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Carol Maguire – Joyful Painting: Palette Knife Florals from Our Gardens (Online); Tuesdays, July 8-29, 2025

Date: Tuesdays, July 8-29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time (1:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time/6:00-8:00 PM London Time)
Level: All
Medium: Oil or acrylic

Join renowned artist Carol Maguire, celebrated for her vibrant color palette and expressive marks, in this joyful summer painting class. Carol’s expertise as a colorist shines through her thick impasto techniques, masterfully applied with a palette knife.

Each week, Carol will set up a fresh and bountiful floral still life inspired by the beauty of summer gardens. Through live demonstrations, she will guide you step-by-step, sharing tips on color mixing, composition, and the art of bold, expressive mark-making. Midway through each session, we’ll pause for a friendly check-in to share progress, celebrate discoveries, and offer supportive feedback.

Carol is known for her warm, encouraging teaching style, creating a space where every student feels empowered to take creative risks. Whether you’re new to palette knife painting or an experienced artist looking to refresh your approach, this class invites you to take chances, experiment freely, and have fun.

Come for the flowers. Stay for the joy.

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$295.00

Carol Maguire holds a Bachelor’s in Art History from Fairfield University and the Sorbonne, she has furthered her studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Barnes Foundation and Fleisher Memorial. Her passion results in painterly works saturated with color and joie de vivre. Inspired by a love for color, textiles and gardening, her work focuses on objects that surround her daily life. She is represented at galleries in North Carolina, Delaware, New York and in Massachusetts on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard.

Carol started painting full-time in 2001… Read more ››

About Our Online Classes:

  • 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 60 days 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 your active classes.

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