{"id":9619772965103,"title":"ART FOUNDATIONS: Shift Into Neutral, Nov 28, 2026","handle":"art-foundations-shift-into-neutral-nov-28-2026","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\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShift Into Neutral: Discover the Color in Gray\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray is rarely just black and white.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep beyond basic grayscale and discover the surprisingly colorful world of neutrals. 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. No previous painting experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy Art Foundations series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to build the fundamental skills artists use across media. Art Foundations workshops break essential concepts into approachable, hands-on exercises so you can better understand your materials, strengthen your technique, and build confidence in your own creative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stronger you starts here.\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\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/strong\u003e\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","published_at":"2026-09-14T17:30:10-05:00","created_at":"2026-09-14T12:34:34-05:00","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":50758287032559,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"900030038","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"ART FOUNDATIONS: Shift Into Neutral, Nov 28, 2026","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"900030038","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ShiftIntoNeutral.webp?v=1789407659","\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Shift_Into_Neutral_pic2.webp?v=1789407985"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ShiftIntoNeutral.webp?v=1789407659","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Promotional flyer for an Alabama Art Academy Art Foundations class titled 'Shift Into Neutral' on Saturday, November 28 at 11 AM. 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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. No previous painting experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Academy Art Foundations series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to build the fundamental skills artists use across media. 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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"}