Mondays
Designed to prepare students for the BAK & Dreyfoos auditions. Students will learn advanced techniques in still life drawing and construction techniques for paper sculptures. This course is exceptional for young artists wishing to hone their skills to become a better artist. Ages 9+
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Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex with one approach. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order…
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This class is for students that have taken either the Botanicals Printing Class and/or the Fish Printing Class and would like to mount their prints to cradled wood panels, finishing touches, and varnish for a completed, hanging piece of artwork. Students will choose one or more of the prints that…
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Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalsmithing through instructor demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on experience with hand tools, flex shafts, and torches. Each student will learn to design, pierce, drill, solder, and set a cabochon stone, as well as use cold connections, such as rivets. Students will work…
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Explore the world of realism and learn how to capture its essence. As students create realistic masterpieces, they will receive one-on-one instruction from Randall. Students are encouraged to research and develop themes, as well as bring in their own photographs to work from.
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Discover the foundations for painting with oils. Class will begin with demonstrations, then the instructor will help each student independently as they create their own masterpiece. Throughout the course, the instructor will demonstrate light and shadow, painting techniques, basic color mixing, and composition.
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Exploring the pleasures and challenges of watercolor. Learn a variety of techniques, including wet-on-wet, and dry brush, as students learn to paint primarily from still-life setups and photos. Demonstrations of techniques and discussion of the principles of color mixing and composition are an essential part of this course.
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This class is a fun introduction to painting with acrylics. Jim will demonstrate this in a step-by-step approach, painting different subject types in each class. The class will be having fun selecting our own personal color palette, working on drawing and composition, and creating a dynamic image of our own…
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Designed to prepare students for the BAK & Dreyfoos auditions. Students will learn advanced techniques in still life drawing and construction techniques for paper sculptures. This course is exceptional for young artists wishing to hone their skills to become a better artist.
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This course provides an in-depth study to drawing and painting materials. The seven elements of art will be covered in the following subjects: portraits, one-point perspectives, animals in landscapes, and abstracts. Mediums used are pencils, watercolor, sharpies, alcohol ink markers, colored pencils, and acrylic paints. Instilling good habits in young…
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