In its 12th session
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a time each week to slow down and pay attention to poetry and creativity while engaging with a wonderful community interested in learning about the history of thinking through painting
learn about creating a project, honing the space between craft and idea and expression, communicating about what you are working on, contributing to peer discussion.
taught with 2 cameras (palette and teacher views), rich art history slide shows, individual and group critique, visiting artist talks, pdf's from class provided, some recordings of lectures provided.
when
Tuesdays
2:00PM - 4:00PM PM (PDT)
April 21st - June 16th 2026
9 week class
where
Meet on Zoom.
Link will be provided on registration.
cost
Class costs $310.00
Sliding Scale and Payment Plans available.
Registration is confirmed by payment.
supplies
Be ready to work on your project for classes that are working sessions.
I suggest a computer though some students have taken the class with a smart phone or tablet.
students
Students who have a project in mind or are trying to figure out a project to work on.
Students who want to workshop their project in a creative environment of creative peers.
Students who want to take their work to the next level or prepare for some kind of sharing such as an exhibition
teacher
Sam Payne
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MFA in Painting and Drawing
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Solo and group exhibitions
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10 years of teaching experience (University Level and Adult Continuing Education).
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10 years working in galleries in NYC.
Has the rare ability to teach the basics and at the same time give these foundations deep historical and creative meaning.
Class Description: Spring/Summer 2026
Not your typical Painting Class
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What we learn:
Fundamentals of materials
How to look at and talk about art.
Historical context with a focus on the history of avant-guard practices.
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Topics covered may include:
Composition, value, color mixing, abstraction, negative shape, painting from life such as still life and portraits, collaboration, and a copy problem.
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What do you need for the class:
Demonstrations are in Acrylic but all mediums are welcome (Such as oil, gauche and watercolor).
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How is the class taught:
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2 cameras to teach the class on Zoom.
One is used for the slide shows and the talks and another is focused on my palette and painting demonstrations.
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Each week the students send pictures of the works they have made and the teacher presents all this work as a slide show for sharing, discussion and questions.
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Class is supported by youtube videos of demonstrations, instagram page and community forum.
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PDF of some slideshows and some recordings of class are provided.
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There is often a visiting artist in each session.
We will learn together and surprise ourselves with art.
Recent Student Work and Projects:
