Figure Drawing (F-D)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
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Drawing from the Masters
Learn specific principles of design and composition to help you develop your own studio practice and creative voice! This class will provide you with specific concepts, strategies, and exercises to learn how to study and draw from master works of art from the Renaissance to present. This class is open to all levels of experience […]
read moreFigure Drawing (TH-H)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreFigure Drawing (TH-D)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreCreating a Landscape With Soft Pastel (B)
Learn methods of using soft pastels for landscape subjects from conception to completion. We'll cover application methods, color mixing techniques, and blending processes for drawing the landscape. Various methods and techniques will be discussed based on the papers and materials chosen by each student. We'll go over principles of composition based on format variation including […]
read moreDrawing for the Absolute Beginner
Would you like to begin to draw? Learn the basics of drawing and composition including line, shape, space, and value. We will start at the beginning, welcoming first-time artists or those returning to drawing after a long time. Drawing can be a wonderful way to decompress and transition to a different headspace. In addition to […]
read moreFigure Drawing (TH-C)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreFigure Drawing (F-B)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreFigure Drawing (TH-B)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreFigure Drawing (S-B)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreMaster Drawing Workshop: Bargue Drawing Skills
In this weekend course we will learn all about accurately judging proportion and achieving likeness. We will copy the master drawings of 19th Century artist Charles Bargue, who created a drawing course that was popular in the ateliers and academies in Europe during that century. This knowledge is no longer off limits to women and […]
read moreIntermediate Drawing
If you've taken multiple beginner drawing classes or have experience with drawing in the recent past, this class may be a great opportunity for you to "get back in there!" This class will allow opportunities for you to experiment and recover your mark-making style and apply it to various subject areas with different dry media. This class […]
read moreONLINE: Painting With Gouache: Opaque Watercolor (Limited Offering) – New!
Paint alongside your instructor (virtually) and learn how to use gouache! Gouache is an opaque, flat, color medium with beautiful possibilities. We'll start with sketch book studies, move onto one-subject painting from observation, and then work through projects with a variety of subjects like still-lifes with fruits and vegetables, flowers and botanicals, interiors and furniture, […]
read moreIllustration Exploration: From Prompts to Personal Style (Limited Offering)
Dive into the artform of illustration using a variety of art media like watercolor, ink, colored pencils, markers, and collage. Whether you follow the weekly artmaking prompts or let your own creative ideas take the lead, this class will empower you to express your ideas, refine your personal art style, and master using and combining […]
read moreDrawing Fundamentals (D)
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.
read moreLearn to Draw (Ages 12 – 14)
Want to learn to draw, but don't know where to start? Already have some drawing skills, but want to level up? This class will cover the fundamentals of using graphite, ink, and charcoal to draw from life and photo references. You'll have fun with drawing activities, experiment with art supplies, and practice your skills through […]
read moreDrawing Fundamentals (C)
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.
read moreExperimental Comics (Limited Offering)
Study experimental comics of the past and present and explore different artistic mediums and methods of storytelling to make our own comics.
read moreComic Strips, Comic Books + Graphic Novels (Ages 15 – 18) (Limited Offering)
Explore the history and techniques of comic art, a narrative artform that uses a combination of words and pictures. We’ll begin with an overview of the history of comic art, with an emphasis on the compositional methods and challenges that are unique to this artform. We’ll cover the basics of character creation, preliminary sketching, plotting […]
read moreMaster Drawing Class: Bargue Drawing Skills
Students learn all about accurately judging proportion and achieving likeness. We will copy the master drawings of 19th Century artist Charles Bargue, who created a drawing course that was popular in the ateliers and academies of Europe during that century. This knowledge is no longer off limits to women and people of color as it […]
read moreDrawing Fundamentals (A)
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.
read moreDrawing Fundamentals (B)
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.
read moreBotanical Drawing + Design
Learn basic drawing skills using graphite pencil, watercolor pencil, and pen/ink, taking inspiration from local flora and your favorite botanicals. In addition to naturalistic renderings you will be able to experiment with design work including inspiration from Art Nouveau and the tarot!
read moreDrawing + Watercolor: Design Your Own Tarot Cards (Adults and Youth 12+ with a Registered Adult)
If you've been wanting to get into tarot, this is the perfect time. In this class, you'll learn all about tarot cards and design your own in pen, ink, and watercolor pencils.
read moreCrash Course: Drawing With Charcoal (Adults and Youth 12+ with a Registered Adult)
Learn to draw a variety of subjects with charcoal. In this class, you will use direct observation (from real life) and photo references (found or taken by you) to create expressive and representational artworks. This course covers a variety of shading and drawing techniques, tips for improving compositions, and ways to take and find good […]
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