Meet the Medium: Acrylic Materials Workshop
Meet the Medium: Acrylic Materials Workshop
In this hands-on workshop for teens and adults led by brand ambassador Debra Yaun, we'll learn about various acrylic painting methods as we experiment with exceptional art materials provided by three renown brands: General's Pencil, Holbein, and Legion Paper.
Artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals, are invited to join us for this educational experience as we get to know the colors, surfaces, and tools best used in acrylic painting. All materials are provided. Come join us, all you need to bring is yourself.
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Age and Experience
Age and Experience
This workshop is for teens and adults, ages 13+.
This workshop is designed for those without acrylic painting experience--beginners are very welcome. This workshop is also great for those who have experience painting but would like to deepen their understanding of quality materials.
Come experience for yourself why we are regularly voted Athens' favorite place to take an adult creative class!
Instructor
Instructor
Debra Yaun
Materials Teacher at K. A. Artist Shop
Debra Kauffman Yaun discovered that she had a knack for drawing people when she was a young girl growing up in Tampa, Florida.
After graduating from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Debra worked as a fashion illustrator. She has drawn and painted many commissioned portraits, several of which have been of children--her favorite subject to draw.
Debra's artwork has been published in several art magazines and books, and she has won numerous awards, including an international award. She is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, having served as president of the Atlanta chapter, and she is a juried member of the Portrait Society of Atlanta. She also enjoys teaching classes and workshops in various mediums.
Check out some of Debra's work here:
www.debrayaun.com
Location
Location
This workshop is held at the K. A. Artist Shop.
127 N Jackson St. Athens, GA
We are located on the second floor of a charming historic building near the Jittery Joe's Coffee at the corner of Jackson and Broad Streets in downtown Athens, Georgia. We're right across the street from the UGA campus, and our front entrance is between Pita Pit and Dynamite Clothing.
Materials
Materials
All the materials you'll need for this workshop will be provided.
We'll use a variety of paints, tools, bushes, and painting surfaces, and don't fret...we break out the good stuff! Better materials make your practice more enjoyable, so we look forward to sharing our quality supplies with you.
Registration
Registration
To register and reserve your spot, simply use the "Add to Cart" button above and proceed to checkout. You'll get a confirmation email once your order has been received. Then all you need to do is show up! You don't need to bring anything but yourself.
If you need any assistance at all, don't hesitate to reach out. You can reach us via email, call, or text. Or just swing by the shop!
hello@kaartist.com
1-706-850-1224
Schedule
Summer 2025 Offering:
This workshop will be held on Saturday, June 7th, from 12:00-2:00pm.
Details
In this hands-on workshop for teens and adults led by brand ambassador Debra Yaun, we'll learn about various acrylic painting methods as we experiment with exceptional art materials provided by three renown brands: General's Pencil, Holbein, and Legion Paper.
Artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals, are invited to join us for this educational experience as we get to know the colors, surfaces, and tools best used in acrylic painting.

Meet Your Teacher
Debra Yaun
Debra Kauffman Yaun discovered that she had a knack for drawing people when she was a young girl growing up in Tampa, Florida.
After graduating from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Debra worked as a fashion illustrator. She has drawn and painted many commissioned portraits, several of which have been of children--her favorite subject to draw.
Debra's artwork has been published in several art magazines and books, and she has won numerous awards, including an international award. She is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, having served as president of the Atlanta chapter, and she is a juried member of the Portrait Society of Atlanta. She also enjoys teaching classes and workshops in various mediums.
Check out some of Debra's work here:
www.debrayaun.com
Classroom FAQ
Where is your classroom located?
Unless otherwise noted, our classes are hosted inside the K. A. Artist Shop, located at 127 N Jackson Street in downtown Athens, GA.
Please note: We are located on the second floor of a historic building without elevator access. If you are unable to attend a class due to accessibility concerns, we encourage you to reach out! We'd love to accommodate you with a private or virtual class.
Can I attend I have zero experience?
Many of our classes are perfect for those just starting out, and some are even designed for absolute beginners. Other classes are geared toward those with more experience, but everyone is welcome.
The description above will let you know the general experience levels that this class is designed for.
What do I need to bring to class?
We typically provide all the materials you'll need for our classes, and we typically break out the good stuff!
Once in a while we'll need you to provide some materials, tools, or a high-res digital image (for instance in an "Effortless House Portraits" class you'll need to email us your photo in advance).
The description above will let you know if you need to bring anything, but most often, all you need to bring is yourself.
My child is 9 but very mature; may they enroll?
We're sorry! Our classes are designed for older students, yet we do allow for 10-12 year olds to join in our camps and clubs for pre-teens. We hope they'll join us next year when they are 10 years old.
Is there a multi-class discount?
For multi-class registrations, we recommend you take advantage of our rewards program. You're welcome to register in multiple transactions, using the rewards points earned to redeem discounts on additional classes.
Do you offer class scholarships?
Yes! If a discount will help you attend one of our classes, camps, or workshops, we invite you to use this coupon code as many times as you’d like:
CLASSROOMSCHOLARSHIP15
What is your classroom cancellation policy?
We understand that things happen and you may not be able to attend the class you purchased. If your plans change, please let us know at least 7 days before your scheduled class begins. If you let us know with at least 7 days notice, we can issue a full monetary refund to your original form of payment or switch you to another class at no charge.
We cannot offer refunds after the 7-day-mark, but we are happy to offer make-up sessions in other classes as space allows or a credit toward a birthday party to any student who needs to miss their scheduled class.
Regretfully, we cannot issue refunds or make-ups for no-shows. Please reach out to us prior to class if you need to cancel or reschedule.
On occasion, a class might not reach the minimum number of students needed. If this is the case and we need to cancel a class ourselves, we will let registrants know at least three days prior to the scheduled event. You'll of course receive a full refund or re-scheduling, and we will also provide a small gift card as a token of our appreciation.
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