enjoyment.
Every student will need:
- Oil paint, assorted colors: Primary colors yellow, red, blue, as well as orange, black, white, a couple different browns, purple and magenta.
- Brushes in assorted sizes: 0-5 or 6, filbert, round and bright. Preferably smooth bristols, such as sable or imitation sable. No rough hog bristle brushes at this time (they have their place, but not here).
- Odorless Gamsol mineral spirits
- A small bottle of linseed oil.
- A mixing container like a small jar with a lid. We will mix gamsol and linseed oil 50/50 in the jar. It doesn’t need to be bigger than 6- 8 oz.
- A larger quart sized container with a lid like an empty peanut butter jar. This is for cleaning your brushes. You need to be able to swish the brush around briskly to remove the paint from the brush.
- Canvas or board, at least 8X10 inches. The paintings themselves will be done at 8X10, so it can be bigger, but not smaller. The canvas or wood panel should be pre-primed (with gesso or white acrylic paint).
- A palette knife for mixing paint. To save money you can use a plastic fast food knife, or any such utensil.
- Pencil, preferably hard, like 4H or 6H.
- A palette. This can be just a flat piece of plastic, glass or a paper palette at least 8”X 8”.
- A roll of paper towels.
- Disposable surgical gloves.
- A sketch book for planning out painting. (optional)
Artworks will provide: rulers, easels, pencils, and aprons.
By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy. Please register at least 24 hours in advance of class. Email melissa@artworks-edmonds.org to make special arrangements.
Plein Air Landscape Painting
Plein air landscape oil painting class in Edmonds and surroundings
Dates: July 10, 24, 31, and August 7 (no class on 7/17)
Times: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: $100 for a single session. $350 for four sessions
Materials Fee: No fee
Minimum Students: 3
Maximum Students: 15
Prerequisite: Some drawing and painting experience recommended, but not required
Instructor: Brenno Kenji
Contact: brennokenji@gmail.com
Supply List: A full supply list can be found here: https://www.brennokenji.com/plein-air-supply
Dates:
- July 10, 24, 31, and August 7 (Please note: no class on July 17. An optional practice assignment will be provided for that week to reinforce the first session.)
By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy. Please register at least 24 hours in advance of class. Email melissa@artworks-edmonds.org to make special arrangements.
Intro to Watercolor
Five Tuesday Sessions
Dates: Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2026
Times: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Cost: $375 for all 5 sessions, $95 for single sessions
Materials Fee: No fee
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students: 12
Prerequisite: All levels welcome
Instructor:Janet Arkills
Contact: jarkills@gmail.com
- Are you curious about watercolors but not sure where to start?
- Have you tried watercolors, but found the results disappointing?
- Do you suspect that you’d excel at this medium if you had some great ground-zero tips?
This 5-week class covers the essentials – techniques, color, and what supplies are actually worth buying. All materials provided so you can explore before investing in your own supplies.
What you need to know:
Join our Tuesday afternoon watercolor classes this August. Meet great people and feel supported with our small, in-person environment.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to choose paints, paper, and brushes (and why it matters)
- Essential techniques: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, and many more
- Color mixing—learn to create the colors you want
- Composition basics for strong visual appeal
- Apply what you’ve learned to landscapes and botanical themes
- Experiment with fun techniques like salt, resist, and more
What Makes This Class Different:
- All materials provided – 5 weeks of exploration with a range of materials
- Fun, relaxed, judgement-free space. Art is meant to be enjoyable!
- Small class size – from 4 to 12 students
- No experience necessary. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve tried watercolors before and felt disappointed, this class meets you where you are.
- Leave confident – understanding watercolor’s fundamental nature, how to work with it, which supplies are worth buying, and how to keep practicing on your own.
About Your Instructor:
Janet Arkills is an artist and teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience across multiple mediums. She’s worked with every age student from Kindergarten to 90 years old. Her artwork has been selected for both local and international juried exhibitions. She loves to inspire a love of art in others – helping you embrace the creative process and giving you the tools to bring your vision to life. (She also has a penchant for homemade artist-themed Halloween costumes.)
By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy. Please register at least 24 hours in advance of class. Email melissa@artworks-edmonds.org to make special arrangements.