Topic: My First Painting - Cassic Bob Ross landscape scene with a beautiful blue sky, big bold mountain, distant footy-hills, happy trees and awesoem reflection of water!
Learn to paint like Bob Ross in one day. Dan Willcox leads students through creating a beautiful masterpiece, no previous painting experience required. Take home a completed painting. Students are led through every step, from preparing the canvas, how to use the brushes/pallet knives, loading the paint correctly on the tools and then feeling the magic and exhilaration of brush touching canvas. No patterns or tracings are needed for this style of painting. The goal is to teach the process, technique and encourage each student to 'just let out their creativity,' so they will have so much fun, joy, and just love to paint. Any one truly can be successful at this style of painting.
Instructor:Dan WillcoxMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #:PAI475 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time: Sa | 9/12/2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:6 Supply Fee: $20. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Experience the richness of oil painting without the mess or fumes using modern water-mixable oil paints. These paints behave just like traditional oils, but clean up easily with water and require no chemical solvents. Artist Tina Carchia guides participants step-by-step at a comfortable, easy-to-follow pace, leading them to a completed painting. No sketching or drawing is required, as a traceable pattern is provided. All supplies are included, including an 11" x 14" canvas. See website for projects.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #: PAI183 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 9/15/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:12
Create a bold, finished painting from start to finish in just one afternoon using fast-drying acrylic paint. This versatile, water-based medium is thicker than watercolor, thinner than oil, and perfect for completing a full project in a single class. No artistic experience is required, and there is no sketching or drawing involved, as a traceable pattern is provided.
Artist Tina Carchia guides participants step by step through the entire process, making it easy to follow along and finish a painting within four hours. All supplies are included, including an 11" x 14" canvas. Participants are encouraged to wear old clothing, as acrylic paint can be permanent.
The featured painting project will be on display in the MTP office one month prior to the class for preview.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #: PAI178 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 9/21/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:10
These classes are for those who want to learn to paint or those who want studio time with suggestions, supervision and support.
The first class includes color theory, playing with the paints and for reviewing subject matter and the supplies needed. For returning participants, it's your choice to either begin a new painting, finish one, or join in the review and be sure to bring a stretched canvas or canvas panel, acrylic paints, and brushes.
Join internationally recognized abstract artist Seth Benzel for a dynamic and inspiring painting experience that goes far beyond traditional instruction. Known for his intuitive, process-driven approach, Benzel guides students through a creative journey rooted in abstract thinking, one that emphasizes exploration, discovery, and personal expression over rigid outcomes.
In this course, you’ll learn how to break down and rebuild visual ideas through layering, movement, and expressive mark-making. Rather than focusing on creating a “perfect” finished piece, you’ll be encouraged to experiment, embrace spontaneity, and develop your own unique artistic voice. Benzel’s supportive teaching style helps artists of all levels let go of perfection and tap into a more instinctive, confident way of creating.
Whether you’re new to painting or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers a fresh perspective that can be applied across mediums and styles. You’ll leave not only with artwork, but with a renewed sense of creativity and a deeper connection to your own artistic language.
Instructor:Seth BenzelMembers: $176 General Public: $181
Course #:PAI528 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time: W | 9/30/2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:18 Supply Fee: $25. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Topic: Lazy River Painting - A lazy river flows quietly through the forest. A relaxing scene that is truly a joy to paint.
Learn to paint like Bob Ross in one day. Dan Willcox leads students through creating a beautiful masterpiece, no previous painting experience required. Take home a completed painting. Students are led through every step, from preparing the canvas, how to use the brushes/pallet knives, loading the paint correctly on the tools and then feeling the magic and exhilaration of brush touching canvas. No patterns or tracings are needed for this style of painting. The goal is to teach the process, technique and encourage each student to 'just let out their creativity,' so they will have so much fun, joy, and just love to paint. Any one truly can be successful at this style of painting.
