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  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am)

    • Tue, March 04, 2025
    • Tue, March 25, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 5
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.  

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:  $25/hour (members)  $30/hour (non-members)
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  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (1:00 pm)

    • Tue, March 04, 2025
    • Tue, March 25, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.  

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:  $25/hour (members)  $30/hour (non-members)

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  • Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (6:00 pm)

    • Tue, March 04, 2025
    • Tue, March 25, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.   

    Classes are on going from month to month and you can start at any time however, registration is monthly on the WAL website. 

    Questions (?) Please contact Tom by email at tom@tomlarockart.com or call (281)292-4811 with questions for additional information and the materials list.


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  • Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

    • Thu, March 06, 2025
    • Thu, March 20, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 5
    Register


    In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies.  We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings. 

    Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.  

    The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 2 (two) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  Make-up classes are usually offered on Fridays.

    March 6 and 20 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

    Cost $80 for WAL members or $100 for nonmembers.

    If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.




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  • Beginner/Intermediate Acrylic Painting with Lauren Combs (1pm-3pm)

    • Wed, March 19, 2025
    • Wed, April 09, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 10
    Register

           Acrylic Painting with Lauren Combs

    In this 4-session class we will cover characteristics of acrylics and basic techniques, types of brushes and substrates color mixing and color palettes, while building a landscape in layers. The class will give participants a foundation to build their art practice and develop their own painting styles.

    While painting a landscape, participants will learn about the properties of acrylics, the tools (brushes, knives, alternative applicators), basic color mixing, and techniques.

    They will begin by underpainting the canvas, and end with glazing the final product.

    Dates: March 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9

    Location: TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd Spring, TX 77380

    10 students maximum & 3 minimum

     TWAL members $125 and non-members $155

    Special for veterans and first responders $135


    Paints

    Grumbacher Academy preferred.  Amsterdam, American Art Supply, Windsor and Newton will be fine. Jerry's Artarama has a store brand, Soho which is excellent. Other store brands from Hobby Lobby or Michael's are not recommended. 

    *Titanium white
    *Cadmium yellow medium
    *Cadmium red medium
    *Ultramarine blue

    Palette paper pad

    Brushes
    Taklon or nylon with long handles
    There is a set I think with black handles on Amazon
    Make sure it has flats and filberts

    Individually look for:
    #2 flat
    #4 filbert
    #6 flat
    #10 filbert
    #2 round (optional)

    If you cannot find something I can lend you mine for a class or two.

    Canvas - 11x14

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  • Make-Up Class Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

    • Fri, March 21, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register


    This is a make-up class for students who missed one class in February or March 2025. If you have already paid for the class, let the instructor know that you are coming and do not submit your payment second time.

    The class is offered on Friday mornings, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  

    Next class will be on March 21 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

    Cost $40 for WAL members or $50 for nonmembers (please do not pay if you already paid for classes monthly).

    If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.




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  • Make-up Painting and Drawing for Adults and Older Teens with Tom LaRock (10:00 am)

    • Fri, March 28, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register

    Overview:

    This class is intended for beginning, intermediate and advanced adults and older teens.

    Beginning students will start with a series of drawing exercises from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to develop a foundation of drawing techniques and terminology.  Once the basic drawing exercises are completed students will then be encouraged to complete more advanced drawing and painting projects of their favorite subjects.

    Intermediate and advanced students will work on more challenging drawing and painting projects that may include drawing from reference photos and still life.  

    Class Fees are paid monthly in advance:  $25/hour (members)  $30/hour (non-members)
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  • Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

    • Thu, April 17, 2025
    • Thu, April 24, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register


    In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies.  We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings. 

    Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.  

    The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 2 (two) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  Make-up classes are usually offered on Fridays.

    April 17 and 24 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

    Cost $80 for WAL members or $100 for nonmembers.

    If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.




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  • Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

    • Thu, May 01, 2025
    • Thu, May 15, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
    • 8
    Register


    In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies.  We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings. 

    Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.  

    The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 3 (three) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  Make-up classes are usually offered on Fridays.

    May 1, 8, and 15 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

    Cost $120 for WAL members or $150 for nonmembers.

    If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.




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Help us Keep Art for Everyone!

Please think of us for your end of the year giving! We need your help to raise money for underwriting our 2025 expenses.
Your gift to WAL is tax-deductible. Please click the DONATE button to support our wonderful Woodlands Art League!

The Woodlands Art League’s purpose is to further the cause and interest in the visual arts through teaching, programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, and community involvement. The organization is organized exclusively for educational purposes and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. 

Email:    twalinfo@thewoodlandsartleague.org

Address:

701 Sawdust Rd.

Spring, TX 77380

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