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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
 
 
MORNING OIL PAINTING
Tuesdays 1/26, 2/2, 9, 16, 23, 3/2 • 6 wks • 10-12:30
$161/136 members
Adult
The focus of this class will be to train the student in the basic skills needed to paint in oils with particular attention to the use of color, light, shadows, composition, brush handling and materials. Students may work from photographs or from a still life that will be set up for reference. Demonstrations will be given.
All Levels
 
 
DRAWING BASICS & BEYOND
Tuesdays 1/26, 2/2, 9, 16, 23, 3/2 • 6 wks • 10-12:30
$161/136 members
Adult
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing, such as line, light and shadow, shading, composition and form. Techniques and demonstrations will be shown in both pencil and charcoal.
All Levels
 
 
EVENING OIL PAINTING
Tuesdays 1/26, 2/2, 9, 16, 23, 3/2 • 6 wks • 10-12:30
$161/136 members
Adult/Teen
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
 
 
ANIMAL PORTRAITURE
1/22, 29, 2/5, 12, 19, (skip 26), 3/5, 12 • 7 wks
$182/15
Adult
Choose your pet or a favorite animal and create a portrait using the medium of your choice. The instructor will show several techniques to achieve realistic looking fur and feathers. Anatomy and proportion will be covered.
All Levels
 
 
Animal Portraiture
1/14/10 - 3/18/10 Thursdays 12:30-3
$ 220.00
Adult
Students will be able to work in any medium they desire, as they receive individual attention. Demonstrations about the structure and anatomy of animals will be given, and textures such as fur and feathers will be addressed. The class will look at how to start a drawing loosely with gestures in charcoal and graphite, and explore nuances like the differences in drawing dog and cat noses by seeing the structure beneath the fur. Request a materials list.
All Levels
 
 
Evening Oil Painting
1/13/10 - 3/17/10 Wednesdays 7- 9:30
$ 220.00
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
 
 
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting
1/14/10 - 3/18/10 - 10 weeks
$ 200.00 + $28.00 Model Fee
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 learned, while the second half focuses on an introduction to color theory and painterly techniques using acrylic paint. Discussions and demonstrations will be featured through the class. Students will work from still lifes, live models and photographic sources. Perfect for beginner and intermediate students! Request a materials list.
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Drawing Techniques
1/16/10 - 3/20/10 Saturdays 10-12
$ 200.00 + $28.00 Model Fee
Ages 11-13
Students will be introduced to intermediate drawing techniques. 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. Three and four-point perspectives will be discussed. Achieving likeness in portraits and self-portraits as well as figure gestures and proportions will also be covered. Request a materials list.
All Levels
 
 
Drawing & Painting for Teens
1/14/10 - 3/18/10 Thursdays 6:30-8:30
$ 200.00 + $28.00 Model Fee
Teens
This class has a particular emphasis on allowing students to develop their own style, encouraging a strong sense of self in their artwork. The class will maintain a solid foundation of the fundamentals of drawing and painting, with demonstrations in pen and ink, charcoal and graphite. Observation and exercises using color and monochromatic colors with still life, figure, portraits and perspective will be experimented with and explored, in addition to rendering form with light/shadow in all black and white media. Request a materials list.
All Levels
 
 
Painting Techniques
1/16/10 - 3/20/10 Saturdays 12:30-2:30
$ 200.00
Ages 11-13
Various painting techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, stippling, monochromatic value studies and much more will be introduced. Elements of brush handling, light and shadow, tonal contrast, washes, glazes, color theory and composition will be covered. Students will be able to learn the process of bringing a drawing through various painting stages to a completed masterpiece. Examples of both old masters and modern artists will be shown for inspiration. Students may work in either acrylic or oil paints. Demonstrations will be shown in class. This class is suitable for all levels. Request a materials list.
All Levels
 
 
Portfolio Development
1/16/10 - 3/20/10 Saturdays 3-5
Member: $ 200.00 + $14.00 Model Fee
Ages 14+
Portfolio Development will address 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 learn about direct observation of still lifes, light and shadow, and form to create fully rendered drawings in graphite and charcoal with texture and three-dimensionality. The class will cover strong understanding of the figure, anatomy, gestures and proportion, in addition to 1, 2, 3 & 4-point perspective and proper understanding of facial measurements and tonal variations to form three dimensional features. Request a materials list.
All Levels
 
