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Jun 29
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Oil/Acrylic Painting Workshop – February

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Oil/Acrylic Painting Workshop with Bonnie Opie

Unleash your creativity in a beautiful, inspiring setting! Join artist Bonnie Opie for a six-week workshop focused on the fundamentals of oil and acrylic painting.

Participants will explore essential techniques such as underpainting, glazing, composition, and the use of light and color. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, all artists are welcome.

Come paint, learn, and grow in the serene gardens of the Bonnet House Estate!

Tuesdays, February 17 – March 24, 2026, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Cost: Bonnet House Members $220, Non-members $250 (All sales are final and non-refundable)  

Register Here!

Jun 27
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Oil/Acrylic Painting Workshop – January

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Learn to Create Beautiful Images with Oil and Acrylic Paint

Join artist Bonnie Opie for a six-week session on the historic Bonnet House Estate, where you’ll explore the fundamentals of oil and acrylic painting.

This course will cover essential techniques such as underpainting, glazing, composition, and the use of light and color. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, all are welcome to participate and grow their skills in a supportive, inspiring environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to create art in a truly unique setting!

Tuesdays, January 6 – February 10, 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Members $220, Non-members $250 (All sales are final and non-refundable)
Register Here!

Jun 26
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Acrylic Workshop January

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Acrylic Workshop with Bonnie Opie

Discover new ways to express yourself through acrylic painting in this dynamic workshop led by artist Bonnie Opie.

Open to both beginning and advanced painters, this class will explore a variety of techniques to help you develop your personal style.

Through demonstrations and critiques, participants will focus on the fundamental elements of design—composition, shape, line, color, and more.

Join us for an inspiring six-week journey into acrylic painting!

Six-Week Workshop
Thursdays, January 8 – February 12, 2026
9:30am – 12:30pm

$220 members / $250 non-members (all sales are final and non-refundable)

Register Here!

Dec 30
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Learn the Art of Calligraphy, Watercolor and Acrylics on the Bonnet House Estate

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Learn the art of painting and calligraphy at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens this season. Two six-week and one four-week workshop will be offered beginning in January.  The watercolor workshop begins January 11 and runs every Wednesday through February 15 from 9:30am – 12:30pm with Karen Eskesen. Nia Nakis will be teaching the outdoor acrylic workshop on Thursdays from January 12 through February 16, 9:30am-12:30pm. The calligraphy workshop with Tony Pastucci begins Tuesday, February 7 and runs through February 28 from 9:30am – 11:00am.

“The main house emulates a sense of charm and the surrounding grounds are home to a variety of tropical plants and wildlife native toFlorida” states Bonnet House Fine Artist and watercolorist, Karen Eskesen who returns once again to teach her very popular outdoor painting class.

Class space is limited to 15 students and the cost for each workshop is as follows: Watercolor, $114 for members and $126 for non-members; Acrylic, $114 for members and $126 for non-members; Calligraphy, $64 for members and $80 for non-members.  For registration or more information, please contact Linda Schaller at (954) 703-2606 or [email protected].

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