Pocono Arts will host a Wednesday evening workshop, "Painting Alla Prima" (all at one go) with artist/instructor John McAllister, beginning in September. Classes will be ongoing each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

All painting mediums are welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil - whatever you're comfortable with. Bring your own materials and McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basic techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one two-hour sitting.First session subject is a tea pot with flowers. The second session subject will be fruit in a basket. You may also bring your own choice of subject.To register, call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460.