Every week on Tuesday at 12.00pm-2.00pm (unless otherwise noted) join us at Christine’s studio on Humboldt Rd in Chico for a relaxing and informative afternoon of art. Bring your own reference images and projects as well as supplies, or let Christine know you will be purchasing at the studio. Christine will assist you where you need and can provide a project for your level if you prefer. All mediums welcome.
Acrylic studio time and development every Thursday morning 9am - 11am at the Paradise Art Center - 5564 Almond St, Paradise. BYO supplies and a project for your own studio time with Christine’s help. Work on your own pieces or join in on the group approved class projects. Class is $20 plus Art Center fee of $6 (members $3). See you there!
Now this is a deer I could hang on my wall … framed! (Or a great festive gift) Come on in and paint this with me on Saturday November 14th at 1pm. All materials and instruction are included $25.
Take a little time to restore your peace with this delightful watercolor at the studio 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico on Saturday, Dec. 5th at 1pm. All materials and instruction for $25. See you there!
This loose and light watercolor still life is a delight to paint and perfect to practice those looser paintings, especially for painters who like to paint when they travel. Come on in and enjoy a creative afternoon at 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico on Tuesday Dec. 15th at 12pm. Class and materials $25
Spread the joy a little through the week. Join us online (pajamas welcome) and finish off the day with some creative company. All classes are open mic for questions and conversation. A taped version of the class will be sent afterwards and in lieu of class if needed instead. Class is $10. See you soon! Zoom link and class image will be sent ahead of class.
Come paint this floral watercolor with me!
In Person Classes at 1459 Humboldt Ave, Ste B. Chico. Ca.
Scroll through and select classes by clicking on class image and I’ll see you soon!
Apart from the wonderful community created in each class, Christine teaches in a clear and supportive step-by-step method that gives you an understanding of what you are doing and time to enjoy your experience. Class fees cover all the materials, including aprons as well as tuition. Private events can also be arranged.
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Come on in to the studio at 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1pm to paint and create three Xmas cards or gift tags. Yes, there will be glitter! A selection of traceable themes are on hand, or create your own… Bring friends and make it an afternoon to remember! Proceeds will go to the AAUW (American Association of university Women) high school scholarship program. see you soon!
Relax under the lights at Beyond Golf as we gear up for the festive season! Gather your friends and let’s paint and sip on the green. All materials and instruction are provided, along with your first glass of wine all for just $40! Christine will lead you through the painting and the rest is par! Class starts at 6pm- 8pm, but come early for happy hour, food and drinks available. 3400 Esplanade, Chico. Turn into Degarmo Park and stay right to park at Beyond Golf.
December is one of THOSE months. We will still have time to paint though! A shorter month but packed full of fun with this charming Highland cow. All materials and instruction included for $50! Hoots! Toots! See you soon.
Besides the basics, I also use -
Umber (brown) - Buy #117D RAW UMBER DARK - LIGHTFASTNESS: | - OPAQUE Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Burnt Sienna or Red Oxide -#100 Burnt Sienna Acrylic Paint - Lightfast - Opaque | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Yellow Ochre - #121 Yellow Ochre Acrylic Paint | Nova Color Paint
Try these colors as you grow your palette.
Cool red -Buy #129 Quinacridone Red - Lightfastness: | - Transparent Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Dark blue red -(crimson) - Buy #114 Alizarin Crimson Hue - Lightfastness: | - Transparent Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Delicious earthy red - Buy #149 Transparent Red Iron Oxide - Lightfastness: | - Transparent Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Luxurious purple - Buy #103 Carbazole Dioxazine Violet - Lightfastness: || - Transparent Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Perfect for your art enthusiast or beginner painter! Just Pay and Print and they will enjoy hours of creativity. Classes range from acrylics to watercolor to sketching. Materials are provided and art development workshops are offered throughout the year.
Come on in for an afternoon of painting. Bring your own supplies and project, (or an additional $5 fee for materials) to work on with Christine’s help as needed. Just message Christine that you are coming in and pay at the door. See you soon! !2pm - 2pm each Thursday.
