Drawing Fundamentals
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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Drawing Outside in Richmond
Bring along your oil pastels or oil paint sticks for this plein air class that meets in different locations around our fabulous River City. Locations include Pony Pasture, Maymont and Hollywood Cemetery. This course will meet off-site and instruction will happen in the great outdoors. We’ll cover landscape drawing and the use of color to […]
read moreDrawing Intensive
Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition to prepare for further drawing and painting classes. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use a variety of drawing materials to translate what you see to paper.
read moreDrawing in Color with Oil Pastels and Oil Sticks
Learn 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 or plein air. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal approach to using […]
read moreDrawing in Black + White
Learn the basics of observational drawing. Drawing is mostly seeing, and in this introductory workshop, we will use a few basic concepts, along with a few simple materials to help us translate what we see directly onto the page.
read moreExperimental Comics – New!
Study experimental comics of the past and present. We’ll explore different artistic mediums and methods of storytelling to make our own comics.
read moreExperimental Comics – New!
All materials provided. Students should have some drawing experience before taking this class – either intermediate to advanced. Each student will be provided with a companion sketchbook for notes, sketching etc.
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFigure Drawing (Ages 15–18)- NEW!
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.
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreFamily Studio Program
Come 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 moreGraphic Novels (Ages 13–14)– NEW
Create your own graphic novel. We’ll explore the history of comics and graphic novels, then plan and make a novel of your own.
read moreGraphic Novels (Ages 13–14)
Create your own graphic novel. We’ll explore the history of comics and graphic novels, then plan and make a novel of your own.
read moreIntermediate Drawing
Hone your observation skills as you draw from life and begin to experiment with other modes of drawing. As you improve your technique, you’ll get a better sense of your personal style.
read moreIntermediate Drawing
Hone your observation skills as you draw from life and begin to experiment with other modes of drawing. As you improve your technique, you’ll get a better sense of your personal style.
read moreIntroduction to Children’s Book Illustration
Explore 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 […]
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