Big Bold Flowers with a Palette Knife with Marcia Hodges

Big Bold Flowers with a Palette Knife with Marcia Hodges

Saturday, March 14, 2026 
10 AM - 4 PM
All Levels, no experience necessary
Number of Students: Max 10
$150, supplies needed, lunch provided

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Marcia’s goal in any painting is to convey emotion, a memory or an experience that the viewer can identify with. When painting with a palette knife, texture and movement is used to tell a story with interesting light and shadows. In this course, explore the use of a limited palette and the ways 6 colors plus black and white can create a cohesive, inviting painting. We will start out completing a small (6" x 6") painting to learn how to mix color and use the knife. Then we will complete a large painting (20" x 20" or 16" x 20") of a floral design. We will work from a live arrangement the goal of a loose, gestural painting. Acrylic paint is suggested for this class due to the quick drying time; however, you can use oil paint if that is your medium of choice. This class is open to all levels of painters, from those wanting to learn to paint in a loose way or those who are more experienced but want to loosen their style.

Instructor/Venue will provide:

• Easels
• Guided Instruction
• Lunch

• One 6" x 6" canvas with thick sides (1-1/2")
• One 16" x 20" or 20" x 20" canvas (thick sides if you want to frame without frame)
• One size 6 teardrop palette knife
• One size 1 or 2 teardrop palette knife
• Paper towels
• Palette (disposable or plexi)

Acrylic Heavy Body Paint:

• Titanium white
• Ivory Black or Payne's Gray
• Yellow Ochre
• Cadmium Yellow Medium
• Cadmium Red Light
• Alizarin Crimson
• Ultramarine Blue
• Sap green

UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event will receive a refund equal to 50% of the cost of the event. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. This will help ensure that the instructor will be paid for their time and effort of teaching the event.