The Kelly

Introduction to Drawing
2026-06-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Never really drawn before? Or maybe you want to brush up on your basics?
As part of The Kelly’s Introductory Series, join professor Tony Veronese for a three-day workshop introducing the primary concepts of drawing regarding line. Day 1 will focus on perspective and composition, Day 2 will focus on gesture and line weight, and Day 3 will focus on alternative methods in line drawing. Throughout the workshop, students will draw simple still life shapes, organic arrangements, and portraiture.

Cost: $25 per student – includes all three days and supplies
Recommended Experience: Beginner (Any)
Class Size: Maximum of 15 – SPACE IS LIMITED
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 10th to Friday, June 12th from 10 AM – 1 PM each day.
Supplies can be taken home

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Abstract Painting: 3-Day Workshop
2026-06-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-12 14:00 - 17:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join Tony Veronese at The Kelly in a three-day workshop focusing on methods in abstract painting! Students will produce 2-3 paintings that they can take home through the duration of the workshop. Day 1 will focus on abstract theories in modern and contemporary art, especially line, color and shape. Day 2 will focus on textural abstract methods. Day 3 will focus on producing an abstract painting from observation. Basic supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own additional supplies.
Cost: $125 for Kelly Members OR $150 for Non-members
Class Size: Maximum of 12
Recommended experience: Beginner to Advanced
Basic Supplies Provided
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Morning Sketch
2026-06-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 13:00 and 3 more dates | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Every Friday, we invite everyone and anyone to come “sketch” in the gallery and on the porch! New and experienced artists (or authors or craftsmen) alike can pull up a chair, sit on the porch, and indulge in the arts. Enjoy fellow artists’ company, enjoy the view, and come sketch with us!

3-Day Intermediate Drawing Workshop
2026-06-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 | AL
A three-day workshop introducing the primary concepts of drawing regarding value. Day 1 will focus on building local value, Day 2 will focus on building optical value, Day 3 will focus on temperature (color) and value. Throughout the workshop, students will begin with simple still lifes and move towards a colorful complex still life.

Cost: $125 for Kelly Members OR $150 for non-members
Recommended Experience: Beginner to Intermediate (or any)
Class Size: Maximum of 15
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17th to Friday, June 19th from 10 AM – 1 PM each day.
Supplies provided

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Postponed: 'Look-Think-Paint': An Acrylic & Oil Painting Workshop
2026-06-25 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-27 09:30 - 16:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join award winning painter and teacher, John Guernsey, in this informative and ‘breakthrough’ 3-day workshop. There will be a varied approach of demonstration, group discussions, and a lot of class painting with assistance from Mr. Guernsey. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced painter, this workshop has something to teach every skill level. The workshop will start by teaching students to observe scenes carefully before taking action along with thinking about what elements are important to a composition and how basic painting/drawing concepts will apply to their pieces. Students will then create a painting that exhibits their best skills and expresses their individual message or feeling. It’ll be a fun time of learning and camaraderie!
Cost: $440 for Non-members OR $400 for Kelly Members
Class Size: Maximum of 12 and Minimum of 7
Skill Level: Any
Supplies Needed: TBD
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Portraiture: 3-Day Drawing & Painting Workshop
2026-07-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-10 14:00 - 17:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Join Tony Veronese at The Kelly for a three-day workshop focusing on methods for creating portraits through observation! Throughout the workshop, students will produce both drawings and paintings working from references and live individuals. Day 1 will focus on portraiture theory and starting with drawing the head and features. Day 2 will focus on using a Zorn palette to create tonal shifts in portrait painting. Day 3 will focus on personal expression in portrait painting. Supplies and models will be provided for the class by The Kelly.

Cost: $125 for Kelly Members OR $150 for Non-members
Recommended Experience: Intermediate to Advanced
Class Size: Maximum of 14
Supplies and Models Provided

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Dynamic Brushwork & The Mystery of Lost Edges
2026-08-07 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 09:30 - 15:30 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Are you interested in “loosening up” with the intent of adding more life to your paintings? This workshop is designed to help you do just that, all the while maintaining a clean and professional appearance to your work. Through demos and one-on-one instruction with Amanda Lovett, she will explain techniques to explore what’s possible and provide exercises to help you see more than just what’s in front of you. Learn alternate methods of applying oil paint while maintaining the visual structure of an object. Join Amanda for three days of “losing it” in order to find what matters most in your paintings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced oil painter, the goal is to develop the skill to reach deeper than ever before into your own sense of artistry.

Cost: $425 per student
Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: Maximum of 12 and Minimum of 10
Supplies Provided

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Instructor Amanda Lovett Portfolio:
https://www.amandalovett.com/works
After a successful career as a Creative Director, Amanda committed to full-time oil painting in 2004. She has trained with top professionals and now teaches workshops across the Southeast. Recognized by Plein Air Magazine as an emerging artist to collect, Amanda holds Signature Status with both Oil Painters of America and American Women Artists. Her work is featured in galleries nationwide.

The Watercolor Society of Alabama: Watercolor Workshop with Rick Anderson
2026-08-20 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-21 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 09:30 - 16:00 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Rick’s workshops are casual and relaxed yet designed to expand everyone’s painting and collage skills through experimentation utilizing a variety of techniques that will add to your current level of creative skills. You will create multiple works that are “Spontaneous and Fluid vs Structured and Planned.”
You will create fabulous one of a kind visually strong works of art. Among these works will include very creative greeting cards with artistically matching envelopes. Group and individual positive critiques will be given throughout the workshop. Rick will also demonstrate multiple painting and mixed media methods and techniques. Space is limited.

Cost: $380 for WSA members OR $425 for Non-members *a deposit of $200 is required to hold your space*
Dates: August 20-22, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts – 301 Hill St, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Recommended Experience: Advanced to Professional

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Instructor Bio
Internationally acclaimed award-winning artist Rick Anderson, whose career has spanned more than 5 decades. A native of Mississippi, Rick holds a Master of Arts in Education degree, taught art in K-12 public schools for twenty-five years and was an adjunct instructor on at the Community College and University levels. Rick conducts a variety of art workshops that includes all levels.
Rick’s work is juried into national and international art exhibitions and is represented by several fine art galleries. He is a proud member of the Mississippi Art Colony, and honored to be part of an international watercolor group, FabrianoInAcquarello, represented by artists from 88 countries. This year, 2025, he began serving as the USA FabrianoInAcquarello EAST Leader.
