New! Winter Classes

Drawing: Return to Basics
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Instructor: Robert Huntoon
6 Weeks, Saturdays, 9:30am-12pm, 1/14-2/18
Members $175, Non-Members $195
For beginners and returning-level participants, this “return to basics” class will focus on form, space, and value. Using pencils, charcoals, and pens, students will compose still-life drawings and portraits using a variety of shading and rendering techniques to add rich dimension to your drawings. Discover how captivating the act of drawing can be! *Great Pairing with Oil Painting: Mixed Level. Materials list will be provided.

Oil Painting: Mixed Level
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Instructor: Robert Huntoon
6 Weeks, Saturdays, 9:30am-12pm, 2/25-3/31
Members $175, Non-Members $195
For both beginners and returning painters, this class will cover the fundamental principles of color and composition with easily understood exercises that focus on still life, portraits, and landscape. Students will be introduced to color theory and studio practice principles, which will help to refine your oil painting skills. *Great pairing with Drawing: Return to Basics. Materials list will be provided.

Drawing I : FULL
Instructor: Abby Manock
6 Weeks, Tuesdays, 7-9pm, 1/10-2/14
Members $140, Non-Members $160
This beginning level drawing course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing: positive and negative space, contour line, composition, light and shadow, 1 & 2 point perspective, human proportion, and placing the figure and objects in space. In addition to developing these traditional skills, we will also explore methods of using them for drawing from imagination, memory, and utilizing abstraction. Materials list will be provided.

Drawing II
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Instructor: Abby Manock
6 Weeks, Tuesdays, 7-9pm, 2/21-3/27
Members $140, Non-Members $160
With the “how-to” fundamentals of Drawing I tucked neatly under our belts, we are ready to continue exploring drawing on a more conceptual level. This class will approach the act of drawing as a processes rather than a skill set. We will sample an exciting array of innovative and non-traditional modes of mark-making with a heavy focus on why and how we are drawing, rather than just what it looks like when its finished. The emphasis of this class is the development of a drawing practice as a highly personal, life-long means of visual expression. Materials list will be provided.

Application Portfolio
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Instructor: Abby Manock
6 Weeks, Tuesdays, 4-6pm, 2/21-3/27
Members $140, Non-Members $160
There are infinite ways to put together a strong portfolio; identifying common threads in your work, taking good photos, and ordering your images strategically are essential in presenting a cohesive body of work. Regardless of what you are putting together, it never hurts to get a few pairs of helpful eyes on the whole package before you send it off. In this six-week class, we will dive into piles of images, re-arrange resumes, compile CV’s, evaluate reference options, and fine-tune our artist statements. Most importantly, we will examine the reasons WHY you are applying, and how to approach this question in an interview. This class is for anyone who wants feedback on any aspect of the application or presentation process.

Instructional Figure Drawing
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Instructor: Jean Carlson Masseau
6 Weeks, Thursdays, 6-8pm, 1/19-2/23
Members $140, Non-Members $160, Model Fee: $30
Drawing the human figure can be challenging and rewarding, requiring coordination of mind, hand, and eye. Sharpen your observation and drawing skills in a supportive environment with live models. The class will be oriented toward beginners but all skill-levels are welcome. We will practice some basic observation skills doing quick, intuitive drawing as well as longer poses, with a dash of anatomy insights and tips from the instructor utilizing a variety of mediums. Materials list will be provided.

Painting for Beginners: Mixed Media
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Instructor: Stephanie Bush
6 Weeks, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, 1/18-2/22
Members $140, Non-Members $160
Come and enjoy a nice evening out while learning a new skill. This class will let you try your hand at inks, watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Each medium is unique and challenging in its own way. Learn about the materials, how to care for them, and how to use them. We’ll start in monotone and graduate into the vibrant world of color. We’ll also experiment with a variety of surfaces, sizes, and subject matter. No experience necessary. Materials list will be provided.