Charcoal Drawing & Oil Painting
with Maria Andrea
Shane McDonald Studios
585 Cobb Pkwy S, Studio K2
Marietta, GA 30060

Maria Andrea in her studio
Spring, 2025
Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
March 25 - May 6, 2025
$186
6 week session (May 6 is a 7th make-up/drop-in class):
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This class, meeting once a week, will introduce you to the fundamentals of charcoal drawing and oil painting. You'll explore techniques in shading, composition, color mixing, and brushwork, focusing on still life and portraiture in a supportive and creative environment. Whether you're picking up a pencil or brush for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this course will help you build confidence and artistic expression.
The class is bilingual—English/Spanish speakers are welcome!

Maria Andrea in her studio with her charcoal drawing
Painting/Drawing Open Studio Class
with Allison Doke
Shane McDonald Studios
585 Cobb Pkwy S, Studio K2
Marietta, GA 30060

oil by Allison Doke
Spring, 2025
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
April 16 - May 21, 2025
$192 (or $32 per drop-in class)
6 week session:
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Students will work individually at their own pace over the course of 6 weeks. The focus will be on an expressive style of painting while applying some basic principles of art: composition, value, and color. Allison will do several short demos during the 6 weeks.
Please email Allison ([email protected]) with questions and images of your work (if you have any). This will help her tailor the class to your level.
Allison typically teaches painting with the use of either oil or acrylic paints. Please bring some pencils and a small notebook for thumbnail sketches. Bring what you have to the first class and she can recommend other supplies.
This class is fully enrolled.
Contact Allison below if you'd like to observe the class or sign-up for a future series.