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Finding a One Stroke Painting class is a snap with our new online class calendar. You’ll find everything you need to take part your favorite class—all the important project information such as a snapshot of the project, times, dates, class location, registration information and supply list.


Studio Classes Resume in September!

MARK YOUR CALENDARDS! A Splash of Color Studios will resume classes in September 2006. We have something for everyone.
Monday mornings: One Stroke Painting 101
Wednesday Mornings and Evenings: Fall Projects
Email me at asplashofcolor@aol.com


7/22: DEMO One Stroke Painting @ Michael’s SOUTH

Demo
Demonstrations are a great way to “whet your palette!” Preview upcoming class projects, meet the instructor, and see firsthand why One Stroke Painting is quick and easy to learn! For the daring, try your hand at painting a flower—right on the spot! Hope to see you there.

One Stroke Painting
Demonstration

Date: July 22, 2006
Time: 11:00am-12:45p
Michael’s, SOUTH
2140 Southgate Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719/475-7580
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7/22: Sunflowers @ Michael’s SOUTH

Sunflowers
Date: July 22, 2006
Time: 3:15p-5:15p
Cost: $20 + supplies
Michael’s, SOUTH
2140 Southgate Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719/475-7580
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Class Syllabus

  • “Brush Up” (review proper brush care)
  • Learn how to properly use and load flat brushes, scriptliner, and the scruffy brush
  • Learn the strokes to paint One Stroke and wiggle leaves, sunflowers and sunflower blossoms and bumble bees
  • Paint project as time permits

Pre-Class Prep:

  • Purchase all the supplies before class
  • With your paid registration, Michael’s would like to offer you 10% off your class supplies

Supply List:

Suggested Surface:

  • Gift bag or gift box, scrapbook paper, stationery, etc.

Brushes:

  • 1059 Plaid One Stroke Value Pack Brushes (best value)
    For this project we will be using ¾”, #12, #8 and #6 flat brushes, #2 script liner and both the large and small scruffy brushes

Plaid Folk Art Paints:

  • 920 Autumn Leaves
  • 462 Burnt Umber (AP)
  • 448 Green Forest
  • 735 Lemon Custard
  • 938 Licorice
  • 736 School Bus Yellow
  • 901 Wicker White

Plaid Folk Art Mediums & Tools:

  • 868 Folk Art Floating Medium
  • 1060 One Stroke Brush Basin or any brush basin
  • Basic Strokes Worksheet Pack #1011

Basic Supplies From Home:

  • Class registration receipt
  • Paper and pencil for note taking
  • Paper towels
  • 5-10 Styrofoam plates–undivided and not paper
  • Apron or similar, to protect clothing from splatters (optional, but highly recommended)

7/22: Roses & Wisteria @ Michael’s SOUTH

Roses n Wisteria

Roses and Wisteria
Date: July, 22, 2006
Time: 1:00p-3:00p
Cost: $20 + supplies
Michael’s, SOUTH
2140 Southgate Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719/475-7580
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Class Syllabus

  • “Brush Up” (review proper brush care)
  • Learn how to properly use and load flat brushes, scriptliner, and the scruffy brush
  • Learn the strokes to paint vines, leaves, small roses, wisteria, and curlicues
  • Paint project as time permits

Pre-Class Prep:

  • Purchase all the supplies before class
  • With your paid registration, Michael’s would like to offer you 10% off your class supplies

Supply List:

Suggested Surface:

  • Gift bag or gift box, scrapbook paper, stationery, etc.

Brushes:

  • 1059 Plaid One Stroke Value Pack Brushes (best value)
    For this project we will be using ¾” and #12 flat brushes, and #2 script liner

Plaid Folk Art Paints:

  • 901 Wicker White
  • 514 Violet Pansy
  • 924 Thicket
  • 434 Berry Wine

Plaid Folk Art Mediums & Tools:

  • 868 Folk Art Floating Medium
  • 1060 One Stroke Brush Basin or any brush basin
  • OPTIONAL One Stroke Worksheet Pack # 1006 – Cabbage Roses

Basic Supplies From Home:

  • Class registration receipt
  • Paper and pencil for note taking
  • Paper towels
  • 5-10 Styrofoam plates–undivided and not paper
  • Apron or similar, to protect clothing from splatters (optional, but highly recommended)

7/21: Sunflowers @ Michael’s EAST

Sunflowers
Date: July 21, 2006
Time: 5:30p-7:30p
Cost: $20 + supplies
Michael’s, EAST
3040 Powers Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
622-9521
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Class Syllabus

  • “Brush Up” (review proper brush care)
  • Learn how to properly use and load flat brushes, scriptliner, and the scruffy brush
  • Learn the strokes to paint One Stroke and wiggle leaves, sunflowers and sunflower blossoms and bumble bees
  • Paint project as time permits

Pre-Class Prep:

  • Purchase all the supplies before class
  • With your paid registration, Michael’s would like to offer you 10% off your class supplies

Supply List:

Suggested Surface:

  • Gift bag or gift box, scrapbook paper, stationery, etc.

Brushes:

  • 1059 Plaid One Stroke Value Pack Brushes (best value)
    For this project we will be using ¾”, #12, #8 and #6 flat brushes, #2 script liner and both the large and small scruffy brushes

Plaid Folk Art Paints:

  • 920 Autumn Leaves
  • 462 Burnt Umber (AP)
  • 448 Green Forest
  • 735 Lemon Custard
  • 938 Licorice
  • 736 School Bus Yellow
  • 901 Wicker White

Plaid Folk Art Mediums & Tools:

  • 868 Folk Art Floating Medium
  • 1060 One Stroke Brush Basin or any brush basin
  • OPTIONAL: Basic Strokes Worksheet Pack #1011

Basic Supplies From Home:

  • Class registration receipt
  • Paper and pencil for note taking
  • Paper towels
  • 5-10 Styrofoam plates–undivided and not paper
  • Apron or similar, to protect clothing from splatters (optional, but highly recommended)

Painting Florals 1 of 4

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Painting Florals 2 of 4

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Painting Florals 3 of 4

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Painting Florals 4 of 4

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7/20: Roses N Wisteria @ Michael’s NORTH

Roses n Wisteria

Roses and Wisteria
Date: July 20, 2006
Time: 5:30p-7:30p
Cost: $20 + supplies
Michael’s, NORTH
7664 North Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
260-6902
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Class Syllabus

  • “Brush Up” (review proper brush care)
  • Learn how to properly use and load flat brushes, scriptliner, and the scruffy brush
  • Learn the strokes to paint vines, leaves, small roses, wisteria, and curlicues
  • Paint project as time permits

Pre-Class Prep:

  • Purchase all the supplies before class
  • With your paid registration, Michael’s would like to offer you 10% off your class supplies

Supply List:

Suggested Surface:

  • Gift bag or gift box, scrapbook paper, stationery, etc.

Brushes:

  • 1059 Plaid One Stroke Value Pack Brushes (best value)
    For this project we will be using ¾” and #12 flat brushes, and #2 script liner

Plaid Folk Art Paints:

  • 901 Wicker White
  • 514 Violet Pansy
  • 924 Thicket
  • 434 Berry Wine

Plaid Folk Art Mediums & Tools:

  • 868 Folk Art Floating Medium
  • 1060 One Stroke Brush Basin or any brush basin
  • OPTIONAL: One Stroke Worksheet Pack # 1006 – Cabbage Roses

Basic Supplies From Home:

  • Class registration receipt
  • Paper and pencil for note taking
  • Paper towels
  • 5-10 Styrofoam plates–undivided and not paper
  • Apron or similar, to protect clothing from splatters (optional, but highly recommended)