Museum Adult Art Classes - MUSADULT

Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.

This hands-on six-week course will teach you the foundations of oil painting while exploring Impressionism. Artist Desiree Jenkins will walk you through an introduction to oil painting materials and brushwork techniques while also providing a historical overview of the Impressionist art movement.
Each week a new skill will be introduced, eventually leading the student to culminate what they've learned into a final piece, all while learning about the history and application of Impressionism as an art style.
Week One: Learn about the materials that will be used throughout the class and how to safely handle them begore creating a value scale.
Week Two: learn about color theory and how to mix colors using only the primary colors before creating a still-life painting
Week Three: Explore letting go, and using line and brushstrokes to achieve it, while finishing your still-life painting
Week Four: Begin to combine all the new skills you’ve learned as you start on a self-portrait
Week Five: Learn how to offer meaningful verbal critiques before diving into your final painting
Week Six: Finish up your painting, reflect on how far you’ve come since week one, and put your critique skills to the test with a class-wide critique.

Wednesdays | October 28 - December 9, 2026
*No class on November 11
6pm - 8pm
Studio 1
Instructor: Desiree Jenkins

Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $216 | 10% Member Discount


Students will need the following materials:
• Oil paint set
o Primary colors- Red, Yellow, Blue
o White
• Oil-paint solvent- Terpenoid (No Turpentine)
• Air-tight closed lid jar/paint brush washer
o Glass or Stainless Steel (No plastic)
• Oil Paint-safe brushes (variety of sizes)
o Synthetic preferred – Round, Flat, Rigger/Fine tip
• Canvas or canvas panels
o (3) 11 x 14 inches
o (3) 16 x 20 inches
• Palette (disposable or reusable)
o Plastic or Glass preferred
• Palette knife’s (variety set)
o Metal or plastic
• Old rags/old shirt
• Sketchbook (for drafting)