The New Studio for the Visual Arts

🎨 Ready to take your drawing and painting skills further?

Join Sue Archer’s Intermediate & Advanced Drawing and Painting class, designed for students working in watercolor, acrylic, gouache, or drawing. This class encourages you to develop your own artistic voice while working from subjects that inspire you.
Bring your own printed reference photos or tablet images and receive personalized instruction.

Whether you prefer working from your own reference materials or setting up a still life, this supportive class environment will help you grow as an artist and strengthen your creative confidence.

Visit our website to register! www.thenewstudiova.net

🎨 Discover Your Unique Artistic Voice with Patricia Lappin

What makes your artwork distinctly yours?

In this engaging abstract painting class, each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with paint application, mark-making, texture, and creative techniques that push beyond traditional approaches. Through guided exploration, you'll dive deeper into the colors, shapes, lines, and visual elements that naturally resonate with you.

While the class focuses on abstract painting, the insights gained will strengthen any artistic style and help you better understand your creative instincts, personal expression, and artistic direction.

Whether you're looking to loosen up your process, develop a stronger visual language, or uncover what truly inspires your work, this class offers a supportive environment for exploration and growth.

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🎨 Water Media Open Studio with Peggy Kirkwood

Looking for guidance on your current artwork while continuing to grow your skills? Join Peggy Kirkwood for an inspiring open studio experience designed for artists of all levels.

Bring the project you'd like to work on and receive individualized instruction to help you approach, improve, and successfully complete your artwork. Whether you're just beginning or refining your artistic voice, you'll find encouragement, expert guidance, and the joy of creating in a supportive studio environment.

Join us and experience the joy of creating art!

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🧜‍♀️ Make a splash with our Mermaid Cookie Decorating Workshop!

Join Jessica Nava for a fun and creative class where you'll decorate an adorable 5-cookie mermaid-themed set while learning the fundamentals of royal icing.

Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their decorating skills, you'll learn:

✨ How to prepare royal icing
✨ Piping and flood consistencies
✨ Coloring icing and creating multiple shades
✨ Essential decorating techniques you can use again and again

All supplies are included—just bring your creativity and get ready for an afternoon of sweet fun!

Space is limited, Register today! www.thenewstudiova.net

🎨 Master the Art of Watercolor: An Online Series with Peggy Kirkwood

📅 Fridays | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Live Online via Zoom
🖌️ Starting June 12, 2026

Unlock the potential of your brush and deepen your understanding of watercolor in this immersive online series.

Designed for artists of all levels, this course offers a structured yet flexible approach to mastering both foundational techniques and advanced textural effects. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your established style, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the essential pillars of fine art watercolor.

Throughout the series, we will explore:
• Essential brushwork, water control, and layering techniques
• Dynamic textures that create depth and visual interest
• Practical color theory and color harmony
• Perspective and atmospheric depth to create the illusion of space

Each Zoom session begins a brand-new painting project, allowing you to focus on specific techniques in a manageable and rewarding timeframe. With two weeks between sessions, you'll have time to practice, experiment, and return with questions for personalized guidance.

Join us from the comfort of your home while enjoying the feedback, encouragement, and community of a traditional studio environment.

Reserve your spot today and take your watercolor skills to the next level.

Bring the beauty of sunlit seagrapes to life in this vibrant acrylic painting workshop 🌿

Learn how to layer color, create glowing highlights, and use warm and cool contrasts to build depth and movement. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop confidence while creating a bold, tropical composition.

Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters. You’ll leave with a finished 11” x 14” painting ready to brighten any space.

All supplies included, Reserve your spot today! www.thenewstudiova.net

Bring color and light to life in this guided acrylic workshop featuring a luminous cobalt blue bottle, fresh pink roses, delicate white blossoms, and a bright yellow lemon.

This class focuses on expressive brushwork and bold color placement as you learn to suggest petals, capture reflected light, and create the illusion of water and transparency. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll build confidence while developing your own artistic style.

Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. You’ll complete a 10” x 20” still life painting to take home and enjoy.

All materials included, with a template provided.

Register today to reserve your spot! www.thenewstudiova.net