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ONLINE: Drawing with Colored Pencils

October 27, 2020

Learn the characteristics of color for mixing and identification through practice with hues, value and intensity. We will mix and layer varied amounts of individual color together on paper. The mixing process will occur by blending colors with techniques through methods of gradation (with or without a colorless blending tool and various solvents), instruments for […]

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ONLINE: Intermediate Drawing

October 27, 2020

If you’ve taken a beginner drawing class, this intermediate class is a great opportunity to practice your observation skills, experiment with personal mark making style and apply to various subject areas from your personal surroundings. An exploration of drawing exercises demonstration will help you get started. You’ll get guidance as you develop your own individual style […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Pastel

October 27, 2020

Because pastels are so versatile, they’re the perfect medium for students looking to bridge drawing and painting. Learn how pastels are made, explore masters of the medium and learn how to use pastels with exercises in color, value, form and composition.

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ONSITE: Drawing + Painting Guided Independent Study

October 27, 2020

Bring your own project in any medium to class and work independently with the help, support, encouragement and instruction of the teacher. Goals and intentions will be set at the bgeinning of the class so the instructor can better help you reach your goals. The perfect opportunity to get the support you’ve been needing to […]

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ONSITE: Drawing + Painting the Figure

October 27, 2020

Develop skills that will allow you to convey accurate proportions of the human figure. Begin by drawing in graphite and charcoal, then move into oil painting, which is great for exploring volume and fluidity. We’ll discuss paint and color mixing, media and application techniques.

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ONLINE: Drawing from the World Around You

October 27, 2020

Anyone can learn how to draw using just a sketchbook and some simple tools. You will learn techniques and practices for drawing and writing from observation by looking at the objects and spaces around you. This class will be a compact introduction to drawing, writing, and seeing your world more deeply.

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ONLINE: Scientific Illustration

October 27, 2020

Explore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration through pen and ink. Students will learn different types of line-making techniques and ink washes and will create their own scientific illustration with botanical and animal specimens.

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ONSITE: Drawing Fundamentals (B)

October 27, 2020

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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ONSITE: Drawing with Oil Pastels (Ages 12-14)

October 27, 2020

Enrich your art-making experience with drawing and painting using oil pastels, pencil and charcoal. We’ll learn about a variety of approaches to drawing and painting. Classes will include demonstrations of various art media, comparison of styles and a study of how the materials can be used expressively.

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (Ages 15-18)

October 27, 2020

Use the human figure to build and fine tune your drawing skills as we study motion, proportion and expression. As diverse as the art world can be, figure study is still a standard in any comprehensive education program, and a must-have in any art student’s portfolio.

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ONLINE: Drawing Fundamentals for the Still Life: Flowers, Furniture & Food

October 27, 2020

This course will cover a range of drawing experiences. We”ll connect and learn from one another in an online environment. We’ll explore the fundamentals of line through tone, proportion, harmony and composition. The beginner will learn processes that will provide enough structure to develop comfort and confidence while moving forward with drawing techniques and subject […]

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ONLINE: Drawing Lab (Ages 9-11)

October 27, 2020

Let’s explore the fun parts of drawing: Surprises, creative flow and experimentation. In the process, we’ll build our technical skills. This class includes lots of drawing experiments. Like mad scientists in our lab, we’ll see which new formulations and reactions we can create. It will get a little silly and a little spectacular, and soon […]

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ONSITE: Intermediate Drawing

October 27, 2020

If you’ve taken a beginner drawing class, this intermediate class is a great opportunity to practice your observation skills, experiment with personal mark making style and apply them to various subject areas with drawing media. Explore and get guidance as you develop your own individual style and subject matter interests. We’ll focus on the development […]

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ONLINE: Pen + Ink Drawing

October 27, 2020

Learn how to draw using black India ink, a dip pen and brush. We’ll cover techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling. You’ll learn the ins and outs of using a dip pen and brush, then we’ll go over drawing fundamentals such as value, perspective and line. We’ll also study the history of ink drawing by […]

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ONLINE: Visual + Written Journaling (Ages 12-14)

October 27, 2020

Explore ways of using words and pictures to record your ideas and observations, document your experiences, and discover new avenues for your creative expression. In this class, you’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with drawings, diagrams, data logs, personal writing, collage, and more. We’ll find inspiration by looking at the creative practices of […]

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ONSITE: Drawing Fundamentals (A)

October 27, 2020

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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ONSITE: Comic Strips, Comic Books and Graphic Novels (Ages 15–18)

October 27, 2020

Explore the history and techniques of comic art, a narrative artform that uses a combination of words and pictures. We’ll begin with an overview of the history of comic art, with an emphasis on the compositional methods and challenges that are unique to this artform. We’ll cover the basics of character creation, preliminary sketching, plotting […]

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Introduction to Abstract Drawing (Ages 12-14)

September 22, 2020

Learn blind contour and gesture drawing, as well as different way to transform those quick drawings into final abstract artworks using outlining, hatching, cross-hatching and value. For their final artwork, students will complete a still life drawing, deconstruct and reconstruct that drawing, and complete a final drawing of their reconstructed still life.

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Tell Your Story with Comics (Ages 12-14)

September 22, 2020

This one’s all about you! Learn the basics of comic-making, then design yourself in cartoon form and create a short, autobiographical story to share with the world. We’ll look at other artists who put themselves in their work to get inspiration and learn why they do what they do.

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World-Building + Character Design (Ages 12-14)

September 22, 2020

Look at what it takes to build rich and interesting worlds that are worth getting lost in. You’ll develop characters with complete backstories and interesting goals. This is a great class for those who like to imagine faraway places, whether fantasy, science fiction or based on reality.

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Scientific Illustration (Ages 12-14)

September 22, 2020

Explore scientific illustration! We’ll learn different types of drawing techniques and create scientific illustrations inspired by nature from your own outdoor space at home.

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Drawing Lab (Ages 9-11)

September 22, 2020

Let’s explore the fun parts of drawing: Surprises, creative flow and experimentation. In the process, we’ll build our technical skills. This class includes lots of drawing experiments. Like mad scientists in our lab, we’ll see which new formulations and reactions we can create. It will get a little silly and a little spectacular, and soon […]

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