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Welcome to Painting with Fran Bennett
Fran brings her talent and expertise as art instructor to Medford Arts.
Her classes and workshops include Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing, Manga/Anime and more.  
She also holds fun PARTY PAINTING classes.

PARTY PAINTING

PARTY PAINTING (and sip too!)
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS  6:30 - 8:30pm
Two Dates Each Month
Dates Listed Below with Details
Member  $30     Non-member  $35
Supply Kits $20

When registering for Party Painting choose Member or Non Member and be sure to also add a Supply Kit if you need one before pressing continue.

Party Painting classes are for 21+ unless it it is listed as *ALL AGES under the title.
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 *No sipping at all ages classes

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 OCTOBER

Still Life Painting - Acrylic
IN PERSON ​ 
Beginner
Wednesday October 13, 2021
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Learn how to create realistic 3-dimensional objects using color shading techniques.   You will create a traditional still life painting like the old masters using smooth shading and emphasizing a light source in your artwork.  Learning to see and paint highlights and shadows will make your paintings come alive.

Material/Supply List
Supplies needed for class: 
​​ 1- 11” x 14” or 9 x12” stretched canvas
 Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide),
Acrylic paint set ( Set of 12 colors or more) 

DECEMBER

Winter Landscape Painting - Acrylic
IN PERSON ​ 
Beginner
Wednesday December 15, 2021
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Enjoy the beauty of a tranquil winter landscape while learning how
to paint beautiful skies, trees, and snowy grounds.  Shading with color and bending soft shadows will be taught in this class. 
 
Material/Supply List
Supplies needed for class: 
1- 11” x 14” or 9 x12” stretched canvas
 Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide),
Acrylic paint set ( Set of 12 colors or more)
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Rustic Pumpkin Painting  - Acrylic
IN PERSON ​ 
Beginner
Wednesday October 27, 2021
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Create a rustic pumpkin painting on canvas.  You will learn how to create  a textured background surface with 3 dimensional shading on the pumpkins.  Techniques in color blending will be used and will give you the painting skills for future artwork.

Material/Supply List
Supplies needed for class:   1 - 9” x 12”  or 11” x14” stretched canvas
Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide),
Acrylic paint set ( Set of 12 colors or more)
Natural twine will be supplied in class for the tied rope

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Supply Kits $20 - 
Includes Paint Brushes, Paints, Canvas Board
Will last for more than one class

WORKSHOPS

Designer Pumpkin Painting  - Acrylic
IN PERSON ​ 
Beginner - Expert
Saturday October 16, 2021
Member  $30     Non-member  $35
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Get into the Fall spirit with pumpkin decorating.  We will be creating designer pumpkins you can use to decorate your house for years to come.
Techniques we will be using will include stencils, zentangle techniques, and sharpie drawing techniques.  You choose your designs and we will create personalized pumpkin masterpieces.
Material/Supply List
Supplies needed for class:   1 - 9” x 12”  or 11” x14” stretched canvas
Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide),
Acrylic paint set ( Set of 12 colors or more)
Natural twine will be supplied in class for the tied rope

CLASSES

Drawing Basics 
Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:30pm
3 Weeks
November 10, 11 & December 1
Member Cost: $90     Non-member Cost: $105

Calling all budding artists who love to draw.   This is an engaging and educational  drawing class. In this class, you will learn how to draw using contour lines, 3-dimensional shading, and portraiture  techniques.  We will be working with pencil and charcoal to create realistic shadowing and textures in various subjects.  It is a great beginner class to sharpen your skills and explore various rendering techniques.  
Material/Supply List     
​     Black or white acrylic paint - small bottle 
     Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide)
     Fine black sharpie marker
An artificial pumpkin will be supplied in class
​(please specify if you want an orange or white pumpkin)

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Youth Fantasy Art Class
Wednesdays 
4pm - 6pm
​3 Weeks
November 10, 11 & December 1
Member Cost: $90     Non-member Cost: $105

Explore the creative world of fantasy art.  Learn how to draw creatures, fairies, dragons, and imaginary figures.   Explore colored pencil, watercolor, and marker drawing techniques which will  take your drawings to the next level. Each week we will get creative,  drawing characters and creating one of your own.  Beginners and all levels welcome.   Step out of the real world and travel to new places through the artistic process.
Material/Supply List
          A sketchbook or paper,
          Pencil
          Colored pencils
          Markers​

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Instructor Profile

My name is Fran Bennett. 
I am an art teacher who has taught high school and adults for over 35 years.

My expertise is in the drawing and painting mediums.  I have a BA in art education from Rowan University and a Masters Degree from Rowan University in Education. 

I received the Parthenia J. Vandermark Award for Excellence in Art at Rowan University. I have also studied at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I have taught art for the S.T.E.M. program through Camden County College. 

Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with the New Jersey Council of the Arts,  The Home of The Brave  for Veterans, The Pennsauken Friends of the Library, The Pennsauken Animal Hospital, The Ivystone SenioLiving, and the Pennsauken Historical Society.   I supervised students in creating murals, calendars, coloring books, play scenery, and various community projects. 

I collaborated with the SEL teacher at the elementary school in a program called"Partners in Art"  teaching language learner kindergartners. 

​I have  exhibited my artwork in the Markeim  Arts Center,  The Haddonfield Historical Society Pandemic  Exhibit, The University of the Arts Educator's Show,  The Eilandarts Center., The Friends of the Pennsauken Library Silent Art Auction, The Smithville Mansion, and Trenton Artworks.

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