ART CLASSES

Rainbow Springs Art in Dunnellon is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
and Sundays (in season) 11 am to 2pm.
The gallery is at 20826 Walnut St, Dunnellon.
The phone is (352) 445-8547.
Please sign up for classes in advance by stopping at the gallery, calling during business hours,
or registering here by clicking on class title or the image.
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We know changes happen.
Due to popularity, preparation and Instructor availability, there are NO REFUNDS for classes.
Students will receive a class credit that can be used for any class with the SAME Instructor for up to a year.
Class credit form must be presented at the time of registration, or by calling the gallery at 352-445-8547 for arrangements.
Interested in private lessons? Let's chat!
and Sundays (in season) 11 am to 2pm.
The gallery is at 20826 Walnut St, Dunnellon.
The phone is (352) 445-8547.
Please sign up for classes in advance by stopping at the gallery, calling during business hours,
or registering here by clicking on class title or the image.
SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO SEE ALL OUR NEW, FUN AND EXCITING CLASSES!
We know changes happen.
Due to popularity, preparation and Instructor availability, there are NO REFUNDS for classes.
Students will receive a class credit that can be used for any class with the SAME Instructor for up to a year.
Class credit form must be presented at the time of registration, or by calling the gallery at 352-445-8547 for arrangements.
Interested in private lessons? Let's chat!
What is a Materials Fee? Most classes will have all of the materials provided for students. This allows the student to try new forms of art without having to purchase expensive supplies themselves. The material fee is paid directly to the Instructor when the student arrives at the class. This fee also offsets the cost of supplies used and lets the Instructor the ability to offer quality materials for the best learning experience.
Online Registration and Payment- click on photo or class information.
Classes will be held in the NEW GALLERY BUILDING starting in May.
20826 Walnut Street in Dunnellon Florida 34431
It's only across the street and one block down, catty-corner to Grumbles House.
Can't wait to see you there!
20826 Walnut Street in Dunnellon Florida 34431
It's only across the street and one block down, catty-corner to Grumbles House.
Can't wait to see you there!
MAY CLASSES
Fun and Easy Faces
This won’t be a traditional portrait class at all. It’ll be a fun, playful two hours where we get to explore simple ways to interpret a face using mixed media, color and pattern to create whimsical portraits of imaginary people. No experience necessary. Saturday, May 17, 1-3 pm Class Fee: $50 Instructor: Rowena Murillo 10$ Supply fee to instructor day of |
Creative Foundations - Intro to Drawing and Painting Techniques
Through exploratory and traditional projects, learn the fundamental techniques and principles of art, including color theory, composition, and other practical skills. Whether you’re picking up a brush or pencil for the first time or looking to refresh and refine, this class will lay the groundwork! Supply List for Students: I will supply all materials, such as paper, pencils, erasers, scissors, tape, and paint. The students should bring an old t-shirt or apron to protect their clothes. Saturday, May 24, 12-2 PM Class Fee: $65 Instructor: Lauren Nielsen 15$ Supply fee to instructor day of |
June Classes
The Art of Zentangle
Using watercolor and ink we will create a painting using a process called zentangle meaning a state of mindfulness and creativity Thursday, June 5, 10-11:30 am Class Fee: $35 Instuctor: Jackie Nash MATERIALS FEE ( collected at the time of class by the Instructor) |
Easy Coil Pots
Description of Class: Learn to make coils and how to score and slip to attach coils to each other. This is a two-day class the first day we make our pot then the following week once clay is dry, we paint. No experience needed. Class Fee: $50.00 Thursday, June 5, and 12th, 1-3pm Instructor: Teresa Anthony Materials Fee: $10.00 |
Beginning Watercolor: Seascape
In this class, we will explore the wonderful fluidity and transparency of watercolor and create a seascape painting with billowing clouds on 9x12 watercolor paper with a border, ready for framing. No experience necessary. Saturday, June 7, 1-3 pm Class Fee: $50 Instructor: Rowena Murillo $10 Supply fee to instructor day of |
Introduction to Acrylics: Glorious Galoshes
