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.
Surpassing Drawing Basics
With Janet Onofrey
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
If you’ve learned the basics of proportions, ellipses, measuring perspectives, compositions and values, then this class is for you. Continue honing your observational skills in black and white by applying techniques for textures, reflections, fabric, and more from life.
The Art of Collage
With Janie Reisler
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Collage is the integration of painting, handmade surfaces, found objects, digital prints, and photographs to create multiple layers of visual meaning in a unique piece of art. In this course we will create an autobiographical work, using life storytelling, and visual narratives. Students will develop their creative ideas in a variety of compositions combining materials like digital prints, art papers made with gelli prints, fabrics, photos, and paint. The course includes demonstrations of collage layering m
The Art of Mosaics
With Ellen Burr
Begins: February 5, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing 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 Metal Clay in Silver, Bronze, and Copper
With Jane Levy
Begins: February 5, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
For students who have taken at least three Metal Clay classes, this advanced class covers new techniques through experimentation. Specific assignments take basic knowledge to the next level. Explore riveting, sewing metal, leather, and incorporating found objects.
Creativity Without Bounds
With Miles Laventhall
Begins: February 5, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D & E Combined
Create representational imagery, experimental abstraction, or an infinite melding of concepts in between. Explore painting and glazing techniques, traditional brushwork, palette knife, and alternative painting methods.
Realistic Painting from a Photograph
With Suzanne Scherer
Begins: February 5, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Utilizing their own high-resolution photographs, students will learn how to achieve realistic paintings and develop their own style in the medium of their choice. Explore a variety of classical to contemporary techniques.
Representational Painting in Oils and Acrylics
With Janet Onofrey
Begins: February 5, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Using a limited palette, beginners learn the basics of color theory and how to apply them, painting from direct observation. Students’ progress to more complicated subjects to learn techniques to create texture, reflective surfaces, glazing and more. Advanced students can work from a still life or their own photo references, learn new techniques, composition, and find their own voice or style of painting.
Slip-casting & Mold-making for Ceramics
With Sofia Vidal
Begins: February 5, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Wed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Slip-casting is the process of pouring liquid clay into a plaster mold in order to create a ceramic form. The process allows the creation of functional items like mugs and bowls as well as simple to complex sculptural forms. Students will then learn how to slip-cast ceramic forms from existing molds as well as creating their own. Slip-casting is for advanced ceramics students who want to create intricate design-oriented work as well as repeatability in their creations.
Ceramics & Mixed Media
With Mariana Monteagudo
Begins: February 5, 6:00 pm
6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Find new and exciting ways to treat and improve your ceramic pieces, get excited with endless possibilities and embrace the unexpected. This comprehensive course involves ceramic sculpture, resin art, restoration, painting and the use unconventional techniques.
Introduction to Adobe Lightroom
With Lee Gordon
Begins: February 5, 6:00 pm
6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Creating an efficient, color managed digital workflow in Adobe Lightroom Classic. This class is an introduction to using Adobe Lightroom Classic LrC, as a digital asset management application. As photographers, we produce an abundance of images, which need to be organized, developed, and integrated into an efficient; color managed digital workflow from image capture to output. Adobe LrC is the best software solution for all passionate photographers, either beginning, and/or advanced who want to create the
Studio Photography
With Lawrence Miller
Begins: February 5, 6:30 pm
6 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Improve your skill for taking indoor photographs. Learn how to light any subject to obtain the effect you desire. Explore light and depth of field for macrophotography. Gain experience using lighting techniques in the studio as well as available light.
Creativity Without Bounds
With Miles Laventhall
Begins: February 6, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D & E Combined
Create representational imagery, experimental abstraction, or an infinite melding of concepts in between. Explore painting and glazing techniques, traditional brushwork, palette knife, and alternative painting methods.
Expressive Fine Art Photography
With Lee Gordon
Begins: February 6, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
For experienced photographers This expressive fine art photography class incorporates inspiring on location photo-shoots, with alternating evaluative constructive critiques in the classroom each following week. This class is for experienced, creative photographers interested in refining their personal photographic vision. Meet in a unique environment with fellow passionate enthusiasts while sharing ideas, techniques, experiences, and inspiration. This ongoing expressive fine art photography class allows th
Fundamentals of Drawing
With Roumen Boudev
Begins: February 6, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Enjoy fun in the art studio while drawing from observation and photos and learn the traditional and contemporary methods of depicting three-dimensional forms, space, textures, patterns, and realistic details.
Intermediate Abstract Painting & Contemporary Art
With Sarah Huang
Begins: February 6, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
In Intermediate Abstract Painting & Contemporary Art, we will deepen your understanding and practice of abstract painting by creating a cohesive series of paintings that explore different color schemes, mood, subject matter and compositions. Students will continue to learn how to implement color theory, expressive brushwork, textures, and mixed media into their paintings all while learning about various contemporary artists. Registration per instructor approval.
Intermediate Wheelthrowing and Handbuilding
With Cynthia Zmetronak
Begins: February 6, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Hone your throwing skills during this fast paced class working on instructional wheel projects in a three hour time slot. Making a teapot, an altered lidded casserole, a faceted covered jar are just a few of the projects we have covered during past sessions. Although students are encouraged to work on the class project presented , individual projects and Intermediate Handbuilders with basic skills are welcome.
Wax Carving & Casting for Beginners
With Michel McNabb
Begins: February 6, 9:30 am
6 weeks, Thu 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
In this class students will learn to carve and create a piece of jewelry in wax using additive and subtractive techniques. We will use carving tools, burrs and wax pens. Students will then cast their pieces in sterling silver using the lost wax casting process. Polishing and finishing techniques will be covered so that a completed piece of jewelry can be taken home by the end of the session. No prior jewelry or metal smithing experience is necessary.
The Way to Paint
With Genie Appel-Cohen
Begins: February 6, 10:00 am
6 weeks, Thu 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
A unique class for both oil and acrylic painters, from beginners to advanced students. You will learn simplified painting applications that will produce beautiful art without the frustration of do-overs and scrape-downs. Both modern and traditional painting styles are explored along with weekly lectures and PowerPoint demonstrations.
Photography at the Museum
With Irene Hill
Begins: February 6, 12:30 pm
6 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location & Summary
Museum: Offsite
Class will be held at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park. We will be able to photograph the current exhibits at the museum and the outside sculpture gardens as well as the photographic potential of Mizner Park. Bring your camera and curiosity and we will use our eyes to ‘see’ new photo possibilities. Weekly assignments, discussions about light and composition, and projecting your work for class critique will refresh and stimulate your vision.
Watercolor: People, Places, & Things
With Nancy Handler
Begins: February 6, 12:30 pm
6 weeks, Thu 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Create small watercolor sketches as we travel the world by documenting our favorite travel destinations. We will use a reduced palette and watercolor pencils. Learn valuable techniques to produce watercolors by using texture, detail, composition and how to paint skies, trees, and buildings from all your favorite travel spots.
