Put some life (and death) into your figure studies with models dressed in sci-fi and fantasy costumes. You’ll get excellent instruction with Thomas Van Auken and bang your head to heavy metal music. If we made this class any more awesome it would be illegal.
read moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreEnjoy uninstructed time for drawing and painting with a figure model. This time is great for figurative artists who want to develop larger or more complete work. All drawing and painting media are welcome. Students can expect the same setup and model each week, and will be free to work at their own pace.
read moreIf 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 moreExplore the world of children’s book illustration. We’ll focus on translating the written word into dynamic and entertaining images, taking your ideas from preliminary sketches to finished illustrations. You’ll learn about character design, page layout and painting techniques. You’ll also get a deeper understanding of the publishing industry when we cover things like finding a […]
read moreThese open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreThese open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreThese open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreIs that an Elvis record in the trash? Discover the materials all around you that can be re-used to make art. We’ll go on neighborhood walks to start a collection of found-objects and transform them into works of art.
read moreLimit your time and complete a representational oil painting alla prima, in a single session. Two sketches painted from life will be completed each week, with increasingly complex and colorful arrangements of still life and clothed figure models . With practice, students will create looser paintings filled with light, vivid color and energetic brushwork.
read moreEnjoy uninstructed time for drawing and painting with a figure model. This time is great for figurative artists who want to develop larger or more complete work. All drawing and painting media are welcome. Students can expect the same setup and model each week, and will be free to work at their own pace.
read moreThese open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreLearn to work with either oil pastels or oil paint sticks, or try the two together, to create rich, colorful drawings. Both are highly portable and easy to clean up, making them a good choice for travel, plein air, or small work spaces. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal […]
read moreDevelop a working and theoretical understanding of color with class activities from Josef Albers’ “Interaction of Color.” Learn the basics of color mixing and explore effective color schemes. You’ll create your own portfolio of collages, explore color relationships and recreate select collages in paint.
read moreConducting figure studies can improve your representation of the human body, as well as the way it interacts with light. We’ll use various media, including graphite, charcoal, sanguine and conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing technique.
read moreA clear understanding of the relationship between value and color is essential in using color effectively. The exercises in this class will work with translations between color and gray scale values to help you see value in color and use it more effectively.
read moreExplore encaustic for the first time or expand your skills. The layering of encaustic paint produces luminous and textured surfaces. Learn to apply transparent layers, imprint botanical materials, use transfers and work with stencils and paper.
read moreExplore traditional and innovative approaches to line drawing with pen and ink. Demonstrations will introduce you to the different types of line-making techniques, including contour, hatching, stippling, gesture and developed lines to create form, patterns and textures. Students will create their own completed drawings as they come to understand the value and depth of expression, […]
read moreLearn a variety of techniques for creating luminous color! Students will complete a series of exercises using the New Munsell Student Color Set for a better understanding of color use, creation, manipulation and organization. Exercises will aid students with palette development, color mixing, color schemes, using light sources and selecting colors for personal projects. Demonstrations […]
read moreThese open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreThese open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreLearn to work with either oil pastels or oil paint sticks, or try the two together, to create rich, colorful drawings. Both are highly portable and easy to clean up, making them a good choice for travel, plein air, or small work spaces. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal […]
read moreLearn to paint with watercolors! You’ll improve upon your basic drawing and painting skills using watercolors. Students will learn to understand color, color-mixing, brushes, and paper, as well as aspects of design and planning one’s art work. Critiques will be built into the class to allow students to learn how to speak about their work, […]
read moreCreate paintings using collage techniques. We’ll begin by creating a series of small media experiments with acrylic paint. Then we’ll incorporate those experiments into a larger collage on panel.
read moreLimit your time and complete a representational oil painting alla prima, in a single session. Two sketches painted from life will be completed each week, with increasingly complex and colorful arrangements of still life and clothed figure models . With practice, students will create looser paintings filled with light, vivid color and energetic brushwork.
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