Alla Prima Portraiture Workshop

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...

This class focuses on practical and historical figure-drawing and painting methods. A clear process for ascertaining proper proportions, establishing anatomical accuracy, and modeling form in light and shadow will be thoroughly discussed. The class is designed to eliminate guesswork and trial-and-error in painting and drawing, and is suited to beginning,...

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!

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,...

- Learn the Vedic Art principles in art & life. - Find your creative flow through painting/drawing and mixed media. - Learn to trust the creative process and natural creative impulses. - Learn a hands on - step by step method and create art from your heart. - Relax in a safe non judgmental creative space. - The Vedic art...

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...

Drawing from life and photographic reference, here we shall learn how to draw the human figure in an informal setting with no embarrassment. Starting with the basic building blocks of contour and gesture drawing, Students create pictures that go beyond stick figures to life-like renditions of what you see. Proportion and in-depth video demonstrations...

Bring your wine, your friends and create memories and masterpieces. We will provide all the art materials you will need to create your masterpiece. With a dash of magic, a splash of paint and a whole lot of fun, Painting Hangout provides the perfect space for you to release your stress and set free your inner artist. Our cozy, intimate studio and...

Introduction to Drawing + Acrylic Painting | Paint + Sip For Adult Students 18 yrs + To study drawing and painting, one needs to continue their growth through learning and practice under expert guidance and attend art classes regularly. This step-by-step beginner's Art course will allow students to acquire basic drawing and painting techniques....

Learn how to Oil Paint! Get set up with the basics in this exciting medium, learn color mixing and application techniques to create rich texture. Oil Painting is an exciting medium but a much longer process to learn, it can be intimidating as the paint remains wet for longer,  but the benefits are this allows you more time to manipulate your...

Introduction to Surrealist Painting: The Power of Dreaming Surrealism in painting allows artists to free the creative potential of the mind, by the irrational juxtaposition of images. It balances the rational everyday vision of life with the power of the unconscious and dreaming, where the artist focuses on their imagination, for imagery or to exploit...

Love to paint? Discover an exciting medley of different painting media in this fun and explorative evening class! Each week we will pick a different paint medium to explore: Acrylics, Watercolors or Gouache! Express your ideas as you discover the potential of these materials, learn how to best match your subject matter to the media. You will find...

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...

Learn how to paint & create finished works of art with confidence in this immersive in-studio session.  This class will allow students to acquire basic drawing & painting techniques. The class course will begin with preliminary drawing exercises before moving into painting, demos in color mixing, shape & application. Choose subject...

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! (Receive a 15%...

Looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? Come paint with us. This family fun class is perfect for daddy/daughter day, mommy and me outings, or the entire family at once. Dress your kids (and yourself!) in old clothes and get ready to have some fun. This is an outing your children will never forget, and some enjoy coming back again and...

Socialize and learn the art of acrylic painting! Enjoy a fun BYOB painting class!  Instruction, a 12x16 pre - sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based) is the medium and painting supplies, brushes, aprons and are all included. Student learn the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques from an accredited artist in this...