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She will review the basics of color theory and painting techniques, practice a few brief painting exercises, then complete a small still- life painting using acryl- ics that you can take home. This workshop is a great introduction to painting or an excellent opportunity to fl ex well-formed artis- tic skills. Supplies will be provided, but if you would like to bring your own sup- Submitted photo Portland-based painter Kristen Flemington leads an experiential painting workshop exploring the fundamentals of still-life painting. plies, then you can. Flemington paints what’s around her: her friends and family, fl owers, sometimes just the fruit off her countertop. She tries to capture these things sim- ply, in honest and ordi- nary moments, hoping that, seen in this natural way and with the heart, something of their power or beauty might stand out. Flemington studied paint- ing at Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, and now works in her studio in Portland. 38th & L on the Seaview Beach Approach 360-642-7880 ILIES FA M O M E! C W EL Hungry Harbor GrillE Paint and practice good eating at Sou’wester in February Seaside 451 Ave U Golf Seaside Course 503-738-5261 seasidegolfcourse@gmail.com Trail’s End off ers artist groups, classes GEARHART — Trail’s End Art Association offers a variety of artist groups and classes to both mem- bers and non-members. Winter offerings begin the fi rst week of February. To join, come to a group or class, get more informa- tion from www.trailsendart. org or call 503-717-9458. Trail’s End is located at 656 A St., in Gearhart. There are four groups and one class begin- ning in February. Groups are free to members and have a $5 fee per day for non-members. They include Drawing for Beginners to Pros facil- itated by Claire McIntyre, who will focus the use of graphite, marker and col- ored pencil on paper. It takes place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays. Intermediate and Advanced Pastels is facil- itated by Kathy Moberg and meets 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays. A watercolor group meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m, facili- tated by Suzanne King and Judy Madson. The group is for all levels of artists who wish to paint with others. Inspiration is a lead- erless group meeting on 12:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, and is for anyone who has taken a course from artist Shirley Dahlsten or has an intense interest in inspira- tions for the artistic experi- ence. Group members will take turns bringing inspira- tional presentations to other artists. One six-week class is offered. Gheri Fouts will be teaching Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor. It is a great way to either start or get back into paint- ing and interact with other artists. It is offered on Fri- days from Feb. 1 through March 8. It offers a review and practice of the basics of color mixing; perspec- tive; and experimenta- tion with doing sky, trees, small people, fl orals, and urban scenes. Fouts will also show ways to frame for gallery shows. The fee is $30 for members and $38 for non-members for all six weeks, or can also be joined at any time for $5 a session for TEAA mem- bers and $8 per session for non-members.