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ONSITE: Secrets of Classical Drawing: The Still Life

February 13, 2024

Learn skills taught in ateliers and academies in centuries past and put them to use to create your own fresh artwork. You'll learn tricks of the trade and classical drawing techniques like proportion, value and form-building in two dimensions. These skills can be used to capture traditional subjects like figures and nature scenes, or they […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Figure

February 13, 2024

Conducting 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 conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing techniques.

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ONSITE: Intermediate Acrylic Painting (B)

February 13, 2024

Advance your knowledge of acrylic painting by practicing technical applications of paint. Students will develop their own style of painting as they learn advanced techniques. We will learn how to paint in various genres, to paint from life, and to develop a concept from sketch to completion. Students will complete multiple paintings but will finish […]

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ONSITE: Large-Scale Oil Painting

February 13, 2024

Many famous painters paint large, and so can you! In this class, we will start with lessons on underpainting and work on the technical skills required to finish a large-scale piece of work. Students will learn many practical skills related to paint application, drying times and color mixing! This course uses oil paint as our […]

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (TH-H)

February 13, 2024

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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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (TH-C)

February 13, 2024

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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ONSITE: Life Portrait in Graphite

February 13, 2024

Learn how to accurately draw portraits from life. Students will learn basic drawing skills with graphite pencils, including contour line, hatching, and blocking method, as well as facial proportion measuring and structure study of human faces from life drawing practice.

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ONSITE: Acrylic + Water Media Workshop

February 13, 2024

Designed for intermediate and advanced painters, this one-day course covers solutions for working with a variety of water-based paint, including color theory, brushwork, and mixed-media possibilities. Come away with a deeper understanding of this medium, its expressive possibilities, and the tools for integrating it into your creative life.

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (F-B)

February 13, 2024

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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ONSITE: Traditional Drawing Techniques: Cast Drawing

February 13, 2024

Cast drawing is a traditional method of teaching drawing that was popularized in the 19th Century. Students will draw from casts of sculptures and learn materials handling, methods to master proportions, and techniques for depicting form using line and shading. The main objective of the course is to teach students how to see in a […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Oil Painting

February 13, 2024

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting through exercises including still life. We'll get acquainted with materials, learn how to use them, and get a brief introduction to color theory as it applies to oil paint.

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ONSITE: Landscape in Oils

February 13, 2024

Create compelling landscapes in a series of paintings. Each week, we’ll focus on elements of the landscape including techniques for rendering sky, terrain, trees and water. We’ll also focus on palette development and color mixing. We'll cover seasonal themes and architecture while learning to use light and color to create depth. You'll practice layout and […]

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ONSITE: The Basics of Oil Painting

February 13, 2024

Gain a solid and hands-on foundation in oil painting, Drawing from my extensive experience studying the medium across various sources, students will have the knowledge and confidence to pursue independent painting endeavors if they so choose. Individual progress will vary based on each student's interests and goals.

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ONSITE: Loose Figure Drawing: Draw Like a Slob

February 13, 2024

Do you want your drawings to be perfectly proportioned, with delicate shading transitions and carefully placed lines resulting in perfectly proportioned figures? Yeah, this class isn't for you. On the other hand, if you want to learn how to slop ink down and still come up with recognizable figures despite the occasional ink drip, the […]

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ONSITE: Intermediate Drawing

February 13, 2024

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 […]

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Flower Arranging + Painting Bouquets

February 13, 2024

Make your own flower arrangement, then paint it! This is a still life painting class where we will delve into the world of fresh flowers, flower arrangement, their colors and meanings!

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (TH-E)

February 13, 2024

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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ONSITE: A Beginners Guide to Oil Painting

February 13, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of oil painting including palette development and color mixing, as well as how to choose and use a variety of supports. We’ll cover composition development and design, constructing an underpainting, using value and mixing and manipulating medium. You’ll also learn how to use a palette knife and create a variety […]

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (F-A)

February 13, 2024

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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ONSITE: Long-Pose Portrait Figure Drawing (B)

February 13, 2024

Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.

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ONSITE: Watercolor Your Home

February 13, 2024

In this beginner class, you will learn basic drawing techniques that will enable you to draw your home or another building. We'll dive into our watercolor paints and bring your drawing to life. Learn multiple watercolor techniques as we paint together each week!

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ONSITE: Long-Pose Portrait Figure Drawing (A)

February 13, 2024

Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.

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