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Folk Art Painting: Cats & Dogs

Portland Fall 2026 is NOW OPEN

Tonya Gray
9:00 - 4:30
Sunday Sept 20
$185.00

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 favorite furry friends with additional details if you’d like: stripes, hearts, hats. 

Background details can add whimsy and texture, including playful words. There will be a collection of letter stamps for everyone to use. 

We will complete 2 paintings 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 boards
Demo/guideline instructions 
Acrylics for everyone to share
Wax pencils 
Chalk 
Sponges
Paper plates for paint/water cups 

Letter stamps for adding words 

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.


Click here for a printable page