Acrylic Painting: Beachscapes
Acrylic Painting: Beachscapes
Date and Time: Five consecutive Saturdays: July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1 & August 8, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Dewey Ledbetter
Cost: $200
Acrylic Painting: Beachscapes is a five-week course designed to introduce students to the techniques and principles of painting ocean and landscape elements with acrylics. Whether you’re new to painting or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you develop confidence in capturing the structure, atmosphere, and harmony between the ocean and the surrounding landscape.
This five-part course will be taught on five consecutive Saturdays: July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1 & August 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This class is for ages 16 and over. The cost of the five-part course is $200 per person. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The course will be held inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center located at 123 N 10th St., Santa Paula, CA. Free parking is available directly behind the building and students may enter through the front or back door.
Questions? Please call the Museum at (805) 525-5554 ext. 104 or email creativity@santapaulaartmuseum.org.
About Our Teaching Artist:
Based in Santa Barbara, Dewey Ledbetter is a plein air painter with over a decade of experience capturing both urban and natural landscapes. Working primarily in acrylic, Dewey’s paintings are known for their bold compositions, expressive use of color, and sensitivity to the ever-changing interplay of light and shadow. His work often highlights the relationship between architecture and environment—exploring how buildings, streets, and structures interact with the natural world around them. In addition to his studio and outdoor practice, Dewey is passionate about teaching and sharing the creative process, helping students build confidence while developing their own artistic voices.
Student Testimonials:
“ The handout he gave out at the beginning was very useful. I think it was really great that for the second painting we got to choose our own subject material. Kudos!!”
“Dewey was a wonderful teacher. The time slot on Saturday was very helpful. ”