Gustav Klimt
GOATs | Creative Explorations in Form + Pattern
Pattern versus form.
OVERVIEW
This two-hour workshop provides a dazzling introduction to the signature style of Gustav Klimt, focusing on the decorative opulence of his "Golden Phase" and the Vienna Secession.
Students will learn how to achieve Klimt’s dramatic effects by mastering the contrast between rich, realistic figuration and abstract, decorative patterning. The class will cover techniques for using metallic gold and ochre tones, creating intricate two-dimensional geometric and organic patterns (spirals, squares, and waves) across clothing and backgrounds, while using soft modeling for the exposed skin. You'll leave with a shimmering, symbolic portrait or figurative study that successfully merges rich texture, elaborate ornamentation, and sensual depth.
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 canvaswith a ten (10) student class 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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To start, one of Klimt’s paintings sold for the highest price of any artist ever: $236.4M. That’s a lot of dough!
So why? Well, Gustav Klimt is critically important to art history because he led the Vienna Secession, successfully breaking Austrian art away from academic conservatism and blending painting with the decorative arts of Art Nouveau. Klimt’s signature "Golden Phase" used gold leaf and dense patterning to create shimmering, iconic figures that explored universal themes of love and sensuality with groundbreaking psychological depth.
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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.
