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Come explore your talent! Start a project, learn new techniques, get a personal attention...keep painting!  We will discuss all other materials at the first class. Please prepare $5 for the art materials if you don't have your own.

Are you afraid of drawing? Do not be! Once you relax your wrist and fingers you will feel the line.  In this class, we will teach you the basic shapes required to draw objects, spaces, and figures. Once you get the basic shapes down you can then work on advancing your images. Break the line! Drawing is not so hard once you understand its logic...

Specifically created for total beginners this class starts with basics of composition, color theory and art history leading you to your own world of art and self-discovery! We will discuss all other materials at the first class. Please prepare $5 for the art materials if you don't have your own. These classes are also available in packages of 3,...

Break the line! Drawing is not so hard and mostly logical. This is a class for total beginners in which we will work hard on understanding the process of drawing and find your way in. Bring 11x14 100 or 60 lb sketch pad to the first class, and drawing board if you have it.  We will discuss all other materials at the first class. Please prepare...

This class offers skills building using Graphite Drawing concentrated on the Charles Bargue Drawing Course , Charcoal Drawing using plaster casts of classical sculpture, Oil Painting in still life as students progress in their skill and handling and Color study as it relates to exploration of color, exploring the relationships...

Learn to draw from observation in graphite, and then charcoal. In the second half of the session, move on to the fundamentals of how to make a painting from prepping the surface, to a finished work of art.   Students are responsible for providing their own supplies.

In this fun and innovative course, students will use a variety of techniques to build upon drawings for unique and contemporary creations. Starting with simple drawings, learn how to add paint, collage, transfers and more to create pieces with an interesting and modern twist. No drawing experience necessary. 

Life drawing is a perennial Friday favorite! The sessions are drop-in for those who want to draw from a live model in an organized setting. Materials are not included. We recommend bringing your own easel.

In this class, we'll de-mystify abstract art through a series of exercises and projects that focus on color, line, shape and texture. We will explore various media and techniques, including pencil, charcoal, ink, and acrylic paint.  Explore the stylistic aspects of abstraction and open yourself to the possibilities of finding inspiration not...

Would you like to learn how to draw your favorite cars or motorcycles? This course teaches the skills needed to sketch any car or bike you want. We'll look at everything, from how the automobile is built, to how to select a good pose for your subject.

This course for beginners provides a strong foundation in drawing skills. Learn how to draw accurately through perspective, proportions and measuring. Line, shape and composition will be explored through the observation of nature. Value will be studied using charcoal. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies.

Have you always wanted to learn how to draw, or just want to brush up on your skills? In this introduction to drawing class, students are introduced to shading, crosshatching and perspective.  Lessons include line drawing, sketching and gesture. Enjoy the basics of drawing in a relaxed and informal environment.  New, returning and advanced...

Explore the beauty and variety of plant forms using pencil, watercolor, and colored pencil. This four-week course will introduce botanical drawing techniques through close observation and practice with contour, gesture, foreshortening, shading and color. All skill levels are welcome. Advance registration required. 

Drawing from a live model, try different exercises with a different pose every 10–30 minutes. Explore different approaches to looking at your subject and develop personal expression. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies. 

Working exclusively in the galleries, explore basic drawing elements including line, texture, shading, and composition. Learn a variety of techniques using different media such as graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils. Objects from our collections serve as reference and inspiration. Supplies will be provided.