Instructor:Dan WillcoxMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #:PAI475 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time: Sa | 10/10/2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:1 Supply Fee: $20. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Create a bold, finished painting from start to finish in just one afternoon using fast-drying acrylic paint. This versatile, water-based medium is thicker than watercolor, thinner than oil, and perfect for completing a full project in a single class. No artistic experience is required, and there is no sketching or drawing involved, as a traceable pattern is provided.
Artist Tina Carchia guides participants step by step through the entire process, making it easy to follow along and finish a painting within four hours. All supplies are included, including an 11" x 14" canvas. Participants are encouraged to wear old clothing, as acrylic paint can be permanent.
The featured painting project will be on display in the MTP office one month prior to the class for preview.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #: PAI178 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 10/12/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:12
Celebrate the season with a charming, nostalgic twist. In this festive workshop, participants will paint their very own mini ceramic vintage-style truck complete with a sweet little tree in the back. Whether you go classic red and green or create a whimsical color scheme, this project adds handmade holiday magic to your décor.
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 10/15/2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:19 Supply Fee: $10. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Acrylic pour is a fascinating and fun art form. Open to any level artist, this class will delight you with the unexpected results. This is a two-day course in learning the unpredictable spotaneous fun of acrylic pour. On Day One you will pour two 8 x 10 canvases and learn two different techniques. Learn how to mix paint and colors for the best effects. Color theory and paint recipes will be shared.
On Day Two after your painting is dry, you will create a unique piece by embellishing your canvas with animals, quotes, scenes or designs using a freehand or stencil. Tips for subjects, varnishing and different application on materials will be covered. Please wear your art clothes!
No experience is needed. There will be lots of instruction.
Instructor:Bridget HanleyMembers: $66; General Public: $71
Course #:PAI511 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time:Th | 10/22/2026 & 10/29/2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM This class meets 2 times Seats Available:7 Supply Fee: $10. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
These classes are for those who want to learn to paint or those who want studio time with suggestions, supervision and support.
The first class includes color theory, playing with the paints and for reviewing subject matter and the supplies needed. For returning participants, it's your choice to either begin a new painting, finish one, or join in the review and be sure to bring a stretched canvas or canvas panel, acrylic paints, and brushes.
Join us for a fun and creative acrylic paint party. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm. The instructor provides all materials, including a pre-printed canvas, paints, brushes, and step-by-step guidance. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while you paint, laugh, and create your masterpiece. Perfect for all skill levels.
Day of Week | Date | Time: W | 11/4/2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Seats Available:20 Supply Fee: $10. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Mane! Feathers! Action! In this two-day class, capture the drama, movement, expression and the beauty of the horse with this spontaneous, unpredictable and delightful painting technique. On day one, learn color combinations, how to plan and create the effects of lacing and cells and pour the first step on an 11 x 14 canvas. On day two- after the canvas has dried, embellish the painting with details of expressive eyes, ears and shading. Materials are included with the supply fee.
Instructor:Bridget HanleyMembers: $81; General Public: $86
Course #:PAI520 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 11/6/2026 & 11/13/2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM This class meets 2 times Seats Available:7 Supply Fee: $10. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Experience the richness of oil painting without the mess or fumes using modern water-mixable oil paints. These paints behave just like traditional oils, but clean up easily with water and require no chemical solvents. Artist Tina Carchia guides participants step-by-step at a comfortable, easy-to-follow pace, leading them to a completed painting. No sketching or drawing is required, as a traceable pattern is provided. All supplies are included, including an 11" x 14" canvas. See website for projects.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #: PAI183 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 11/10/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:11
Create a bold, finished painting from start to finish in just one afternoon using fast-drying acrylic paint. This versatile, water-based medium is thicker than watercolor, thinner than oil, and perfect for completing a full project in a single class. No artistic experience is required, and there is no sketching or drawing involved, as a traceable pattern is provided.
Artist Tina Carchia guides participants step by step through the entire process, making it easy to follow along and finish a painting within four hours. All supplies are included, including an 11" x 14" canvas. Participants are encouraged to wear old clothing, as acrylic paint can be permanent.