 
CRITTER CREATIONS
Tuesdays 1/26, 2/2, 9, 16, 23, 3/2 • 6 wks • 4- 5:30
$129/114 members
Ages 8+ but exceptions can be made!
Cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, teddy bears, fire breathing dragons and more...students will learn how to draw and paint their favorite critters while learning the basic techniques of painting in acrylic and watercolors. Shading, paint mixing, color values will all be taught.
All Levels
 
 
Mini-Masters
1/11/10 - 3/15/10- 10 weeks
$ 190.00 + $25.00 materials fee
Ages 6-9
This class will feature weekly projects geared around both old and new masters of the art world. Students will learn about Pointillism with Seurat, Cubism with Picasso, Realism with Rembrandt, Impressionism with Van Gogh and Expressionism with Pollock, just to name a few. A variety of materials will be used, including acrylics, oil pastels, charcoal, chalk pastels, clay, watercolor, and printmaking. Students will gain a better understanding of different media and artists in a fun, educational class setting.
All Levels
 
 
COLOR THEORY
***ONE TIME WORKSHOP*** 3/16 • 1 session • 6:30-9
$49/29 members
Adult/Teen
This class is designed to give students a practical guide to color awareness. The color wheel, gray scale, hues, tints, color mixing, complementary colors and more will all be covered to improve and enhance the students basic understanding of how color works.
All Levels
 
 
Art Through the Ages
1/13/10 - 3/17/10 - 10 weeks
$ 190.00 + $25.00 materials
Ages 9-12
Hop aboard and hold on tight! This time machine will blast throughout the past through a bunch of art movements and eras such as the Renaissance, Impressionism, Cubism and Pop, and push into the future to create some ideas and projects of our own! Using a variety of materials such as acrylics, watercolor, oil pastel and chalk pastel, students will learn a bit about art history and have fun on the journey
All Levels
 
 
Figure Drawing Workshop
1/31/10 - 10am-4pm
$ 100.00 + $25.00 Model Fee
Adult
Using graphite and charcoal, students will gain a better understanding of the building blocks of the human form through proportional exercises and measuring. Looser, gestural exercises will be shown to capture the “essence of the pose.” Students will learn how to take a drawing from a loose sketch to a resolved finished drawing. Request a materials list.
All Levels
 
 
Color Theory Workshop
2/28/10 10am -2 pm
$ 75.00 + $10.00 materials
Adult/Teen
This class will allow students to understand how color works by isolating warm and cool colors, understanding complimentary colors and mixing an exact color from a limited palette. All materials provided
All Levels
 
 
Animal Portraiture Workshop
3/14/10 10am-4pm
$ 100.00
Adult/Teen
Students will be able to work in any medium they desire, as they receive individual attention. Demonstrations about the structure and anatomy of animals will be given, and textures such as fur and feathers will be addressed. The workshop will look at how to start a drawing loosely with gestures in charcoal and graphite, and explore nuances like the differences in drawing dog and cat noses by seeing the structure beneath the fur. Request a materials list.
All Levels
 
 
Figure Drawing Workshop
Wednesday, March 3rd, 10-1PM
Adult $70
Adult
Using both graphite and charcoal, students will gain a better understanding of the building blocks of the human form through proportional exercises and measuring. Looser, gestural exercises will be shown light and shadow will be explored as a way to capture the “essence of the pose”.
All Levels
 
 
Color Theory Workshop
Wednesday, January 20, 10-1PM
Adult $70
Adult
Through mixing, charting and discussion, this class allows students to understand how color works by isolating warm and cool colors and analyzing primary, secondary and complimentary colors. By the end of the class, you will be able to mix the exact color you want with a limited palette. Materials will be supplied.
All Levels
 
 
All Level Basic Drawing Workshop
2 Wednesdays, January 27th and February 3rd, 10-1PM
Adult $140
Adult
Students will be introduced to drawing basics such as line, light and shadow, shading composition, perspective, values and form. Techniques and demonstrations will be shown in both pencil and charcoal. We will also get the chance to try using the basics working with paint, pastels, or ink. This an intensive opportunity to improve your drawing skills in areas of portraiture, perspective, still life, and much more.
All Levels
 
 
Animal Portraiture Workshop
2 Wednesdays, February 17th and 24th 10-1PM
Adult $140.00
Adult
Students will be able to work in any medium they desire, as they receive individual attention. Demonstrations about the structure and anatomy of animals will be given, and textures such as fur and feathers will be addressed. The class will look at how to start a drawing loosely with gestures in charcoal and graphite, and explore nuances like the differences in drawing dog and cat noses by seeing the structure beneath the fur. This an intensive opportunity to improve your drawing skills.
All Levels