Exploring Acrylics Class with Lise Gaffney

This Friday the 30th of March, at Ben Franklin's in Grass Valley from 1:00-3:00 

We will be attempting to set our minds aside so that we can paint figuratively in a special way, free of the mind's judgement.

We will choose from different line drawings of people, and copy them upsidedown.  You will be suprised how well you can draw when you have to use the right side of your brain by looking at something in a new way.

Then the fun begins when we get to turn our canvas over and get busy painting!

All levels welcome, sign up at the paper arts desk at least 15minutes before class.

You will need a basic set of acrylic paints, a canvas (at least 12X12)  and some brushes

an old shirt and snacks may make things more enjoyable as well.

A Special note:  This class may not continue much longer unless enrollment increases.  If this time does work for you please consider making it work in your schedule and e- mailing me in advance if you can or can not make it.

Thank you, 

lisegaffney@yahoo.com

Cheri Guerrette's Watercolor class

Every Monday from 10 - 1230 at the Nevada City Picture Framing.  Call Cheri @ 305-5566 to reserve your seat.  It's 25.00 per class which includes 2-3 demo's and one on one help.  Book now!

Last week one of her students Lori Stitt painted this

Acrylic Exploration Class Fridays @ Ben Franklins

Hi Everyone,

This Friday we will have fun creating our own Still Life paintings. 

Please bring in drift wood, cloth coverings, flowers, shells, bottles, bones, hats, anything interesting to you that you would like to incorporate into your painting. 

I will bring some items and have one set up, but you may want your own arrangement.

Please bring a basic set of acrylics and brushes, and you will want to bring or buy a 16x20 or smaller canvas (smaller if you want it to be done in the time given.)

You also can bring a camera to capture your still life, so you can continue working on it at home if you want. 

This will be a really fun class, I can feel it.

The cost for the class is $20 per class and you can sign in at the paper arts desk in Ben Franklin at least 15 minutes before class starts.

Bring a smock or shirt that can get paint on it, as well as water and snacks.

Look forward to seeing you,    Lise Gaffney

Nevada County Artists Workshops: Palette Knife Demo at Ben Franklins

Nevada County Artists Workshops: Palette Knife Demo at Ben Franklins: I had the opportunity to do a demo at Lise Gaffneys Acrylics Exploration Class on Friday.  What a blast!


Oh, that sounds like fun!  Sign me up.

Acrylic Exploration Students - with Lise Gaffney

What an amazing group of women to create with!  This class focused on impasto/palette knife painting...

Kathy and her beautiful painting!

Miss Elizabeth Grace and her amazing creation!

Palette Knife Demo at Ben Franklins

I had the opportunity to do a demo at Lise Gaffneys Acrylics Exploration Class on Friday.  What a blast!

Acrylic Exploration Class with Lise Gaffney

What: Acrylic Exploration Class with Lise Gaffney

Where: Ben Franklin's craft store, Grass Valley

When: Ongoing Fridays from 1:00-3:00

Cost:  $20/ class plus supplies. Sign up at Paper Arts desk near front, at least 20 minutes before class.

All levels welcome. Space available for drop-ins.

When the student is ready the teacher appears.  Are you ready?  Maybe I am your teacher.

I am an experienced local art teacher who has worked with all ages by providing a supportive creative atmosphere for people to explore and gain confidence in the Studio Arts.

    I grew up in California in a rural part of Napa County.  My family owned a display business and a cattle ranch.  My parents and grandparents (and my siblings and I) would travel far and wide installing department store windows and building county displays at Cal Expo in Sacramento. So growing up I was confused when people asked me what medium I liked to work with the most.  Was I a sculptor? A painter? A sign painter?  Was I even an artist?  I loved paper mache', welding, plaster, painting, building and designing. I had a lot of freedom and a lot of choices.  Unfortunately, as many of us do , I turned away from my passion for Art and went to school and studied Science at Humboldt State University.  I loved it all, but when I would walk through the Art buildings and smell linseed oil, I would come to tears... to see and feel and smell all the materials was like missing home in the worst way.

    Only recently after a whole lot of time not doing art, and a whole lot of life and a four year old daughter, have I come into accepting myself as an artist.  I am proud  to say that I have a local amazing Art Mentor named Lil McGill, who has ignited my creative fire.  I now identify as an Abstract Artist who tries to step out of the way and let Spirit paint through me.  I like to paint with acrylic paints on raw canvas using spray bottles and lots of rags, and watch in wonder at what appears.  I have a free and messy process. 

    I love what I do, and would love to help you tap into your own style.  Please come and explore the Acrylic medium with me on Fridays at Ben Franklin.

    Thank you, Lise Gaffney