Painting: Open Studio

Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class.  Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Sundays, February 17 – March 3
9 am – 12 pm

Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels
Instructor: Daniel Helzer

Supply List:

  • Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this open studio class:
    Titanium White 
    Ultramarine Blue 
    Cadmium Red Medium or Light
    Lemon or Cadmium Yellow 
    Light Yellow Ochre 
    Burnt Sienna
  • Selection of brushes
  • Pallet
  • Palette knife
  • Painting Board or Canvas
  • Container/jar water and brushes
  • Paper towels
  • Cheap Plastic Ruler
  • Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Painting: Open Studio

Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class.  Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Sundays, January 13 – 27 
9 am – 12 pm

Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels
Instructor: Daniel Helzer

Supply List:

  • Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this open studio class:
    Titanium White 
    Ultramarine Blue 
    Cadmium Red Medium or Light
    Lemon or Cadmium Yellow 
    Light Yellow Ochre 
    Burnt Sienna
  • Selection of brushes
  • Pallet
  • Palette knife
  • Painting Board or Canvas
  • Container/jar water and brushes
  • Paper towels
  • Cheap Plastic Ruler
  • Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Introduction to Watercolors

This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment.  Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more.  Find out if watercolor is for you.  The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. No experience necessary. All materials included with registration.

Saturday, January 19
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners

Watercolor for Beginners: Winter Landscapes

Learn about composition in painting and develop your watercolor skills while painting a winter landscape. This class will introduce different winter landscape elements such as snowy fields with vegetation, snow covered trees and barns in a few smaller paintings demonstrating several different compositional rules. During the last session students will use the knowledge of both topics to create their own unique winter scene. This class is ideas for beginners, or those wishing to refresh their skills. 

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Monday – Wednesday, February 4 – 6 
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Supply List:

 

 

Hand Painted Decorative Eggs

Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful decorative eggs. Each student will create two hand-painted eggs using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.

Sunday, April 7
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Instructor Notes: Students who want to learn how to blow/hollow real eggs, can bring a couple of eggs and a container to transport the the eggs.

Hand Painted Decorative Eggs

Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful decorative eggs. Each student will create two hand-painted eggs using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.

Saturday, April 6
9 am – 12 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Instructor Notes: Students who want to learn how to blow/hollow real eggs, can bring a couple of eggs and a container to transport the the eggs.

Introduction to Watercolors

This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment.  Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more.  Find out if watercolor is for you.  The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. No experience necessary. All materials included with registration.

Sunday, March 31
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners

Color Studies in Watercolor

Translucence is at the heart of watercolor painting. Learn to chart and mix your colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class includes color charting, tinting color mixes with a third pigment and learning to combine warm and cool hues. We will also explore origins of pigments, different pigment properties and differences amongst manufacturers. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student.

Sunday, March 3
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

Kids’ Corner: Spring Things

Young artists will explore a variety of art materials in this fun five-week after school series. Students will learn and improve on basic drawing and painting techniques. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Wednesdays,  February 20 – March 20
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12

Kids’ Corner: Mythological Creatures

Centaurs, mermaids, and dragons will inspire young artists as they explore a variety of art materials in this fun five-week after school series. Students will learn and improve on basic illustration, printing and book-making techniques. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Wednesdays, January 16 – February 13
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12