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 13, 2010

Pinethicket

©2010 Nicholas Hankins

Cleveland, Tennessee - Hobby Lobby Store

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

Come wander into a dense stand of pine trees by the lake in this early morning scene.  In this class you'll learn to control values and establish strong contrast for dramatic results on your canvas!

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.

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.

April 10, 2010

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.