Upcoming Classes!  

Class at Shag Rag Alley Center for the Arts
18 Shake Rag St. Mineral Point, WI 53565

Knife Painting in Acrylic
Saturday, November 16, 9am-4pm

Paint with thick creamy paint and create vibrant, colorful surfaces. Knife painting allows the artist to loosen up and achieve a more impressionistic look. Working from photos, you will learn how to handle painting knives in order to achieve unique textures on your paintings. Techniques in knife manipulation with be covered as well as direct painting methods and color observation. This class is best for students some basic painting experience.

Class size limit 12, Registration Deadline Nov. 4th
Level Intermediate and above

Cost $125 Supplies not included Register online



Class at the Springs Gallery/Studios 521 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha

Acrylic Mixed Media
Tuesdays Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 (6 weeks) 10am-12pm
Using acrylic paint as a foundation, students will explore how to integrate pastels, inks, graphite, and more into their paintings. Working from photo, abstraction, and life will provide a diverse experience in ways to apply mark application.
Cost: $125, supplies not included Beginners Welcome!



Class via ZOOM (link sent weekly, + YouTube link available after class)

Abstract Compositions
Thursdays, Nov. 14 – Dec. 19 No class Nov. 28th (5 weeks) 10am-12pm
Composition is one of the fundamental tools for understanding abstraction. With a basic overview of composition, this class will provide challenges, exercises, and projects to help deepen an understanding of how we view and create art.
Cost: $105, supplies not included Beginners Welcome!


To register for either of these classes please contact me via email: bekiborman@gmail.com
Payment options will include cash, check, PayPal, and Venmo. 

Please note that by registering for a class at my studio, you agree to hold The Springs Gallery/Studios and
Beki Borman harmless of any liability of injury or loss.

A Note on My Teaching Philosophy

I have been teaching art for over a decade. Most of my classes are designed by me and are geared to embrace a range of experience levels.
Being an artist takes WORK. But it is never too late to start. I believe one should start in a way that will be less intimidating. Don’t spend thousands on supplies and then be afraid to “waste them” on “bad paintings”. The hardest part of making art is not to learn the tools or techniques. The hardest part is breaking old habits and being fearless in trying new approaches.

As a teacher, my goal is to help the individual on their unique journey while providing general goals and lessons for everyone in the class to learn from and respond to. I hope you will consider taking a class with me at some point. I offer classes in painting (acrylic), abstraction, pastel, mixed media, landscape, drawing, and more. Click on the classes link above to see what’s coming! Feel free to contact me with any questions . I hope to make art with you soon.

Best Regards