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

Thursdays, September 25 – October 16 / 1:30 – 5 pm

Explore the excitement of selecting and mixing colors in watercolor for optimal results. Students will enjoy demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunity for experimentation. Some familiarity with the medium is recommended.

Instructor: Lady Jill Mueller
Ages: 15 and Up / Some experience with Watercolors

Required Supplies:

• Watercolor paper – either many sheets 11 X 15 or a large tablet 
• 2 large round brushes 
• Water container 
• Paper towels 
• Bring all tubes of watercolor paint that you have 
• Add a few new watercolors to your palette and different brands. 

Questions: Contact Lady Jill at jill@ladyjill.com

Class Meets: Tuesday July 29 to Thursday July 31

Using a selection of drawing and painting materials, kids ages 7-12 will enjoy exploring basic techniques and principles and elements of design while creating personalized artworks.

Instructor: Margaret Walsh

Ages: 7 – 12 / All Levels 

Class Meets: Saturdays, July 26 & August 2, 2014

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.