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 moreExplore the evocative imagery of tarot and other divination systems. Drawing from your own imagination and personal imagery, we’ll create a very special deck of handmade cards to be used for self-reflection, inspiration and fortune-telling. You’ll receive guidance on generating your own symbols and working with mixed-media art techniques.
read moreCreate special handmade Valentine’s Day cards to send love and happiness. We’ll carve our own rubber stamps, make Victorian-style woven hearts, use collage and even make envelopes. Bring a date or come as you are. All levels and all loves welcome. All materials provided, and everyone will go home with wonderful Valentine’s cards to give […]
read moreAre you a journaler who needs more than words to get your ideas down on paper? Learn to create a gorgeous 128-page physical journal, then document your inspiration with painting, drawing, collages and more. If you’re just beginning to journal or have journaled for years, creative prompts will help you fill the pages of your […]
read moreLearn to quickly and powerfully capture an expressive portrait. We’ll paint primarily from photographs, which are great tools to enhance the way you see. We’ll cover setting up your palette, preparing your ground, getting your subject’s facial proportions right, mark making and other techniques. You’ll leave with an understanding of the portrait painting tradition as […]
read moreDevelop skills that will allow you to convey accurate proportions of the human figure. Begin by drawing in graphite and charcoal, then move into oil painting, which is great for exploring volume and fluidity. We’ll discuss paint and color mixing, media and application techniques.
read moreApply new and exciting surfaces through your drawing while exploring ways to “marry” personal mark making to surface making. You’ll learn to create a surface with several different liquid materials that will further develop uses with ink, brush, charcoal and pastel. While using multi-layers of these products, surface richness and texture will be enhanced. Winter […]
read moreStudy experimental comics of the past and present. We’ll explore different artistic mediums and methods of storytelling to make our own comics.
read moreLearn to draw with depth and expression for graphic novels and comics. We’ll cover techniques for sketching and growing your confidence with ink and other black/white media. Refine your skill over the course of several drawing assignments and walk away with a better understanding of storytelling. Some tools and materials will be provided. Intermediate drawing […]
read moreLearn how to draw using black India ink, a dip pen and brush. We’ll cover techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling. You’ll learn the ins and outs of using a dip pen and brush, then we’ll go over drawing fundamentals such as value, perspective and line. We’ll also study the history of ink drawing by […]
read moreLearn how to draw using black India ink, a dip pen and brush. We’ll cover techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling. You’ll learn the ins and outs of using a dip pen and brush, then we’ll go over drawing fundamentals such as value, perspective and line. We’ll also study the history of ink drawing by […]
read moreDraw inspiration from the philosophies of Cubism and contemporary illustration, then give your drawn figures expression. Learn how exaggerated and distorted gesture drawings can give your subject depth and meaning. We’ll explore ways to use context and shape to change the composition of your drawings.
read moreConducting figure studies can improve your representation of the human body, as well as the way it interacts with light. We’ll use various media, including graphite, charcoal, sanguine and conté chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing technique.
read moreIf you’ve taken a beginner drawing class, this intermediate class is a great opportunity to practice your observation skills, experiment with personal mark making style and apply them to various subject areas with drawing media. Explore and get guidance as you develop your own individual style and subject matter interests. We’ll focus on the development […]
read moreCreate paintings using collage techniques. We’ll begin by creating a series of small media experiments with acrylic paint. Then we’ll incorporate those experiments into a larger collage on panel.
read moreLearn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint, including essential color theory and brushwork techniques. We’ll look at historical references and contemporary examples. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of this medium and its expressive possibilities.
read moreLearn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint, including essential color theory and brushwork techniques. We’ll look at historical references and contemporary examples. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of this medium and its expressive possibilities.
read moreFree yourself from expectations and control in this relaxing watercolor class. We will practice “going with the flow” as we drip, wash, tilt, pool and splash alongside breathing and movement exercises. We’ll experiment with the wonderful material of watercolor along with salt, soap, oil and bubbles. You’ll practice experimental watercolor techniques such as tilting and […]
read moreExpand your painting practice by studying water-based techniques of the past as well as modern methods. We’ll learn how ink, gouache and watercolor have been used over the centuries to create preparatory studies and finished paintings on paper. You’ll create small studies in each medium to better understand technique and use of water media for […]
read moreExpand your drawing practice into the field of fiber through needle and thread. Develop compositions and translate contours and value through a variety of embroidery techniques. Embroidery is a slow, thoughtful process. In my own studio practice, I first started incorporating sewing as a way to slow down my drawing and painting. Approaching mark-making in […]
read moreExplore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration through pen and ink. Students will learn different types of line-making techniques and ink washes and will create their own scientific illustration with botanical and animal specimens.
read moreLearn techniques of colored pencil drawing including: blending and layering of colors, burnishing through dense saturate of color and composition of color schemes. We’ll also explore other techniques using underpainting and solvents. Expect demonstrations all of these processes as well as time to practice them. You’ll complete a colored pencil drawing of your own subject.
read moreLearn 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, plein air, or small work spaces. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal […]
read moreLearn 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, plein air, or small work spaces. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal […]
read moreExplore landscape painting with watercolor while learning basic skills, materials and techniques. Watercolor can be both fun and frustrating, dynamic and meditative. We’ll cover the history, materials, and tricks for capturing light and colors as you paint and sketch using this versatile media. We’ll paint using work by the masters, still life scenes, reference photos […]
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