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John Larner
John Larner is a talented plein air artist and oil painter based in Lake City, Florida. Deeply inspired by North Florida’s rivers, woodlands, and changing light, John captures quiet moments and natural stories on canvas. His work is known for its narrative quality—each painting feels like a fleeting glimpse into the region’s soul.
A valued instructor at the Gateway Art Gallery, John regularly teaches plein air and oil painting workshops, generously providing materials and sharing his expertise. Students and collectors alike appreciate his expressive technique and his ability to bring local landscapes to life.
Whether teaching, painting along the banks of a nearby river, or exhibiting at local shows, John plays a vital role in Lake City’s art community. His paintings invite viewers to slow down and savor the beauty of North Florida, one brushstroke at a time.
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Alcohol Ink
with Mary McGuerty
JUNE 13 · Closed ·
$35.00
Multiple dates available
Stained Glass (1 day)
with Katrina Browning
Next class: JUN 14 @ 9 am–5 pm
$150.00
Multiple dates available
Watercolor Painting
with Carol Cieslik
Next class: June 15 @ 10 am–12 pm
$35.00
Multiple dates available
Hand Building Clay - Pinch Pots
with Mikael Byrd
Next class: JUNE 17 @ 6–8 pm
$45.00
Journaling with Jeanne
with Jeanne Van Arsdall
Next class: June 18 @ 5:30–7:30 pm
$35.00
Multiple dates available
Fusing Glass in a Microwave Kiln
with Susan Larson
Next class: FRI, JUN 19 @ 4–6 pm
$35.00
Resin Art
with Lisa Amparo
Next class: JUNE 21 @ 2–4 pm
$35.00–$45.00
Multiple dates available
Repoussé & Chasing
with Sheila Carr
Next class: JUNE 22 @ 1–3 pm
$35.00
Rock & Stone Mosaic Art
with Laura Hunter-Null
Next class: JUNE 23 @ 1–4 pm
$65.00
Hand Building Clay - Slab Construction
with Mikael Byrd
Next class: June 24 @ 6–8 pm
$45.00
Drawing Made Easy with Grids
with Benjamin Ragland
Next class: JUN 25 @ 5:30–7:30 pm
$35.00
Multiple dates available
Make Your Own Ceramic Beads
with Susan Larson
Next class: JUN 26 @ 4–6 pm
$35.00
ALNF Meeting & Luncheon
Jun 29 @ 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Free
Multiple dates available
Stained Glass (2 days)
with Katrina Browning
Next class: JULY 1 @ 12–4 pm
$150.00
Multiple dates available
Acrylic Painting
with Shirley Zecher
Next class: JUL 6 @ 11 am–1 pm
$35.00
Multiple dates available
Art in the A/C
Jul 8 @ 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Free
Multiple dates available
Alcohol Ink for Kids
with Mary McGuerty
Next class: JULY 11 @ 10–11:30 am
$30.00
Intro to Watercolor
with Jerilyn Guiss
Next class: July 11 @ 10 am–12 pm
$35.00
Multiple dates available
Advancing in Watercolor
with Jim Riley
Next class: JULY 13 @ 9:30–11:30 am
$35.00
Multiple dates available
Basic Calligraphy
with Benjamin Ragland
Next class: JUL 23 @ 5:30–7:30 pm
$35.00
Hand Carving Stamps
with Sheila Carr
Next class: JULY 23 @ 5:30–7:30 pm
$35.00
Mixed Media Painting (2 days)
with Laura Hunter-Null
Next class: TUES, JULY 28 @ 1–4 pm
$60.00
Bring-Your-Own Wheel - Throwing Clay
with Mikael Byrd
Next class: JULY 29 @ 6–8 pm
$50.00
Intermediate Calligraphy
with Benjamin Ragland
Next class: AUG 18 @ 5:30–7:30 pm
$35.00
Circular Weaving
with Laura Hunter-Null
Next class: TUES, AUG 25 @ 1–5 pm
$50.00
Paper Clay on Terra Cotta (2 days)
with Laura Hunter-Null
Next class: TUES, SEP 22 @ 1–4 pm
$60.00
Advanced Airbrushing
with Benjamin Ragland
Next class: SEP 24 @ 5:30–7:30 pm
$35.00
Cyanotype Botanicals
with Sheila Carr
Next class: SEP 24 @ 12–1:30 pm
$25.00
Mosaic Garden Boards (2 days)
with Laura Hunter-Null
May 26 · Sold Out
$60.00
Digital Painting
with Sheila Carr
MAY 28 · Sold Out
$35.00
Off the Walls
Randomized selections from the Gallery
