Class Policy
1.    There is a class fee of $12.00 for each class and is required at the time of registration.  The cost for materials is in addition to this fee and is due upon receipt of the materials.

2.    All materials for projects MUST be purchased from Raspberry Patch.

3.    Upon registration you will be sent a list of supplies that you will be required to bring to class, such as brushes, wax paper, paper towels.  Paints will be furnished by Raspberry Patch for all class projects unless you wish a different shade for your project. 

4.    Joanne expects her students to invest in good brushes and practice excellent brush care.  She teaches that in their first class.   She teaches her beginning students how to prepare their surfaces, how to basecoat properly, and how to do all the important strokes for shading and highlighting.

5.    Practice, Practice, Practice!  The more you practice the skills you learn, the better artist you will become.  Decorative painting is an art.  If you spend even 30 minutes a few times a week, it will all add up and your skills will improve.  Weekly classes, too, will surely help you improve your skills.

6.    We take a 15 minute break during classes for a homemade dessert, coffee and tea.


7.    Standard Supplies to always bring to class - brushes (liner, filbert, flats, rounds) in various sizes, ruler, eraser, stylus, pencil, brush basin and paper palette - all available for purchase at the shop.