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Brush Pen Modern Calligraphy (B)

January 15, 2020

Explore the art of calligraphy. We’ll start by discussing the differences between traditional calligraphy, lettering, brush lettering and dip pen techniques. You’ll learn about basic tools, from traditional ink-nib pens to modern brush pens, and we’ll use them to practice pen strokes and eventually create letters from these strokes. Finally, we’ll cover difficult connections and […]

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Family Studio Program

January 15, 2020

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 […]

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Encaustic Painting (F)

January 15, 2020

Explore encaustic painting in this one day workshop. This process combines pigment, beeswax and dammar resin to harden the paint and give it shine. Demonstrations will include melting and fusing, creating layered patterns with unique rubber stencils, embedding paper, and leaf imprints.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Oil Painting

January 15, 2020

Learn the in’s and out’s 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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Open Figure Drawing

January 15, 2020

These open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Encaustic Painting (E)

January 15, 2020

Explore encaustic painting in this one day workshop. This process combines pigment, beeswax and dammar resin to harden the paint and give it shine. Demonstrations will include melting and fusing, creating layered patterns with unique rubber stencils, embedding paper, and leaf imprints.

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Encaustic Painting (C)

January 15, 2020

Explore encaustic for the first time or expand your skills. The layering of encaustic paint produces luminous and textured surfaces. Learn to apply transparent layers, imprint botanical materials, use transfers and work with stencils and paper.

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Storytelling in Oil – NEW!

January 15, 2020

Explore different ways of storytelling through paint! This course will broadly address the connection between narrative and painting. The class will be utilizing story and memory as a framework to make paintings.Each week we will look at and discuss painters, both abstract and representational, historical and contemporary, and how their work connects to narrative. You […]

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Graphic Novels (Ages 11–12)

January 15, 2020

Explore the techniques and planning that go into creating a multi-chapter comic book. We’ll discover what makes a good story and how to best tell that story with drawings. Topics include comic history, drawing techniques and visual communication.

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Family Studio Program

January 15, 2020

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 […]

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Brush Pen Modern Calligraphy (A)

January 15, 2020

Explore the art of calligraphy. We’ll start by discussing the differences between traditional calligraphy, lettering, brush lettering and dip pen techniques. You’ll learn about basic tools, from traditional ink-nib pens to modern brush pens, and we’ll use them to practice pen strokes and eventually create letters from these strokes. Finally, we’ll cover difficult connections and […]

read more

Family Studio Program

January 15, 2020

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 […]

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Scientific Illustration (A)

January 15, 2020

Explore 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.

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Sampling Ink, Watercolor + Gouache

January 15, 2020

Expand 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 […]

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Open Figure Drawing

January 15, 2020

These open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Cardboard Robots (Ages 7–8) – NEW!

January 15, 2020

Create 3-D sculptural robots while exploring mixed media! Students will complete a variety of design thinking prompts in order to consider what their robot would do and what it would need to accomplish its task.

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Open Figure Drawing

January 15, 2020

These open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Landscape in Oils

January 15, 2020

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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Watercolor + Landscapes

January 15, 2020

Explore 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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Drawing Fundamentals (B)

January 15, 2020

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.

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Family Studio Program

January 15, 2020

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 […]

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