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 […]
read moreCreate your own graphic novel. We’ll explore the history of comics and graphic novels, then plan and make a novel of your own.
read moreComplete a creative design challenge in the first half of class each week to explore your personal visual style and expressive language in watercolor. During the second half of class, students will work on individual projects or challenges that they have selected with the instructor.
read moreExplore the world of children’s book illustration. We’ll focus on translating the written word into dynamic and entertaining images, taking your ideas from preliminary sketches to finished illustrations. You’ll learn about character design, page layout and painting techniques. You’ll also get a deeper understanding of the publishing industry when we cover things like finding a […]
read moreExplore the world of children’s book illustration. We’ll focus on translating the written word into dynamic and entertaining images, taking your ideas from preliminary sketches to finished illustrations. You’ll learn about character design, page layout and painting techniques. You’ll also get a deeper understanding of the publishing industry when we cover things like finding a […]
read moreLearn 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 We’ll look at historical references and contemporary examples.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.
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 artistic potential of hand–cut stencils. You’ll learn the fundamentals of this process from muralist Nils Westergard, who uses the technique in his studio practice. We’ll focus on the basics of creating and layering stencils. We’ll use paint and spray paint to create and duplicate finished imagery. You’ll walk away with the skills to […]
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 moreDelve deeper to discover your inner creative self. For painters of all levels, we’ll use meditative techniques to ground and center ourselves, quieting the analytical mind and opening up our creative potential. We’ll explore ways to use color and shapes that reflect your intuition and fluidity. You’ll walk away from the class feeling empowered, free […]
read moreDelve deeper to discover your inner creative self. For painters of all levels, we’ll use meditative techniques to ground and center ourselves, quieting the analytical mind and opening up our creative potential. We’ll explore ways to use color and shapes that reflect your intuition and fluidity. You’ll walk away from the class feeling empowered, free […]
read moreExpress your identity, memory and creativity through the visual journal. We’ll create our own journals and take a journey into mixed media infused with art-making, collage and writing while learning a new medium each week.
read moreThese 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.
read moreThese 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.
read moreThese 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.
read moreThese 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.
read moreThese 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.
read moreThese 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.
read moreMake the perfect gift for the pet lover in your life: paint a portrait of their favorite furry friend. We’ll cover the basics of portraiture, painterly expression, and color use as we create thoughtful portraits of the special animals in our lives. From beginners to advanced, this class will provide discussion and techniques to meet […]
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