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Creekside Art Space instructor David Spencer-Pierce makes suggestions on a drawing in progress. Classes resume March 1 at the studio, located north of Salem in the Delaney Creek area.Spring is just around the corner, and with it, Art Classes and Lessons at Creekside Art Space.

Regular Thursday & Saturday classes begin March 1 at the studio, located just north of Salem in the Delaney Creek area.

Classes are open to Beginners-Advanced students, age 14-adult, and cover the drawing and seeing fundamentals needed to succeed in drawing and painting.

“Our strength lies in helping people – even the “I can’t draw a straight line’ people – in learning how to draw and render realistically” says proprietor and lead instructor Jane Spencer-Pierce.

“By using our methods and mastering realism, any subject matter – from portraits to landscapes, cityscapes and other scenes – becomes accessible, even to beginners.”

Materials are top-quality, and most materials are provided during the first months of instruction.

Learn more and reserve your place in Classes and Workshops at CreeksideArtSpace.com, or call 812-883-5597 for more information.

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