Chelsie Nicole Contemporary, owner Chelsie Nicole Murfee, at 101 East Church St. in Ozark.

Beginning & Intermediate Drawing. Instructor: Chelsie Nicole Murfee. This class meets weekly on Mondays 9 a.m.–noon. Projects rotate every 4-8 weeks.

Advance your drawing skills with a detailed study of light, value, and form. Through hands-on demonstrations, discussions and guided studio time, students learn how to see and interpret value. This course guides students through a series of projects to strengthen their drawing skills.

Still-Life Drawing Cont. Session 2 - (Oct 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th) and Drawing Hands - Session 3 - (Nov 4th, Nov 11th, Nov 18th, Nov 25th ) also available.

Registration here.

Saturday Drawing from Life, from 10 am-1 pm. Fall Drawing from Life Dates: Sept. 14th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 9th, Dec. 14th / $40.00 per Saturday / $35.00 with Student ID.

Enjoying sketching from a live model in an encouraging and relaxed environment! We will have a clothed model for this self-guided, independent study drawing day. Charcoal & paper are provided. Students are also welcome to bring in their own supplies or painting materials. Open to all skill levels. No supplies required, just drop in and join the fun!

Registration here.

Find other classes, including Oil Painting from Life, in October, with award-winning artist Barbara Hack, here.

Springfield ARTS Anonymous

By Linda Kirchner

ARTS Anonymous is an international organization designed to help artists achieve their creative potential. Our Springfield ARTS Anonymous group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:45 in the library at the Creamery.

We discuss ways to get past blocks to our creativity and provide help and inspiring support for all types of artists including musicians, writers, painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, etc.

Everyone is welcome. You may bring examples of your work to share. Join us on our mutual journeys to artistic freedom.

Lucid TLC Arts LLC Studio & Art Gallery, Tiffany Collins, Owner. 111 S. Main St, Nixa MO 65714 Phone: 417-755-3724 Link to Website

Acrylic Painting 8-Week Course with Dana Neuenschwander.

Learn to paint in Acrylic! You will learn: How to prep your canvas, Composition and visualization, initial drawing, brush technique, paint mixing, identifying and solving paint problems, and completing the painting. Class is $150 for 8 weeks of instruction plus $170 for the professional kit to be purchased from Lucid TLC Arts prior to the beginning of class. More information is here.

Nadine Ellman

Fresh Gallery Class: Nadine leads a "Watercolor and Wine" class on the first Wednesday of each month. Fresh Gallery, 401 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield.
Intermediate - Ages 21+
Supplies: Bring your watercolor supplies (paper, brushes, table easels, or boards). Cost: $20. Please, no walk-ins. We are only taking eight students. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at nadinski.studios@gmail.com.

Learn more and register for the Fresh Gallery classes here. View Nadine's website here.

Urban Sketchers of Springfield, MO

Ann Kynion

Want to improve your drawing skills? Like to draw on location? Check out the sketching venues of the Urban Sketchers of Springfield, MO. We meet on the 1st Saturday of the month at different locations.
Check the FB page to see where we will be next month, Saturday. Join us to sketch indoors or out. We will meet up at 10.

Learn more here

Farley Lewis, Nationally Recognized Artist, Muralist and Teacher

Class Schedules:

Contact: Website: www.farleylewis.com

email farleylewis@gmail.com

text/call:417-773-1175

Online class: "Anyone can learn to be a better painter" Farley has video classes online. Join hispainting clubto gain access to these tutorials.

Contact email: studio55guild@gmail.com

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Cheryl Vowels

Cheryl Vowels taught classes in October, including "Pumpkin Votives" at Fresh Gallery, "Seaside Magic" at Splatter Art Studio, and "Witchy Woman" at Splatter Art Studio.

Paula Moore

SAVE THE DATES FOR THIS UNIQUELY PERSONALIZED DESIGN WORKSHOP. Led by the award-winning artist Paula, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn the design process of creating a watercolor batik painting of a building of your choice. Whether it's your home, barn, or cabin, Paula will guide you through the elements and principles of design. The workshop participant class size is 20, so reserve your space early. Sign-up information here as well as an example of the painting.

Workshop Schedule:

Thursday, November 7th, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Workstation set up, introduction to design process, watercolor marker review, bonus project featuring color and value theories. You’ll also learn the steps of wax batiking methods. As a special guest, I have invited Lori Decker with TCI Printing to share her expertise in printing and designing. Lori will bring printed copies of your chosen subject matter.

Friday, November 8th: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Break for lunch at noon. Continue to work on the project and iron out the wax to finish the batiked painting.

Saturday, November 9th, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Saturday morning will be our catch-up session if you need more time to finish or enhance the painting.

The workshop fee of $100.00 covers a comprehensive package that ensures you get the most out of this innovative workshop. The cost includes all vendor fees, an instruction guide, a bonus project, demonstrations, batik rice paper surface, use of waxing supplies and brushes, watercolor paints, and use of Paula's watercolor brushes. You will also receive a personal set of quality 12-count landscape watercolor markers, a black ink permanent marker, and green value glasses. This package, valued at over $200, is designed to cater to both confident beginners and advanced students.

