Check your local Michaels or Hobby Lobby stores to see if they offer painting classes. Also, do a google search for your zip code + painting teachers.

I have never been able to afford to take any classes in art painting. So I've had to teach myself. I started out probably 20 plus years ago with some books put out by Leisure Arts. I have no idea if these books, or any like them, are still available or not. But you might check out Hobby Lobby or Michaels if you have one near you.

I haven't picked up a brush in a number of years because somehow or another, life got in the way. But the desire has struck again. I've gotten really interested in Bob Ross's method, it looks like it's really fast and easy, and fun. And at this stage in my life I just want to enjoy the process, not try to make any profound statements. So you might want to Google "Bob Ross Painting" to take a look. Michaels here has a number of his books, also most of the supplies he recommends. Hobby Lobby might carry them, too. Also, check out Ebay for his books, I got a couple of the older ones quite reasonable there.

It's been quite awhile since you posted your request, I hope you have been busy learning to paint. Please come back and let us know how you are doing!

Good luck!

Rusty

I take Bob Ross painting classes and love it! Finishing a lovely painting in 4 hours instead of 4 weeks is wonderful!!!

I started off with tole painting instruction books. Borrowed art instruction books from the library. Self taught. Still learning . Paint on canvas and glass...also ceramic, wood. Sold some pieces. Enjoying the process. Didn't pick up a paint brush until my late 50's. Love it.