This introductory course focuses on fundamental drawing skills including line, texture, value, and composition. We will explore how to observe a subject and capture what we see using charcoal, graphite, and conté. Ideal for beginning drawing students or those who want to refresh their skills.

This class focuses on drawing portraits of people. We will develop a basic understanding of facial anatomy and proportions and learn techniques to create expressive likenesses. Both monochromatic and color media will be explored.

Suggested supplies: soft vine and compressed charcoal (not SoHo brand), kneaded eraser, proportion divider, 18” x 24" Drawing or Charcoal pad.

Apply your basic drawing skills to the study of the human figure, focused on drawing live models in both short and long poses. Learn to capture gesture, movement, and form of the body, and understand the basics of underlying anatomy with an observational rather than formulaic approach. 

Model fee $60

This class offers studio time for intermediate/ advanced drawing students to work on ongoing projects under the guidance of an instructor. 

Learn the basic techniques to use the difficult medium of watercolor. You will complete a painting each week following the step by step instructions and demonstrations by the teacher. You will work primarily from photographs to paint both still lifes and landscapes. More advanced students may wish to work from their own photographs with individual help from the instructor.

Explore watercolor painting techniques with a focus on fundamentals, including how to see and mix colors and how to represent form using the right values. You will primarily paint from life in the studio and also learn how to simplify what you see in reference photos to create uniquely personal watercolor art.

We will learn how to paint with fast drying acrylic paints. I will show you different techniques, mixed media, layering, and building a focal point. You can use the painting the instructor will bring or be brave and bring your own. We will make it work and have fun all at the same time!

Supply fee $40 paid to instructor

Learn to paint what you see with basic oil painting techniques. We will work from still life and photographs, taking a page from impressionism with regard to drawing, color theory and brushwork. While learning the essentials, the instructor will work with each student to help develop a personal style of painting. Throughout the course you may work from your own photographs or the instructors.