Painting 101 w. Carolyn Thayer (6 week series)

various dates 2022

Have you ever wanted to take Painting lessons? Have you wished you could capture a scene from a vacation or present a loved one with a work of art? This series of classes are just for you. World famous painter Carolyn Thayer will take you step by step from how to determine what makes a painting work to the finished product. You will learn basic composition, values, shading, color mixing and more. All supplies provided.

There are six 2.5 hour classes in the workshop series. Individual classes are not available. All supplies are provided.

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CrookedLine Studio

Crooked Line is a unique studio in Billings that offers both in-person and online art classes, open studio space for anyone to come in and create, yummy free coffee, and they also sell art supplies of all kinds! Come in and see all of the cool things that they have to offer!

More Upcoming Events

Apr19Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

Apr20Sat3:00 PM

Spring Bouquet w. Teresa Brown

@Crooked Line Studio
Create this beautiful piece with acrylic paint while learning multiple techniques.

Apr20Sat4:00 PM

Modern Floral w. Jennifer Plumley

@Crooked Line Studio
Create this fun piece using gouache (opaque watercolor) and Posca pens (acrylic paint markers) with Jennifer Plumley.

Apr20Sat8:00 PM

Explore GOLDEN: Pretty Peacock w. Brittney Hernandez

@Crooked Line Studio
Explore using several different Golden acrylic paints and mediums creating this beautiful peacock painting step-by-step!

Apr23Tue12:00 AM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

Apr24Wed12:00 AM

Junk Journals for Beginners w. Trina Vanselow

@Crooked Line Studio
Create this amazing handmade book of recycled materials we like to call...a Junk Journal!

Apr25Thu12:00 AM

Urban Sketching Quick Start w. John Kennedy

@Crooked Line Studio
In this quick start workshop we will introduce you to the world of Urban Sketching.

Apr26Fri12:00 AM

Mixed Media Meet Up

@Crooked Line Studio
Join us and explore the world of mixed media art play! Get ideas, inspiration and support from fellow creatives. Everyone is welcome regardless of where they are on their personal...

Apr26Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

Apr27Sat3:00 PM

Urban Sketching Quick Start w. John Kennedy

@Crooked Line Studio
In this quick start workshop we will introduce you to the world of Urban Sketching.

Apr27Sat4:00 PM

Rainbow Mushroom with Jennifer Plumley

@Crooked Line Studio
Spring is here and we all need some color! This is a beginner friendly class and requires no prior watercolor or drawing experience.

Apr27Sat8:00 PM

Bob Ross "Mountain Peak Lake" w. Ray Dicken

@Crooked Line Studio
Join Ray - a certified Bob Ross Instructor - to create this 16x20 piece using Bob Ross oil paints, brushes and special techniques.

Apr28Sun1:30 AM

Titan

@Alberta Bair Theater
The BSYO’s Repertory Orchestra performs Mozart alongside the Billings Symphony.

Apr30Tue12:00 AM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May1Wed12:00 AM

Junk to Joy w. Kristine Corcoran

@Crooked Line Studio
If you like paper crafting, this is the class for you. If you like drawing, painting or collecting vintage things, you will learn new ways to use and enjoy your pieces.

May3Fri12:00 AM

Mixed Media Meet Up

May3Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May7Tue12:00 AM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May10Fri12:00 AM

Mixed Media Meet Up

May10Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

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