Monet’s "Sunset on the Seine" - A Palette Knife Class

Join local artist Molly Oleson for a fun and immersive step-by-step palette knife painting class inspired by Claude Monet’s Sunset on the Seine (1874). In this class, we’ll recreate the glowing atmosphere and rich color of this iconic Impressionist painting using palette knives to create bold texture, movement, and expressive strokes.

Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, Molly will guide you through each stage of the process, teaching techniques for layering color, blending light, and capturing the dreamy reflections of the sunset on water. You’ll leave with your own unique rendition of this timeless masterpiece and a new appreciation for Impressionist painting techniques.

All materials are provided, including a 16x20 canvas to take home at the end of class.

Please arrive15 minutes early to get settled, grab your paint, and enjoy a drink before we begin.

Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy—palette knife painting is…