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Private Lessons
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All Ages |
Private lessons are open all year, however in thesummer my schedule is slightly different. let me know if interested to discuss rates, times etc!
All ages, mediums, levels can be covered from painting, drawing, animal portraiture, and much more. All Levels |
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Mini-Masters (ages 6-9)
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$200 for members, and $230 for non members |
Ages 6-9 |
This class will feature weekly projects geared around both old and new masters of the art world. Students will learn about Cubism with Picasso, Realism with Rembrandt and Impressionism with Van Gogh, just to name a few. A variety of materials will be used, including acrylics, oil pastels, ink, charcoal, chalk pastels, clay, and watercolor. All Levels |
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Let's Draw
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$152 |
Ages 7-10 |
Let’s draw! This class is for students who want to explore elements of drawing such as composition, proportion, persepctive, and shading. Various media such as pencil, charcoal, and pastels will be used and subjects such as portraiture, landscapes, still lives, and more will be addressed. Perfect for any young artist! All Levels |
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Artistic Creations (ages 9-12)
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$200 for members, $230 for non members |
Ages 9-12 |
This class provides and introduction to various art historical movements and eras throughout time. Learning about a variety of artists and being exposed to different media, ideas and techniques will encourage students to learn not only fundamental lessons, such as portraiture and still life drawing, but other expressionistic tools and styles such as pointillism, impressionism and more. All Levels |
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Seeing in Color!
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$265/$235 members |
Adult/Teen |
Color! This class is for students who prefer to create in color. We will create with oil, acrylics, pastel, watercolor, colored pencils and any other medium you choose to bring to class. Selecting either a still life or a photograph, students will work on a subject that interests them while learning about different media. Students can use their preferred medium and learn to work with other media by watching instructor demonstrations each week. As they work on their chosen subject, students will understand how to achieve the correct color, value, texture and overall composition in a colored medium. Basics such as drawing and composition will also be demonstrated.
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Drawing: Fine Tuning the Details
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Member: $ 230.00 - Non member -$260.00 |
Adult/Teen |
Using the fundamental and basic elements of drawing such as line, form, tone, light, shadow, and composition, students will feel comfortable exploring new drawing media and techniques while gaining a stronger understanding of the structure of a form before developing it with details. Subjects include still life, portraiture, perspective, metallic and transparent objects, and proportions.
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Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting (ages 11-13)
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$200 Members, and $230 for non members |
Ages 11-13 |
This class welcomes all young students interested in learning about the fundamentals of drawing and painting. For the first half of class, drawing basics will be taught, while the second half focuses on an introduction to color theory and painterly techniques using acrylic paint. Students will work from still-lifes, live models and photographic sources. Perfect for beginner and intermediate students! Request a materials list. All Levels |
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Drawing & Painting for Teens
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$200 for members, and $230 for non members |
Teens |
Students will build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of drawing and painting, with a particular emphasis on allowing students to develop their own style and promoting artistic individuality. Through demonstrations, observations and experimentations, students will be able to explore how to use color and shadow to create a still life, portrait and more. Request a materials list. All Levels |
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Drawing Beyond the Basics (ages 11-13)
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$200 for members, and $230 for non members |
Ages 11-13 exceptions can be made |
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing and various techniques used in the drawing world. They will learn how to draw different types of fabric textures and patterns as well as metallic and glass objects. Students will explore graphite and charcoal powders, toned paper and conté pencil. Topics include perspective, angles, foreshortening and landscapes. Achieving likeness in portraits and self-portraits as well as figure gestures and proportions will also be addressed. Students will learn many new skills in a fun relaxed environment with step-by-step instruction and demonstration.
