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Michael Weller – The Power of Three: Painting the Simple Still Life (Online); Thursdays, December 3 & 10, 2026

Mediums: Oil or acrylic
Level: All levels welcome
Class Dates: Thursdays, December 3 & 10, 2026
Class Times:
• 9:30 am-noon Pacific Time
• 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Eastern Time
• 6:30 pm-9:00 pm UK Time 

Sometimes, the simplest subjects offer the richest painting experiences. In this two-week class with Michael Weller, the focus will be on painting the simple still life, taking the time to really look, observe, and paint what you see. Working with a limited subject will help you relax, loosen up, and discover that slowing down can actually lead to greater accuracy and more expressive paintings.

Through demonstrations, you’ll see how Michael approaches a still life, from the initial drawing to color choices and the application of paint. He will share his thought process, techniques, and the things he finds most helpful along the way.

This class is for anyone who wants to step away from the pressure to produce and enjoy spending time with a subject, exploring it more deeply. The process will be absorbing, playful, and full of discoveries!

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$175.00

Michael Weller studied librarianship in Manchester, England and realized early on he didn’t want to be a librarian. Life-drawing cheered him up. Later he did a degree in Fine Art and studied portrait-painting at Lavender Hill Studios and drawing and painting with the New English Art Club. In 2015 he won the Le Clerc Fowle Medal for a group of outstanding paintings at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters’ annual exhibition, and the Winsor & Newton Award for a painting at the New English Art Club annual exhibition.

About This Online Class:

  • This class is taught live via Zoom. To take this class, you need a microphone and camera enabled computer OR an iPad /smart tablet OR a smart phone (android or IOS) and a strong internet connection.
  • You will have access to a private class message board on our website where you can share work, comment and ask questions. (Exact use of the message board, critique of student work and general class format is at the discretion of the instructor, please check course description for details.)
  • Class will be recorded and recordings expire one year after the final day of the course.
  • Participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and class details 5-7 days before the class starts (don’t forget to check your junk folder). Zoom link will also be posted in the class message board. Check your confirmation email for a message board link or visit your Online Classrooms to find all your active classes.

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