Tuesdays, January 27 – February 17 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Teens ages 13 – 18 will enjoy exploring basic figure sketching techniques through line, value, shape and composition. The first class will explore basic drawing techniques while working from a mannequin, the last three classes will include drawing sessions with a live posed model dressed in swim or athletic attire.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson

Ages: 13 – 18 / All Skill Levels

Required Supplies:
Students to supply a18 x 24 Newsprint Pad.
A variety of drawing materials will be provided.

Wednesday, January 14 / 10 am – 2 pm

Students will explore the origins of the mandala (radiant) and the significance of these designs to various cultures. Experience the joy of learning the construction techniques that allow the inner self to manifest in a physical design filled with color and intricacy. Students will explore techniques to still their minds and bodies in order to relax and allow mandalas to flow onto paper and to then delve deeper in exploring journaling techniques. All necessary materials will be provided, but, if you have a journal or your own pens and colored pencils that you enjoy using, please bring them.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber

Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Sundays, February 8 and 15 / 1 – 4 pm

Work from favorite photographs to create realistic interpretive drawing using just pen and ink. Instructor will introduce students to the various techniques in pen and ink including stippling, cross hatching and washes.

Instructor: Erik Holland

Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Required Supplies: Smooth drawing paper, precise rolling ball pens, quill pens and inks, brushes for ink washes, pencil (for preliminary sketching), personal or collected photos for reference.

Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24 / 9 am – noon

This all encompassing course teaches structure, proportions, form and perspective of human anatomy. Students will draw from posed nude models and will be critiqued and guided according to their ability. Whether beginning or advanced, all skill levels are welcome.

Instructor: Martha Voyevidka

Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies: Ebony pencil, General’s white charcoal pencils, conte chalk (black and/or brown), kneadable and soft white erasers, charcoal sticks and 18×24″ newsprint tablet.

Thursday, December 11 / 10 am – 2 pm

Students will explore the origins of the mandala (radiant) and the significance of these designs to various cultures. Students will explore techniques to still their minds and bodies in order to relax and allow mandalas to flow onto paper. Students will experience the joy of learning the construction techniques that allow the inner self to manifest in a physical design filled with color and intricacy. All necessary materials will be provided, but, if you have a journal or your own pens and colored pencils that you enjoy using, please bring them. Instructor will also discuss journaling with mandalas to draw even deeper benefits from the techniques.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Wednesdays, February 4 – 25 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson

Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

• Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best) 
• Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board Medium and Support Items: 
• Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces 
• Choice of: conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, any other suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
• Large kneaded eraser
• Pink pearl eraser 
• Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils) 
• Clean small rags 
• Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums 
• Stumps for blending (optional)

Wednesdays, January 7 – 28 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Instructor:

Instructor: Jerry Stinson

Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

• Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
• Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended 
• Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
• Medium and Support Items: 
• Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces 
• Choice of: conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, any other suitable medium for drawing on newsprint 
• Large kneaded eraser 
• Pink pearl eraser 
• Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils) 
• Clean small rags 
• Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
• Stumps for blending (optional)

Wednesday, February 18 / 10 am – 2 pm

Students will explore the origins of the mandala (radiant) and the significance of these designs to various cultures. Experience the joy of learning the construction techniques that allow the inner self to manifest in a physical design filled with color and intricacy. Students will explore techniques to still their minds and bodies in order to relax and allow mandalas to flow onto paper and to then delve deeper in exploring journaling techniques. All necessary materials will be provided, but, if you have a journal or your own pens and colored pencils that you enjoy using, please bring them.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber

Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Sundays, February 15 – March 1 / 11 am – 3 pm

Learn to use botanical specimens in creating a complete still life in watercolor. Both botanical painting and still life composition including foreground and background techniques will be taught and demonstrated. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies:

• Basic watercolor paint set (Reeves or Richardson is fine) 
• No 6 and No 8 watercolor brushes (or small and medium pointed watercolor brushes)
• Ten well round plastic pallet (or white dinner plate)
• Mechanical pencil and kneaded eraser 
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 each 9”x12” pieces of arches watercolor paper*
• *Paper can be purchased from instructor during class for $2 per sheet

Tuesdays, November 18 to December 9 / 6 – 9 pm

Have fun while improving your drawing skills! This class will focus on using classical techniques to create a stunning portrait. In this class students will be introduced to gesture drawing, structure of the human face, two-value block-in, rhythm, lines and much more. For the final two classes, we will have a live model pose to further develop your skills.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies:

• Vine Charcoal
• Various types of charcoal sticks
• Charcoal pencils
• Kneaded eraser 
• Newsprint/charcoal paper