VIRTUAL Intro to Pastels
Held via Zoom.

To register please email me and let me know you are interested: bekiborman@gmail.com
*payment required to confirm registration*

Tuesdays, June 8 – June 29, 6:00-8:00pm

In this class we will cover tools, techniques, and methods for creating expressive and vibrant pastel drawings. Students will learn how to blend and layer to achieve accurate volume and color. Mark making techniques will be covered for expressing movement and feeling. After a few warm up exercises students will be invited to work from photographs to create an artwork that is personal and unique. This class is for perfect beginners.

Cost: $65 Materials not included (a list will be provided after registration.)

6 students max.

IN PERSON Abstracting the Landscape in Acrylic
To be held at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield, WI
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Thursdays, June 24-July 15, 6:00-8:00pm

Using acrylic paints and working from photo we will explore both the medium and subject. Students will work to create their own abstract landscape paintings while receiving individual feedback from the instructor and the group. Please note: all class dates will take place in person at the Wilson Center.

COST: $80 (includes four sessions; supplies not included)

Classes will be held via Zoom.
A link will be emailed prior to each week’s meeting.

To register for either of these classes, please email me and let me know which
class you are interested in: bekiborman@gmail.com

*payment required to confirm registration*

VIRTUAL Acrylic Abstraction Techniques

Tuesdays, May 11 – June 1, 6-8pm

Working specifically with experimental techniques in acrylic, this class will utilize the versatility of the medium. Pours, pulls, stencils, stamps, print, and more will be combined to create intense and unique abstract image. Some discussion of composition will help provide direction and purpose. Between class support will keep students engaged.

Cost: $65 Materials not included (a list will be provided after registration.)
6 students max.

VIRTUAL Developing Creative Habits   

Thursdays, May 13 – June 3, 6-8pm

This is an intermediate class for artists who would like to make their practice a more daily, immersive one. Sketchbook exercises, readings, set up suggestions, writing, and business practices will be discussed to help artists challenge themselves and grow professionally.

Cost: $65 Materials not included (a list will be provided after registration.)
6 students max.

Classes will be held via Zoom.
A link will be emailed prior to each week’s meeting.

To register for either of these classes, please email me and let me know which class you are interested in: bekiborman@gmail.com

VIRTUAL Intro to Acrylics

Tuesdays, April 13 – May 4, 6-8pm

Start painting! This class will cover the basics of acrylic painting, including colors, application, and mark making. Working from photograpghs of their choosing, students will be shown how to blend, layer, and scrape color for desired effects.

Cost: $70 Materials not included (a list will be provided after registration.) 6 students max.

VIRTUAL Intermediate Color Mixing (in acrylic)

Thursdays, April 15- 29, 6-8pm

This class is for students who already have the basics of acrylics down and would like to deepen their understanding of color mixing. Topics such a transparency, temperature, and mixing strength will be covered. A few academic exercises will lead the way to applying color mixing to a finished painting from photo.

Cost: $60 Materials not included (a list will be provided after registration.) 6 students max.

Classes will be held via Zoom. A link will be emailed prior to each week’s meeting.

To register for either of these classes, please email me and let me know which class you are interested in bekiborman@gmail.com.

VIRTUAL 4 Week Paint-Along!Tuesdays, March 9-30, 6-8pm

Ever wanted to try a step by step paint-along style class? Working in acrylic, each week we will work on a different subject from photo. We will cover landscape, portrait, still life, and floral. Images will be emailed to students prior to class for them to print or view on a device.

8 students max. Cost: $60 Materials not included ( a list will be provide at time of registration).

VIRTUAL Studio Practices (6 weeks)Thursdays, March 4- April 8, 6-8pm

Every week we will discuss a different aspect of maintaining a studio. Sketching, studies, painting, reading, writing, and self promotion will be covered. This is an intermediate class for students who want to take their work to the next level. There will be an expectation of work done outside of class and there will be continued social media discussions and critiques between sessions. Media will be open but instruction will be biased toward acrylic, oil, or watercolor.

6 students max. Cost: : $100 Materials not included ( a suggested list will be provide at time of registration).

Hopefully we will be in person by then! Held at the Peninsula School of Art in Door County, September 3-4, 9am-4pm.

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Tuesdays, January 5-26, 6-8pm (4 sessions)

Classes will be held via Zoom. A link will be emailed with a supply reminder each week.

Cost: $70 per student (included all 4 weeks). Supplies not included. A suggested list will be emailed one week before the class start date. Class limit 8 students.

Register today through:

• Paypal: rebnadine@hotmail.com
• venmo @ Beki-Lloyd
• email me at bekiborman@gmail.com to arrange another form of payment

Learn how to see and paint abstractly! We will look at historical references to understand the different kinds of abstraction, such as geometric abstraction vs. expressive abstraction. We will discuss color, line, composition, and context and how these elements can be utilized in creating a strong painting in the absence of a traditional subject. Multiple paintings in this class will cover the different types of abstract painting.

Tuesday evenings, November 10- December 1, 6 – 8pm

Pastels are one of the most versatile mediums. In this class we will take pastel drawing to the next level. Intricate under paintings, experimental techniques, and layering will be covered. Learn to combine pastel with watercolor, pencil, acrylic, and more! Beginners welcome.

Classes will be held via Zoom. A link will be emailed with a supply reminder each week.

Register through:
paypal rebnadine@hotmail.com
venmo @Beki-Lloyd
email me at bekiborman@gmail.com to arrange another form of payment

Cost: $70 per student (includes all four weeks). Supplies not included. A suggested list will be emailed one week before class start date.

class limit 10 students

Join me for my first independent zoom class!
Wednesday evenings, October 7-28th (4 sessions) 5:30-8pm

Because of the virtual format, classes will focus on demonstration and work time. However, the last half hour of each session will be dedicated to critique and feedback as a group.

Each week I will demonstrate new methods of painting with acrylics, including knives, found objects, brush techniques, and more.

Register through:
paypal rebnadine@hotmail.com
venmo @Beki-Lloyd
email me at bekiborman@gmail.com to arrange another form of payment.

Cost: $80 per student (includes all four weeks). Supplies not included. A suggested list will be emailed one week before class start date.

Maximum of 10 students. Link to zoom meeting will be sent out a day before the first class.