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• Steph Moraca, 2/9 Acrylic and Oil

  • When
    Monday, February 09, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
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  Steph teaches landscape acrylic and oil painting techniques. Class scheduled for February 9 and 10 with snow dates of February 11 and 12.

  Students will learn to create realism style landscape paintings using the layering method. Acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels are welcome. Techniques will be applied to build confidence and accurately translate color, shape, and light onto canvas.  Best practices in landscape painting will be discussed, including use of focal points, creating a composition, and use of color and value to create a mood. 

  Students will begin the class with group painting exercises using reference images provided by the instructor. Later in the class, students are welcome to work on their own individual landscape paintings, referencing their own photographs or reference images provided by the instructor.

  Supplies: Moraca_Landscape Painting Class Supplies List.pdf

  Maximum class size: 16
  Minimum class size: 8

  
  

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• Steph Moraca, Acrylic and Oil Series

  • Start
    Monday, February 09, 2026
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  • End
    Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
  • Spaces left
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  Steph teaches landscape acrylic and oil painting techniques. Class scheduled for February 9 and 10 with snow dates of February 11 and 12.

  Students will learn to create realism style landscape paintings using the layering method. Acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels are welcome. Techniques will be applied to build confidence and accurately translate color, shape, and light onto canvas.  Best practices in landscape painting will be discussed, including use of focal points, creating a composition, and use of color and value to create a mood. 

  Students will begin the class with group painting exercises using reference images provided by the instructor. Later in the class, students are welcome to work on their own individual landscape paintings, referencing their own photographs or reference images provided by the instructor.

  Supplies: Moraca_Landscape Painting Class Supplies List.pdf

  
  

  Maximum class size: 16
  Minimum class size: 8

  
  

  (Register for the series here or for 2/9 and 2/10 sessions separately from the Calendar.)  

  

  
  

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• Steph Moraca, 2/10 Acrylic and Oil

  • When
    Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
  • Spaces left
    16
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  Steph teaches landscape acrylic and oil painting techniques. Class scheduled for February 9 and 10 with snow dates of February 11 and 12.

  Students will learn to create realism style landscape paintings using the layering method. Acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels are welcome. Techniques will be applied to build confidence and accurately translate color, shape, and light onto canvas.  Best practices in landscape painting will be discussed, including use of focal points, creating a composition, and use of color and value to create a mood. 

  Students will begin the class with group painting exercises using reference images provided by the instructor. Later in the class, students are welcome to work on their own individual landscape paintings, referencing their own photographs or reference images provided by the instructor.

  Supplies: Moraca_Landscape Painting Class Supplies List.pdf

  Maximum class size: 16
  Minimum class size: 8

  
  

  (Register for the series here or for 2/9 and 2/10 sessions separately from the Calendar.) 

   

  
  

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• Diane Murray, Using Procreate for Art Projects

  • When
    Saturday, February 14, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
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  Diane paints in watercolor, pastel, oil and acrylic. She has used Procreate for years to assist drawing from photographs, as well as deciding on color or composition choices.

  This class will guide you through using Procreate to prep your photos for painting. You’ll learn how to combine elements of several photos into one paintable scene, as well as how to eliminate distracting elements, adjust color and value, etc. You will need an iPad with the Procreate app loaded and an Apple Pencil version 1 or 2 depending on iPad model you have. (Note that only the Apple Pencil 1 or Pro are pressure-sensitive.) Procreate is only available on Apple iPads. 

  Requirements:

  iPad and Apple pencil that is compatible with the iPad model you are using. Depending on iPad model it could be version 1, 2, USB-C, or Pro Apple Pencil. Check your model in Settings/General/About. It matters. Note that only the Apple Pencil 1 and Pro are pressure-sensitive and you can use the Apple Pencil 1 with more current iPads.

  Contact me or Apple store if you have questions about compatibility.

  Installed version of Procreate on your iPad. It is in the App Store and costs $12.99 one time payment. I bought mine many years ago when it was $5 and have all current updates and running it on several of my iPads. It used to run on iPad Air – Pro versions. Now I believe it works on all current iPads running iOS 16.3 or later. Check to make sure your iPad works and iOS system is 16.3 or later.

  Procreate exhausts battery power on your iPad quickly. Bring your charging equipment or battery power pack. I have several of these. I carry one in my purse to use in classes when I need my iPad as reference for paintings. If you have an extra power strip (optional), bring it. We may need more outlets than are available on the wall. We can have 2 or 3 people at each table since you only need the space in front of you for your iPad and pencil.

  Any questions about class or equipment, contact me: dmurray100@comcast.net or 412-215-4694.

  Minimum class size: 6
  Maximum class size: 16

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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