✨ Bold Fruit Painting with Gouache

Paint charming mini artworks • All materials included • Beginner-friendly

Get juicy with color in this beginner-friendly painting workshop where we explore the vibrant world of creamy gouache paint! In this class, you’ll learn the basics of layering simple, bold shapes and bright hues to create modern fruit-inspired artwork — think cutie strawberries, bright citrus slices, or even papayas with personality.

We’ll walk through working with gouache (a very fun medium!), including tips for layering, color blocking, and harnessing the power of this unique matte paint that is velvety smooth. You’ll leave with a set of charming fruit-forward mini artworks — perfect for framing, gifting, or turning into cheerful greeting cards.

No experience needed — just come ready to play with color and leave with something vibrant and totally frame-worthy!

📌 Note:

This event is geared towards adult learners, but teens 13+ are welcome to join a parent or guardian.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The basics of working with gouache — including mixing and layering colors without muddying
✔️ Explore bright, bold fruit designs — using simple shapes and a limited color palette develop a modern, illustrative style (some templates available, but guests are encouraged to sketch too!)
✔️ Work with playful compositions that are dynamic and balanced, with simple to compliment the designs
✔️ Create mini artworks suitable for framing or gifting — with tips on elevating your piece from playful sketch to artful keepsake.

What’s Included:

📱 Technology to view inspiration photos, mood boards, and overhead views of the instructor's painting hands
✍️ All high-quality papers, gouache paint and brushes, and extra special materials to make your art piece exceptional
📘 A printed workbook for guided drawing to assist with learning (and to take with you)

Make It a Night!

🍿 Enjoy light snacks and refreshments, provided for an elevated guest experience
🍷 This class is BYOB if you desire — bring a bottle of your favorite wine or sparkling drink to sip while you paint. We provide glasses and a corkscrew!

Meet Your Instructor:

Lauren Beck is an artist, educator, and the founder of Bloomery Art Co., known for her inviting, beginner-friendly workshops that celebrate creativity in all forms. With a background in illustration and a passion for color, Lauren brings a playful yet thoughtful approach to teaching. In this class, Lauren shares her love for modern, expressive painting — making it accessible and joyful for artists of all levels.

📷 Instagram: @ren.and.ink
🌐 Website: www.renandink.com