The featured painting project will be on display in the MTP office one month prior to the class for preview.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #: PAI178 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 11/16/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:13
Join us for a fun and creative acrylic paint party. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm. The instructor provides all materials, including a pre-printed canvas, paints, brushes, and step-by-step guidance. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while you paint, laugh, and create your masterpiece. Perfect for all skill levels.
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu | 11/24/2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:17 Supply Fee: $10. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Create a striking acrylic artwork on printed parchment paper and leave with a finished piece the same day. Acrylic is a fast-drying, water-based paint that offers the perfect balance between the softness of watercolor and the depth of oil, making it ideal for a complete project in one session. Artist Tina Carchia guides participants step by step at an easy, approachable pace, leading them to a completed project in just four hours. No sketching or drawing is required, as a traceable pattern is provided. All supplies are included. Project images can be viewed on the website.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $51; General Public: $56
Course #: PAI256 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 12/1/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:13
Topic: Purple Splendor Painting - An elegant, serene winter landscape dominated by rich purples, soft lavenders, and crisp white snow. The scene includes a small cabin, a fence, a quiet path, and distant, mist-filled trees, created using a limited, focused color palate.
Learn to paint like Bob Ross in one day. Dan Willcox leads students through creating a beautiful masterpiece, no previous painting experience required. Take home a completed painting. Students are led through every step, from preparing the canvas, how to use the brushes/pallet knives, loading the paint correctly on the tools and then feeling the magic and exhilaration of brush touching canvas. No patterns or tracings are needed for this style of painting. The goal is to teach the process, technique and encourage each student to 'just let out their creativity,' so they will have so much fun, joy, and just love to paint. Any one truly can be successful at this style of painting.
Instructor:Dan WillcoxMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #:PAI475 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time: Sa | 12/5/2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:10 Supply Fee: $20. All fees payable by cash/check to the instructor at start of class.
Experience the richness of oil painting without the mess or fumes using modern water-mixable oil paints. These paints behave just like traditional oils, but clean up easily with water and require no chemical solvents. Artist Tina Carchia guides participants step-by-step at a comfortable, easy-to-follow pace, leading them to a completed painting. No sketching or drawing is required, as a traceable pattern is provided. All supplies are included, including an 11" x 14" canvas. See website for projects.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $61; General Public: $66
Course #: PAI183 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 12/8/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:12
Topic: My First Painting - Cassic Bob Ross landscape scene with a beautiful blue sky, big bold mountain, distant footy-hills, happy trees and awesoem reflection of water!
opic: Raven Moon
Topic: Dock Walk
These classes are for those who want to learn to paint or those who want studio time with suggestions, supervision and support.
Join internationally recognized abstract artist Seth Benzel for a dynamic and inspiring painting experience that goes far beyond traditional instruction. Known for his intuitive, process-driven approach, Benzel guides students through a creative journey rooted in abstract thinking, one that emphasizes exploration, discovery, and personal expression over rigid outcomes.
Topic: Lazy River Painting - A lazy river flows quietly through the forest. A relaxing scene that is truly a joy to paint. 
Topic: Woodland Sunset
Acrylic pour is a fascinating and fun art form. Open to any level artist, this class will delight you with the unexpected results. This is a two-day course in learning the unpredictable spotaneous fun of acrylic pour. On Day One you will pour two 8 x 10 canvases and learn two different techniques. Learn how to mix paint and colors for the best effects. Color theory and paint recipes will be shared.
Mane! Feathers! Action! In this two-day class, capture the drama, movement, expression and the beauty of the horse with this spontaneous, unpredictable and delightful painting technique. On day one, learn color combinations, how to plan and create the effects of lacing and cells and pour the first step on an 11 x 14 canvas. On day two- after the canvas has dried, embellish the painting with details of expressive eyes, ears and shading. Materials are included with the supply fee.
Topic: Bright Sunset
Topic: Horses In Pasture
Topic: Frosty the Snowman
Topic: Purple Splendor Painting - An elegant, serene winter landscape dominated by rich purples, soft lavenders, and crisp white snow. The scene includes a small cabin, a fence, a quiet path, and distant, mist-filled trees, created using a limited, focused color palate. 
Topic: Winter Window View
