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AKMA Miniature Painting Workshop with Larry DeGraff

Thursday, October 1, 202610:00 amFriday, October 2, 20264:00 pm

Thursday & Friday, October 1 & 2
10:00 AM–4:00 PM each day
$250 per person (includes lunch)

Discover the unique challenge and charm of painting on a small scale in this two-day workshop with artist Larry DeGraff. Working with miniature canvases, students will explore techniques for creating detailed, expressive paintings while learning how composition, color, and brushwork can have a big impact in a small format.

Larry will provide personalized instruction and demonstrations throughout the workshop, helping artists strengthen their painting skills while gaining confidence in working with miniature subjects. This workshop is ideal for painters with some experience in oils, acrylics, watercolor, or pastel who are looking to refine their technique and explore a new approach to painting.

Supply List

The museum will provide:

Tables

Tabletop easels (for students who prefer to work seated)

Lunch both days

Please bring:

Easel (optional)

If you prefer to paint standing, bring your own easel setup.

Brushes

Flat and/or filbert hog bristle or synthetic hog bristle brushes in a variety of sizes (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Round rigger or script brush for detail work

Painting Tools

Palette knife

Canvases

Any size 8×10 or smaller (examples: 6×8, 6×6)

Artist-Grade Paints (or similar colors)

Titanium White

Cadmium Yellow Light or Cadmium Lemon Yellow

Cadmium Yellow Medium

Yellow Ochre

Cadmium Red Light

Burnt Sienna or Transparent Oxide Red

Alizarin Crimson

Ultramarine Blue

Viridian Green

Ivory Black

Painting Medium

Odorless Mineral Spirits or Gamsol (No turpentine, please.)

Other Supplies

Paper towels

For Watercolor or Pastel Artists

Bring pigments that approximate the color palette listed above.

  • St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau

  • Provides financial support to the Arts Council.

  • The Allied Arts Council is the City's official arts agency.

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