Independent Study 11/7 and 11/8

Date: Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th

Time: 11 am to 3 pm each day.

Location: Vanessa Lacy's studio (Above Leedy Voulkos Art Center) 2016 Baltimore Ave, Unit 203 Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Cost: $150

Video Review of the class by former students: This YouTube video shares my student's thoughts on a previous Independent study class.

Expected Outcome

By the end of the second day, students will have a completed painting or, depending on the individual pace at which each student works, a solid start with significant progress and a clear path forward. Students can expect to build technical master by learning how to isolate and integrate values, color saturation, and hue; solving the specific color challenges in your unique work. At the beginning of the workshop, students will share their learning goals so that Vanessa can cater their lesson to give them the exact instruction they need to meet their unique artistic goals. Each student will be working on their own unique piece, developing their own personal style. Vanessa circulates throughout the class, giving one-on-one feedback and instruction.

Supply List

Students will receive a detailed supply list upon registration. The list includes a split primary palette of paints (oil or acrylic), brushes, palette knives, paint medium, a brush washer, and paint rags. We recommend a Grey Matters palette (12” x 16”), preferably in a sealable box for mess-free transport and to keep your paints fresh between day one and day two.

This is the same list used for all previous classes; however, students will also need to bring:

• A printed copy of their chosen reference photo.

• A painting surface (canvas, primed wood panel, or canvas pad) in any size from 8” x 10” up to 16” x 20”. 

The image can be traced out ahead of time using a projector or drawn by hand. Alternatively, students may begin their image on a blank canvas in class, depending on their own drawing abilities and artistic process.

The Studio Experience

Located in the heart of the Crossroads Art District, Vanessa's studio provides an inspiring professional environment.

• Lunch: Use our in-studio fridge and microwave to maximize your painting time, or visit one of the many local restaurants within walking distance.

• Focus: Many students prefer to bring a sack lunch to stay immersed in their work throughout the session.

This YouTube video shares my student's thoughts on a previous Independent study class.

Studio Access: On Saturday you can enter through the Leedy Voulkos Art Center (2012 Baltimore Ave) when it opens at 11 a.m. Staff can direct you to the second-floor stairs.  On Sunday when the Leedy is closed, you will enter directly through the green studio door at 2016 Baltimore Ave by calling your instructor to be let in or arriving promptly at 11 am. Students can park on the street where free street parking can be found on Baltimore south of 20th street or they can take advantage of the parking garage/ lots in the nearby Freighthouse District (Jack Stack, Grunauer, and Lydia's parking lot.)