| Classes / Workshops |
The above & right photos are from the Cynthia Massey Parsons' Workshop at Alabama Art Supply Birmingham, Alabama Jan. - Feb. 2007 |
On-Going Class Sessions for Adults & Children Hobby Lobby Carl T. Jones Drive; Huntsville, Alabama Cynthia Massey Parsons E mail: cynthia@parsons.net Wednesdays & Fridays Classes are conducted as individual studies. Students work in Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Graphite simultaneously. Their subjects range from Landscapes to Portraits to Still Life. Come join us! |
| Watercolor Classes Birmingham Art Museum; Birmingham, Alabama Cynthia Massey Parsons New Classes Beginning NOW! Thursday Afternoons & Evening - See Descriptions Below - |


| One Hour Class Poems & Art from Thanksgiving Razzle Dazzle - Nov 2006 The Turkeys' Dinner Party Danna the Turkey Is coming for Dinner. Thomas the Turkey Is already here. There's every reason To believe This is going to be A very great Year! Fixins & Trimmings Will be all around The Thanksgiving table Will surely abound. Goodies & Treats Will be ours to enjoy. The company of friends Is better than a toy! by Addie-Katherine, Trey, & Cynthia |
| Tom Turkey Tommy Tom Tom The Terrific Turkey Met a new friend Named Turkey Turkey Tom Trace. To our great surprise They had nothing to fear. For everyone knew This would be a great year. One person, then two Then three and four All come to our family's Decorated front door. They all came inside To see a lot more, For they knew for sure That no one would be bored. Games & toys and Dolls & more All were strewn About the floor. Delighted and happy With so much more Everyone felt They were quite adored. Thanksgiving Day Was a happy event. When everyone ate Til they were quite spent! by Tori, Trace, and Cynthia |



Cynthia Massey Parsons GENERAL SCHEDULE Learn to Draw & Paint - Art Lessons Adults & Children / All Mediums Mondays – Ardmore Art Academy, Ardmore, TN Tuesdays – Burritt Museum, Hsv. or Birmingham Botanical Garden Wednesdays – Hobby Lobby, Jones Valley, Hsv Thursdays – Birmingham Art Museum & Alabama Art Supply Private Lessons, Crestline Village, B'ham Fridays – Hobby Lobby, Jones Valley, Hsv Saturdays – Workshops to be Scheduled |
| Paint-A-Long in Watercolor with Artist Cynthia Massey Parsons Every class is a different painting subject at the Hobby Lobby Carl T. Jones Drive, Huntsville Wednesdays: January 23rd, 30th 12:00 - 3:00pm The one-session class is $35. ($45 if supplies provided.) You’ll leave with a Masterpiece! Beginners Intermediates You don’t need to know how to draw. You’ll learn watercolor brushwork as you and Ms. Parsons paint along. For information email: cynthia@parons.net Ms. Parsons at 256-520-2360, Hobby Lobby Class |
| Huntsville Hobby Lobby Wednesday Paint-A-Longs to feature: 2/6/08 Hydrangeas & Fruit 2/13/08 Hummingbirds II 2/20/08 By The Sea - Shells & Such 2/27/08 Fruit & Flowers |
| Birmingham Paint-A-Longs Thursday Mornings 9:00 - Noon Alabama Art Supply, B'ham Call 205.322.4741, 1.800.749.4741 |
| More Class Info below photos. |
Hobby Lobby, Huntsville Jones Valley - 2750 Carl T. Jones Drive Paint –A-Longs: Wednesdays / Watercolors 12:00 – 3:00 / 1 lesson for $35 / Different subject each week. Afternoon Youth ART: 8 to 18 years – Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00 / 6 lessons for $135 Adult ART: Wednesdays. All mediums & subjects. 5:30 – 7:30 / 6 lessons for $135 Adult & Home Schooled ART : Fridays. All mediums & subjects. 12:30– 2:30 and 2:00 - 4:00/ 6 lessons for $135 |
Birmingham Museum of Art THURSDAYS 2008 Mixed Media Colorscapes 5 Thursdays, March 6-April 10 (no class March 20, spring break) 5:30-8:30 p.m., Studio 1 Fee: $75 member/$90 nonmember, plus supplies Pick your favorite subject landscape, seascape or cityscape and create a work of art. Painting styles from flamboyant expressionism to realistic will be explored. Mixing mediums and collage will be demonstrated Learn to create depth and add dimension in a whole new way using your choice of media. Beginner to advanced level students are welcome. Instructor: Cynthia Massey Parsons Atmospheric Landscapes 6 Thursdays, March 6-April 17 (no class March 20) 1:00-4:00 p.m., Studio 1 Fee: $100 member/$115 nonmember, plus supplies Learn to create your own fiery sunsets and moonlit mists working primarily in your choice of acrylics or watercolor. Explore the atmospheric and mood evocative landscape paintings in the collection for inspiration. Materials such as iridescent and dimensional glazing mediums will be demonstrated. Instructor: Cynthia Massey Parsons |
