Drawing and Painting are learnable skill -
with instruction and practice anyone can learn to paint or draw!

September -November  2019 Weekly Lessons

Oil Painting with Linda Marino Starts 10/2 - 8 weeks

$240.00

Wednesday Afternoon 1-4 pm 

Starts October 2-November 27, 2019 ( no class on Oct 9)


Location: TBA



Cost: $240 - for 8 weeks/ 3 hr classes - materials not included.

late registration welcome

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Learn an easy to follow process to build a strong foundation in oil painting






  • We'll cover the principles of value, shape and form then how to apply them to easy-to-paint exercises.






  • You'll learn how to mix colors, create a color wheel, learn about compliments, and how to use them to desaturate a color






  • preparing your canvas, toning and using mediums for faster drying






  • how to layer paints and ways to use brushstrokes to express your individual style.






  • We'll cover the principle of compositions, some do's and don't and then how to break the rules.
  • We'll work on still life and landscape


Learning how to paint in oils can be fun and very rewarding. You don't need a lot of materials to start with and you'll find that oils offer a rich and buttery feel when applying the paint to make blending and brush work easy. You'll also find that if you don't like an area you can scrape it right off. This class is great for beginners and those who want to refresh their skills.


Small class size means lots of personal instruction. Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.


Materials not included. Students must bring their own supplies. See materials list page for more information.

Start Here Acrylic Painting -with Linda Marino - Starts 9/30 - 7 weeks

$210.00

Monday Evenings 6-8:30pm

September 30 - November 18, 2019, (no class Oct 14) - 7 weeks


Location: TBA



Cost: $210 - 2 1/2 hours per week/ 7 weeks - some materials included.

late registration welcome

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Painting in acrylics is a fun and enjoyable medium for beginners. Acrylics are water-based and easy to clean up, they dry fast and can be applied thin like watercolors or thick like oils.

Acrylics are great for the absolute beginner. I love to tell my students with Acrylics everything is fixable!. I love teaching this foundational class because its broken down into simple steps and filled with tips, techniques and exercise to get you started on your painting journey. You'll learn an easy to follow process to gain a strong foundation in acrylic painting.






  • We'll cover the process of painting an acrylic painting from start to finish.
  • How to make shapes/objects look three-dimensional using shading, value and tints.
  • You'll learn how to use several drawing tools that will make drawing easier.
  • Learn how to mix colors, use compliments in a painting and and how to tone down a color. I have a bunch fun color exercises that we'll practice in class and at home.
  • You'll learn about preparing the canvas and ways to make you're colors harmonize through toning.
  • Layering paints from a thick impasto to thin washes.
  • We'll work with a variety brushes and applying paintings with a brush or palette knife.
  • We'll go over several mediums to add your paints for special effects
  • We'll cover composition and design.


A workbook will be provided with description and color illustrations and exercises to try on your own.


If you're new to painting or need a refresher class you're going to love this class!

Small class size means lots of personal instruction. Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.


Some materials are included. Nothing is required for the first class. We will review supplies and materials first before purchasing.. If you already have some acrylic supplies bring them with you.

Drawing and Sketching for Beginners with Linda Marino - Starts 9/30- 5 Weeks

$140.00

Monday Afternoons 4-5:30pm 

September 30 - November 4, 2019 (no class October 14)

Location: TBA


​Cost: $140 for 5 weeks.materials are included.


This class will start with the fundamental skills needed to help you get started with drawing or sketching. Whether your brand new to drawing or you'd like to refresh your skills.








  • You'll begin to draw simple objects with confidence







  • Learn the elements of shading and how to make objects look 3 dimensional







  • Create depth and learn about perspective







  • learn to hone your observation skills.


Whether you want to take a sketch and develop it into a painting or visually describe a vision or concept, sketching can play an important role in how to communicate your ideas with the world... or perhaps it's as personal as just a sketchbook journal.


With these classic methods and techniques your skill will improve quickly... all you need to do is practice and enjoy the helpful exercises.



Small class size means lots of personal instruction.


Sign up early, space is limited. Adults /serious teens.

Daily Painting (or almost) with Linda Marino Acrylics or Oils- Starts 9/18 -8 weeks

$240.00

Wednesday Morning 9-12 pm 

Starts September 18 - November 6, 2019


Location: TBA



Cost: $240 - for 8weeks/ 3 hr classes - materials not included.

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One of the fastest ways to improve your skills is to develop a painting habit, painting regularly, usually small canvases that one can start and finish in under three hours is so beneficial. This is exactly how I got back into painting after a long break of not painting. I would set up small still life, a vase with flowers, some lemons, and apples. This has to be one of the best training tools for painters in any medium. Learn an easy to follow process to build a strong foundation in oil or acrylic painting. I'll also share tips on how I started with an online gallery Dailypaintworks.com posting my small works and selling them!





  • We'll cover the principles of value, shape and form then how to apply them to easy-to-paint exercises.





  • You'll learn how to mix colors, create a color wheel, learn about compliments, and how to use them to desaturate a color





  • preparing your canvas, toning and how to choose subject for small formats.





  • how to layer paints and ways to use brushstrokes to express your individual style.





  • Learning how to increase your brush confidence, explore new subjects, and just enjoy the big rewards from painting small.


Do you want to break free from the habit of painting too much detail? Do you want to loose up and become more free with your artwork? Do you want to stop spending weeks/months on the same painting and enjoy the simplicity of small studies. Learning to work quicker and not make every painting a precious piece that can lead to either not finishing or no longer enjoying the painting. There's so much I'd love to share with you about my process and the joy you'll get from working in this format.


Small class size means lots of personal instruction. Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.


Materials not included. Students must bring their own supplies. See materials list page for more information.

Sketchbook Journaling with Linda Marino -Starts 9/24 -5 weeks

$140.00

Tuesday Morning 10-12pm

September 24 - October 23, 2019

Location: TBA


​Cost: $140 for 5 weeks.materials are included.


I will share with you my passion for sketchbook journaling in this 5 week class. We will start with the basics -

• materials, mark making and color mixing.

• I will guide you step by step on a few basic observation drawings

• next we'll add color with watercolor pencils or a small travel watercolor pans.

• once we've completed a few sketches in our sketchbook we'll take it out and about around the Branford Green. There are so many wonderful places to sketch, store fronts, potted plants, cafe scenes, churches, the architecture of the Blackstone Library and so much more. Or maybe we'll sip a cup of coffee and sketch a biscotti at Common Grounds.


Each week we'll meet at the studio work first and then head out on a sketching adventure.


This class will help you build your drawing confidence while have a whole lot of fun.

Designed for beginners in mind, however all levels are welcome and encourage to join in. 

Creating art in a supportive community refreshes the soul.


You will need to bring your own watercolor sketchbook and a few supplies - pencil, fine Sharpee marker and small watercolor paint box. Some supplies will be included. 




Small class size means lots of personal instruction.


Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.

Check back again soon! - More workshops and classes will be added to the calendar!

My student's and their beautiful works of Art! I'm so proud of them!