Collage, Paint, Draw
Collaging allows for more freedom of expression, removing fear of “mistakes,” and makes learning basics of the visual art more fun for young artists. Our projects will include fantasy and realistic topics, working from observation and imagination. We will do still-lifes, portraits, landscapes and abstracts combining traditional and non traditional methods and materials. Students will […]
Autumn Watercolors
Work with splashes of yellow ochre, all shades of oranges, yellows and various brown pigments for still life and plein air painting. Get busy creating color charts, washes, dry brush, and other watercolor techniques. Explore -wet -on wet painting as well as the wet -on-wet style. It's all about pigment and water balances to achieve the beauty and moods of […]
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 […]
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.
Floral Paint Along Workshop
Let's paint large! This one-day workshop is an opportunity to paint a 30"x30” canvas while using this painting as the reference for creating one’s own composition. This guided "paint along” is great for any level of artistic experience; including those who wish to stretch their skills through working larger, and those who are new to painting. Everyone’s work will be unique. There will be a lot […]
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 […]
Meet The Artists!
Join these lively classes and learn about an eclectic group of artists, including Takashi Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, Georgia O'Keeffe, Wayne Thiebaud, Claes Oldenburg, Lucy Sparrow, and more. Many media, including painting, ceramics, and fabric will be explored as we make art inspired by these artists.
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 […]
Turn Your Painting Around
People are taking online painting lessons since the pandemic. But what happens when the painting needs help and you need advice? This for-all-levels class is what you might ask for: problem solving! Learn new skills and color combinations, explore realism, narrative, and abstracting away from a subject composition. Choose photos from your cell phone about your […]