The shine of rubber rain boots, the grain of wood and the softness of flowers. Learn different brush stroke techniques to achieve the textures you want. Have fun changing the color of your boots or the flowers in your painting! This class is perfect for the newbie artist, or one who wants to hone their skills. All materials are included. Class Fee: $49 Friday, June 6, 11 am to 1 pm Instructor: Bridget Hanley Materials Fee: $10 ( collected at the time of class by the Instructor) |
Flower Fun with Mixed Media
Create bold and expressive flowers painted in acrylic and mixed media. Explore layering color and patterns to create vivid 8x10 canvas board paintings ready for framing. No experience necessary. Saturday, June 14, 1-3 pm Class Fee: $50 Instructor: Rowena Murillo $10 supplies fee to instructor at the time of class |
Introduction to Acrylics: A Boat on the Lake
Capture the early morning light and mist on the lake. Learn color schemes to make an eye-catching painting and how to paint reflections in water. New artists are welcomed, no experience needed. All materials are included. Class Fee: $49 Friday June 20 from 11 am to 1 pm Instructor: Bridget Hanley Materials Fee: $10 ( collected at the time of class by the Instructor) |
Oil Painting: Midnight Swamp
Learn traditional oil painting by creating this quintessential Florida scene. This class is for the advanced student or beginner alike. Students need only bring paper towels and baby wipes. They will leave with a completed 16x20 oil painting Saturday June 21, 11am-3pm Class Fee: $60.00 Instructor: Sean Mullins Materials fee: $10 ( collected at the time of class by the Instructor) |
July Classes
Potted Summer Flowers
Two types of air-dry clay will be used to make this cute little flowerpot and flowers. We will mix paint or pigment into the clay. Class fee: $50.00 Day, Date & Time: Thursday, July 03rd, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Instructor: Teresa Anthony Materials fee: $10.00 |
Winter Wonderland Watercolor: Christmas in July
In this class, we will play with how color moves on wet paper, and create a charming woodsy landscape with snow on 81/2x11 watercolor paper with a border, ready for framing. We will also learn and practice wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and masking techniques. No experience necessary. Saturday, July 5, 2-4 pm Class Fee: $50 Instructor: Rowena Murillo 10$ Supply fee to instructor day of |
Mosaic Madness
Mosaic Madness is here! Learn this amazing and incredibly forgiving art style. Erica from The Mosaic Mermaid will teach you to cut , score and grind stained glass into a finished, grouted Mosaic. Choice of manatee, fish or turtle. This is a two day class Class is a total of 6 hours, 3 hours each day. All supplies included Cost- 65.00 Wednesday, July 9& 16 1-4pm Class Fee: $65.00 Instructor: Erica Sauve |
Fish Ornaments:Christmas In July
Paperclay is a wonderful air-dry medium to craft your very own fishy friend ornaments. This is a three hour, two day class. On the first day we’ll mold two paperclay fishes, and then on the second day after the fish dries, we’ll paint it in colors of your choice and hang it from a cord. Saturday, July 12 &19 2:30-4 Class Fee: $60 Instructor: Rowena Murillo $10 Supply fee to instructor day of |
Christmas in July Ornaments
This two-day class we'll make fun Christmas ornaments using air dry clay the following week we will paint and seal. No experience necessary. Class fee: $50.00 Thursday July 17th &24th 1-4pm Instructor: Teresa Anthony $10 Supply fee to instructor day of |
Intro to Acrylics: Lighthouse in the Storm
Capture the drama of a stormy sky and learn how to paint a lighthouse on a rocky fortress with the crash of the waves! Learn brush techniques for different textures in your painting. For any level artist with one-on-one instruction. No experience needed, and all materials are included. Class Fee: $49 Friday, July 18 from 11 am to 1 pm Instructor: Bridget Hanley $10 Supply fee to instructor day of |
Oil Painting: Sandy Cove
Learn traditional oil painting by creating this quintessential Florida scene. This class is for the advanced student or beginner alike. Students need only bring paper towels and baby wipes. They will leave with a completed 16x20 oil painting Saturday, July 19 10-2, Class Fee: $ 60.00 Instructor: Sean Mullins $10 Supply fee to instructor day of |
Gentle Reminder: There are no refunds for classes. Students will receive a Class Credit for any Class with the same Instructor for within the year. Classes must be reserved in advance so Instructors can prepare. Come have Fun!