Full course description
Plein Air Painting
4/11-5/9/2026, Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Golden Gate Park- locations will be announced in advance
Instructor Mittie Cuetara
Each class will begin with a simple acrylic demo on techniques such as; composition, proportion, perspective , color choices, light logic and shade/shadows. There will be plenty of work time, with optional sharing and discussion at the end of each class. Painters of all levels are welcome, as there is always more to learn. Enrollmnet includes a $15 materials fee.
Materials list
Required materials: Basic paint colors, Red, blue, yellow, green, black, white Small, medium, large brushes Palette paper, or palette Stretched canvas, or canvas board Paper and pen/pencil for sketching Plastic water container for rinsing brushes Rags Tripod, or easel Seat, if wanted
Additional materials: Prussian blue, pthalo blue, lemon yellow, medium yellow, hookers green, titanium white, red and black. Bristle brushes
Instructor Bio: Mittie Cuetara is an Oakland artist working in acrylics and mixed media. She has a BFA from the Boston Museum School and an MFA from Mills. She has shown in juried shows across California. Visit her website at mittiecuetara.net.