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Sumi-e, also called Suibokuga, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically, it is an East Asian art, and has been practiced there for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity, the painter’s...

Start here! Sample the best of the Art Center’s beginner classes in these compact courses aimed at showing you the basics of four foundational mediums: drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. All supplies are provided in these mini classes at no extra cost! Choose one medium or bundle any three together to save even more!

A method of creating beautiful designs on glass by using images cut from books, magazines greeting cards etc.....to make wonderful gifts and keepsakes on various glass objects such as vases, plates, jars, boxes , trays etc.... Working on the reverse side of the glass we cut and glue copies of images by using special glue, metallic paints, paper, metal...

Want to take our class but dont want to leave with the same painting? Bring a spouse, date, friend, parent, sibling etc and paint 2 pieces of one painting- will be perfect as a set or to hang alone! 2 People must purchase 2 seats- each participant will receive one canvas to work on

What you'll learn in this painting class: In a relaxed, social setting, an experienced artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the night's featured painting. It's easy, fun, and totally stress-free. We are BYOB, so you can bring in beer, wine, and food to enjoy during class. Grab your friends, coworkers, plan a unique date night,...

Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night.

What you'll learn in this painting class: In a relaxed, social setting, an experienced artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the night's featured painting. It's easy, fun, and totally stress-free. We are BYOB, so you can bring in beer, wine, and food to enjoy during class. Grab your friends, coworkers, plan a unique date night,...

What you'll learn in this painting class: In a relaxed, social setting, an experienced artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the night's featured painting. It's easy, fun, and totally stress-free. We are BYOB, so you can bring in beer, wine, and food to enjoy during class. Grab your friends, coworkers, plan a unique date night,...

What you'll learn in this painting class: In a relaxed, social setting, an experienced artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the night's featured painting. It's easy, fun, and totally stress-free. We are BYOB, so you can bring in beer, wine, and food to enjoy during class. Grab your friends, coworkers, plan a unique date night,...

Working from the live model, students will learn to work in a direct alla-prima approach where they will aim for good draftsmanship, values and color. This is a fundamental skill in painting, and learning to mix colors in the right value and placing them correctly in the composition takes much practice.  There will be constant demonstrations...

Focus on traditional oil painting techniques that are rarely taught but incredibly useful for painters of all styles. Experiment with underpainting and grisaille techniques, as well as alla prima exercises to improve your understanding of composition, value, and color. The goal will be to explore the rich variety of painting approaches and methods...

Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!

Learn methods of paint application, color formation and visual representation in this class. Students will review some of the basic issues in watercolor painting such as value and light, color mixing, wet-in-wet vs wet-over-dry and also look to a specific artists for inspiration to allow students to work on refining their craft. For the Supply List,...

Explore the rich variety of figure painting methods by looking at the underlying structure of the human form and means of achieving a vivid, varied surface that truly brings the form to life. Explore a rich variety of methods, including brushwork, knife techniques, glazing, and anatomy. Develop a critical eye by de-emphasizing distracting details...

Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners - no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night. Covid Restrictions: Currently operating at 50% capacity. Disposable aprons will be provided but feel free to...