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Stained Glass-Inspired Acrylic Painting on Wood
with Manny
Stained Glass-Inspired Acrylic Painting on Wood with Manny
Saturday, November 28, 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Includes a half-hour lunch break in the courtyard with live music
Member Price $90, Non Members $100
Open to ages 12+
All materials included
No experience necessary
Join artist Manny LeGaspe for a hands-on workshop exploring bold color, graphic line, and the luminous look of stained glass through acrylic painting on wood. In this creative session, you will transform a 7.5” x 24” wooden panel into a vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork inspired by the shapes, patterns, and rich colors of stained glass.
Each guest may bring their own outline or design to work from, or choose from one of Manny’s designs. Manny will teach the technique he uses to create the distinctive “stained glass look,” guiding participants through strong outlined forms, color placement, contrast, and layering with acrylic paint.
Drawing from Manny’s distinctive approach to color and composition, you’ll explore how line, shape, and color can work together to create the feeling of individual pieces of glass while still leaving plenty of room for personal expression and experimentation.
No prior painting experience is necessary. Manny will provide guidance throughout the process and encourage intuitive color choices and creative interpretation. All materials are included.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a completed 7.5” x 24” acrylic painting on wood that captures the colorful, graphic character of stained glass while reflecting your own creative voice.
Instructor Bio
Manny LeGaspe has devoted his artistic practice to exploring form, color, and narrative through acrylic painting, mixed media, and the imaginative use of found objects. His work lives between figurative fine art and folk art, blending disciplined technique with the intuitive, resourceful spirit of vernacular creativity.
Manny’s growth as an artist reflects both academic training and years of self-directed exploration. He has developed a deep fluency with materials, experimenting with texture, layering, and repurposed objects to create work that resonates with personal history, cultural symbolism, and human emotion. His artistic voice is grounded in curiosity and shaped by a willingness to move beyond traditional boundaries.
His work has been exhibited at respected Southern California institutions, including the Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, contributing to the region’s vibrant and evolving artistic dialogue. These exhibitions reflect his ability to connect with audiences through both conceptual depth and visual immediacy.
Manny continues to create new bodies of work that reflect the richness of his experience and the ongoing evolution of his artistic language. Whether through figurative compositions or folk-inspired assemblages, his work invites viewers to engage with memory, identity, and the layered textures of everyday life.