Alexander Oil Painting – “Stay Wild Moon Child” (Ages 10+) – Saturday, June 21, 2025

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If you think you can’t paint anything other than a wall, this class is for you! You will paint a painting wet-on-wet style (aka alla prima) just like Bill Alexander and his students did on PBS. In this class, instructor Kevin Klein will share what he learned directly from Tom Anderson, Buck Paulson, and Steve Ross.  He will guide you step-by-step as you create your own version of the painting, “Stay Wild Moon Child” by artist JD Wayne. You will also learn how to mix colors and you’ll get an introduction to the laws of landscapes and composition.

The painting will change with every class. Instead of just being taught how to paint one painting, what you learn will help you paint any painting. The first rule is everyone leaves with a beautiful painting.

Instructor Kevin Klein is a Bill Alexander Certified Instructor, and has written permission has full permission from JD Wayne to teach his work and use his name when doing so.

Students are asked to bring: 

• Wear old clothes in case you get paint on them
• If your class is scheduled over a lunch hour, we highly recommend you bring a lunch or click here to learn about local eating opportunities.

Age Requirement
Students ages 10 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 10-17 must register with another registered adult. 

Skill Level
No experience needed.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $60
Materials: $20
Total Cost: $80

NOTE:  Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.