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Intermediate Oil Painting

Instruction will include how to create three dimensional effects, balance and unify painting composition, strengthen brush handling and color mixing skills. Subject matter includes still life, drapery, flowers and landscape…

Painting with Acrylics

Explore the often overlooked benefits of painting with acrylics. Techniques such as glazing and how to use acrylics’ unique properties as an advantage will be explored. Various materials, paints, and…

Still Life Painting of flowers

Intro to Oil Painting

All the fundamentals of oil painting will be covered--from canvas preparation to planning a composition, color mixing and paint application from start to finish. Supply list provided. Instructor: Maureen Cotti…

Closeup of painters hand

Imprimatura Oil Painting Workshop

A painting technique that fully evolved during the Renaissance, imprimatura technique uses a transparent stain of color placed over a white support to create a beautiful, finished work. Learn the…

Drawing Pets and Wildlife

Explore the challenges of drawing form, fur and features of animals. Bring a photo or two of a pet or animal you’d like to do a portrait of.  We’ll work…

Drawing Planes, Trains and Boats

Drawings and paintings that include trains, boats and planes have great appeal, but those subjects can be vexing to render accurately. We’ll tackle the unique challenges of drawing each of…

Sketch of wine bottle and glasses

Drawing Workshop

Have you ever wanted extra studio time to continue working on a class or personal project? Work alongside other students and enjoy the freedom to work more independently or take…

Beyond Beginner Drawing

Recent beginners and slightly experienced students can take the next step towards improving fundamentals and developing an expressive and personal style. Explore and challenge the way we see in order…

Graphite and charcoal pencils

Introductory to Drawing

Learn to draw from observation and translate the 3D to the 2D. Explore and challenge the way we see to further our visual awareness. Using the formal elements of line,…

Painted Silk Scarf

Silk Scarf Painting

Just in time for a handmade holiday gift! Paint a beautiful, wearable silk scarf. Methods explored include color washes, resist painting and stamping. Silk for practice and one silk scarf…

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