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Ready to get back into pastels – or do you want guidance on where to start? Learn how to work in pastels with Jill
Event Details
Ready to get back into pastels – or do you want guidance on where to start?
Learn how to work in pastels with Jill Tichenor. This class will have exercises to emphasize the use of the pastels and techniques and is great for both beginners and those that would like more guidance in their current pastel painting process.
Jill will discuss materials, show examples of her own work , and have a planned exercise to get everyone familiar with the materials. Students need plenty of paper so they have the opportunity to produce more than one painting.
Jill will inspire you with her love of pastels. She has been painting with them since she was a teenager. She has been a member of the Mid-America Pastel Society for the last 15 years.
Please note: There will be a special Art Field Trip on Thursday, May 25. We will be caravanning to the Hollingsworth Peony Farm west of Maryville, MO from the museum at 9am that morning. Class will not be held at the museum that day. Those planning on painting en plein air at the peony farm do not need to pay the extra field trip admission, but must pay the class fee to participate in pastel class that day. You can find more information on the Art Field Trip here.
Pastel Painting Supplies:
- Soft Pastels Set. Rembrandt Half sticks (Set of 15 or more)
- Pastel Paper. Assorted Mi-Teintes 24 Sheet Pad size 9×12
- Kneaded Eraser
- Blending Stump (size 3/8)
- Fabre-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil Set Assorted Colors Tin Box Set of 12
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Thursdays, May 11 – June 1
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
$175 for all four days, $50 per day
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Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 1:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new! With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new!
With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.
A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.
If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$35 per class or $130 for all four classes
Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.
Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new! With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new!
With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.
A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.
If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$35 per class or $130 for all four classes
Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.
Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
tue13jun9:00 amtue12:00 pmSummer Camp at the AKMA9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.
Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.
Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)
Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)
Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)
How to Participate
Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.
$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.
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Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
wed14jun9:00 amwed12:00 pmSummer Camp at the AKMA9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.
Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.
Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)
Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)
Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)
How to Participate
Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.
$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.
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Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
wed14jun5:00 pmwed8:00 pmD & D Night (Drink and Draw)5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm
$5 entry at the door
Cash bar (credit also accepted)
Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
thu15jun9:00 amthu12:00 pmSummer Camp at the AKMA9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.
Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.
Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)
Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)
Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)
How to Participate
Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.
$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.
more
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new! With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new!
With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.
A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.
If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$35 per class or $130 for all four classes
Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.
Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
fri16jun9:00 amfri12:00 pmSummer Camp at the AKMA9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly
Event Details
Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.
Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.
Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)
Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)
Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)
How to Participate
Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.
$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.
more
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new! With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new!
With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.
A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.
If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$35 per class or $130 for all four classes
Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.
Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
Event Details
Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you
Event Details
Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you are learning magic. In this three day workshop, students will spend the first day exploring different fabric textures and folds in a still life. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned the essential steps to creating a realistic painting. Students will be working from photographs provided by the teacher in order to focus on painting techniques instead of drawing.
Originally from Detroit, Debra Keirce is an accomplished woman artist in contemporary realism. In her Northern Virginia studios, she paints in oils up to four feet tall, with a specialty in true miniature pieces as small as your palm. Debra has earned several honors in acclaimed art circles. She is proud to be a US coast guard artist, and winner of the 2022 George Gray award. She is the recipient of a rare artist residency at sea with crew on the U.S. National Security Cutter Stone. Also, eleven of her paintings were commissioned and are hanging prominently in the newly remodeled Boston Langham 5 star hotel. Debra is an Art Renewal Center Living Master, (ARCLM) and holds signature memberships in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Women Artists, Southwest Artists, and Miniature Artists of America. Learn more about Debra on her website.
Testimonials from past Debra Keirce workshop participants:
“Not enough words to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop and your hospitality. It was the best in every way. Because you thought of everything I could enjoy the class without a lot of the dreads that usually accompany attending workshops. The atmosphere created a spirit of cooperation. And that, my dear, is the result of all your hard work. With deep appreciation”
-Linda
“Thank you for all your hard work. I feel like I’m getting my masters degree, delving deeply into art and filling in all the holes in my education.”
-Carol
“I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop! Thank you so much for hosting…Frankly, I got into a little slump with my painting prior to the workshop. I feel like I am inspired now to take my paintings to the next level. It was also great to meet new friends!”
-Michael
Artist Statement: “My passion is to create beautiful art that puts a smile in your heart. When you view one of my paintings it whispers stories to you. Using oil colors, I paint realistic artwork from 2 inches to 4 feet tall. My still life, portrait, landscape, animal and miniature paintings are in private, government, corporate and museum collections across the world. Often, people see a piece that urges them to ask if I can paint it in a different size or color. The answer is always yes! I delight in painting commissions. I have worked hard to earn signature memberships and awards in many societies and art shows. Art is the way I communicate my love for America, for the beauty in things that are odd and vintage, for the legacy of the golden age artists. Please put a smile in MY heart and join me on this journey.” -Debra Keirce

