Tuesdays, 6 Week Class Beginner, Intermediate Learn to draw anything by learning to see as an artist sees, with emphasis on the perception of contour, negative space, proportion and value. Excellent foundation for beginners, also sharpens experienced drawing skills. Improving your drawing skills is invaluable in all of your other creative pursuits. Based on “Drawing on […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This course is designed for beginners and those wanting to make the switch from automatic settings in order to take creative control to a manual shooting mode. Students should bring a Digital SLR (DSLR) or Mirrorless 35mm camera to class. Crop sensor and micro 4/3's are also welcome. There will […]
All levels welcome! Break Creative Blocks and Find Your Artistic Groove. Tired of staring at a blank canvas or a half-written page? This workshop rekindles your artistic spark, whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious beginner. We'll ditch the “inner critic" and dive into playful exercises that crack open your creative blocks. Forget rigid […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This work-at-your-own-pace class covers the basic mechanics of throwing on the wheel, including preparing the clay, centering, shaping, trimming, and glazing. We also discuss firing techniques, including raku. The focus of the class is on practicing techniques, and students include those who have never worked with clay to those who […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles of portrait painting from life using direct painting methods. We will concentrate on proper proportion, values, skin tones, and getting a likeness. The instructor will give step-by-step demonstrations and lots of individual instruction from how to begin the initial drawing through […]
Wednesdays, 5 Week Class All levels welcome! Have you always wanted to learn how to make cool pottery on the wheel? Well, this is your chance to fall in love with clay. Let's all get muddy together and make bowls, cups, and more! All levels are welcome, but if you are a beginner, this class […]
Wednesdays, 5 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Students will learn to bring the clay to life using techniques appropriate for their form and style. While most demonstrations will be done on the wheel, hand-builders are always welcome and will benefit tremendously from the demonstrations. Students may also work on their own independent projects. Intermediate and advanced […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Bring your passion for landscape painting to new heights in this guided, open studio, all media class. Using your own reference materials, learn how to identify and convey the essence of your landscape subjects. Respond to your subjects by interpreting vs. copying. Develop more intuitive, spontaneous ways of seeing. Paint […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced In this intermediate class you will explore several different approaches to perfecting your painting skills in portraiture and still life using pastel, charcoal or oils. You'll learn how to create beautifully accurate portraits from photographs. Students may also opt to paint from a still-life of various objects and learn how […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Learn to edit your photos using Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop. Get the most out of your image using one of the best photo editing software on the planet. Lightroom/Photoshop is the go-to program to enhance your captured images to the fullest. Whether you use a cell phone/iPhone, DSLR or Mirrorless camera, […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! A handbuilding clay class where the student will touch on extrusion, slab, coil and modular construction in clay. Students with prior knowledge in clay […]
Thursday, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate New to watercolor? This class will lead you through everything you need to know to get started in watercolor. We will complete a painting each […]