Upcoming Classes & Events:

Please contact Nic through the "contact us" page or by e-mail at nhankins1982@gmail.com  to verify class space availability BEFORE sending your deposit.

March 26, 2010

Demonstration

Greeneville Kiwanis Club

"Kiwanis Kapers"

Come support the Greeneville Kiwanis Club's good works and enjoy a night of uncontrollable laughter at their "Kiwanis Kapers", Friday and Saturday nights, March 26 and 27.  I'll be demonstrating during the intermission on Friday night, March 26.  Can I put something together in 20 minutes?  Join us Friday night for the fun!!

 March 27, 2010 

Pine Lake

©2009 Nicholas Hankins

Maryville, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This painting is a great study in the use of  the "wet-on-wet" technique in creating atmospheric perspective.  We'll "Fire-In", in the great tradition of Bill Alexander as we use Magic White to take a trip to the Rocky Mountians...or is it the Tetons? Hmmm....

 The tuition for this class is $60.00, with a $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat.  The 16" x 20" canvas will be provided.

Cruising Altitude

©2010 Nicholas Hankins

Cleveland, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m.

We'll take to the skies this spring and learn easy and effective wet-on-wet oil painting techniques for creating the subtle texture and dramatic contrast found in a seagull coasting in the high afternoon sky. 

The tuition for this class is $60.00, with a $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat.  The 16" x 20" canvas and pattern will be provided.

April 24, 2010

Carolina Dunes

©2009 Nicholas Hankins

Maryville, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Just in time for spring break, let's take a trip to the Carolina Coast and spend an afternoon on the Dunes!  While we're there, you'll learn to make use of a primed canvas and Tinted Magic White to create a rich and inviting scene!

The tuition for this class is $60.00, with a $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat.  The 16" x 20" canvas will be provided.

May 8, 2010

Smoky Mountain Spring

©2010 Nicholas Hankins

Cleveland, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We'll wander into the Smokies and explore techniques for creating high contrast and blustery skies with our oils in this project. 

The tuition for this class is $50.00, with a non-refundable $25.00 deposit required to reserve your space in class.  Please bring a 16" x 20" stretched Master's Touch® brand canvas to class along with your painting supplies.

May 22, 2010

Key West Sunset

©2009 Nicholas Hankins

Maryville, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Since we're still on the coast from last month's project, we'll jet on down to Florida and capture the famous Key West Lighthouse, constructed in 1847, just as the sun goes down.

The tuition for this class is $60.00, with a $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat.  The 12" x 24" canvas will be provided.

May 29, 2010

* Acrylic *

Ocean Breeze

©2010 Nicholas Hankins

Maryville, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Welcome to the world of Acrylic Painting!  We'll explore this exciting and versatile medium with a surfside stroll by the Atlantic Ocean and use our brushes to create a little "Ocean Breeze"!

The tuition for this class is $50.00 with a non-refundable $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat.  Please bring a 14" x 18" or 16" x 20" stretched Master's Touch® brand canvas to class along with your painting supplies.

June 12, 2010

Cleveland, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuition for this class is $50.00 with a non-refundable $25.00 deposit required to reserve your space in class.  Please bring a 16" x 20" stretched "Masters Touch" brand canvas to class along with your painting supplies.

June 26, 2010

The Lookout

©2010 Nicholas Hankins

Maryville, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We'll combine an acrylic value study foundation with the vibrance of oils for a dramatic and effective wildlife technique to capture the image of an old pelican on the lookout for dinner!

The tuition for this class is $60.00 with a $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat.  The primed 16" x 20" and pattern will be provided.

July 10, 2010

The South Falls

2010 Nicholas Hankins

Maryville, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The  177' tall South Falls of Silver Falls State Park near Salem, Oregon are the inspiration for this dramatic landscape full of movement and deep contrast. 

The tuition for this class is $60.00 with a $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat in class.  The 16" x 20" primed canvas and pattern will be provided.

July 31, 2010

* Acrylic *

...project to be announced...

Maryville, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The tuition for this class is $50.00 with a non-refundable $25.00 deposit required to reserve your seat.  Please bring a 14" x 18" or 16" x 20" stretched Master's Touch® brand canvas to class along with your painting supplies.

...More projects to come! Stay tuned...