Playing Fauvist
Art Movements | Contemporary Explorations of Fauvism
A world of color.
OVERVIEW
This two-hour beginner’s class explores the revolutionary power of Fauvism (French for "wild beasts"), the early 20th-century movement led by Henri Matisse.
The workshop itself centers on learning the Fauvists' core principle: the liberation of color. Participants will learn to use pure, intense, and non-naturalistic color—painting a local color (like a face or tree trunk) with hues not seen in reality, such as vibrant reds, greens, or violets. We will focus on bold, direct brushwork and thick,colored outlines to define forms, resulting in an energetic, joyful, and highly expressive artwork where emotional resonance triumphs over realistic representation.
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) 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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Sure! Fauvism was the first avant-garde art movement of the 20th century, defined by its radical use of pure, vibrant, and non-naturalistic color for emotional effect. Fauvist artists rejected traditional shading and perspective, instead using broad, flat planes of intense color and bold outlines to express subjective feeling and vitality. Simplification and amplification through color were key!
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Likely in museums, but Fauvism’s influence can still be found in contemporary art today. Figures like Henri Matisse, André Derain, and Maurice de Vlaminck pioneered the movement in the early 20th century.
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Guided group demonstration
Personalized instruction
Premium 12 x 16 gallery wrap canvas
Workshop guide
Shared class supplies (aprons, brushes, paints, palette knives, 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.
