{"id":9619210633455,"title":"ART FOUNDATIONS: Shades of Gray, Oct 10, 2026","handle":"art-foundations-shades-of-gray-oct-10-2026","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=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShades of Gray: See More Through Value\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore there is color, there is value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and dark are what give a painting depth, dimension, contrast, and form. In this \u003cstrong\u003eArt Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e hands-on workshop, we’ll remove the distraction of color and work entirely in shades of gray, making it easier to see how value shapes what we see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will begin by exploring a \u003cstrong\u003evalue scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, learning to recognize and mix a range of tones from white through middle gray to black. We’ll look at how artists simplify a subject into areas of light, middle value, and shadow—and why getting those relationships right can often be more important than matching color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we’ll put those ideas into practice with a simple still life. You’ll learn to observe where the light falls, identify highlights and shadows, and use a limited grayscale palette to turn flat shapes into convincing three-dimensional forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Explore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding value and why it matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating and using a value scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing highlights, midtones, form shadows, and cast shadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplifying a subject into manageable value shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating depth and dimension without relying on color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing contrast to direct attention and strengthen a composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting a simple still life using only shades of gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking without color is a surprisingly powerful way to train your eye. Once you begin seeing \u003cstrong\u003evalue instead of objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll start noticing light and shadow differently—and those skills carry directly into drawing, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, and other media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, October 10 | 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. No previous painting experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild the skills. 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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\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","published_at":"2026-09-14T10:35:57-05:00","created_at":"2026-09-14T08:37:24-05:00","vendor":"Alabama Art Supply","type":"WORKSHOP","tags":["Alabama Art Academy","Art Foundations","event","new","WORKSHOP"],"price":1500,"price_min":1500,"price_max":1500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":50757060067567,"title":"Default 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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 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In this \u003cstrong\u003eArt Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e hands-on workshop, we’ll remove the distraction of color and work entirely in shades of gray, making it easier to see how value shapes what we see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will begin by exploring a \u003cstrong\u003evalue scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, learning to recognize and mix a range of tones from white through middle gray to black. We’ll look at how artists simplify a subject into areas of light, middle value, and shadow—and why getting those relationships right can often be more important than matching color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we’ll put those ideas into practice with a simple still life. You’ll learn to observe where the light falls, identify highlights and shadows, and use a limited grayscale palette to turn flat shapes into convincing three-dimensional forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Explore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding value and why it matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating and using a value scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing highlights, midtones, form shadows, and cast shadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplifying a subject into manageable value shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating depth and dimension without relying on color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing contrast to direct attention and strengthen a composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting a simple still life using only shades of gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking without color is a surprisingly powerful way to train your eye. Once you begin seeing \u003cstrong\u003evalue instead of objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll start noticing light and shadow differently—and those skills carry directly into drawing, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, and other media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, October 10 | 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. No previous painting experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild the skills. Free your creativity.\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\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"Alabama Art\"\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Sales \u0026amp; Marketing Manager at Alabama Art Supply, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/a\u003e combines 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\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"}