Contemporary Watercolor Painting
Fresh, nuanced color, compositional use of white space, and calligraphic mark-making, create inspiring watercolors. A classical form of watercolor is done as a step-by-step process, light to dark, big to small. Big sable (mink) wash brushes, and Japanese natural-hair brushes to draw with, add to the luxury of the experience of watercolor painting. Learn the […]
Acrylic Painting
Do you have a bit of background in drawing and/or painting, but want to move beyond your current level? This class will help. We’ll cover various approaches to developing compositions, become more aware of tonal values and make color a friend. We’ll employ a host of technical tips, as well as allow time for critiques.
Express Yourself In Oil Paints
Explore the vibrant colors, textures, and timeless beauty of oil paints. Learn about values, color mixing, texture, edges and how to select a good composition. Instructor will cover the materials used in oil painting, including paint, brushes, surfaces, and medium. Instructor will demonstrate a variety of painting techniques and will provide individual and class instruction […]
February Vacation: Still Life Watercolor Painting
Learn still life painting techniques using colorful watercolor pencils on canvas. Perspective and realistic drawing, overlapping objects and color combinations will be taught.
Friday Night: Relax & Create
These evening sessions will be a class designed to de-stress and tune into your inner creativity. Emphasis will be on exploration and relaxing into the art process through guided art projects. This is a chance to experiment with a variety of materials and techniques that you might have always wanted to try such as; acrylic […]
Light & Mood In Painting
Let's take our inspiration from the dramatically evolving world around us to push our painting towards more dynamic expression. Come to the first class with an image you are interested in taking to the next level, whether abstract or guided by real or imagined landscapes. Shoreline images can become crashing rocks a walk at dusk can […]
Paint Outside The Lines Online Workshop
Discover the freedom and expression of abstract painting in this one-day workshop. Explore the world of non-representational art and learn to translate your emotions and ideas onto canvas. What you'll learn : Basic abstract painting techniques, such as layering, dripping, and gestural marks.Color theory and its application in abstract art.How to use different materials and tools to […]
Painting Or Drawing The Portrait
Become more confident as a portraitist and capture the personality of your subject in your art. Students already confident in a medium other than graphite pencil (e.g. oil, acrylic, pastels, etc.) should feel free to bring them to class. Otherwise, prepare to draw with pencil and bring a 9 x12 sketch pad, a few soft […]
Try Your Hand At Painting & Drawing Workshop: Session B
This workshop is geared towards the "absolute adult beginner" to come learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgement-free session. Spend the morning in the GAC studios and learn about basic techniques, materials and approaches to working creatively in two dimensions. Come discover your creative potential.
Shape It Up: Geometric Painting Workshop
Are you interested in exploring the world of geometric painting? This one-day workshop is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of geometric art. Learn how to create balanced and visually appealing compositions using simple shapes and lines. What you'll learn:Basic geometric principles and techniques. Color theory and its application in geometric painting.Different approaches to […]
