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.