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Break the Rules of Your Medium

June 18, 2019

Stuck in a rut? Trying to find a new groove? Through a series of discussion and class-guided creative assignments, we’ll take a critical look at the framework of rules that we as artists create and follow in our work. This class is open to artists working in any medium. Expect to complete creative exercises outside […]

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Art League: Scientific Illustration – NEW! (Ages 15–18)

June 18, 2019

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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Scientific Illustration (Ages 13–14)

June 18, 2019

Try your hand at scientific illustrations using pen and ink. We’ll explore different types of line-making techniques and ink washes with botanical and animal specimens.

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Heavy Metal Figure Study

April 08, 2019

Put some life (and death) into your figure studies with models dressed in sci-fi and fantasy costumes.  You’ll get excellent instruction with Thomas Van Auken and bang your head to heavy metal music. If we made this class any more awesome it would be illegal.

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Drawing + Painting the Figure

April 08, 2019

Develop 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, media and application techniques.

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Break the Rules of Your Medium – NEW!

April 08, 2019

Stuck in a rut? Trying to find a new groove? Through a series of discussion and class-guided creative assignments, we’ll take a critical look at the framework of rules that we as artists create and follow in our work. This class is open to artists working in any medium. Expect to complete creative exercises outside […]

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Abstract Painting

April 08, 2019

Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in a self-directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one-on-one discussion and in-class critiques.

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Create Your Own Visual Journal – NEW!

April 08, 2019

Give yourself over to the pleasure of decorating and playing in your visual journal. Spend a week creating pages by painting, writing, decorating quotes, creating layered effects, playing with dye cuts, using stencils, drawing, using fancy papers, collaging and more to your heart’s content.

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Intermediate Drawing

April 08, 2019

If you’ve taken a beginner drawing class, this intermediate class is a great opportunity to practice your observation skills, experiment with personal mark making style and apply them to various subject areas with drawing media. Explore and get guidance as you develop your own individual style and subject matter interests. We’ll focus on the development […]

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

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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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

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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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

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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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

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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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

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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Creating Collages

April 08, 2019

Learn 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, […]

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Expanding Visions in Painting

April 08, 2019

Ever feel stuck while you’re painting? This class is designed to help push you past your comfort zone and be spontaneous! We’ll mix it up by combining painting from life and painting from your imagination. You’ll be given challenges that will sharpen your ability to improvise and help unleash your true, expressive voice. We’ll learn […]

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Encaustic Painting

April 08, 2019

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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Encaustic Painting

April 08, 2019

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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Encaustic Painting Workshop

April 08, 2019

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 Workshop

April 08, 2019

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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Acrylic Collage Workshop

April 08, 2019

Create paintings using collage techniques. We’ll begin by creating a series of small media experiments with acrylic paint. Then we’ll incorporate those experiments into a larger collage on panel.

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Introduction to Acrylic Painting

April 08, 2019

Learn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint, including essential color theory and brushwork techniques. We’ll look at historical references and contemporary examples. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of this medium and its expressive possibilities.

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Drawing + Painting with Ink

April 08, 2019

Want 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.

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