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Mini-Workshops
In addition to the ongoing
classes and typical weekend workshops, the Mainstreet staff
instructors also offer a variety of short mini-workshops on
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Maria Galvan-Herrera
Gouache Fundamentals
for Beginners
GOUACHE
Sundays
April 19, May 3 & June 14, 2026
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
$200.00 + $10.00 supply fee
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In this full-day 3-part series, we will explore the fun and versatile medium of gouache as we build on learning from each session!
We will work both wet in wet and wet in dry to learn how to obtain a variety of paint consistencies and understand gouache’s full range, opening a world of possibilities for artmaking! We will also practice creating seamless gradients, blending, and layering efficiently to achieve varied textures and depth in our paintings.
Finally, we will learn how to make adjustments and fix “mistakes” once our gouache is dry. We will apply our learning to a variety of practical exercises, as well as a finished small painting.
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Cheryl Cook
Just Drawing
Any drawing medium
Saturdays
May 16 & 23, June 6 & 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$150.00
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Drawing is the building block of painting and a crucial part of setting yourself on the path to a successful painting. This class will emphasize representation from direct observation. You will learn new ways to capture images in their simplest forms, refine the placement and scale of objects, and create stronger compositions. Understand your materials and the fundamentals of drawing, line quality, composition and interpretation.
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Brian Sauerland
Painting Pastel Landscapes with Light and Drama
Friday
February 27, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$30.00
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Brian Sauerland will be demonstrating landscape painting in pastels at the Mainstreet Art Center on February 27, 2026.
Brian is a nationally recognized award winning pastelist and an art instructor at the Mainstreet Art Center.
Call 847-550-0016 to reserve a seat.
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Maria Galvan-Herrera
Dive Deeper into Gouache!
GOUACHE
Saturdays
April 18, May 2 & June 13, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$150.00 + $5.00 supply fee
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This 3 - part series is designed to help you gain more confidence and experience with this medium, in order to achieve the results you are seeking. We will review paint consistencies, various approaches to blending, and layering using both wet in wet, as well as wet in dry methods through practical application on mini studies.
We will also practice ways to handle edges, make adjustments, as well as learn to work with value shifts as the paint dries.
Students will have the opportunity to work on a mini project of their choice, in order to apply all of our learning in a practical and helpful manner with individualized guidance and assistance along the way.
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