Art High: Exploring the Grayscale

Tuesdays, December 2 – December 16 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Teens ages 13 – 18 learn to add dimension to their artwork by learning how to make and use the grayscale and valuescale in both graphite and acrylic paint. All materials are included with registration. 

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: 13 – 18 / all levels 

Life Drawing: Open Studio

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)

Explorations in Pen & Ink

Sundays, December 7 to December 14 / 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.

Life Drawing: Open Studio

Wednesdays, December 3 – December 17 / 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, or any 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)

Art High: Sketching the Figure

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.

Radiant Mandalas: Meditative Drawing and Journaling

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

Explorations in Pen & Ink

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.

Drawing the Figure

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.

Mandalas: Meditative Drawing

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

Life Drawing: Open Studio

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)