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PARTY PAINTING with FRAN

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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS  6:30 - 8:30pm
Two Dates Each Month
Dates Listed Below with Details
Member  $30     Non-member  $35
Supply Kits $20

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 AUGUST

Watercolor Beach Painting
IN PERSON ​ 
Beginner
Wednesday August 11, 2021
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Are you longing for the beach?  You will learn basic watercolor techniques while creating three different beach scenes. We will explore how the beach and water textures through color mixing and blending.  Beginners and experienced level painters will enjoy this watercolor class. We will cover the fundamental techniques (wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, masking, and  splatter technique) to create a successful watercolor painting. 
WEAR BEACH TSHIRTS OR HAWAIIAN SHIRTS  TO GET IN THE MOOD

Material/Supply List
Supplies needed for class:  
Watercolor paints(pan or tubes- at least 12 colors),
2 - 8” x 10” pieces of watercolor paper
 Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide), ​

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Summer Flower Painting
IN PERSON 
Beginner
Wednesday August 25, 2021
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  Relax and smell the beautiful summer flowers as you paint them.   You will learn how to use dark and light shading to make flower petals and leaves look realistic. Layering parts of the flower to create 3 dimensional floral subjects will be covered.  Create a stunning rose and lovely hydrangea to take home.

Material/Supply List
Watercolor paints(pan or tubes- at least 12 colors),
2 - 8” x 10” pieces of watercolor paper.
Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide)

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Supply Kits $20 - 
Includes Paint Brushes, Paints, Canvas Board

Register Here!

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.

Fran Bennett: 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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​TEEN CLASSES

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Zentangle Drawing for Teens
Beginner
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New dates will be announced. 
Sign up for the waitlist below.

Member Cost: $30     Non-member Cost: $35

​Teens are invited to learn Zentangle Drawing. It is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create amazing images by drawing structured patterns. You will be working with artist Fran Bennett to learn methods to create Zentangles patterns and drawings. The class will explore new patterns and challenge you to relax and take time for self-care!
What supplies will they need?
Do you need to be good at art? NO!
This is beginner friendly, and does not require specific art skills.
Will the class be fun? – 100% YES!

Material/Supply List
What supplies will they need? A pencil, a ruler (optional), a fine tip black marker (extra fine black sharpie, fine black sharpie marker, or micron black pens- fine points) and plain white paper.
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