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Painting Techniques (ages 11-13)
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$200 for members, and $230 for non members |
Ages 11-13 exceptions can be made |
In this class, students will learn the process of bringing a drawing through various painting stages to a completed masterpiece. Various painting and brush handling techniques will be introduced. Elements of light and shadow, tonal contrast, washes, glazes, color theory and composition will be covered. Demonstrations will be shown in class. This class is suitable for all levels. Request a materials list. No class 11/27 All Levels |
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Portfolio Development
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$200 for members, and $230 for non members |
Teens |
Portfolio Development will teach students how to present and photograph art, as well as develop a strong and diverse portfolio. Discussions about particular schools, majors and outlets/jobs in the art field will be included. Students will also create fully rendered drawings in graphite and charcoal with texture and three-dimensionality. The class will instill a strong understanding of the anatomy, gestures and proportion, perspective and proper understanding of facial measurements. Request a materials list. No class 11/27 All Levels |
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Morning Oil Painting 1
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$119.00 Member Tuition: $94.00 |
Adult |
Learn the techniques of painting in oils in a fun, hands-on environment with particular attention to the use of color, light, shadows, composition, brush handling and materials. The course is designed for the beginner or intermediate student who would like to brush up on the basics. Students may work from photographs or from a still life that will be set up for reference. Demonstrations will be given. All Levels |
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Evening Oil Painting 1
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$119.00 Member Tuition: $94.00 |
Adult/Teen |
This course will help students learn not only the fundamentals of using oils, but how to fine tune the details using different techniques. Particular attention to color theory, composition, light and shadow, form, and brush handling will be covered. Using either a photograph or a still life set up by the instructor, students will learn to develop their painting, while maintaining their individual style. Demonstrations will be given and materials used will be discussed. Request a materials list All Levels |
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Animal and Wildlife Portraiture
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Adult |
Come and learn how to capture the essence of your favorite furry friend. Demonstrations about the structure, texture and anatomy of animals will be given. The class will look at how to start a drawing loosely with gestures in charcoal and graphite, and then complete the image with more structured techniques. Students will be able to work in any medium they desire, as they receive individual attention. Request a materials list. All Levels |
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Morning Oil Painting 2
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Tuition: $161.00 Member Tuition: $136.00 |
Adult |
The focus of this class will be to train the student in the basic skills in oils with particular attention to the use of color, light, shadow, composition, brush handling, and materials. Students may work from photographs or a still life that will be set up for reference. All Levels |
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Evening Oil Painting 2
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Tuition: $161.00 Member Tuition: $136.00 |
Adult |
The focus of this class will be to train the student in the basic skills in oils with particular attention to the use of color, light, shadow, composition, brush handling, and materials. Students may work from photographs or a still life that will be set up for reference. All Levels |
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Perspective for the Petrified WORKSHOP
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Adult/Teen |
Students will learn all about 1-, 2- and 3-point perspective in a fun, relaxed, yet structured environment. Using step-by-step exercises, the instructor will guide students through interior and exterior spaces. Detail elements such as stairs, rooftops, letters, and the way shadows change during the day will be explored. Evenly spaced out objects will also be applied with perspective. Students no longer need to be afraid of this tricky subject! All Levels |
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Color Theory WORKSHOP
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$60 plus $10 materials fee |
Adult/teen |
This workshop will allow students to understand how color works by isolating warm and cool colors, understanding complementary colors, and learning how to mix the exact color you want with a limited palette. All materials included.
All Levels |
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Black & White: A Thorough Look
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$100 + $25 materials fee |
Adult/Teen |
There is a world of black and white media that most people never get a chance to experiment with. Using media such as charcoal, pencil, scratchboard, inks and more, students will experiment and learn new techniques and styles to incorporate in their artwork. Working from a still life or photo reference, students will learn about form, value and proportion, as they investigate the possibilities of creating with new media. All materials included! All Levels |
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Mommy & Me Valentine Printmaking (ages 6+)
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$65 + $15 materials fee |
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Looking to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece? Or create unique valentine's cards using printmaking techniques? This is the workshop for you! This mommy or guardian-and-me workshop will show you how to create wonderful works suitable for framing or valentines gifts Demonstrations will be shown. A perfect fun day for the whole family. All materials included.
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Tying up loose ends
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$100 |
Adult/Teen |
It’s the finishing touches that can take an artwork from basic to beautiful. This workshop is for artists who want to take their work to the next finished level. With individualized instructor critiques, each student will have the time and space to execute one or several works with guidance specific to their artwork. Demonstrations on how to utilize value, texture and small details to achieve a more professionally finished piece will be shown and discussed. All media are welcome. All Levels |
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