View the galleries and get inspired by the work of Katherine Bradford, then swan dive headfirst into the world of acrylic painting.  Experiment with color, mixing, shading, and form with instructor Cooper Lanza, to create your own work to take home. Students will learn how to use graphite pencils along with acrylic paints in this half-day workshop. No experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome. The minimum age for participation is 14.  

One of the hallmarks of acrylic paint is that it’s quick drying, and hard to get out of fabric so students should arrive wearing clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty. Come see what you can create! 

Supplies will be provided.  

The Frye is committed to this program being financially accessible for everyone. If the cost of this workshop is prohibitive for your participation, a sliding scale is available. Please contact education@fryemuseum.org for more information. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR  

Cooper Lanza is an artist who has been painting and drawing for over 55 years. She earned a Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from the Academy of Art University in 2015. Cooper worked in Seattle as a Decorative Finisher and Scenic Artist before pursuing an MFA and earned a BFA in Performance Production from Cornish College of the Arts in 2008. In 2016 she opened a gallery and school of Fine Art in Bellingham. Forced to close due to Covid, Cooper moved back to Seattle where she teaches Painting and Drawing at Kirkland Art Center and now, the Frye Art Museum. Cooper offers private classes in Seattle.