Making Comics (Ages 9-11)
Learn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
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Finding Your Muse: Three Panel Comics (Ages 12-14)
Spend an afternoon learning about comic book history and spread structure in order to make your own three panel comic strip!
read moreInktober Drawing: Ghouls + Goblins (Ages 12-14)
The spooky season is upon us and you know what that means…Inktober! In honor of that, we’ll draw and ink our own inktober ghouls and goblins. With paper and a little bit of ink, we’ll bring the wildest characters to life and you’ll leave with a little inky ghoul of your own. Spend an hour […]
read moreFinding Your Muse: Calligraphy (Ages 12-14)
Spend an afternoon learning the basics of calligraphy, then put your skills to use to create a quirky illustration complete with calligraphy and titles.
read moreVisual + Written Journaling (Ages 15–18)
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 […]
read moreScientific Illustration (Ages 15–18)
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.
read moreNarrative Art: Comic Strips, Comic Books and Graphic Novels (Ages 15–18)
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 […]
read morePen + Ink Drawing – NEW!
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 […]
read moreDrawing Small Scale Multi-Figure Compositions – NEW!
In this online course, we’ll use art history as the foundation to build our own multi-figure compositions. We’ll look at and discuss paintings both abstract and representational, historical and contemporary. Working in our sketchbooks, we will develop thumbnail sketches as well as value and color studies. At the end of the course, we will have […]
read moreDrawing + Painting with Ink – NEW!
Want a new approach to drawing and painting? Explore mark making with ink, pen and brush. We’ll examine both the classical and contemporary use of ink wash, pen, ink and more. Exercises will be focused on gesture, contour, observation and texture.
read moreWatercolor for the Absolute Beginner (B)
This class is for the very beginner. Learn the art of watercolor painting as we explore basic painting techniques such as layering color and creating texture. As we build on these techniques we will create several pieces of artwork including a one point perspective city scape, an abstract ocean scene and a still-life plant study.
read moreDrawing Fundamentals for the Still Life: Flowers, Furniture & Food – NEW!
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 […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Drawing
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 […]
read moreDigital Drawing + Painting on Your iPad – NEW!
Use your iPad to expand your digital art skillset! We’ll use the Procreate app to create digital drawings and illustrations. You’ll leave class with all the skills you need to create finished digital pieces for print or web.
read moreWatercolor for the Absolute Beginner (C)
This class is for the very beginner. Learn the art of watercolor painting as we explore basic painting techniques such as layering color and creating texture. As we build on these techniques we will create several pieces of artwork including a one point perspective city scape, an abstract ocean scene and a still-life plant study.
read moreIntroduction to Acrylic Painting – NEW!
Learn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint, including essential color theory and brushwork techniques. We’ll look at historical references and contemporary examples. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of this medium and its expressive possibilities.
read moreWatercolor for the Absolute Beginner (A)
This class is for the very beginner. Learn the art of watercolor painting as we explore basic painting techniques such as layering color and creating texture. As we build on these techniques we will create several pieces of artwork including a one point perspective city scape, an abstract ocean scene and a still-life plant study.
read moreONSITE: Drawing Fundamentals (B)
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.
read moreRubber Stamp Stomp: Carving Stamps to Make Repeat Patterns – NEW!
Learn to carve rubber stamps and use them to make decorative papers and greeting cards. The workshop will cover carving, image transfer, and repeat pattern techniques. The workshop will also introduce fundamentals of 2-D repeat pattern design. Students will produce repeating patterns with their own rubber stamps to create decorative papers and cards.
read moreIntroduction to Paper Quilling
Explore the possibilities of making art with paper by learning quilling techniques. Transform paper strips by rolling, shaping and gluing them together to create a unique and 3-D, radial design project.
read moreVisual Journaling – NEW!
In this class, you will learn a new art technique each week then will have an opportunity to use it in your journal following a prompt from the instructor or your own leading.
read moreJournaling for Artists, Writers + Photographers
This two-hour studio course is designed for anyone interested in the techniques and development of visual journaling. We’ll review the contributions of visual diarists such as Dan Eldon and Frida Kahlo. Each session will begin with a short presentation on a visual diarist, technique or significant artist with follow up time for guidance, feedback and […]
read morePop-Up Cards: Paper Engineering – NEW!
Make your message move! Learn basic paper engineering techniques for cards that pop. You’ll make amazing cards to give, send or keep.
read moreZentangles – NEW!
The Zentangle Method is a soothing technique of drawing simple patterns to create an overall work of art. Perfect for this challenging time, it can bring about enhanced focus and calm, producing a deeper sense of well-being. Excellent for all ages.
read moreScientific Illustration
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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