{"title":"WORKSHOPS","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshops\u003c\/strong\u003e are one-time events and each one has a different theme or art instruction experience. Our regular workshop instructors are Lisa Opielinski, Chris Cruz, and Elizabeth Ragona, with other guest instructors throughout the year. Scroll down to learn about our Upcoming Workshops, which are held in the classroom at our Birmingham Retail Store. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur store is located at: \u003c\/span\u003e1006 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Get Directions to Alabama Art Supply\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/about-our-birmingham-store\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet directions to our store here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease call us Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm if you have any questions about our workshops or getting to our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeekly Art Classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also hold\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeekly Art Classes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese are regular art classes held each week in our classroom at Alabama Art Supply. Ron Lewis, Susan Oliver, Susan Ripp, and Cynthia Parsons teach our classes.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/classes\" title=\"Weekly Art Classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to read more about their classes.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNEW! FREE E-Books and Blogs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about making art and the history of art? We have created a page so you can access \u003cstrong\u003eFREE Electronic Books and Blogs\u003c\/strong\u003e to download or read from your phone or tablet. If you have any suggestions of topics or artists you would like to read about, just send us a message. We will be adding more books regularly so check back often. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/art-training-and-art-history-free-e-books\" title=\"Free E-Books and Blogs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to get started!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"medium-mastery-light-color-exploring-neon-fluorescent-iridescent-interference-paints","title":"MEDIUM MASTERY: Light + Color - Exploring Neon, Fluorescent, Iridescent \u0026 Interference Paints","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMEDIUM MASTERY: Light + Color - Exploring Neon, Fluorescent, Iridescent \u0026amp; Interference Paints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSome colors do more than simply sit on the surface—they \u003cstrong\u003eglow, shimmer, shift, and change with the light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on \u003cstrong\u003eMedium Mastery\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop, we’ll explore the exciting world of neon, fluorescent, iridescent, and interference acrylic paints. You'll have the opportunity to see, compare, mix, layer, and experiment with these specialty colors while learning what makes each type of paint unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll look at how these paints behave on \u003cstrong\u003eblack and colored surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, how they interact with traditional acrylic colors, and how layering and glazing can create surprising effects. You'll also discover the difference between the intense brightness of fluorescent color, the pearlescent shimmer of iridescent paint, and the fascinating color shifts created by interference pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you'll put what you've learned to work by creating your own colorful, luminous artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Explore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEON\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bold, intensely vibrant color\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLUORESCENT\u003c\/strong\u003e — Electric color with extraordinary brightness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIRIDESCENT\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shimmering, pearl-like and metallic effects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERFERENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e — Colors that shift and change depending on light, angle, and surrounding color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is designed for \u003cstrong\u003ecurious artists of all experience levels\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Creative Living Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Living\u003c\/strong\u003e series at Alabama Art Supply, where creativity meets relaxation, personal enrichment, and the joy of making something by hand. 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Using fabric dyes and stencils, you'll explore color, pattern, and design as you transform a \u003cstrong\u003e100% silk scarf\u003c\/strong\u003e into something uniquely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris will guide students through working with dyes on silk, making this an enjoyable class for beginners and experienced artists alike. 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Donations are appreciated, but not required to join the fun.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop in, get creative, and spend Halloween afternoon making art at the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\"\u003eAlaba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003em\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\"\u003ea Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e Halloween Art Party!\u003c\/strong\u003e This casual, come-and-go event is designed for artists of all ages and skill levels, with hands-on art stations, live demonstrations, and Halloween-inspired projects that are spooky—but not scary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore different materials and techniques, try something new, or simply enjoy an afternoon surrounded by creativity. Demonstrations and activities will include \u003cstrong\u003epastels, watercolors, acrylics, clay, and more\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there will be plenty to discover throughout the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome for one activity or stay and explore them all. \u003cstrong\u003eNo experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and be ready to make something!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour $5 donation supports our community — 100% of admission proceeds will be donated to \u003cstrong\u003eUAB Blazer Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Creative Living Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Living\u003c\/strong\u003e series at Alabama Art Supply, where creativity meets relaxation, personal enrichment, and the joy of making something by hand. Whether you're exploring a new hobby or simply taking time to create, Creative Living workshops are designed to inspire, refresh, and help you discover the satisfaction of making something uniquely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alabama Art Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50751933874415,"sku":"900030040","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Halloween_Art_Party_with_badge_pic2.webp?v=1789334816"},{"product_id":"creative-living-pet-portraits-with-christopher-davis-nov-14-2026","title":"CREATIVE LIVING: Pet Portraits with Christopher Davis, Nov 14, 2026","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePet Portraits: Color with Attitude!\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpression Over Accuracy with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/blogs\/featured-artists-3\/christopher-davis-1?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f895076d8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Christopher Davis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChristopher Davis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget perfect fur, exact colors, and photo-realistic details. In this lively, expressive workshop, artist \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e will show you how to capture what really makes a pet portrait work — \u003cstrong\u003epersonality, character, and attitude.