C207-Painting in Depth

This program is designed for young artists who love painting and who want to deepen and develop their skills. The class explores painting in acrylics, watercolors, and tempera with attention to the use of color, light, shadow, composition, and brush handling. Students will work from still life arrangements or favorite photographs. The teacher will provide frequent demonstrations. Students will also draw inspiration from the art on view in the galleries. Children are encouraged to repeat this class to continue building painting skills.

Special Notes

Note on Health & Safety Policy:

COVID-19 vaccinations are suggested but not required.
Mask wearing suggested but not required.



All students must comply with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

In the event of a closure due to the COVID-19 virus, this class will move online using ZOOM. There will be no refunds or credits for classes that were scheduled to take place on-site but were moved to an online format for health and safety purposes.

About the Instructor

Wendy Hallstrom

Wendy is an instructor at Hunterdon Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art in western New Jersey, where she teaches both adults and children in various media. Wendy's primary mediums are watercolor and acrylics. She writes icons in egg tempera in the Russian tradition and contemporary icons in acrylic. Her work has been displayed in juried shows and is in several private collections. In addition to painting, Wendy has mastered the craft of Pysanky, Ukrainian egg decorating, and teaches this ancient technique throughout the Western NJ and Philadelphia region.

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Class Details

April 26 - May 31, 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Days: Wednesday

Tuition: $201

Member Tuition: N/A

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Spring 2023

Level: Children (Ages 5-8)

Instructor: Wendy Hallstrom

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