No instructor / Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome Drop in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 04/01/24 – 04/29/24, 1-4pm

Join us for a Friday Long Pose Figure Study class with Carol Broman. Models will be either nude, clothed or costumed. All mediums and all levels welcome. Model fee w/12 enrolled: $32 – w/11: $35pp – w/1:0 $39pp – w/9: $44pp – w/8: $49pp – w/7: $56pp – w/6: $65pp – w/5: $78pp. Payable first…

This 5-week session will focus on the initial block-in of the figure from life. Concepts covered include simple measuring techniques, enveloping, shape abstraction, and capturing gesture or the implied energy of a pose. Poses will range in length from 10 minutes to 40 minutes. Model fee w/12 enrolled: $32 – w/11: $35pp – w/10:  $39pp…

No Instructor/Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Thursdays, 04/04/24 – 05/02/02, 10am-1pm

No Instructor/Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Thursdays, 02/22/24  – 03/21/24, 10am-1pm

No Instructor/Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Thursdays, 01/11/24  – 02/08/24, 10am-1pm

No Instructor/Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Thursdays, 11/16/23 – 12/21/23, 10am-1pm (No class 11/23/23)

No Instructor/Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Thursdays, 10/05/23 – 11/02/23, 10am-1pm

No instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 02/19/24 – 03/18/24, 1-4pm

No instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 – 02/05/23, 1-4pm

No instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 11/13/23 – 12/18/23, 1-4pm (No class 11/20/23)

No instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 10/02/23 – 10/30/23, 1-4pm

July 8, 22, Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2 “A person is a collage of people warring to become a portrait.” -Jenim Dibie. We learn who we are by observing others. Join us for a close look at the people and portraits that comprise our community. Open to all with experience, this three-hour informal class will…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Whether you…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Whether you…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Whether you…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Whether you…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Whether…

Supply List This is a one-day intensive focused on the traditional method of “Alla Prima”painting of the portrait from life in oil. “Alla Prima” is a direct painting technique that challenges the artist to apply distinct brush strokes with few revisions for a fresh impression of the subject. Model fee w/10 enrolled: $14 – w/9…

Supply List Students will work from a model to create a portrait in charcoal with an emphasis on building structure around a simple light and shadow pattern. The workshop will cover abstract construction of the head, value organization, edges and the use of charcoal medium as a bridge to painting. Model fee w/10 enrolled: $14…

This is a one-day intensive focused on the classical method of using three tones: red, black and white to create the illusion of form and atmosphere through tone. A favored method of Renaissance and Venetian artists, this approach to drawing using three colors (“trios-couleurs”) is an important historical aspect of 19th century and modern atelier…

Supply List Extended 5 week session: Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 9  Continuation of Still Life Drawing I where students draw objects they are inspired by to improve their technical ability and practice both linear and tonal drawing. Complexity of the chosen subject will be based on prior experience with drawing and students…

Supply List Extended 5 week session: Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2 First session covers drawing concepts applied to the study of still life arrangements. Concepts covered include enveloping, blocking-in, proportion and the use of a simple value hierarchy. Students will focus on the linear block-in and value study of simple forms and…

Supply List This class is a supplementary course to Figure Study Core Program on Wednesday that covers individual anatomical features of the model, offering both an optical and structural approach to understanding anatomy. This 5-week course is a continuation and elaboration of ‘Feature Focus – Portrait I’ with an opportunity for extended study from a…

Supply List This class is a supplementary course to Figure Study Core Program on Wednesday that covers individual anatomical features of the model, offering both an optical and structural approach to understanding anatomy. This 5-week course will cover methods for simplifying and abstracting the portrait to derive a naturalistically accurate likeness working from both photographic…

Supply List No class 11/24    This is a supplementary course to Figure Study Core Program on Wednesday that covers individual anatomical features of the model, offering both an optical and structural approach to understanding anatomy. This 5-week course will cover methods for simplifying and abstracting the male and female torso working from a live…

Supply List This is a supplementary course to Figure Study Core Program on Wednesday that covers individual anatomical features of the model, offering both an optical and structural approach to understanding anatomy. This 5-week course will cover methods for simplifying and abstracting the complex structures of the hands, feet and knees using photographic and skeletal…

Supply List This class is a continuation and elaboration of ‘Long Pose Figure Drawing I’ with increased time with the model to further practice optical and conceptual refinement of the figure. Students will produce one carefully considered drawing, transferred to hot-press watercolor paper over the 5-week session as a culmination of previous session core concepts.…

Supply List This class will featured extended pose time with a live model that bridge the rudimentary scaffold of the block-in with a refined understanding of form through the marriage of value and line. Concepts covered include the block-in, superficial anatomy, value comparison and a theory of light. Long poses spanning multiple classes (1 pose…

Supply List Traditional approach to understanding form that starts with a simplified value structure that elaborates and clarifies the block-in. Concepts covered include notan drawing, optical and conceptual value assessment, the compression of value and how to create even tones in pencil or charcoal. Short (20-60 minutes) to long poses (1 pose per class) with…

Supply List This course explores the mechanics of drawing and how to establish a process that weeds out error and encourages a felt response to the model. Students will practice an effective method for drawing that abstracts and flattens the figure and focuses on the overall gestural characteristics. Concepts covered include comparative measuring techniques, plumb-lining,…

