{"product_id":"glowing-plaza-lanterns-palette-knife-class-6-13-25","title":"Capturing the KC Glow: A Plaza Lanterns Palette Knife Workshop 6\/13-14 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCapturing the KC Glow: A Plaza Lanterns Palette Knife Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e Saturday, June 13th, 2026 from 11 am- 3pm and Sunday, June 14th 11- 3pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocus:\u003c\/b\u003e Glowing plaza lanterns at golden hour painted with limited color and palette knife techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel:\u003c\/b\u003e All experience levels welcome! Ages 12 and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin renowned Kansas City artist Vanessa Lacy (known for her expressive palette knife cityscapes) for a focused workshop that teaches you how to achieve \u003cb\u003ebold, luminous results with surprising simplicity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy a small group of 8 or less students and personalized attention as this class zeroes in on two powerful concepts essential to Vanessa Lacy's signature style: \u003cb\u003elimited color palettes\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003econfident palette knife application\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Master\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Simplicity:\u003c\/b\u003e We will work with a dramatically \u003cb\u003elimited color palette\u003c\/b\u003e—forcing expressive choices and creating harmonious, mood-driven paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Color String\" Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn my unique process for mixing and preparing a \u003cb\u003estring of color values\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ebefore\u003c\/i\u003e painting. This allows you to paint quickly and confidently, capturing the fleeting light of \u003cb\u003eGolden Hour\u003c\/b\u003e without getting bogged down in mixing decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpressive Knife Work:\u003c\/b\u003e Master my techniques for applying paint with a palette knife to create \u003cb\u003eloose, textured, and dynamic marks\u003c\/b\u003e for both the sky and the solid forms of the buildings. You'll leave the class with a fresh, bold approach to creating impactful art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the texture and energy of a thick, confidently applied stroke, this workshop is your chance to learn directly from a Kansas City master!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eLogistics \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLunch Break:\u003c\/b\u003e We will take a break at \u003cb\u003e1:00 pm\u003c\/b\u003e. The studio is surrounded by fantastic Crossroads restaurants, or students are welcome to bring their own lunch to use the studio microwave and refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Supplies:\u003c\/b\u003e Students are required to bring their own \u003cb\u003eoil paint\u003c\/b\u003e (Titanium White and a split primary palette), \u003cb\u003epalette knives\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003epalette\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupply List:\u003c\/b\u003e A detailed supply list will be sent immediately upon registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConvenience:\u003c\/b\u003e Don't stress about missing an item! Artist and Craftsman Supply is conveniently located just a few blocks away from the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour\u003cstrong\u003e painting surface and photo reference are provided\u003c\/strong\u003e with your sketch already laid out. Or let your instructor know in advance and you can bring your own surface and sketch it out yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1\"\u003eStudio Access:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1 citation-end-1\"\u003e 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. \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. 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