Introduction to Drawing and Painting

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

This class will cover fundamental aspects of the visual language of drawing including perspective, charcoal tonal drawing, mark making (line, hatching, cross-hatching, etc), still-life, portraiture, figure drawing with the live model and much more. Behind many great works of art, abstraction or realism, lies a strong drawing. Drawing is the bridge...

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

Introduction to the basic techniques of drawing and watercolor. Our subjects will be still-life, art reproductions and photos. Supplies will be provided for the first class. Enjoy developing your rendering skills in a supportive environment. 

Taste it all in this drawing and painting class for beginners. Artistic expression in the form of painting and drawing expression is exciting, energizing and incredibly freeing.  Discover your authentic inner-artist and your creative passion in this popular weekend beginner’s art class as you: Explore your creativity through painting, drawing...

Learn how to draw in just one day, in this beginner's drawing workshop! Drawing is easier than you think and if you hear yourself saying, “but I can’t even draw a straight line,” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” it’s time to think again! In this hands-on, step-by-step, beginner's drawing workshop, you will feel supported...

Ever wonder how those emotive Renaissance faces are made? It's not genius or talent, but can be broken down into clear technique and skills. Pick out your favorite Michelangelo (or Leonardo) head sketch and we can reproduce it together in this class. We'll start with some simple warm-ups to get that hand-eye coordination flowing,...

Drawing is where it all begins! This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals of drawing. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work in graphite, charcoal and...

A beginning drawing course for those seeking an immersive experience in drawing instruction. In this studio course, which builds on skills learned in Drawing Basics, seeing form through the use of light and shadow, texture, line, and color is emphasized. We discuss drawing materials, form, line, and shading. By creating still lifes and live models,...

In this drawing for jewelry design class we will look at historical visual language from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to isotypes and even contemporary emojis to develop our own visual language that can be used to design and produce a series or line of jewelry.  Basic drawing skills are helpful but not necessary.  We will cover perspective,...

This drawing class is designed for artists interested in broadening the fundamentals of their craft. Students will work explore observational drawing from still life, landscape, portraiture and figure drawing, as well as broad range of media including pastel, watercolor, ink, and graphite. This is a perfect course for anyone willing to bring out...