“Oil painting for fun” workshop October 11 at Carriage Factory Art Gallery

Artist JoAnn Swearingen will lead an intermediate level oil painting workshop Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St., Newton.

Artist JoAnn Swearingen will lead an intermediate level oil painting workshop Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St., Newton.

Award-winning artist JoAnn Swearingen will lead an intermediate level “Oil Painting for Fun” workshop Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St., Newton.

Swearingen will share from her extensive experience and teach about values, shapes and color notes. Students in the class will learn about warm/cool colors and use that knowledge as a tool in painting.

Swearingen’s own work is representational with a painterly touch. She paints landscapes, still life and some portraiture. Her work is featured in galleries and private collections and is on display at Carriage Factory Art Gallery.

Class size is limited. Fee for the six-hour class is $75.00 per person.  For a supply list and to register, call the gallery at 316-284-2749

Carriage Factory Art Gallery is housed in a two-story carriage factory founded in 1883. The gallery offers workshops in various art media throughout the year.
In addition to rotating exhibits that feature regional art for sale, the gallery includes a consignment sales gallery of 45 local artists, a gift shop and special collections.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.