A six-week studio course focusing on projects dealing with the materials and techniques of drawing, including basic concepts of line, perspective and value as well as figure drawing.

All Supplies and Materials included. Ages 18+.

Learn more about Art history, while enjoying watercolor painting techniques. Beginners welcome!

Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.

All Supplies and Materials provided- Adults 18+

Learn the basics techniques of painting while exploring the unique characteristics of acrylic paint. Students will put concepts like value, color mixing, texture, and composition to action as they work on creating their very own still-life, portrait, and landscape paintings. No previous experience necessary.

All materials included. Ages 18+

Explore color and basic drawing in this class that uses the classical medium of chalk and oil pastel. Learn color mixing and blending, work on colored paper, and develop new techniques for highlights and shadows. Pastel is ideal for people who want learn more about drawing and for those who want to learn more about painting but feel a little intimidated by the process. Students will learn a variety of techniques working with still lifes, botanicals and landscapes.

All materials provided. ADULTS 18+

Explore the vibrant world of watercolor, learning key techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brushing, and expert color mixing. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this class provides hands-on guidance to help you build confidence with every brushstroke. Dive into the medium and create stunning effects while gaining a deeper understanding of watercolor's unique qualities.

All supplies and materilas included.  Ages 18+

In this course we'll explore one of the most challenging parts of the human figure: the hands. We'll break it down to the elements of expression, simple volumes, proper construction, and historical view through the ages. We'll use our own hands as models and analyze Great Master works. 

The workshop will build on students’ existing foundation, improving observational skills while developing more in-depth skills for drawing figure.

Initial focus is placed on gesture drawing techniques to see the entire form and be able to capture its essence quickly. Using the Loomis Head/ Figure methods we’ll tackle the key difficulties most people have when drawing bodies and faces in space. The exercises are based on both reference photos and/or life models (draped poses).

All materials provided. Adults 18+

Explore the versatile and painterly side of printmaking using an etching press! Designed for both beginners and artists looking to expand their mark-making toolkits, this 6-week hands-on workshop introduces non-toxic intaglio methods. Students will explore painterly monoprinting, precision drypoint etching on plexiglass, and delicate chine-collé paper layering. The course culminates in an open-studio environment where participants will produce an edition of unique or fine art prints.

All materials provided. ADULTS 18+