Virtual painting classes feed your creativity
Feel the need for a new creative outlet? Guided painting classes can get you started on a new path. Or maybe you’re already a seasoned painter, but you need some new ideas. Taking a class, whether in person or online, can get your creative brain ticking in new directions. You can make something new to compliment the season, or you can create something to give as a gift (Hanukkah and Christmas are just around the corner!). Here are some fun opportunities to stretch your skills: Crescent Bay: The Paint Sesh’s Chelz Franzer believes “home is where the art is,” and for this interactive class, she hopes that’s where the fun is, too. During the 1.5-hour, Nov. 15 session, she’ll guide you through the steps to make your own version of a crescent moon floating over a purply landscape. (A Nov. 19 class will paint “Serene Autumn,” a yellow, leafy tree over a riverscape.) The website ( https://thepaintsesh.com) provides details on the supplies you’ll need, as well as where to buy them, and it’s where you can pay the $15 fee.
The Joy of Painting Donuts:
Chloe Allred leads this two-hour online workshop, in which you’ll capture the special delight of the breakfast treat, from the doughy ring to the sugary glaze and colorful sprinkles. You’ll learn how to prepare for painting and arrange still-lifes, palette mixing techniques, and proper paint application. Sign up for the Nov. 21 class via the Brea Gallery’s website at https://www.breaartgallery. com/events. The required supply list, with recommended paint colors, can also be found online. The cost for the class is $40 per person.
Aurora Reflections: Pinot’s Palette has five Orange County franchise locations, two of which offer virtual painting sessions. On Nov. 14, the Tustin franchise will showcase the beauty of the natural phenomenon that’s known for the appearance of reddish and greenish streaks of light near the north and south poles. You’ll create a unique aurora reflecting in a serene lake surrounded by trees with an Art Kit that can be picked up from the studio. The kit includes everything you’ll need: a canvas, brushes, paint, palette plates, a water cup, even a disposable apron and paper towels. The class and the kit are $30, but if you choose to use your own supplies, the cost for the class is just $10. And if you miss anything because of technical difficulties, a recording of the class is available for seven days after the event. Register at https://www. pinotspalette.com/tustin.
Toot Sweet Autumn: If you’d prefer an in-person class, Pinot’s Palette’s Huntington Beach location has an outdoor area that’s perfect for painting. At this Nov. 15 class, you’ll surround the brand’s darling Toot Sweet Birds with reminders of autumn. Masks are required for entry and when engaging with staff members, and social distancing and other COVID-19 safety protocols will be enforced. All supplies are included in the $39 class fee. For more details, visit https://www.pinotspalette. com/huntingtonbeach.
“Aurora Reflections” is sure to delight Pinot’s Palette paintersPhoto courtesy of Pinot’s Palette
