Dean F. Thomas is a Buck’s County painter and printmaker specializing in hand-painted drypoint engravings, color woodcut and oil paintings.

“My strong and deeply rooted connection to the natural world is what drives me to paint. It is my sincere desire that my love for the outdoors through my paintings will have a profound effect on others, keeping them connected to the natural world as well.”

Dean will talk about his work and the process of woodcut printmaking. He will show some examples of the materials and methods he uses and the wonderful prints that are the results of this process.

Dean has received a BFA from Glassboro State College.

Website: deanfthomas.com

Date/Time:
Thursday, September 8, 2022
7:30–9:30 pm

Location:
James-Lorah Auditorium
100 Broad Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(click for map)

Organizer:
Doylestown Art League
info@doylestownartleague.com

Classes are designed to enhance your enjoyment of and confidence in the painting experience. An artist’s approach to understanding values, effectively combining and using pigments, and refining brushwork will be emphasized. There will be “hands on” demos. These classes will afford both the novice and more experienced painter a fresh perspective on these important skills.

Cost: $90

Class Dates :
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 12:30
9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25

Location:
New Britain Baptist Church
22 East Butler Ave.
New Britain, PA 18901

Sally Yates is a graduate of Moore College Of Art and a signature member of Philadelphia Water Color Society as well as having memberships with various local art centers. She has been painting and teaching for most of her life and has won numerous awards along the way. Learn in a relaxing atmosphere how to enhance your paintings and learn new techniques etc. with Sally’s assistance.

Cost: $90

Class Dates:
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 12:30
9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26

Location: New Britain Baptist Church
22 East Butler Ave.
New Britain, PA 18901

My class focuses on the individual's personal development and goals. Intermediate and advanced students working in oil or acrylic are best suited for my class. Students will work from photo references via ipads, etc. Subject matter may include portrait, figure or landscape and we will have demonstrations and discussions on these themes.

I have been an artist for many decades. Although I value my years of classical study, my artistic development has become increasingly more experimental and spontaneous. Lately, I am choosing palettes of color harmonies in tune with all of my senses, not just to describe what I see, but to engage as to what I feel.

Oils serve me best. I pay little attention to “art rules.” If someone thinks I use too much red, I may have considered using more of it.

I am a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, an elected artist member of the Salmagundi Club, NYC and a member of the American Impressionist Society.

Website: patricedevirgilisart.com

Cost: $120

Class Dates:
Thursdays, 9:30 - 12:30
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20

Location:
New Britain Baptist Church
22 East Butler Ave.
New Britain, PA 18901

This is a drawing class for beginner and intermediate students. The class will teach a very systematic approach to developing an understanding of the tools and language of art. It is an essential foundation class that will also take into account and enhance the skills of those with more experience and ability. It starts with the basics and builds on each previous weeks classes from basic shapes to complex shapes and form, to perspective, and finally the basics of drawing the face.

Wayne is a Artist and Art instructor that has been showing work in professional exhibitions and Instructing students of all skill levels for the past 24 years. He studied at PAFA and has a BFA from Tyler School of Art.

Wayne lives and paints full-time in Chalfont PA.

Instagram: @waynehibschman

Cost: $100

Class Dates:
Mondays, 9:30 - 12:30
9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31

Location:
New Britain Baptist Church
22 East Butler Ave.
New Britain, PA 18901

In this workshop we will explore the techniques and methods of pastel painting.

Learn how to work with or enhance your skills with pastels. You will be guided through the process of how to create a landscape scene with soft pastels. You will be taught the underpainting process, scumbling, and different layering techniques. No experience necessary…only an interest to learn and have fun. I will paint with you as I provide one on one instruction. You will leave with a finished individualized masterpiece.

All materials are supplied. Bring a smock, or clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

Elissa is a member of the Pastel Society of America. She has been working with pastels for over twenty years. She finds the medium exciting as it is an immediate transfer onto paper. There is no mixing. There are no chemicals. The ideas in her head can be expressed simply and quickly. She has learned over the years how to manipulate the colors in such a way to make them both bold and subtle.

Instagram: @fineartbyelissa

Cost: $75
Includes all needed materials.

Class Dates:
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:
New Britain Baptist Church
22 East Butler Ave.
New Britain, PA 18901

My class focuses on the individual's personal development and goals. Intermediate and advanced students working in oil or acrylic are best suited for my class. Students will work from photo references via ipads, etc. Subject matter may include portrait, figure or landscape and we will have demonstrations and discussions on these themes.

I have been an artist for many decades. Although I value my years of classical study, my artistic development has become increasingly more experimental and spontaneous. Lately, I am choosing palettes of color harmonies in tune with all of my senses, not just to describe what I see, but to engage as to what I feel.

Oils serve me best. I pay little attention to “art rules.” If someone thinks I use too much red, I may have considered using more of it.

I am a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, an elected artist member of the Salmagundi Club, NYC and a member of the American Impressionist Society.

Website: patricedevirgilisart.com

Cost: $120

Class Dates:
Thursdays, 9:30 - 12:30
10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8

Location:
New Britain Baptist Church
22 East Butler Ave.
New Britain, PA 18901

Classes are designed to enhance your enjoyment of and confidence in the painting experience. An artist’s approach to understanding values, effectively combining and using pigments, and refining brushwork will be emphasized. There will be “hands on” demos. These classes will afford both the novice and more experienced painter a fresh perspective on these important skills.

Cost: $90

Class Dates :
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 12:30
11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6

Location:
New Britain Baptist Church
22 East Butler Ave.
New Britain, PA 18901