Expressive emotion.
This two-hour, beginner-friendly Painterly workshop provides a dynamic introduction to painting in the style of Vincent van Gogh, focusing on his iconic post-Impressionist techniques. Participants will learn how Van Gogh used color not for realism, but for emotional expression, employing vivid hues to convey inner feeling.
The class itself will center on mastering Van Gogh’s characteristic impasto (thick application of paint) and the use of short, rhythmic, swirling brushstrokes to create energy and movement—whether depicting a landscape, flowers, or a turbulent sky. You’ll leave with a vibrant, textural painting that captures the intense color and emotional power that defines Van Gogh’s revolutionary artwork. Example compositions will be provided to guide the process and stoke the imagination.
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In the canon of art history, Van Gogh carved an indelible path by pioneering the use of color and visible brushstrokes to convey intense emotional and psychological states, rather than merely depicting external reality. Though he struggled during his lifetime, his radical, expressive style fundamentally broke with Impressionism and laid the groundwork for the future movements of Expressionism and modern abstract painting.
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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 here to book a painting event at the location of your choice. Once your booking is confirmed, a 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event.
RESCHEDULING + CANCELLATION POLICY |72-hour notice is required for a 75% refund of prepaid class bookings; bookings may be transferred to a future class before the 72-hour notice timeframe by contacting events@painterly.co. If cancellation or a request to rebook occurs after 72- hours before the start of class, no refund will be provided regardless of reason (note: this policy enables Painterly to protect our artist instructors, who are directly impacted by last-minute cancellations).
