WINTER ADULTS: A Modern Approach to Traditional Painting

Course Description:
This 6 week class challenges painters to push beyond comfort zones by merging traditional oil techniques with bold, modern experimentation. Students will explore abstracting realism, unconventional tools, and expressive mark-making to uncover new possibilities in their process—transforming mistakes into breakthroughs and structure into creative freedom. All levels welcome!

Course Materials: A Modern Approach to Traditional Painting

Instructor: Kevin Kusiolek

Kevin Kusiolek is an accomplished contemporary oil painter based in Maynard, Massachusetts, whose work bridges the line between realism and abstraction to reveal the gritty balance within modern landscapes. A graduate of Towson University (BFA, 2010), Kevin’s paintings have earned representation with Bowersock Gallery (Provincetown), Three Stones Gallery (Concord), and Renjeau Galleries (Natick). His work is widely collected and exhibited... Learn More »

Age range:

Adult

Students min/max:

4/10

Duration:

6 weeks

Day/time:

Wednesdays, January 21 - March 11, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 2/11, 2/18)

Dates:

January 21, 2026

January 28, 2026

February 4, 2026

February 25, 2026

March 4, 2026

March 11, 2026

March 18, 2026

March 25, 2026

Location:

Room 224

Cost:

$325