Location – Peter Becker Community. Maplewood Estates, 815 Maplewood Drive, Harleysville, PA 19438. The class is located upstairs in the craft room. Take the stairs (or elevator). When the stairs divide, take the left stairway and turn right at the top (straight ahead off the elevator, passing the stairs). The classroom will be on your left just before the exercise room. For parking, there is a visitor parking lot across the street from the main entrance of Maplewood Estates.
Dates/Time – September 18, 2026 – November 13, 2026 (No class on October 2), 8 sessions. Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Enroll by August 11 and save on the cost of the full 8-week session!
Not able to attend all 8 weeks in the session? See our Flexible Schedule enrollment options! Pay for only the dates you select to attend!
Class Description-
Adding buildings or other structures to a painting can present its own set of challenges. We'll look at some of the issues you may encounter such as perspective, light / shadow and just some general how to questions that may pop up. It's a fun class where everyone works at their own pace with no pressure. Some painting experience is required. I will be doing demos in acrylic but watercolor and water mixable oils are welcome. Sorry, but traditional oils are not permitted.
If you will be using acrylics, see the suggested materials list below. If using watercolor or water mixable oils, please bring paints, brushes, canvases, paper, etc., and other materials you normally work with.
Materials List – Students must bring their own supplies to class
* Brushes - #'s 2,4,6,8 Flats or brights (long or short handle - short handle brushes may be referred to as shaders). *#'s 2 and 4 rounds. Look for synthetic bristles, i.e. Golden Taklon.
* Paints - Artists Loft (Michaels) or Master's Touch (Hobby Lobby) - White, Black, Prussian Blue, Pthalo Blue, Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow, Quinacridone Red, Burnt Sienna
* Canvas Boards or Stretched Canvas 11" x 14"
* Students must bring a table covering to protect your workspace. Other supplies to bring - Paper Towels, Photos that you have taken, #2 pencil, Kneaded Eraser, Disposable Paper Palette, Plastic Water container and something to carry all your supplies (could be a tool box, tackle box, ArtBin).
If you have questions for the instructor about course content or supplies, please call Rich at 267-317-3858 or email at offthewallframing@verizon.net.
For questions regarding course registration, please contact Linda Gerhard at email: lingerart@aol.com.
This is an eight-week session consisting of eight two-hour classes held on Friday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Begins September 18, 2026, ends November 13, 2026 – no class on October 2.
Cost: PVAC Member: $160; Non-Member: $176.
Flexible registration options are available.
PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.
To pay for registration by check, please mail to:
Perk Valley Art Center
PO Box 474
Schwenksville, PA. 19473
If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.
CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS
Cancellation Policy – Paid registration fees will be refunded only if the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.
For registration assistance, email the class coordinator, Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.