Your homework before the workshop: Consider the building you want to paint. Paula will help you decide on the structure of the scene you want to paint. Please email your building photo to paula@paulamooreart.com for review. We’ll talk about your inspiration and composition for this 11x14 image size. When the design is finalized, you will need to bring 2 color copies of the same size and 3 black-and-white copies of the same size. More details will be given to the registered participants.

What you bring: An old towel, a roll of paper towels, your personal watercolor paints and brushes if you choose, and other mixed mediums to enhance your painting, such as pastels and water-soluble crayons. (Note: Paula will have a play station available with various options.) Bring your photos mentioned above, a portable hairdryer, your own drink, and a notebook for notes. For Friday, please bring your lunch or we can order from Galloway Grill. For this multi-day workshop, you may bring shareable nibbles. There is a refrigerator/freezer available.

Paula offers other classes at in several locations -- please see Paula's website here. For questions or for commission work, contact paula@paulamooreart.com or call 417-830-6802.

Peggy Dyke

Peggy Dyke taught "Rustic Beauty Acrylic Painting" at Fresh Gallery on Friday, October 11.

Every Monday, 12:30 to 3:30, Acrylic Art Class with Peggy Dyke, $45

Classes are held at the Baked Bean Coffee Shop, 1860 N. Commerce Drive, Nixa. All supplies are provided with step-by-step instructions.

Call or message Peggy for sign-up prior to class day. 417-619-7766.

Meike Aton Art Studio & Gallery offers workshops by Meike Aton

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Alicia Farris, Internationally Known Award-Winning Watercolor Artist:

PAINTING HOLIDAY AND WORKSHOP IN PROVENCE, 2025!
This 8-day French painting adventure will include daily excursions including to local villages, markets, and to the Monastery of St. Paul Mausole, where Van Gogh stayed during his troubled times in 1889-90. Students will paint and sketch with Alicia each day on location in various wonderful places. The group will have an indoor studio space to gather, critique, discuss, and work from sketches and/or photos when they'd like. Please see details on her website here. Though it is a ways away, registration is very limited, as class sizes are kept to 12-15 people. Feel free to contact Alicia with additional questions at abfarris81@gmail.com.

Alicia has been painting professionally and teaching classes for over 20 years. Her work has won many awards and been exhibited in international galleries and private collections. Alicia continues to teach workshops regularly throughout the US and plans to continue scheduling local workshops at Splatter Studio when she is able. Please check her workshop schedule on her website https://www.afarris.com or follow her on social media to learn of scheduled Springfield events. Instagram: @aliciafarrisart or Facebook ArtistAliciaFarris.

Join the "Monday Painters"

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Janice McCain

Monday Painters is a painting and drawing group that meets every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. There are no lessons, just a time to work on our art. A teacher is available for advise. This group is made up of beginners and more experienced artists. Anyone is welcome. If you are interested, you can call Janice McCain at 417-844-8628. Splatter Art Studio. Splatter Art Studio 4160 S. Lone Pine, Springfield. There is a $5 fee for the upkeep of the studio.

Oil & Acrylic Painting Classes with Greg Chappell

Classes on Renaissance Techniques in painting by Award Winning New Orleans Artist

Lessons are available one on one or group settings at Greg’s home in Nixa. These classes are for beginners through advanced students, who want to refine their skills. Call Greg Chappell to register or learn more (504) 613- 7810

These classes are for oil or acrylic painters of any experience level. Learn the techniques of renaissance painting attributed to the old master’s system. Greg Chappell has spent decades studying the application of pigments to the appropriate surfaces. What kind of brushes, what kind of canvas, and what kind of medium make all the difference in the world. His classes will encourage creativity while playing with color and technique and building skills that will be invaluable for creating a quality piece of art.

Ursula Wollenberg

Ursula Wollenberg taught two classes in October, including "Pumpkins and Sunflowers" at Wild Arts Learning, and "Sunflower Collage in Watercolor" at Fresh Gallery.).

Download one of my classes: Lifetime access and downloadable videos!

An ongoing class exploring color and texture along with several different mediums. Bloom in Color. Downloads of each session are included to keep forever. You can join anytime! Register for the online class!

Dawna Middleton

Dawna Middleton is teaching a once-a-month class at Northview Center, Doling Park, 305 E. Talmage St., Springfield, on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m.

It is a basic painting class that allows others to explore their abilities and the possibilities of painting on canvas.
Contact Dawna at midd45@gmail.com.

DARE TO DRAW with Tracy Bruton

"Have you ever wanted to learn to draw, to lose yourself in the magic that happens with a piece of paper and a drawing tool? Well, you CAN. Everyone can! In this class I will teach you how to see like an artist sees. If you can SEE it, you can draw it. Imagine being able to convincingly render anything that is placed in front of you. The class will be taught in bite-sized increments to guarantee success. You will be amazed by your progression. We will begin with Graphite but will eventually expand to charcoal, oil pastel, pen and ink, and more. All of your supplies will be provided." Contact Tracy by email here.
"We meet in my home for lessons. I also have classes for children." The cost is $30 per class.

Tracy also teaches at Lucid TLC Arts. See that listing below.

To visit her gallery or learn how to sign up for her workshops, visit here or call 417-343-3481.

Steve McGuire

Steve McGuire is teaching airbrush classes. Contact Steve at 417-880-0088 for more information.