Get Into Shapes
Foundations| Creative Explorations of the Power of Basic Shapes
Any way, shape, or form.
OVERVIEW
This two-hour beginner's class focuses on painting and drawing with shape, the foundational element that dictates all form and structure in art. We will explore why shape is so important—it is the basic building block used to simplify complex objects and create a sense of balance, stability, and recognition.
Students will learn how to break down complex subjects (like a human figure or a still life) into fundamental geometric shapes (squares, circles, triangles) and organic shapes (free-flowing, irregular forms). The session will cover how artists like Cézanne and Cubists used overlapping and placement to create visual rhythm, resulting in an abstract or semi-abstract artwork that is thoughtfully composed and visually powerful.
Painterly Original works will be provided to fuel the creative process and stoke the imagination. No experience or artistic skill required!
PRICING
All classes are $120 per canvas with a ten (10) studentclass minimum.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to counteract the age of disposable experiences by teaching genuine creative skills. Painterly’s framework promotes the creation of keepsake artwork that carries lasting personal value, rather than becoming clutter. In a world where art is often mass-produced or prohibitively expensive, we offer an affordable and intentional pathway for our students to create their own meaningful, display-worthy creations rooted in solid artistic foundations.
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Understanding shape is a basic building block of all visual language, defining the form and contour that gives an object its identity. By learning to simplify complex objects into core geometric or organic shapes, artists gain the critical ability to manipulate composition and control the illusion of three-dimensional volume on a flat surface.
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Shapes in art are found everywhere and have helped to create the identifiable styles of artists such as Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klimt, Matisse, and more.
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Guided group demonstration
Personalized instruction
Premium 12 x 16 gallery wrap canvas
Workshop guide
Shared class supplies (brushes, paints, etc.)
Fresh, frameable art compositions
Deeper understanding of art history
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AGES | All ages welcome but 13+ is recommended to benefit the most from instruction.
PREREQUISITE | None. No prior artistic skill required, either.
ARRIVAL | Please allow an extra 15-30 minutes for mingling to ensure you are settled when instruction begins.
ATTIRE | Heavy-duty canvas aprons are provided for class, but because accidents happen sometimes, we do recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting a tad messy.
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TO BOOK | Click below to book a painting event at the location of your choice. Once your booking is confirmed, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event.
RESCHEDULING | Hosts may request a one-time calendar postponement by contacting us at events@painterly.co at least seven (7) full days prior to the event. Approved transfers are subject to a $150 administrative rescheduling fee, and the new date must fall within six months of the original block, subject to calendar availability.
CANCELLATION POLICY | To create an exceptional experience for your group, we begin preparing for your event the moment it’s booked. Because our experiences require dedicated artist scheduling, custom material procurement, and precise regional travel logistics, the initial 50% deposit is non-refundable.
If your event needs to be cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled date (after the final balance has been settled), please note that all processed fees are non-refundable. This helps us ensure our working artists and local vendors are still compensated for the time and materials already dedicated to your event.
