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. This class has a required materials list.
Bringing Stories To Life – Making Dioramas: Session A
Have you ever wanted to design your own mini theater or write a script? In this class, children bring stories to life in 3D—creating scenes, costumes, and accessories from a favorite tale or their own original story. Using materials like fabric, buttons, ribbon, cardboard, and paint pens, kids will turn imagination into art and embark on an art adventure!
Pastels Workshop
What better time to work in pastels than in the winter? It’s an
organic and colorful time to work in a gentle style. Let’s go for a
winter palate as well as create something bright and colorful for
those grey days.Working in pastels can almost feel like “soft
painting,” and blending colors smoothly and quickly gives you a
chance to really develop a great sense of mood. There is a sense
of rhythm and motion when working in this medium; color can
move about smoothly and the blending process is very forgiving.
This class has a required materials list.
Art & Literature Series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Create art inspired by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! Follow Harry, Ron, and Hermione through their second year at Hogwarts while making characters, creatures, potions, spell books, and even the secret Chamber with its giant basilisk. Join us for enchanting fun!
No Fear Painting: Session A
This dynamic, hands-on course is designed to unlock your creative potential through playful experimentation. Discover new ways to express yourself using painting, mixed media, and collage. Explore bold color choices, develop new techniques, and simplify the essence of your subject matter using color, depth, and space. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will help you let go of perfectionism and embrace the joy of spontaneous creation.
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 pencils (anything from 6B to 9B), and, preferably, a kneaded eraser.
Painting with Soft Pastels
Discover the vibrant world of pastels and bring your artwork to life! Learn to draw, build an underpainting, layer colors, and add finishing touches that make your pieces shine. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this class will inspire you to experiment and create with confidence.This class has a required materials list.
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 and informative handouts for each topic. Bring sharp printed photo reference (8” x 10” or larger) or use one provided by instructor (no electronic references) This class has a required materials list.
Beginning Oil Painting
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or returning after a long break, this 10-week course is designed to give you a solid foundation in oil painting.We will move at a measured pace and follow a detailed lesson plan so students know what to expect in each session. Instructor will provide hands-on direction, plus lots of encouraging feedback. This class has a required materials list.
Contemporary Painting – New Aesthetics
Explore contemporary art making and journaling as a way to capture your lived experiences. Draw inspiration from holiday travels, interiors, or weekly colorful still-life setups. Learn to experiment with color, brushwork, and composition in abstract, realistic, or hybrid styles. Each class concludes with a supportive group critique to inspire growth and reflection. Please note: NO class 1/19.