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 moreExplore 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 moreExplore 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 moreDive into an exploration of this hybrid form, which brings together the visual elements of comics with the lyric possibilities of poetry, creating a new form of expression all its own. We’ll look at examples of poetry comics from contemporary artists working in this form, and we’ll try our hand at exercising some of the […]
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 conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick–gesture and long–pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing technique.
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 conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing technique.
read moreGet introduced to watercolors or refresh your knowledge of the medium. We’ll explore our materials, then cover application methods like wet–on–wet, glazes, blocks, resists and lifts. We’ll also cover work area set–up, composition set–up, lost and found edges, transferring imagery and methods for controlling the paint. With an emphasis on value as a way to […]
read moreInvent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. We’ll also explore the history of the comic form.
read moreInvent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. We’ll also explore the history of the comic form.
read moreLearn collage: the art of collecting, creating and combining images. You’ll collect images that inspire you, then assemble them into dynamic compositions. We’ll explore visual thinking by browsing through a variety of materials and choosing the elements that, when assembled together, represent a designated concept. We’ll also explore techniques for building and layering complex collages, […]
read moreLearn 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.
read moreLearn 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.
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition and you’ll be well prepared for further drawing and painting classes. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
read moreWant a new approach to drawing and painting? Explore mark making with ink, pen and brush. We’ll examine both the classical and contemporary use of ink wash, pen, ink and more. Exercises will be focused on gesture, contour, observation and texture.
read moreCreate paintings and drawings using your own handmade tools. We’ll explore techniques for making paint brushes with natural, man made and recycled materials. We’ll start by creating brushes and then explore ways to use them. This weekend workshop will help you think about drawing and mark making in a new way. Through drawing exercises, you’ll […]
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, mediums and application technique.
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, mediums and application technique.
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, mediums and application technique.
read moreLearn 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.
read moreBring along your oil pastels or oil paint sticks for this plein air class that meets in different locations around our fabulous River City. Locations include Pony Pasture, Maymont and Hollywood Cemetery. This course will meet off-site and instruction will happen in the great outdoors. We’ll cover landscape drawing and the use of color to […]
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition to prepare for further drawing and painting classes. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use a variety of drawing materials to translate what you see to paper.
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 or plein air. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal approach to using […]
read moreLearn the basics of observational drawing. Drawing is mostly seeing, and in this introductory workshop, we will use a few basic concepts, along with a few simple materials to help us translate what we see directly onto the page.
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 moreAll materials provided. Students should have some drawing experience before taking this class – either intermediate to advanced. Each student will be provided with a companion sketchbook for notes, sketching etc.
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