SUPPLY LIST
Support: Gessobord by Ampersand approx size Flat, 1/8″ thick, approx size 11″x14″ Suggested LINK to purchase
***Please do not bring canvas. I prefer gessobord panels made by Ampersand. I don’t use canvas, and other panels can vary in how slick they are, or how much of the paint they absorb.
Medium: Solvent Free Gel medium by Gamblin
Brushes: A set of synthetic brushes – There are a lot of student grade brush sets available on Amazon dot com that work just fine. If you really want to spend more money on brushes, a brand I like are the Catalyst line by Princeton, and they are available online at Dick Blick Art supplies. Have several large to very small, very soft mop brushes. I actually often use makeup brushes. You can find very inexpensive sets on Amazon.
Cleanup: Gamsol for cleaning your brushes is optional. You can just use a mild soap like Dawn dishwashing detergent that I will have available. Please do not bring any solvents that have an odor, like lavender spike oil or maroger.
Paper towels for wiping your brushes. I like the blue shop towels.
A palette. A styrofoam plate works too.
Paints: For the oil paints, I like Gamblin artists colors. Â You can create pretty much any color using these:
– Phthalo blue
– Quinocradone magenta
– Hansa yellow light
– Titanium white
– Burnt umber
There are also some supplies I will invite you to use, because it annoys me to go to workshops and buy things I may never use again. These are supplies I use in my process, but you can easily work on your own without them. I only list them in case you love them after using them, and want to buy them for yourself.
Acrylic paints for the initial underpainting:Â By using acrylic, I can be sure that your first underpainting layer is dry in time for our next session. You can use oil for the underpainting when you are at home and have a few days to wait for it to dry. I will provide high flow acrylic paint such as Matisse or Golden or Chroma Atelier.
– Quinocradone magenta or the brightest pink you can find
– Hansa Yellow, or the brightest you can find
– Phthalocaine blue or the brightest blue you can find
– Orange – such as cadmium orange medium
– Red – such as cadmium red medium
– Primary Green such as Emerald Green
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
June 26, 27 & 28 (Monday-Wednesday)
10:00am-4:00pm
$300 for all three days includes lunch. Or $120 for Monday only includes lunch.
more
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you
Event Details
Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you are learning magic. In this three day workshop, students will spend the first day exploring different fabric textures and folds in a still life. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned the essential steps to creating a realistic painting. Students will be working from photographs provided by the teacher in order to focus on painting techniques instead of drawing.
Originally from Detroit, Debra Keirce is an accomplished woman artist in contemporary realism. In her Northern Virginia studios, she paints in oils up to four feet tall, with a specialty in true miniature pieces as small as your palm. Debra has earned several honors in acclaimed art circles. She is proud to be a US coast guard artist, and winner of the 2022 George Gray award. She is the recipient of a rare artist residency at sea with crew on the U.S. National Security Cutter Stone. Also, eleven of her paintings were commissioned and are hanging prominently in the newly remodeled Boston Langham 5 star hotel. Debra is an Art Renewal Center Living Master, (ARCLM) and holds signature memberships in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Women Artists, Southwest Artists, and Miniature Artists of America. Learn more about Debra on her website.
Testimonials from past Debra Keirce workshop participants:
“Not enough words to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop and your hospitality. It was the best in every way. Because you thought of everything I could enjoy the class without a lot of the dreads that usually accompany attending workshops. The atmosphere created a spirit of cooperation. And that, my dear, is the result of all your hard work. With deep appreciation”
-Linda
“Thank you for all your hard work. I feel like I’m getting my masters degree, delving deeply into art and filling in all the holes in my education.”
-Carol
“I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop! Thank you so much for hosting…Frankly, I got into a little slump with my painting prior to the workshop. I feel like I am inspired now to take my paintings to the next level. It was also great to meet new friends!”
-Michael
Artist Statement: “My passion is to create beautiful art that puts a smile in your heart. When you view one of my paintings it whispers stories to you. Using oil colors, I paint realistic artwork from 2 inches to 4 feet tall. My still life, portrait, landscape, animal and miniature paintings are in private, government, corporate and museum collections across the world. Often, people see a piece that urges them to ask if I can paint it in a different size or color. The answer is always yes! I delight in painting commissions. I have worked hard to earn signature memberships and awards in many societies and art shows. Art is the way I communicate my love for America, for the beauty in things that are odd and vintage, for the legacy of the golden age artists. Please put a smile in MY heart and join me on this journey.” -Debra Keirce

