It is the school’s direct intention to inspire and expand the practice of creative artistic expression among all age groups and abilities in a multi-disciplinary environment supported and enriched by artistic influences both local and global in reach. Through classroom, gallery, and social activities, the school emphasizes the benefits of studio thinking to inspire our patrons to improve their lives and communities both aesthetically and through the creative thought process.
Ceramics & Mixed Media
With Mariana Monteagudo
Begins: February 4, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Tue 9:00 AM – 12:00 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.
Drawing - Beginners and Beyond
With Janet Onofrey
Begins: February 4, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Tue 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Learn to draw proportionately and realistically using basic “sighting” methods including perspective. Apply the six divisions of light and composition through the power of direct observation. Advanced students will explore techniques using line and innovative medium.
Master's Studio With Miles
With Miles Laventhall
Begins: February 4, 9:00 am
6 weeks, Tue 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.
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.
Homeschool Pottery Wheel Class
With Anna Bonito
Begins: February 4, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Homeschool group - ceramics
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.
Explorations in Art (Ages 5-8)
With Maria Weiss
Begins: February 4, 4:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Discover techniques of drawing and painting as you learn to create self-portraits, landscapes, still-life, or abstract paintings. Explore different materials such as watercolor, print-making, and collage while learning styles from abstract art to realism. Children view artworks by Paul Cezanne, Piet Mondrian, Frida Kahlo, or other artists to be inspired and learn art historical styles and terms. *All materials included
Anime Character Design (Ages 9-12)
With Oksana Urban
Begins: February 4, 4:30 pm
6 weeks, Tue 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Students will have fun creating their own characters all while learning the basics of everything Manga and Anime. Students will illustrate their chosen characters in different scenarios with attention to emotions, styles, proportions, and perspective. They will further the use of anime techniques of drawing with accents of colors to bring the character to life. Attention will be given to the steps of creating the finished character representation throughout the process of sketching, detailing, filling, and
Ceramics & Pottery (Ages 6 - 9)
With Anna Bonito
Begins: February 4, 4:30 pm
6 weeks, Tue 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Use your hands to create three-dimensional sculpture and pottery. Learn different techniques of shaping wet clay and finishing with decorations and glazes. *All Materials Included
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.
