Discover the joy of painting with the oil wet-on-wet technique, a style made popular by artists who embrace spontaneity and creativity. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to work directly onto a wet canvas, blending colors effortlessly to create soft edges, natural transitions, and vibrant landscapes. Whether you’re a beginner or have some painting experience, this class will guide you step by step through brush techniques, color mixing, and composition. With an emphasis on creativity and expression, you’ll complete your own finished painting by the end of the session.
Bring your enthusiasm and curiosity. Come explore the freedom of wet-on-wet oil painting and leave with the skills and confidence to continue your artistic journey at home.
Saturday March 7
10-4 p.m.
Max. class size: 10
Registration fee: $150
Materials:
* A 16x20 canvas or canvas board
* Paper Palette 9 in x12 in
* Palette Knife # 10 or smaller
* 1 inch natural hair bristles brush
* 2 inch natural hair bristles brush
* #6 natural hair fan brush or a little smaller
* Number #6 Gilbert brush natural hair.
* Small bottle of natural orderless mineral spirits
All paints will be provided.
Refund Policy: Any registrant who cancels their registration 10 or fewer days prior to the start date of the class/workshop will forfeit a $50 cancellation fee. The remainder of the registration cost will be refunded. No refunds will be issued once the program begins.
Instructor: Bartly Ferguson
Fredericton-based artist Bartly Ferguson is a self-taught painter. Connecting with art later in life and drawing inspiration from the one and only Bob Ross, much of Bartly’s work explores wet on wet techniques. His work regularly appears at Isaac’s Way, Art on the Bridge, and the Capital Art Sale, and the yearly fundraiser gala for the S.T.A.R.S. Children Foundation.