SUPPLY LIST
Support: Gessobord by Ampersand approx size Flat, 1/8″ thick, approx size 11″x14″ Suggested LINK to purchase
***Please do not bring canvas. I prefer gessobord panels made by Ampersand. I don’t use canvas, and other panels can vary in how slick they are, or how much of the paint they absorb.
Medium: Solvent Free Gel medium by Gamblin
Brushes: A set of synthetic brushes – There are a lot of student grade brush sets available on Amazon dot com that work just fine. If you really want to spend more money on brushes, a brand I like are the Catalyst line by Princeton, and they are available online at Dick Blick Art supplies. Have several large to very small, very soft mop brushes. I actually often use makeup brushes. You can find very inexpensive sets on Amazon.
Cleanup: Gamsol for cleaning your brushes is optional. You can just use a mild soap like Dawn dishwashing detergent that I will have available. Please do not bring any solvents that have an odor, like lavender spike oil or maroger.
Paper towels for wiping your brushes. I like the blue shop towels.
A palette. A styrofoam plate works too.
Paints: For the oil paints, I like Gamblin artists colors. Â You can create pretty much any color using these:
– Phthalo blue
– Quinocradone magenta
– Hansa yellow light
– Titanium white
– Burnt umber
There are also some supplies I will invite you to use, because it annoys me to go to workshops and buy things I may never use again. These are supplies I use in my process, but you can easily work on your own without them. I only list them in case you love them after using them, and want to buy them for yourself.
Acrylic paints for the initial underpainting:Â By using acrylic, I can be sure that your first underpainting layer is dry in time for our next session. You can use oil for the underpainting when you are at home and have a few days to wait for it to dry. I will provide high flow acrylic paint such as Matisse or Golden or Chroma Atelier.
– Quinocradone magenta or the brightest pink you can find
– Hansa Yellow, or the brightest you can find
– Phthalocaine blue or the brightest blue you can find
– Orange – such as cadmium orange medium
– Red – such as cadmium red medium
– Primary Green such as Emerald Green
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
June 26, 27 & 28 (Monday-Wednesday)
10:00am-4:00pm
$300 for all three days includes lunch. Or $120 for Monday only includes lunch.
more
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you
Event Details
Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you are learning magic. In this three day workshop, students will spend the first day exploring different fabric textures and folds in a still life. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned the essential steps to creating a realistic painting. Students will be working from photographs provided by the teacher in order to focus on painting techniques instead of drawing.
Originally from Detroit, Debra Keirce is an accomplished woman artist in contemporary realism. In her Northern Virginia studios, she paints in oils up to four feet tall, with a specialty in true miniature pieces as small as your palm. Debra has earned several honors in acclaimed art circles. She is proud to be a US coast guard artist, and winner of the 2022 George Gray award. She is the recipient of a rare artist residency at sea with crew on the U.S. National Security Cutter Stone. Also, eleven of her paintings were commissioned and are hanging prominently in the newly remodeled Boston Langham 5 star hotel. Debra is an Art Renewal Center Living Master, (ARCLM) and holds signature memberships in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Women Artists, Southwest Artists, and Miniature Artists of America. Learn more about Debra on her website.
Testimonials from past Debra Keirce workshop participants:
“Not enough words to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop and your hospitality. It was the best in every way. Because you thought of everything I could enjoy the class without a lot of the dreads that usually accompany attending workshops. The atmosphere created a spirit of cooperation. And that, my dear, is the result of all your hard work. With deep appreciation”
-Linda
“Thank you for all your hard work. I feel like I’m getting my masters degree, delving deeply into art and filling in all the holes in my education.”
-Carol
“I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop! Thank you so much for hosting…Frankly, I got into a little slump with my painting prior to the workshop. I feel like I am inspired now to take my paintings to the next level. It was also great to meet new friends!”
-Michael
Artist Statement: “My passion is to create beautiful art that puts a smile in your heart. When you view one of my paintings it whispers stories to you. Using oil colors, I paint realistic artwork from 2 inches to 4 feet tall. My still life, portrait, landscape, animal and miniature paintings are in private, government, corporate and museum collections across the world. Often, people see a piece that urges them to ask if I can paint it in a different size or color. The answer is always yes! I delight in painting commissions. I have worked hard to earn signature memberships and awards in many societies and art shows. Art is the way I communicate my love for America, for the beauty in things that are odd and vintage, for the legacy of the golden age artists. Please put a smile in MY heart and join me on this journey.” -Debra Keirce

