Introduction to Grisaille — Still Life in Grisaille
PLANTATION

Introduction to Grisaille — Still Life in Grisaille

Start
September 16, 2026
End
September 16, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Address
1765 N University Dr, Plantation, FL, USA   View map

$70.00

Learn the Old Masters’ technique of painting in three colors — and create your first grisaille.


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Using EMA Funds to Register for Mia Cake House Classes

Mia Cake House is an approved Step Up For Students provider, offering a variety of creative baking and decorating classes that qualify as educational enrichment activities. Families can use their EMA (Educational Marketplace Account) funds to register for any of our eligible classes or camps by following the simple steps below.

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To comply with Step Up rules, EMA funds can only be used for classes where the scholarship beneficiary is the participant. They cannot be used to register a sibling, parent, or guardian. Misusing scholarship funds is treated as a serious matter and can result in revocation of the scholarship.

Step 1: Visit the EMA Marketplace

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Funds are processed approximately 3 hours after they are allocated, so please allow some time to receive your code.

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Add the desired class to your cart and proceed to checkout.
At checkout, enter your voucher code in the coupon field.
You will not be required to make any payment.


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This class will demonstrate and explain the possibilities of mixing only three colors (grisaille), their interactions with each other, and their tonal relationships. It will also demonstrate the creation of an imprimatura — the foundational layer that begins a classical painting.

You’ll apply paint and build shapes on your canvas with acrylic brush strokes, working with just white, black, and yellow ochre. Igor works with each student individually, adapting to your level and pace.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Paint application on canvas — different brush strokes
  • Chiaroscuro in grisaille
  • Organizing the composition
  • Introduction of the background
  • Still life lighting

WHAT TO BRING — SUPPLIES LIST

  • Acrylic paints: white, black, and yellow ochre only
  • Palette
  • B charcoal pencil
  • Charcoal
  • Canvas or cardboard 9–12″ to 12–18″ (1–2 pieces)
  • Soft synthetic brushes, sizes #0–8
  • HB pencil and eraser
  • Disposable plate to clean brushes

Note:  Students bring their own materials. This list is provided in advance so you can shop before class.

WHO IS IGOR NASKALOV?

Igor Naskalov is a painter and art instructor based in the United States. Originally from Russia, he has lived and worked in the US for decades — most recently in South Florida — and brings a lifetime of classical painting experience to every class he teaches.

Igor has studied and taught the techniques of the Old Masters his entire career, and his approach is built around one simple idea: anyone can learn to draw and paint. Whether you’ve never picked up a brush before or you’ve been sketching for years and want to go further, Igor meets you exactly where you are. He works with each student individually during class, adjusting his instruction to your level, your pace, and what you want to achieve.

His classes cover watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, mixed media, and drawing — all taught in a relaxed, hands-on setting at Mia Cake House. No prior experience is needed, no special skills are required. Just bring your supplies and an open mind.

Igor teaches in English, Russian, and Italian.

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