Painting Birds in Acrylic (Evening)

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Tuesdays (six-weeks) | 6pm to 9pm

Dates: Sept 29 | Oct 6 | Oct 13 | Oct 20 | Oct 27 | Nov 3
Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Instructor: Sheryl Phelps, M.S., Educational Leadership, Florida Southern College

Fee: $165 Members, $215 Non-Members

Discover the joy of painting birds while building confidence with acrylics. This class explores fundamental acrylic painting techniques that can be applied to birds, wildlife, and other natural subjects. Students will learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes, mix vibrant color using a limited palette, create expressive brushwork, build depth through layered applications of paint, and develop backgrounds that enhance the overall composition. Through demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized instruction, artists of all experience levels will strengthen their observational skills and gain practical acrylic techniques while creating vibrant portraits of our feathered friends.

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Sheryl Phelps is an award winning artist that brings a wealth of experience to the creative classroom. She spent decades as a decorative artist, continues a sustained studio practice, and is a veteran high school art teacher here in Polk County. Her approach is rooted in direct observation- sketching birds, animals, and their habitats from life and her in the field photography.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Any registrations submitted after the registration deadline includes a $35 late fee.

REFUNDS

All refund requests must be submitted in writing and will incur a $35 handling fee. If a class or workshop is cancelled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be available. If a class or workshop is not cancelled and refund is requested, a reimbursement will be made in full up to seven days prior to the class or workshop starting date. No reimbursement will be made after the seven-day period.