SUPPLY LIST
Support: Gessobord by Ampersand approx size Flat, 1/8″ thick, approx size 11″x14″ Suggested LINK to purchase
***Please do not bring canvas. I prefer gessobord panels made by Ampersand. I don’t use canvas, and other panels can vary in how slick they are, or how much of the paint they absorb.
Medium: Solvent Free Gel medium by Gamblin
Brushes: A set of synthetic brushes – There are a lot of student grade brush sets available on Amazon dot com that work just fine. If you really want to spend more money on brushes, a brand I like are the Catalyst line by Princeton, and they are available online at Dick Blick Art supplies. Have several large to very small, very soft mop brushes. I actually often use makeup brushes. You can find very inexpensive sets on Amazon.
Cleanup: Gamsol for cleaning your brushes is optional. You can just use a mild soap like Dawn dishwashing detergent that I will have available. Please do not bring any solvents that have an odor, like lavender spike oil or maroger.
Paper towels for wiping your brushes. I like the blue shop towels.
A palette. A styrofoam plate works too.
Paints: For the oil paints, I like Gamblin artists colors. Â You can create pretty much any color using these:
– Phthalo blue
– Quinocradone magenta
– Hansa yellow light
– Titanium white
– Burnt umber
There are also some supplies I will invite you to use, because it annoys me to go to workshops and buy things I may never use again. These are supplies I use in my process, but you can easily work on your own without them. I only list them in case you love them after using them, and want to buy them for yourself.
Acrylic paints for the initial underpainting:Â By using acrylic, I can be sure that your first underpainting layer is dry in time for our next session. You can use oil for the underpainting when you are at home and have a few days to wait for it to dry. I will provide high flow acrylic paint such as Matisse or Golden or Chroma Atelier.
– Quinocradone magenta or the brightest pink you can find
– Hansa Yellow, or the brightest you can find
– Phthalocaine blue or the brightest blue you can find
– Orange – such as cadmium orange medium
– Red – such as cadmium red medium
– Primary Green such as Emerald Green
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
June 26, 27 & 28 (Monday-Wednesday)
10:00am-4:00pm
$300 for all three days includes lunch. Or $120 for Monday only includes lunch.
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(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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The perfect way to try something new! With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating
Event Details
The perfect way to try something new!
With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.
A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.
If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$35 per class or $130 for all four classes
Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.
Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.
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Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
july 2023
wed05jul1:30 pmwed4:00 pmMonster Art Club1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a
Event Details
The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.
July’s theme is Aliens!
Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesdays, July 5-26
1:30-4:00 pm
$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