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Christopher’s bold, colorful approach as inspiration, you’ll learn how to look beyond the photograph and make creative choices with color, marks, shapes, and expression. The goal isn’t to reproduce your pet exactly. It’s to create a portrait that \u003cstrong\u003efeels like them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a clear photo of your favorite furry friend and spend the afternoon turning it into a colorful, personality-filled work of art. Christopher will guide you through the process while encouraging you to loosen up, experiment, and develop your own interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this workshop, you’ll explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplifying a reference photo into useful shapes and forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapturing personality and expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing unexpected color with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating energetic marks, lines, and textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing expression over photographic accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping a finished pet portrait that is uniquely yours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo advanced drawing or painting experience is required. This workshop is designed for artists who want to experiment, have fun, and discover a more expressive way to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, November 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2:00–4:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$50 — All materials included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuest Artist: Christopher Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"AAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Christopher_Davis_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789340342\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/blogs\/featured-artists-3\/christopher-davis-1?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f895076d8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Christopher Davis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChristopher Davis\u003c\/a\u003e - Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Davis is a Birmingham native, artist, and graphic designer known for his bold, colorful pet portraits and distinctive graphic style. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Davis spent 10 years as a graphic designer for \u003cem\u003eSouthern Living\u003c\/em\u003e while continuing to develop his own artwork. His popular “Dog and No Pony Show,” a recurring Birmingham Artwalk exhibition, grew from simple dog illustrations into vibrant portraits filled with expressive lines, unexpected color, and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavis believes that art doesn’t have to be complicated to make an impact—his work combines clean, iconic drawing with brilliant oranges, greens, pinks, blues, and neon hues to capture the character of his subjects. 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Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Art History Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Art History\u003c\/strong\u003e series at Alabama Art Supply, where learning about art becomes a hands-on creative experience. Rather than simply studying the artists and movements that shaped art history, these workshops invite you to explore their ideas, techniques, and ways of seeing through your own artwork. \u003cstrong\u003eNo art history or previous art experience is required\u003c\/strong\u003e—just curiosity and a willingness to create. 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Expressive. Transformational.\u003c\/strong\u003e Art is the process of revelation and it is my wonderful challenge to channel and interpret the unimagined and unspoken into the realm of \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe perceived – to express beyond what the written or spoken word can convey. With each body of work, my goal is to transport the viewer to a place of imagination and wonder where with each observation, a new revelation is unveiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e: Art Foundations series — \u003cem\u003ebuild confidence and essential skills while discovering the materials and techniques artists use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alabama Art Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50757155029231,"sku":"900030041","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/ClayHandbuildingPart2.webp?v=1789394509"},{"product_id":"art-history-the-artist-tree-dec-5-2026","title":"ART HISTORY: The Artist Tree, Dec 5, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Artist’s Tree: Five Artists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFive Ornaments. One Very Creative Christmas.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn your Christmas tree into a tiny art gallery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this special \u003cstrong\u003eArt History: Hands On\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop, we’ll revisit five distinctive artists and art movements and use their ideas as inspiration for a set of \u003cstrong\u003efive hand-painted wooden ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each ornament becomes a small canvas as we explore how artists have used geometry, color, nature, repetition, and design to create instantly recognizable visual styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll take inspiration from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piet_Mondrian\" title=\"Piet Mondrian\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiet Mondrian’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e bold geometry and primary colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_O%27Keeffe\" title=\"Georgia OKeeffe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorgia O’Keeffe’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e dramatic natural forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yayoi_Kusama\" title=\"Yayoi Kusama\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYayoi Kusama’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e joyful repetition and dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bauhaus\" title=\"Bauhaus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBauhaus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e experimental shapes and design principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Art_Nouveau\" title=\"Art Nouveau\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with it's flowing botanical lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn’t about making miniature copies of famous artwork. We’ll look at what makes each artist or movement distinctive, then use those ideas to create something of your own. Change the colors, choose your subject, experiment with the design, and give each ornament your own creative personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the afternoon, you’ll have a collection of \u003cstrong\u003efive original ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to hang on your tree, display in your home, or give as handmade gifts. You may even come away looking at a few familiar artists in a completely new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, December 5 | 2:00–5:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 | All materials included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour materials include \u003cstrong\u003efive wooden ornaments plus the paints and supplies needed to complete your designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e No previous painting or art-history experience is necessary—just come ready to experiment, learn, and make something wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the story. Explore the style. Make the art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%F0%9F%93%8D\" title=\"AAS Location\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"AAS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789324180\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Marketing \u0026amp; Framing Manager at Alabama Art Supply,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Art History Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Art History\u003c\/strong\u003e series at Alabama Art Supply, where learning about art becomes a hands-on creative experience. Rather than simply studying the artists and movements that shaped art history, these workshops invite you to explore their ideas, techniques, and ways of seeing through your own artwork. \u003cstrong\u003eNo art history or previous art experience is required\u003c\/strong\u003e—just curiosity and a willingness to create. Discover the stories behind the art, try something new, and experience art history by making it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alabama Art Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50757493948655,"sku":"900030036","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_16_2026_03_18_18_PM.png?v=1789589924"},{"product_id":"medium-mastery-daniel-smith-watercolor-greeting-cards-nov-28-2026m","title":"MEDIUM MASTERY: Daniel Smith Watercolor Greeting Cards, Nov 28, 2026","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDaniel Smith Watercolor Greeting Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ePaint small. Explore color. Take the experience home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eDiscover the expressive possibilities of watercolor while getting hands-on experience with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/collections\/all-watercolor-paint-and-supplies\/brand_daniel-smith\" title=\"DS Extra Fine Watercolors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e—and leave with your own reusable palette of Daniel Smith colors so you can keep painting after the workshop is over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003eMedium Mastery\u003c\/b\u003e workshop, each participant will receive a reusable plastic watercolor palette filled with a curated selection of Daniel Smith watercolors. You’ll use your palette throughout the class as we explore how different pigments behave, mix, layer, and interact with water. At the end of the workshop, \u003cb\u003ethe palette and remaining Daniel Smith watercolor are yours to take home, reactivate, and continue using.