Painting with Knives Out!
Palette Knife Training 2 (Birch Trees)
Beginners & Advanced
Instructor: Becca Shuler
Class: January 17th 2025

Painting with our knives (2) out is good training for all of us who want to produce a painting in less time. We begin with a toned panel or canvas and then we lay in the foundation stones for creating a pleasing art piece. Birch trees are our subjects. This one has a luring path drawing us into the birch forest. The golden light glowing through the golden foliage overhead is balanced by a pale blue sky. We have ongoing sessions for building your painting skills as we go. We meet at least twice a month, but we could add more if there is interest in weekly lessons. Bring your own supplies and pay a basic class fee: $70 for a lesson plan and guidance. We focus on something new to build our skill set as we work through the calendar year painting together.

Required Items

• Writing utensil
• Paper towels
• Water cup
• Palette surface (Plate or clipboard w non-absorbing palette paper)

Optional Items

• Gloss Gel Medium (To create texture)
• Tabletop easel
• Paint retardant

Beginner’s 5 Piece Kit – $65.00

• Golden or Liquitex Pro Quality acrylics
• Brushes for acrylics (#12, #8, and #6 size for brights, flats, rounds, & liner brush)
• 3 – 5 Piece palette knife set
• Multimedia sketchbook
• Small panel or canvas (8×10 or 9×12 for beginners)

Feel free to reach out to the instructor with questions or concerns: 706-889-1857

Artist Bio: Becca Shuler Creative Engineer Experienced Educator Workshop Instructor
Becca Shuler came to Gilmer Arts during the pandemic years when times were tough. She has been a member of The Arts Guild (TAG) of Gilmer Arts Center since 2022. She teaches both Folk Art and Acrylic Painting workshops at the Gilmer Arts Center and has been since she became a member. She previously taught painting workshops (2016-2021) in a public studio setting inside of antique shops in Ellijay, Blue Ridge, and Jasper, Georgia.

She has past experience in teaching children during the summer camp program at Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association during 2014 and 2015. She creates all of the Lesson Plans and Class Demonstrations as well as the Material Lists for all of her workshops. She has reached “Super Host” status on Facebook Events where she has been hosting events since 2016. Becca has hosted a little less than 200 events for sharing art within North Georgia. That is quite an achievement.

Becca is a Super Host’ on Facebook Events. This is a clear designation given to a user who consistently creates high-quality, well-organized events, demonstrating excellent hosting practices by actively engaging with attendees, promptly responding to messages, and providing a positive experience, setting a standard for other event hosts on the platform; it’s a way to highlight the most reliable and well-regarded event creators.

Becca’s students attest to her achieving this status honestly:

“What fun Becca’s events are to attend! They have inspired me and got my creative juices flowing. Thank you and keep up the good work.”
—Susan Jane King of SueBee Arts on Facebook

“Well, after taking some of Becca’s barn quilt classes and some beginner painting classes painting barns, I can say for sure that Becca 100% deserves the status of Super Host on Facebook. She has always been accommodating to those who want to be in her class, she has posted clear instructions, and always does it with a very kind heart. I am grateful I found her.”
—Laura Ellard

“I have learned so much from Becca. I am so happy I was introduced to her classes through the Gilmer Arts Center. She always comes prepared with a lesson plan and notes that I can use to reinforce concepts and skills while painting on my own. She is a capable teacher, and I appreciate how she has accommodated my temporary need for a private teacher while my husband recovers from a recent health situation. Art is so therapeutic.”
—Brenda Wright

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