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Time
(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
sat08jul10:00 amsat4:00 pmSpooky Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Spooky Saturday” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full
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The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Spooky Saturday” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines.
Learn to sculpt a 1/12 scale floating ghost attached to a piece of abandoned miniature furniture. Pat will have assorted miniature furniture you can choose from or bring your own. Make sure it is the right size and either wood or metal (not plastic).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Saturday, July 8, 2023
10:00am-4:00 pm
$100 Workshop (Lunch and Supplies Included)

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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
wed12jul1:30 pmwed4:00 pmMonster Art Club1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a
Event Details
The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.
July’s theme is Aliens!
Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesdays, July 5-26
1:30-4:00 pm
$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

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Time
(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
wed12jul5:00 pmwed8:00 pmD & D Night (Drink and Draw)5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm
$5 entry at the door
Cash bar (credit also accepted)
Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
wed19jul9:30 amwed12:30 pmBatik Paintingwith Amy Grier9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique
Event Details
Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique bags and one silk scarf over the course of three mornings.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Mornings from July 19-21, 2023
9:30 – 12:30 pm
$65 first day only or $150 for all three days.
All supplies included.


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Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
wed19jul1:30 pmwed4:00 pmMonster Art Club1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a
Event Details
The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.
July’s theme is Aliens!
Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesdays, July 5-26
1:30-4:00 pm
$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

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Time
(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
thu20jul9:30 amthu12:30 pmBatik Paintingwith Amy Grier9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique
Event Details
Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique bags and one silk scarf over the course of three mornings.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Mornings from July 19-21, 2023
9:30 – 12:30 pm
$65 first day only or $150 for all three days.
All supplies included.


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Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
fri21jul9:30 amfri12:30 pmBatik Paintingwith Amy Grier9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique
Event Details
Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique bags and one silk scarf over the course of three mornings.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Mornings from July 19-21, 2023
9:30 – 12:30 pm
$65 first day only or $150 for all three days.
All supplies included.


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Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
wed26jul1:30 pmwed4:00 pmMonster Art Club1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a
Event Details
The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.
July’s theme is Aliens!
Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesdays, July 5-26
1:30-4:00 pm
$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

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Time
(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
august 2023
wed09aug5:00 pmwed8:00 pmD & D Night (Drink and Draw)5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm
$5 entry at the door
Cash bar (credit also accepted)
Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
september 2023
wed13sep5:00 pmwed8:00 pmD & D Night (Drink and Draw)5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm
$5 entry at the door
Cash bar (credit also accepted)
Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
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Considered the essential pencil drawing class. Experience what a 19th Century drawing course was like and learn the fundamentals of drawing by doing a Bargue copy. Cody Wheelock
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Considered the essential pencil drawing class. Experience what a 19th Century drawing course was like and learn the fundamentals of drawing by doing a Bargue copy. Cody Wheelock is a full-time artist and educator with over a decade of professional experience.
Please bring the recommended materials to class with you. If you have questions about the supply list or other materials please reach out to Cody Wheelock (his contact information is listed on the supply list). If you have questions about the content of the class to see if it is a good fit for you, please call the museum at(816) 233-7003.
How to participate
Friday, September 22, 2023
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact the museum for questions, 816-233-7003
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(Friday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue
october 2023
wed11oct5:00 pmwed8:00 pmD & D Night (Drink and Draw)5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations
Event Details
Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm
$5 entry at the door
Cash bar (credit also accepted)
Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Avenue