Class Catalog

BEZA Studio offers a comprehensive series of classes through MOVAS and organizational events. Contact us if you would like to bring a BEZA Studio class to your group or organization.

Painting 100 Series

Want to learn painting basics but don’t know where to begin? If so, then “Introduction to Painting 101” is a great place to start. In this 2.5 hour class you will be introduced to the four primary fine art painting mediums: Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, and Gouache. Some of the concepts introduced include color theory, observation, perspective and composition, working environments, mounting and displaying your art, and more! You will explore each medium including the tools, surfaces, and techniques used with each medium. Find out which one you like best!
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of acrylic paints! In this 2.5 hour beginner class, you will learn acrylic basics (paints, tools, surfaces) and beginer techniques such as acrylic color mixing and color palettes, drawing with acrylics, tints/tones/shades, aerial perspective and much more! You will practice each tecnique before creating a finished acrylic painting using the techniques taught in class.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of oil paints! In this 2.5 hour beginner class, you will learn the basics of oil painting such as paint, mediums, tools, and surfaces. You will also learn beginner techniques such as color mixing, brushwork and palette knives, layering, drawing and underpainting, and much more! You will practice each technique before creating a finished oil painting using the techniques taught in class.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of watercolor paints! In this 2.5 hour beginner class, you will learn watercolor basics (paints, brushes, surfaces) and beginner techniques such as watercolor mixing, value and form, brushstrokes, applying paint, and creating effects. You will practice each technique before creating a finished watercolor painting using the techniques taught in class.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of gouache paints! In this 2.5 hour class, you will learn the key aspects of gouache, including painting surfaces, tools, materials, color mixing, techniques, and so much more!
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45

Painting 200 Series

Dive into the world of acrylic paints! In this 2.5 hour intermediate class, you will enhance what you know about acrylic paints, tools, surfaces, and basic techniques to learn more skilled technqiues such as adding texture, blending, glazing, color harmony, and more! You will practice each technique before creating a finished acrylic painting using the techniques taught in class.
Basic acrylic painting knowledge and experience recommended.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of oil paints! In this 2.5 hour intermediate class, you will enhance what you know about oil paints, tools, surfaces, and basic techniques to learn more skilled technqiues such as aerial perspective, blending, impasto, sgraffito, scumbling, and more! You will practice each technique before creating a finished oil painting using the techniques taught in class.
Basic oil painting knowledge and experience recommended.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of watercolor paints! In this 2.5 hour intermediate class, you will enhance what you know about watercolor paints, brushes, surfaces, and basic techniques to learn more skilled technqiues such as laying flat and gradient washes, aerial perspective, edges, highlights and reserving whites, and more! You will practice each technique before creating a finished watercolor painting using the techniques taught in class.
Basic watercolor painting knowledge and experience recommended.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45

Painting 300 Series

Dive into the world of acrylic paints! In this 2.5 hour advanced class, you will enhance what you know about acrylic painting to learn advanced technqiues such as optical color mixing, painting people, textures, skin tones, movement, and more! You will practice each technique before creating a finished acrylic painting using the techniques taught in class.
Moderate acrylic painting knowledge and experience recommended.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of oil paints! In this 2.5 hour advanced class, you will enhance what you know about oil painting to learn advanced technqiues such as grounds and effects, skin tones, color harmony,oiling out, glazing, and more! You will practice each technique before creating a finished oil painting using the techniques taught in class.
Moderate oil painting knowledge and experience recommended.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
Dive into the world of watercolor paints! In this 2.5 hour advanced class, you will enhance what you know about watercolor painting to learn advanced technqiues such as planning a painting and setting the mood, advanced washes, glazing, building layers, reflections, adding details, and more! You will practice each technique before creating a finished watercolor painting using the techniques taught in class.
Moderate watercolor painting knowledge and experience recommended.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45

Principles of Art and Design Series

The Principles of Art and Design: Part I is a 2.5 hour class that will teach you the fundamental elements of art and design, such as: line, shape, form, space, and pattern. Learn how contemporary artists and the great masters utilized these fundamental elements to create masterful works of art, and put into practice these fundamental elements to create your own work of art.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
The Principles of Art and Design: Part II is a 2.5 hour class that will teach you about the wonderful world of color! Here you will explore and practice color theory, work with different color palettes, and understand the importance of color temperature. With your new understanding of color, you will create your own piece of art that implements a color story all your own!
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45
The Principles of Art and Design: Part III is a 2.5 hour class that will teach you about the importance of composition in art and design. Composition not only addresses the placement of elements within the artwork, it also addresses concepts such as repetition, balance, unity, variety, emphasis, movement and proportion. Explore composition in this class and incorporate key elements of composition in your own created work.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: $45

Painting Workshops

This 1.5 hour painting workshop is for children ages 8 to 11.
Children will learn and apply basic principles of art and design to create a completed masterpiece!
Subject of painting project will vary per class.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
COST: $25
This 1.5 hour painting workshop is for people ages 12 and up.
Artists will learn and apply principles of art and design to create a completed masterpiece! Some painting experience is recommended but not required.
Subject of painting project will vary per class.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
COST: $30

Specialty Classes and Activities

This 1.5 hour art therapy session offers you space to process your thoughts and feelings through creative and therapeutic visual art practices. Previous art experience is not required.
Art therapy activity will vary per class.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
COST: $30
Create and Play! This free event is for people of all ages, especially young children. Come explore and play with a variety of artist materials, tools, and surfaces.
DURATION: N/A
COST: FREE