Super easy and fun!
What paint do I use?
I have used novacolorpaint.com for years in both my mural and acrylic paint work. All of my acrylic classes use this paint so that your experience is not hindered by chasing inferior paint across the canvas.
Please note - we mix our own oranges, purples, greens and pinks.
My standard class color list is -
White - Buy #118 Titanium White - Lightfastness: | - Opaque Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Black - Buy #108 Iron Oxide/Mars Black - Lightfastness: | - Opaque Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
red- Buy #187 Pyrrole Red - Lightfastness: | - Translucent Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Blue -Buy #135 Phthalo Turquoise - Lightfastness: | - Opaque Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Yellow -Buy #144 Azo Yellow Medium - Lightfastness: | - Transparent Online | Nova Color (novacolorpaint.com)
Come on in and spend the afternoon painting this graceful bird with us at the studio 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico.. All materials and instruction for the two hour class - $40. Come on in and lets paint the afternoon away!
I love watching the fog and mist roll in, as long as I am toasty warm and have nowhere to go! this is a perfect time to create this serene scene (Possible gift idea?). Join us at the studio 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico on Sunday Dec. 20th at 1pm. All materials an instruction for $40.
Spread the joy a little through the week. Join us online (pajamas welcome) and finish off the day with some creative company. All classes are open mic for questions and conversation. A taped version of the class will be sent afterwards and in lieu of class if needed instead. Class is $10. See you soon! Zoom link and class image will be sent ahead of class.
Spread the joy a little through the week. Join us online (pajamas welcome) and finish off the day with some creative company. All classes are open mic for questions and conversation. A taped version of the class will be sent afterwards and in lieu of class if needed instead. Class is $10. See you soon! Zoom link and class image will be sent ahead of class.
Come on in to the studio at 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 12pm to paint these two bright gifts form the sea. All materials and instruction provided $25. Sea you there!
Its getting frosty out there! We will be warm inside painting these sweet berries on Tuesday Dec. 8th at 12pm - 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico. Class and materials $25.
Who doesn’t like a snowman?! Lets finish off this season with this hearty chap and some creative downtime with friends. See you on Saturday Dec. 19th at 1pm at 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico for some paint time! Class and materials $25
Spread the joy a little through the week. Join us online (pajamas welcome) and finish off the day with some creative company. All classes are open mic for questions and conversation. A taped version of the class will be sent afterwards and in lieu of class if needed instead. Class is $10. See you soon! Zoom link and class image will be sent ahead of class.
Let’s celebrate the quirkiness of cats with this lovely watercolor. Join us at the studio 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico at 12pm on Tuesday November 10. Class includes materials and instruction $25
The best place for a squirrel is in a tree! We will be painting this little critter on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 12pm at the studio - 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico. Class and materials $25. See you soon!
Time to decompress and enjoy some creative time with friends at the studio 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico at 1pm Sunday 13th December. Come on in to paint this inviting window box scene while the holidays swirl around us. All materials and instruction provided for the $40 fee. See you soon!
Spread the joy a little through the week. Join us online (pajamas welcome) and finish off the day with some creative company. All classes are open mic for questions and conversation. A taped version of the class will be sent afterwards and in lieu of class if needed instead. Class is $10. See you soon! Zoom link and class image will be sent ahead of class.
CREATING ARTISTS ONE PAINTING AT A TIME
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When I teach, my goal is to break the work down in such a way as to make putting it back together fun and rewarding. If it's a challenge, we will meet it together. It's one of the few things in life where we leave both satisfied and wanting more.
Let's paint together soon!
" Learning to paint is learning to see in a new way.
The more you do it, the more of the magic you see."
Christine MacShane
About Christine
I remember my first experience with painting with oils back in the early 1970s. It was autumn and warm and, like most everything we did back then, I painted outside. I remember the smell of the paint and the frustration of not being able to make it do what I wanted it to! Painting felt so familiar to me, even then…read more