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The Joel Fund: Operation ART



Mixed Media

In-Person Painting Survey: Exploring Mediums

$25

with Erin Day

Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

When: Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm, EST

Dates: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, Skip 9/1, MAKE UP 9/22

Where: TJF Room 106

Instructor: Erin Day

Dive into the world of painting and try your hand at the different ways to use color, texture, and composition with varying painting media! This 6-week painting class will introduce students to watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting techniques. You’ll get to try all three! Students will create paintings working from photographs while exploring different paint mediums. Explore your creative side with an evening painting class for military-connected individuals. This class is open to all levels.

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. To receive the scholarship promo code, email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org with your name and military connection. 

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Introduction to Sketch Art

$25

with Matty Colon

Calendar Aug 7, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 6 weeks

When: Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 pm, EST

Dates: 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, MAKE UP 9/18

Where: TJF Room 106

Instructor: Matty Colon

This course will introduce students to fundamental drawing techniques and methods while exploring the history and evolution of drawing throughout the ages. Each week combines a historical case study as well as practical exercises to emphasis hand-eye connection through time-tested observational strategies.

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. To receive the scholarship promo code, email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org with your name and military connection. 





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