Pastel Impressionism with Gina Torello
FALL 2026
COURSE 1
Mondays, Sept 14 - Oct 19
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
COURSE 2
Mondays, Oct 26 - Dec 7
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
*NO CLASSNov 23
Explore the forgiving and simple media of soft pastels. References will be provided varying in subject matter and style. Working together as a class in a step by step manner you discover how a professional artist begins, creates and finishes a work of art. This method of teaching gives you confidence and allows you freedom to develop your own style. Color theory, application methods and diverse techniques are used to teach you use of texture and dimension in your paintings. Every session you can always count on new and exciting references that I will teach from. All levels are always welcome.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
6 week 2.5 hour class for $140.00 session
Oil Painting Techniques
FALL 2026
COURSE 1
Thursdays, Sept 17 - Oct 22
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
COURSE 2
Thursdays, Oct 29 - Dec 10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
* no class Nov 26
Come join Gina Torello’s new and exciting Oil Painting class. Artists will gain confidence learning the proper techniques and application of all their materials. Through this hands-on course, students will learn diverse oil painting styles as well as various master’s techniques. We will cover concepts such as working lean to fat, impasto, alla prima, under painting and of course use of color theory designed specific for each image. Two paintings will be completed within the six week course and artists will be challenged, encouraged and empowered throughout the course. Finished paintings will be 5”x7”, 6”x8” or 8”x10” in size and reference photographs will be provided by your instructor. All levels are always welcome. A supply list will be provided below
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
6 week session $140.00 session
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
