Through the art of teaching, critique, demonstration, and discussion groups large and small, our faculty and students explore what creativity means through guided projects in various studio environments. We offer a wide variety of creative endeavors to build confidence and skill in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, film, digital art, multimedia, textiles, printmaking, and jewelry design.
Painting Fundamentals: All Media
With Roumen Boudev
Begins: February 4, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Tue 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Learn about the traditional and contemporary all media painting techniques in an exciting painting studio atmosphere! In this painting class, we will learn the fundamentals of composition, sketching, basic color theory, mixing colors, and color application during our work in a painting medium of your choice (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, gouache, tempera, mixed media). We will learn everything about the specific surfaces, paints, methods, and creative techniques. Our students will create their own artwo
The Art of Mosaics
With Ellen Burr
Begins: February 4, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Tue 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
In this 5-week class you will acquire a knowledge of the skills needed to create beautiful mosaics. We will cover types of materials, tools, adhesives, substrates, and grout. Students will discover the endless possibilities and learn the art of mosaics while being encouraged to explore and develop original designs.
Advanced Techniques in Enameling
With Michel McNabb
Begins: February 4, 9:30 am
6 weeks, Tue 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
In this class we will explore more advanced techniques and finishes on enamel jewelry and artwork. Students will learn cloisonné, etching, scrafito application of lusters as well as finishing techniques. This is an accelerated class for students with prior experience in enamel art.
Colored Pencil Drawing
With Genie Appel-Cohen
Begins: February 4, 10:00 am
6 weeks, Tue 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
The cleanest and easiest medium to put creative ideas to paper, colored pencil drawing involves layering, blending, an glazing in a direct format to crate beautiful images hat often belie the medium. Achieve impressionist, traditional, or expressive effects and find your own voice through exploration of color and design.
Japanese Floral Sculpture Sogetsu Ikebana
With Chieko Mihori
Begins: February 4, 10:00 am
4 weeks, Tue 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Sogetsu Ikebana is much more than Japanese flower arranging; it is a modern form of the ancient art of sculpture with living materials. Learn the traditional principles and aesthetic disciplines combined with creative energies to capture, express, and enhance natural beauty. Flower fee of $80 paid to the instructor, ($20 per class), Instructor will bring flowers for students, please let her know if you are NOT coming. Ikebana frog and container starting at $40.
Intermediate & Advanced Abstract Painting & Contemporary Art
With Sarah Huang
Begins: February 4, 12:30 pm
6 weeks, Tue 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School:
A class for existing Intermediate & Advanced Abstract Painting Students. Registration per instructor approval. Continue to deepen your understanding and practice of abstract painting by creating a series of paintings that explore different color schemes, moods, subject matter, and compositions. Learn how to implement color theory, expressive brushwork, textures, new tools, and mixed media into their artworks.
Acrylic Painting Alla Prima
With Ralph Papa
Begins: February 4, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Alla prima refers to completing a painting all in one sitting. Work with a limited color palette to create a landscape, still-life, or portrait in the space of each class session. The goal of the class is to learn drawing and painting techniques without laboring over every small detail. Each class is a learning exercise in composition, color mixing, and harmonies. Learning is maximized through demonstrations as well as individual attention for each student.
Advanced Photography
With Allan Pierce
Begins: February 4, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Gain an in-depth understanding of the technical and aesthetic decisions that confront the experienced photographer. Weekly assignments challenge participants to exercise their unique visual awareness in a variety of styles and advanced camera methods. Current post-processing and printing techniques are addressed as a means to help the photographer recognize their unique artistic potential. Interact with dedicated experienced photographers in scheduled exhibitions and portfolio reviews.
Colored Pencil Drawing
With Genie Appel-Cohen
Begins: February 4, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
The cleanest and easiest medium to put creative ideas to paper, colored pencil drawing involves layering, blending, an glazing in a direct format to crate beautiful images hat often belie the medium. Achieve impressionist, traditional, or expressive effects and find your own voice through exploration of color and design.
Enameling: Fun with Glass on Metal
With Michel McNabb
Begins: February 4, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
Learn basic and advanced enameling techniques. We will be sifting, painting, and even drawing on our glass to create unique enameled jewelry. After enameling, the pieces will be mounted and put together to make colorful, artistic, and one of a kind wearable art.
Master's Studio With Miles
With Miles Laventhall
Begins: February 4, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D & E Combined
Masters’ Studio presents an opportunity for advanced painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, or mixed media artists to work in a concentrated program for pursuing proficiency consistent with professional and graduate level study. All students must be pre-qualified by the instructor.
Portrait Drawing and Painting
With Janet Onofrey
Begins: February 4, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Working from your own images, learn drawing and color mixing skills to obtain accurate proportions and tones. Human or animal subjects welcome. Learn anatomy, paint handling, and the use of light. Clear instruction is given through demonstrations and one- on-one guidance. Work in the medium of your choice. Photos can be printed out or used from your iPad or other device.
Drawing: Learn to See
With Janet Onofrey
Begins: February 4, 6:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Learn to draw realistically from observation with exercises that focus on line, shape, mark making, shading, perspective, and composition. Discover how to create the illusion of three-dimensional form and space on paper.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
With Xabier Frank
Begins: February 4, 6:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Use the potter’s wheel as a tool for making functional pottery, as well as introducing ways the wheel can be used to create closed forms and parts to connect. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning each class will build off each other to gain skills and confidence in clay.
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
With Roumen Boudev
Begins: February 4, 6:30 pm
6 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D & E Combined
Discover the ease and versatility of acrylic paints in a friendly and fun atmosphere! In the first project, we will learn the fundamentals of drawing, color mixing, basic color theory, and paint application while painting a still life from observation. For subsequent projects, such as landscapes or compositions, the students will use their own photo references, and the instructor will work individually with each student to develop their artistic skills and personal approach.
Ceramics Design
With Sofia Vidal
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
This ceramics design course introduces the methods and essential techniques to hand-building and glazing ceramics. Students will explore different ways and opportunities to transform clay into functional ceramics, from basic techniques that have endured for centuries to modern patterns and decals that offer outstanding complexity.
Intro to Abstract Painting & Modern Art
With Sarah Huang
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D & E Combined
This class is designed for true Abstract Painting beginners who are eager to dive into the wonderful and exciting world of abstraction, all while experiencing a “crash course” in the history of modern art. During this exploration of history and materials, students will gain a foundational understanding of the context and influences behind abstract painting. Through color, shape, texture, and composition, students will create expressive abstract works of art.
Master's Studio With Miles
With Miles Laventhall
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D & E Combined
Masters’ Studio presents an opportunity for advanced painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, or mixed media artists to work in a concentrated program for pursuing proficiency consistent with professional and graduate level study. All students must be pre-qualified by the instructor.
Metal Clay in Bronze, Silver, and Copper
With Jane Levy
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
Metal clay is a compound of organic binders infused with metals such as copper, bronze, or silver that fuses into a solid metal when fired. By manipulating the clay with rubber stamps, carving tools, and hand building, this exciting new medium can be used to create one-of-a-kind jewelry or sculpture pieces.
Pastel Painting
With Babette Turcat
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Learn the techniques of painting in soft pastels, color theory, composition, perspective, and shadow patterns. This class is designed for students who have experience in drawing but want to explore or extend their range of skills with pastel painting.
