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B – Fine Arts
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 3, 2026-May 5, 2026
Tuesday: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Focusing on ways to improve your paintings, this intermediate acrylics course includes discussions, demos and videos on brushes/brushstrokes, color theory, mediums and more. Students work on class paintings as well as their own choice of works with help. This is not a beginner class.
This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).
INSTRUCTORS: Emily Spadafora, Linda Simon
SPADAFORA, EMILY — Attended Dean College, background in human resources and training. Began drawing and painting at 5 years of age. Active at OLLI for 11 years, teaching for 5 years. A love of animals led to working at a vet hospital and a greyhound rescue. Currently a professional artist specializing in pet portraits. (B224, B337)
SIMON, LINDA — B.A., English, University of Delaware. Retired from The News Journal after 31 years as a graphic designer. Interests include painting, sculpture and reading. (B215, B324, B337)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington