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Folk Art Painting: Cats & Dogs

Portland, OR Spring 2026 is NOW OPEN

Tonya Gray
9:00 - 12:00
Sun AM March 15
$100.00

The style of folk art painting is simple imagery with rustic lines, often telling a story of everyday life. In this class we will paint our furry friends with additional details: stripes, hearts, hats. 

Background details can add whimsy and texture. You’ll get to paint 2 pieces in this one day class. 

 No experience is necessary. Your painting and drawing style will emerge throughout the class. Individuality is what makes each artist shine. We will use chalk as an outline so there is lots of time to practice/erase/fine tune your work. 

Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

Gessoed wood cradle board 
Paper for practice 
Demo/guideline instructions 
Acrylics for everyone to share
Wax pastels / wax pencils 
Chalk 
Sponges
Drywall spatulas 
Paper plates for paint/water cups 
 

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

1” flat brush
Thin detail brush, 18/0 round is perfect 
Optional: Any acrylic paint you love to use (colors/ brands, just for your own use) 

To pre-order supplies, click on this link for Cobblestone Creek Studios.


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