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eWe’ll begin by experimenting. You’ll explore fundamental watercolor techniques including \u003cb\u003ewet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting, washes, layering, color mixing, edge control, and varying the amount of water in your brush and paint.\u003c\/b\u003e We’ll also look more closely at some of the characteristics that make individual watercolor pigments interesting, including transparency, staining, granulation, and unexpected color interactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThen we’ll put those discoveries to work by creating a collection of \u003cb\u003esmall, original watercolor greeting cards\u003c\/b\u003e. Florals, landscapes, foliage, abstract designs—the small format makes it easy to experiment without the pressure of producing a large finished painting. Your watercolor studies become beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards to send, give, or keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThe emphasis is on \u003cb\u003eexploration rather than perfection\u003c\/b\u003e. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how watercolor behaves, several handmade cards, and your own Daniel Smith palette ready for your next painting session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour workshop includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA reusable take-home \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/search?q=watercolor+palette\" title=\"Watercolor Palettes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewatercolor palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA curated selection of \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/collections\/all-watercolor-paint-and-supplies\/brand_daniel-smith\" title=\"DS Extra Fine Watercolors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDaniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor\u003c\/a\u003es\u003c\/b\u003e in your palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; 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mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExperimentation with transparency, granulation, staining, mixing, and water control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSeveral original watercolor greeting cards to take home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eYour Daniel Smith palette and remaining paint to continue experimenting after class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eSaturday, November 28 | 2:00–4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; 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We’ll look at how Art Nouveau artists used \u003cb\u003esweeping curves, stylized botanical forms, decorative borders, pattern, and carefully integrated compositions\u003c\/b\u003e to blur the boundaries between fine art and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThen we’ll put those ideas to work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eUsing the \u003cb\u003emagnolia\u003c\/b\u003e as our subject, you’ll create your own decorative painted panel inspired by the graceful lines and organic forms of Art Nouveau. We’ll explore how to simplify natural forms, build a strong composition, develop a harmonious color palette, and use line and pattern to turn an ordinary flower into a decorative work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThe goal isn’t to reproduce a historic Art Nouveau design. Instead, you’ll learn to recognize the characteristics that make the style distinctive and use those ideas to create a piece that is uniquely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eSaturday, November 21 | 2:00–4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e$20 | All materials included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eDuring the workshop, you’ll:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDiscover the history and defining characteristics of Art Nouveau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExplore how artists transformed nature into decorative design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLearn to use flowing line, repetition, pattern, and stylization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDevelop an Art Nouveau-inspired magnolia composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExperiment with color to create a rich, unified design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCreate a finished decorative panel to take home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eNo previous painting experience is required. All skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%F0%9F%93%8D\" title=\"AAS Location\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"AAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789324180\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Marketing \u0026amp; Framing Manager at Alabama Art Supply,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Art History Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Art History\u003c\/strong\u003e series at Alabama Art Supply, where learning about art becomes a hands-on creative experience. Rather than simply studying the artists and movements that shaped art history, these workshops invite you to explore their ideas, techniques, and ways of seeing through your own artwork. \u003cstrong\u003eNo art history or previous art experience is required\u003c\/strong\u003e—just curiosity and a willingness to create. 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In this hands-on \u003cstrong\u003eArt Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop, we’ll explore how artists create beautiful, complex grays and muted colors by mixing complementary colors and adjusting color temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will experiment with \u003cstrong\u003ewarm and cool neutrals\u003c\/strong\u003e, learning how small shifts in a mixture can create subtle greens, blues, violets, browns, and grays. We’ll look at how these colors work together to create \u003cstrong\u003edepth, atmosphere, harmony, and mood\u003c\/strong\u003e without relying on bright, highly saturated color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter experimenting with color mixtures, you’ll put those discoveries to work in a small painting, learning to recognize and mix the quiet colors you actually see rather than automatically reaching for black, white, or a tube of gray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is especially helpful for artists who want to become more confident mixing color and understanding the relationships between \u003cstrong\u003ehue, value, temperature, and saturation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing chromatic neutrals instead of relying on black and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating warm and cool grays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralizing colors with their complements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing subtle color shifts within seemingly gray subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing neutrals to make other colors appear richer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating depth and atmosphere with restrained color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, November 28 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$15 | All materials included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll skill levels are welcome. 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