BEGINNER DECORATIVE PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS
No talent needed~ just a desire to learn to paint.  In this 4- week beginner series you will learn the basics of Decorative Painting techniques, meet new friends and explore the joy of creating your own masterpieces.  Learn to prep many surfaces, how to read directions, transfer patterns, basecoating, shading, creating an heirloom quality finish, brush care & many techniques and tips in a step- by- step manner.  No drawing is required, you will use provided patterns.    This series is required before joining in my project classes. Supply list provided upon payment.  Kit available for purchase from instructor with advance notice. 

Code           Days              Dates         Time          Fee-R/NR
4-5140-09MondaysSept 14-Oct. 56:00-8 PM  $100/$110
Instructor:  Pam Miller    www.pam-paints.com  pam-paints@comcast.net 
Location:  Washington Fine Art Society Building
                  300 Muller Rd, Washington
Age:  18+





DECORATIVE ACRYLIC PAINTING PROJECT CLASSES
Each project is different! Paint on many surfaces & continue your art education with each class. We’ll paint everything from still lifes to florals, landscapes to cute seasonal projects.  YOU choose which projects you’d like to do. 
Some classes will require homework done before class & some may take more than one session to complete.
Pre-requisite: My “Beginner Decorative Painting Techniques Series” or prior acrylic Decorative Painting classes.  Class photos & supply lists for each project will be posted online on the instructor’s website & available upon payment at Park District.  Monday evenings beginning Oct. 12. Class fee is $20/23 per each 2 ½ hr session.  Supplies not included.

Code        DaysDatesTime                Fee-R/NR
4-5141-09MonOct 12 6:00-8:30PM   $20/$23
Instructor:  Pam Miller    pam-paints@comcast.net
Location:  Washington Fine Art Society Building 300  Muller Rd.  Washington
Age: 18+




POLYMER CLAY CLASS
Learn to create fantastic designs with this very popular medium. Classes include many techniques & projects with endless possibilities.  You will
Create new items in each class. Polymer clay can be baked in your home oven
or a toaster oven so you can continue to produce fabulous pieces at home.
Warning:  This is a highly addicting and extremely fun art form.  No prior experience needed.  Basic supply list available upon registering.   Detailed supply list, project photos  & class dates will be posted online on instructors website. More class dates will be posted following these dates below.
Code       DaysDatesTime   Fee-R/NR
4-5143-09SunSep 272-4:30 $20/$23 "Creating a Flower Cane"

Instructor:  Pam Miller   pam-paints@comcast.net
Location:  Washington Fine Art Society Building, 300 Muller Rd,  Washington
Age:  18+



JEWELRY MAKING BASICS WORKSHOP
Let’s make our own jewelry!!  Bring your teens, girlfriends, co-workers & have fun while making an earring & necklace (or bracelet) set that matches.
It’s easier than you think. You will learn how to string beads, attach dangles & clasps, crimping, making loops and all about the tools, terms, wires and get many tips. You’ll even be able to repair most broken jewelry. Supply list available upon registering.

Code       DaysDates Time                  Fee-R/NR
4-5145-09SunNov 8  2:00-4:00PM      $30/$33

Instructor: Pam Miller  pam-paints@comcast.net
Location:  Washington Fine Arts Society Building,  300  Muller Rd., Washington

            Washington, IL. Class Information
Students:  Register at the Washington Park District Office, 105 S.Spruce St. 
                    or online at: www.washingtonparkdistrict.com
Questions: Call Pam (instructor) at 253-1789 or email :   pam-paints@comast.net 
email me
This page was last updated: September 24, 2009
Please send me an email if you plan to attend any of my Washington or Peoria classes.  thanks
Acrylic painting classes in Washington are canceled for now. Not enough signups. If you are interested in learning to paint- please email me. I do have classes in Peoria's Hobby Lobby in Painting and will hold a beginner class soon.
I also hold Polymer Clay Classes in Peoria at Hobby Lobby.  
                      Contact me for more information.