Welcome to Painting with Fran Bennett
WORKSHOPS | PARTY PAINTING | YOUTH SERIES CLASSES | SUMMER CAMP
Fran brings her talent and expertise as art instructor to Medford Arts.
Her classes, workshops and fun Party Painting include techniques in Acrylic, Watercolor,
​glass painting and a variety of crafts.  Drawing, Manga/Anime and more.  

REGISTER FOR ALL FRAN'S CLASSES BELOW

REGISTER HERE!

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CLASSES

Let Fran bring out the artist in you with these fun adult classes.  Want to Paint & Sip too.  Adult Class participants  are welcome to bring along your favorite beverage. ​

Cost: $40
Member Cost: $35    Cost: $40
Unless otherwise noted.  

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

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Winter Session ~ PARTY PAINTING

PALETTE KNIFE BASICS  ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE
Wednesday, November 2nd
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Members $35     Non Members $40
​Master creating textures with a palette knife.   Create foliage, bark. and rock textures using thick colors and  simple brushstrokes.  These palette knife techniques can be used for future landscape paintings also.

FALL REFLECTION  ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE
Wednesday, November 16th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Members $35     Non Members $40 
Learn how to paint the Autumn beauty reflected in a calm lake.Creating distance using muted colors in the background and detailed foliage in the foreground will be taught through step by step instruction.  Spend an evening on yourself- relaxing and losing yourself in a beautiful Fall scene.

 WINTER CARDINAL  ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE
Wednesday, December 7th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Members $35     Non Members $40 
Have you ever seen a bright red cardinal in the Winter?  Explore 
various painting techniques while creating a scene containing wood textures and snowy branches.  A
meaningful subject that is a celebration of Winter.

WINTER AT DUSK  ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE
Wednesday, December 14th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Members $35     Non Members $40 
Learn how to blend colors to create expressive Winter skies.  Capturing the reflected light of the night sky on the tree trunks will be the emphasis while blending tones of various natural colors.
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SUPPLIES NEEDED
Supplies needed for class:  
1- 11” x 14”, 12” x 16”,  or 9 x12” stretched canvas
 Detail and flat brushes  (thin and wide), 
Acrylic paint set ( Set of 12 colors or more)
1 medium size palette knife- metal or plastic

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YOUTH SERIES

CLASSES FOR ARTISTS AGED 10-15
Take your drawing skills to the next level with this
amazing Saturday series of art classes.
Member Cost: $35     Non-member Cost: $40
Unless otherwise noted.  

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GLASS PARTY PAINTING

Glass PARTY Painting
$40 Member $50 Non Member
Includes all supplies!
Enjoy a night of painting & trivia on glasses that will be able to be used time and time again to
remember this fun evening with friends. 
Beer Glass
Wine Glass
Glass Panel
and more...

New classes will be announced!

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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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