Drawing & Painting Classes
with Shane's guest instructors in
Marietta, GA

Charcoal Drawing & Oil Painting
with Maria Andrea

Shane McDonald Studios
585 Cobb Pkwy S, Studio K2
Marietta, GA 30060

Maria Andrea in her studio

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):

MON TUE
(7:00pm-9:15pm)
WED THU FRI SAT SUN
MAR 25
APR 1
APR 8
APR 15
APR 22
APR 29
MAY 6

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

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

painting of a floral still life in painterly style by Allison Doke

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:

MON TUE WED
(10:30am-1:30pm)
THU FRI SAT SUN
APR 16
APR 23
APR 30
APR 30
MAY 7
MAY 14
MAY 21

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.

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