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The Art Experience

Opening hours

  • Sunday

    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Monday

    8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Tuesday

    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Wednesday

    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Thursday

    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Friday

    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Saturday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

About the company

Educational art classes, workshops, summer camps, and events. Adult, family, and children's classes suited for all ages and abilities. From traditional Fine Art classes taught with the serious artist in mind to Fun Art classes to enjoy with your family and friends, everyone can find the perfect art experience right here in Plano. Open Studio memberships offer you the freedom to come work on projects in a creative, artistic environment with fellow artists, building a vibrant community for local artists.

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Our team

Art Experience Summer Camp

Lori Ruml

Melanie Burchfiel

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Painting 101-Oil or Acrylic

120 min

A Classical Approach to Building Strong Artistic FoundationsBegin your painting journey with confidence and clarity.Whether you’ve dabbled in oils and acrylics or are completely new, this foundational course is designed to give you the tools, vocab

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Mixed Media

120 min

Create two or three dimensional mixed media art using a variety of materials and techniques!   This fun and expressive class will introduce you to collage, drip painting,  creating textures, and a huge array of mediums to create a one

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Open Studio Drop In: Non-Members

180 min

Join other creatives and work on your own projects during open studio time. Bring your own supplies or utilize basic studio supplies such as acrylic or watercolor paints, brushes, scissors, glue, pastels, colored pencils, mixed media supplies, etc.&n

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Private Party

180 min

Please contact Lori at lori.theartexperience@gmail.com to book a private party.  Parties are booked for 3 hours total studio time.  This includes your set up and clean up.   You may choose a painting or a craft such as resin tray

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Mastering the Canvas: Intermediate & Advanced Painting Studio

120 min

This dynamic painting class is designed for oil, acrylic, and mixed media artists who have completed Painting 101 and are ready to take their work to the next level. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills, develop a personal style, o

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Introduction to Watercolor

120 min

Beginning Watercolor: Foundations in Flow and Color Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly class! We’ll cover essential topics like paper and brush selection, how to set up your palette, and core techniques including color

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Open Studio Members Only

180 min

Reserve your spot to come create for the day with fellow artists and creatives.  Work on paintings, drawings and pastels, mixed media or your Artist Journal.   Basic supplies like pencils, scissors, tape, glue, journaling/mixed media a

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Drop In-Mixed Media-- Sketchbooks/Canvas/3D Art

120 min

Mixed Media Art: From Sketchbooks and Journals to Large Scale CanvasesStart small, grow big, and create boldly!Not sure where to begin on your mixed media journey? Start small—right inside your personal artist sketchbook. In this combined class, you’

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Drawing

120 min

Spring Registration is Open!Drawing Foundations & BeyondWhether you’re just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level, this class is your launchpad. In Drawing Foundations & Beyond, you’ll build a solid understanding of t

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Clay-Hand Building

150 min

This educational, hands-on class will guide you through the full process of working with clay—from raw material to finished artwork. Learn foundational hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction while exploring the principles

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Clay Studio Members

180 min

Enjoy time in the clay studio, utilized materials, and enjoy a space to work!

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Painting II

120 min

A continuation of our Painting 101 class where we move from academic studies into more finished paintings.  We will study atmospheric perspective and how to accurately work with color to create a sense of depth and realism.  We will work on

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Watercolor II

120 min

A continuation of Watercolor Foundations where we concentrate on more finished paintings moving in to layering, composition, composition and planning, and more complex works.  Friday Mornings:  9:00AM-11:00AM   8 sessions&nbs

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Drawing II

120 min

New March Class open for registration.A continuation of Drawing I where the focus will be on honing skills in relation to shading, perspective, realism, life drawing, composition, and finished works of art. 8 week session on Tuesdays.  Clas

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Painting III

120 min

Continuation of Painting II1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21

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Drawing III

105 min

Advanced Drawing: Charcoal and Color   Begin to add Charcoals and color to your drawings working with conte crayons,  pastels, colored pencils, and even pen and ink with watercolors.   

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Watercolor III--Studio Class

120 min

After learning all there is to know in Watercolor I and II, join us for a Watercolor III studio class where you will use your cumulated skills to paint finished works of art.  Enjoy art critiques, learn experimental techniques, and enjoy the com

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Mixed Media--Ages 5-7

180 min

Mixed Media June 2nd-6th  --Create a variety of art using collage, drip and splatter paint, spritz paint, and textures.  Play with painting techniques using watercolors and acrylic paints.   Incorporate layer upon layer of differe

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Mixed Media--Ages 8-12

180 min

Mixed Media June 2nd-6th  --Create a large painting using collage, drip and splatter paint, spritz paint, and textures.  Learn new painting techniques using watercolors and acrylic paints.   Incorporate layer upon layer of differe

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Mixed Media Workshop-- Teens and Adult

180 min

Mixed Media June 2nd-6th  --  Create a large painting using collage, drip and splatter paint, spritz paint, and textures.  Learn new painting techniques using watercolors and acrylic paints.   Incorporate layer upon laye

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Art Junk Journaling and Sketchbooks--Ages 5-7

180 min

June 8th - 12th--  Use all your creativity to create a unique Junk Journal sketchbook. Create a three dimensional sculpted cover. Embellish the interior of your book with paintings, collage, drawings and oodles of fun techniques to get the creat

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Art Junk Journaling and Sketchbooks--Ages 8-12

180 min

June 8th - 12th--  Use all your creativity to create a unique Junk Journal sketchbook. Create a three dimensional sculpted cover. Embellish the interior of your book with paintings, collage, drawings and oodles of fun techniques to get the creat

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Art Junk Journaling and Sketchbooks Workshop-Adults and Teens

180 min

June 8th - 12th--  Don't know where to start in your art journey?  Start small!  Use all your creativity to create a unique Junk Journal sketchbook. Create a three dimensional sculpted cover. Embellish the interior of your book with pa

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