Spring 2026 Classes

SPRING 2026 CLASSES

All Classes meet from 10:00 AM till 1:00 PM unless designated otherwise.

Non- Members may take only one class.  After that, they are required to join the Woman’s Club of Fort Worth to continue with any classes or to be a continuing member of the Art Department & Women of the Arts.  
For more information, reach out to any Board member in your classes. 

MONDAY CLASSES

Mixed Media
Suzanne McNeill

Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30

10:00am - 1:00pm
Sketch Room

Member Tuition: $240
Non-Member Tuition: $290

Learn to paint for fun. Explore mediums that will include oil, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, and ink. Palette knifes, brushes, simple tools will be used to guide and create interpretive and colorful compositions. Initial supplies will be provided for demonstration and sampling. New materials and fresh methods will inspire and stimulate creativity. 

Critique Oil
Linda McCall

Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30

10:00am - 1:00pm
Studio

Member Tuition: $240
Non-Member Tuition: $290

Designed for veteran painters with experience in oil painting. This is a concentrated open painting class with one-on-one critiques and personalized instruction. The sessions provide guidance to help you identify and focus on your desired goals; troubleshoot your work; identify stumbling blocks; and take your paintings to the next level. Prior experience at the intermediate to advanced level in painting is a prerequisite to this class. Class is limited to 10.

TUESDAY CLASSES

Watercolor - All Levels
Bev Boren

Jan 13, 27, Feb 3, 24, Mar 3, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 28

10:00am - 1:00pm
Studio

Member Tuition: $240
Non-Member Tuition: $290

 

Students explore methods, techniques, materials, & products associated with the art of watercolor.  Beginners will learn about paint, types of paper used and techniques.  Composition as well as practicing techniques will be included.  

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

Oil
Melinda Morison

Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 18, 25, Mar 4, 18, 25, Apr 1

10:00am - 1:00pm
Studio

Member Tuition: $240
Non-Member Tuition: $290

This class centers on teaching painting fundamentals that  guide students in solving pictorial challenges using value, distinct shapes, composition, color, texture, and edges. Students may use oils, gouache, or acrylics, with oils receiving primary emphasis.   Students work from photographs and learn how to interpret them as effective paintings. Students are supported through individual  progress critiques, demonstrations, and focused art content. This class addresses all painting subjects, including landscape, figure, and still life.  All levels of painting are welcome. 

THURSDAY CLASSES

Pastels - All Levels
Lynda Conley

Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 26, Apr 2

10:00am - 1:00pm
Sketch Room

Member Tuition: $240
Non-Member Tuition: $290

Through demonstrations and individual instruction, participants learn basic approaches in using pastels.  Materials, application, and underpainting discussed.  Beginner and experienced pastel artists. Class will use soft pastels and not oil pastels.  

Oil Beginner & Intermediate
Linda McCall

Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 26, Apr 2

Noon - 3:00pm
Studio

Member Tuition: $240
Non-Member Tuition: $290

Designed for all students who desire to learn or refine your basic painting skills, techniques, skills, and art theory, the foundation of all art and design. Those with experience will be guided to improve and troubleshoot problems in your work. All will begin to develop your own personal art style as you polish and mature your skills. Prior basic drawing skills are encouraged; class is open to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Class is limited to 13.