PAINTING IN THE GARDEN Instructor: Cynthia Massey Parsons Enjoy three one-day workshops painting “en plein air” in BBG beautiful garden settings with Alabama artist Cynthia Massey Parsons. You may work in any painting or drawing medium from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. The class dates are April 1st, 8th, and 15th. Bring your supplies, easel, and a sack lunch for your noon break. Painters of all levels are welcome. This promises to be a great painting experience. In these special sessions you are sure to create a floral masterpiece! In case our painting day is not as glorious as we hope, we’ll be setting up our easels to paint a still life in The Conservatory! For suggested painting supplies and Cynthia Parsons’ bio, view Parsons’ web site: www.parsonsartgallery.com. Click on Classes/Workshops; then BBG Class supplies. Come join us this Spring for painting in the garden! Director of Education Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham, AL 35223 PH: 205-414-3951 FAX: 205-414-3906 |
| Antique Decoy Jan. 15th |
| Redbird Arrangement Jan. 22nd |
| Jan. 30th |
| Jan. 23rd |
| Join: Paint-A-Longs in Watercolor at Alabama Art Supply Beginners Welcome! 1006 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 Thursday Mornings 9-Noon Call 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Paint-A-Longs at Alabama Art Supply Birmingham Look Below! |
| Watercolor Workshop May 26th, 27th, 28th Info Below Call Alabama Art Supply for Details 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Watercolor Workshop Interpreting Nature Alabama Art Supply, B'ham May 26th - 28th 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Cynthia Massey Parsons Watercolor Workshop * Interpreting Nature May 26-28, 2008 9:00am – 3:00pm Alabama Art Supply 205.322.4741, 1(800) 740.4741 1006 23rd Street South; Birmingham, AL 35205 Join Alabama artist Cynthia Massey Parsons for a watercolor workshop that promises to reveal secrets of painting Nature’s beauty. Some of Parsons’ techniques have been inspired by her study with the renowned watercolorist: Zoltan Szabo. You will explore a panoply of methods to evoke mystery and feeling in your paintings. Each of the three days will focus on a different aspect of viewing Nature: Close-ups: Rocks, Logs, & Wildflowers Landscapes Snow Scapes Mrs. Parsons looks forward to working with each of you in this special workshop. Call Alabama Art Supply at 205.322.4741 or 1(800) 740.4741 for information. Visit online at www.alabamaart.com |
| Thursday Afternoons Alabama Art Supply 1:00 - 4:00 Oils, Watercolors, & Mixed Media Call 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Join: Paint-A-Longs in Watercolor at Alabama Art Supply Beginners Welcome! 1006 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 Thursday Mornings 9-Noon Call 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Join: Paint-A-Longs in Watercolor at Alabama Art Supply Beginners Welcome! 1006 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 Thursday Mornings 9-Noon Call 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Join: Paint-A-Longs in Watercolor at Alabama Art Supply Beginners Welcome! 1006 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 Thursday Mornings 9-Noon Call 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Join: Paint-A-Longs in Watercolor at Alabama Art Supply Beginners Welcome! 1006 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 Thursday Mornings 9-Noon Call 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Join: Paint-A-Longs in Watercolor at Alabama Art Supply Beginners Welcome! 1006 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 Thursday Mornings 9-Noon Call 205-322-4741, 800-749-4741 |
| Wine & UnWind Paint-A-Longs Great Wine & all Art Supplies provided! Thursday Nights / 5:30 - 7:30 / $38 Leave with a Masterpiece! Alabama Art Supply, Birmingham Reservations: 205.322.4741 / 1.800.749.4741 |
Cork & Canvas Monaco Theme Collectible Series Celebrating Summer Movies Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville July 21, August 4... 6:00-8:00 Reservations: Call Madeline Sandlin 256.327.8342 |

