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Open Studio Night hosted by Artist Sharon Larson: "Winter Floral"
2026: January 14 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 7 attendees, registration required • experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet.


Intermediate Watercolor for Adults with Artist Dorae Bowen
• 2026: February 11 - March 4 • 4-class Session • Wednesdays 1 - 3 PM • Space is limited to 6, Registration Required • Adult Beginner/Intermediate Levels • $130 per student Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: During this session we will use juicy washes to create the settings and shadows for more detailed subjects. The first painting using this technique will be an atmospheric landscape, then applying the same techniq


Open Studio Night hosted by Artist Sharon Larson: "Valentine"
2026: February 11 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 7 attendees, registration required • experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet


Painting with Acrylics for Beginners with Artist Christine Sotos-Barrera
• 2026: February 19 - March 19 • 5-week session • Thursdays, 10 AM - Noon • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 6, Registration required • All supplies included • $140 GLAF Members • $150 Non Members Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: Explore acrylic painting in a fun, relaxed environment. Enjoy learning to create original paintings on stretched canvas that reflect vibrant to soft colors through line, shape, texture and d


Adult Beginner Watercolor Class with Artist Sharon Larson
2026: March 5 - April 9 • 6-week session • Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM • $130 per 6-week session, per student • Space is limited to 6 students • Ages 18+ LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: The first 4-weeks of class is packed with hands-on demonstrations and instruction on “how to” do various techniques, learning how to use watercolor qualities to create beautify paintings. Following each class, students will take home a piece of a


Dog Portraits in Oil for Adults, with Artist Bonnie Siegel
• 2026: MAR 10 & 11 • 2-Day Class • Tuesday & Wednesday 10 AM - 1 PM • Space is limited to 6, Registration Required • Adults of all levels, previous drawing & painting skills are beneficial • $135 GLAF Members • $150 Non Members Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: Capturing a Dog's Likeness in Oils Day One : We will cover an overview of materials and a demo on how to draw and block in a value study drawing of a dog po


Open Studio Night hosted by Artist Sharon Larson: "Springtime"
2026: March 11 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 7 attendees, registration required • experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet. T


Intermediate Watercolor for Adults with Artist Dorae Bowen
• 2026: March 18 - April 8 • 4-class Session • Wednesdays 1 - 3 PM • Space is limited to 6, Registration Required • Adult Beginner/Intermediate Levels • $130 per student Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: In preparation for Spring, we will start with painting a wild rabbit. Focus will be on a different background, animal fur and eyes. Then, a much more detailed and controlled painting of fuchsias trailing from an in


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 2026: March 18 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $ 85 GLAF Members $ 95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI. Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper. The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness. In this cla


Charcoal Drawing for Beginners with Artist Christine Sotos-Barrera
2026: April 28 - May 26 • 5-week session • Tuesdays 10 AM - Noon • Space is limited to 6 students • Ages 18+ $140 GLAF Members $150 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: This 5-week class is designed for those with no or minimal experience working with charcoal as a drawing medium. Explore this unique medium as a drawing tool in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere to learn various methods for creating unique works of art d


Watercolor for Advanced Beginners with Artist Sharon Larson
2026: May 6 - May 27 • 4-week session • Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM • $125 per 4-week session, per student • Space is limited to 6 students • Ages 18+ LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: Do you already have some basic watercolor experience and want to take your skills to the next level? Gain confidence in your watercolor painting ability by developing added skills and brush techniques in the Advanced Beginner Watercolor Class in a


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 2026: May 13 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI. Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper. The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness. In this class y


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 2026: July 15 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI. Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper. The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness. In this class


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 2026: October 21 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI. Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper. The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness. In this cla
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