Classes

In this two-day workshop we will stay warm and cozy while learning how to set up a small still life to paint indoors. This class will include live demos, discussions, and one-on-one
instruction. Larry teaches in oil, but all mediums are welcome.

Larry DeGraff made the leap to fine art after many years as a greeting card artist for Hallmark Cards. He studied illustration and figurative painting at the Kansas City Art Institute and has received training from some of the best oil painters in the country. Larry paints mostly the landscape but is also inspired to paint still life and figurative pieces. He paints both in the studio and outdoors and finds that painting from life is essential. Larry’s work has earned national awards and been featured in Southwest Art and Plein Air Magazine. Find out more about Larry DeGraff here: https://www.larrydegraff.com/

Lunch will be provided for all participants. Participants will bring their own supplies. The museum will be monitoring CDC guidelines and local health and safety directives to keep participants safe as the event approaches.

How to Participate

December 2-3, 2021

9:30 am – 4:00 pm

$220 for the full two-day workshop / $130 per day

Recommended Supply List for Oil and Acrylic Painters:

• The Albrecht Kemper provides tables and table easels for those who work sitting. If you prefer to work standing, please bring your own easel setup. 
• Brushes: Flat and/or filbert hog bristles or synthetic hog bristles in a various sizes( 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) plus round rigger or script for certain situations.
• Palette Knife.
•  Canvases: I recommend 8×10 to 12×16. Canvas panels or gessoed masonite work great. For this class I recomment 4×6 to 8×8 inches. Small canvases will be available for purchase at the museum. Canvas panels or gessoed masonite work great.
•  Paints Colors: This is my palette. You don’t need all of these but should have enough range to mix most any color: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow light or Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red light, Burnt Sienna or Transparent Oxide Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Viridian Green and Ivory Black. For those using watercolor or pastel, use pigments that approximate the above list. 
• Odorless Mineral Spirits or Gamsol. No turpentine please.
• Paper Towels.
• Please feel free to bring fruit/vegetables or personal small objects as subjects for your painting.

Ring in December with Santa Claus at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art! Santa’s pancakes are served hot off the griddle with sausage, juice, coffee, and a special treat for the kids. After dining with Jolly Old Saint Nick, participate in a special Gingerbread House-decorating workshop in the museum classroom. Reservations are required for both breakfast and the workshop.

Please note: the 10 AM workshop is SOLD OUT.

Special thanks to the St. Joseph Lion’s Club and Hiland Dairy for their support.

How to Participate

Saturday, December 4, 2021

9:00 – 11:30 am: Breakfast with Santa ($10 per person)

11:00 am session Gingerbread Workshop* (Ages 5+): $10 per person

Please note: the 10 AM workshop is SOLD OUT

*Adults may accompany a child participant at the Gingerbread Workshop at no additional cost

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 for all four weeks or just when you can.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays in January (5, 12, 19, & 26), 2022

1:00 to 4:00 pm (note change in time from previous classes)

$55 per day or $210 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

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 for all four weeks or just when you can.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays in January (5, 12, 19, & 26), 2022

1:00 to 4:00 pm (note change in time from previous classes)

$55 per day or $210 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

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 for all four weeks or just when you can.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays in January (5, 12, 19, & 26), 2022

1:00 to 4:00 pm (note change in time from previous classes)

$55 per day or $210 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

How to Participate

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 19 – March 9, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 PM

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. The dates for this class are January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.

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 for all four weeks or just when you can.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays in January (5, 12, 19, & 26), 2022

1:00 to 4:00 pm (note change in time from previous classes)

$55 per day or $210 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

How to Participate

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 19 – March 9, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 PM

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. The dates for this class are January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.

Ready to get back into pastels – or do you want guidance on where to start?

Learn how Jill Tichenor works with pastels. She will discuss materials, show examples of her own work as well as famous artists, 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. 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 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. Bring a few photo references to paint.

Suggested Pastel Painting Supplies:

• Soft Pastels Set. Rembrandt Half sticks (Set of 15)
• 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

January 27 – 28, 2022

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$200 for the two-day class, $110 per day

In case of inclement weather, the museum follows Missouri Western’s closing policy.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

How to Participate

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 19 – March 9, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 PM

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. The dates for this class are January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

How to Participate

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 19 – March 9, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 PM

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. The dates for this class are January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

How to Participate

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 19 – March 9, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 PM

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. The dates for this class are January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

How to Participate

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 19 – March 9, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 PM

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. The dates for this class are January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

How to Participate

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 19 – March 9, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 PM

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. The dates for this class are January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.