Drawing

Session Dates:

Spring: March 2 - April 26 (8 weeks)
Late Spring: April 27 - May 23 (4 weeks)
Summer A: June 1 - June 27th (4 weeks)
Summer B: July 6 - August 1 (4 weeks)

Tuesdays

No classes are currently scheduled for this day.

Wednesdays

Intermediate Drawing – The Portrait with Lisa MacNamara

Days & Times:

Wednesdays, 9am - 12pm

Level:

Some Drawing Experience Suggested

Location:

373 Tequesta Dr. Studio C

Instructor:

Lisa MacNamara View Bio
This seven-week course deconstructs the human face, focusing on each individual element before thoughtfully reconstructing the portrait as a whole. Through careful observation and analysis, students gain a deeper understanding of facial structure, proportion, and relationships that inform expressive and accurate portrait drawing.
In this skill-building class, students expand their drawing abilities through a series of focused observational exercises centered on the human face. Working with line, shape, proportion, and value, students develop stronger visual accuracy while deepening their understanding of how to translate what they see onto the page. Emphasis is placed on seeing beyond symbols to observe structure, relationships, and subtle variations unique to each portrait.
Throughout the course, students will learn to:
  • Refine line quality through varied drawing techniques
  • Analyze and apply positive and negative space
  • Build value gradations to create depth, form, and likeness
  • Improve perception of proportions, shapes, edges, and spatial relationships
  • Strengthen observational confidence to create more expressive and intentional portraits
    Drawing experience suggested
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Winter: Members Only, $381

Class Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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Spring: Members Only, $381

Class Dates: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22

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Back to Basics – Drawing 1 with Lisa MacNamara

Days & Times:

Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

373 Tequesta Dr. Studio A

Instructor:

Lisa MacNamara View Bio
Learning to draw begins with learning to see. In this class for adults, students will explore the fundamental difference between simply looking at something and truly seeing it. Through observational exercises, drawing line techniques, negative and positive space, and value gradation. We’ll slow down the process to train the eye and hand to work together. Students will develop their ability to perceive proportions, shapes, edges, and relationships more accurately laying the foundation for confident, expressive drawing. Whether you’re a beginner or returning to drawing after a break, this class will sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of visual perception. Suggested reading – Drawing on the Right side of the Brain by Betty Edwards is a great book to look at.
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Fall: Members Only: $435

Class Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10

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Winter: Members Only: $435

Class Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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Spring: Members Only: $381

Class Dates: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22

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Thursdays

Drawing and Painting “Alla Prima” with Ralph Papa

Days & Times:

Thursdays, 9am - 12pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B

Instructor:

Ralph Papa View Bio

Develop and enhance skills in both drawing and painting. Participants are encouraged to work with a limited color palette on canvas or heavy paper with the aim of starting and completing a new work during each class session. The students will work with the instructor in creating preparatory drawings and develop them into complete paintings. Learn drawing skills and apply techniques to transition drawings into harmonious color landscapes, still life, or portrait paintings. Learning will be maximized through instructor demos as well as individual attention for each student.

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Fall: Members Only, $272

Class Dates: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11

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Winter: Members Only, $435

Class Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

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Spring: Members Only, $381

Class Dates: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23

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Late Spring: Members Only, $218

Class Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21

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Open Portrait Studio

Days & Times:

Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B

Open Portrait Studio
Open Studio is an uninstructed session in which Lighthouse ArtCenter provides the studio and a model. The monitor will direct the poses of the model throughout the session. These sessions are excellent for students who wish to learn the most important aspects of drawing the human form: anatomy, proportion, composition, motion, drawing from memory, and capturing emotion. Students are welcome to work in any medium of their choice.

Open Studio requires a minimum of 4 participants to run

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Winter: Members $200, Non-Members $240

Class Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

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Spring: Members $175, Non-Members $210

Class Dates: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23

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