Supply List This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making to develop an efficient, analytical process for interpreting form. New students will copy high resolution plates from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and more established students/repeat students will copy plaster reproductions of classical figurative sculpture using two and three dimensional drawing…

Supply List This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making to develop an efficient, analytical process for interpreting form. New students will copy high resolution plates from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and more established students/repeat students will copy plaster reproductions of classical figurative sculpture using two and three dimensional drawing…

Supply List This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making to develop an efficient, analytical process for interpreting form. New students will copy high resolution plates from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and more established students/repeat students will copy plaster reproductions of classical figurative sculpture using two and three dimensional drawing…

Supply List This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making to develop an efficient, analytical process for interpreting form. New students will copy high resolution plates from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and more established students/repeat students will copy plaster reproductions of classical figurative sculpture using two and three dimensional drawing…

Level: All with experience Supply List Let’s leave reality and experiment with acrylic paints and texture. Learn about gels, pouring medium, tissue paper, acrylic skins and other materials to make your paintings unique. Demos & group critiques will give you the confidence to create fearlessly and enjoy the creative process. 5 Wednesdays, 04/03/24  – 05/01/24,…

Level: All with experience Supply List Let’s leave reality and experiment with acrylic paints and texture. Learn about gels, pouring medium, tissue paper, acrylic skins and other materials to make your paintings unique. Demos & group critiques will give you the confidence to create fearlessly and enjoy the creative process. 5 Wednesdays,01/10/24 – 02/07/24, 1-4pm

Level: All with experience. Supply List Let’s leave reality and experiment with acrylic paints and texture. Learn about gels, pouring medium, tissue paper, acrylic skins and other materials to make your paintings unique. Demos & group critiques will give you the confidence to create fearlessly and enjoy the creative process. 5 Wednesdays, 10/04/23 – 11/01/23,…

Level: All with experience Supply List You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of…

Level: All with experience Supply List You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of…

Level: All with experience Supply List Level All w/ Exp.  You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring…

Level: All with experience Supply List You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of…

Level: All with experience Supply List You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of…

Supply List Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. 5 Fridays, 04/05/24 – 05/03/24, 1-4pm

Supply List: Oil Supply List: Acrylic Color is a challenge for every new painter and many advanced painters. This class follows Richard’s Book, “Color for Painters”, which is a step-by-step guide, designed to give students color basics through study and practice. Richard’s book available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either…

Supply List: Oil Supply List: Acrylic This class provides students with basic information about drawing, painting materials, painting techniques and product safety. Richard’s class follows his book, “Painting Fundamentals”, which is a step-by-step guide, designed to help you build confidence through study and practice. Richard’s book available for purchase at the first class. Students may…

Supply List: Oil Supply List: Acrylic Color is a challenge for every new painter and many advanced painters. This class follows Richard’s Book, “Color for Painters”, which is a step-by-step guide, designed to give students color basics through study and practice. Richard’s book available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either…

Supply List: Oil Supply List: Acrylic This class provides students with basic information about drawing, painting materials, painting techniques and product safety. Richard’s class follows his book, “Painting Fundamentals”, which is a step-by-step guide, designed to help you build confidence through study and practice. Richard’s book available for purchase at the first class. Students may…

Supply List: Oil Supply List: Acrylic Color is a challenge for every new painter and many advanced painters. This class follows Richard’s Book, “Color for Painters”, which is a step-by-step guide, designed to give students color basics through study and practice. Richard’s book available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either…

Level: Advanced Supply List Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic (color, value, composition, materials, etc.); from there, students work in class independently, and instruction varies with each student. Students must have a background in painting. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive…

Level: Advanced Supply List Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic (color, value, composition, materials, etc.); from there, students work in class independently, and instruction varies with each student. Students must have a background in painting. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive…

Level: Advanced Supply List Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic (color, value, composition, materials, etc.); from there, students work in class independently, and instruction varies with each student. Students must have a background in painting. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive…

Level: Advanced Supply List Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic (color, value, composition, materials, etc.); from there, students work in class independently, and instruction varies with each student. Students must have a background in painting. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive…

Level: Advanced Supply List Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic (color, value, composition, materials, etc.); from there, students work in class independently, and instruction varies with each student. Students must have a background in painting. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive…

Supply List Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. 5 Fridays, 11/17/23 – 12/22/23, 1-4pm (No class 11/24/24)

Supply List Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. 5 Fridays, 01/12/24 – 02/09/24, 1-4pm

Supply List Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. 5 Fridays, 02/23/24 – 03/22/24, 1-4pm

No instructor/Monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, either long or short pose, pending artists wishes.  Drop-ins welcome. Drop in $35 mem / $39 non-mem

Supply List Level: All with experience Let’s leave reality and experiment with acrylic paints and texture. Learn about gels, pouring medium, tissue paper, acrylic skins and other materials to make your paintings unique. Demos & group critiques will give you the confidence to create fearlessly and enjoy the creative process. 5 Wednesdays, 05/17/23 – 06/14/23,…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing under the instruction of Toni Wilson. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the…

Supply List Level: All with experience. You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of…

This 5-week session will focus on the initial block-in of the figure from life. Concepts covered include simple measuring techniques, enveloping, shape abstraction and capturing gesture or the implied energy of a pose, under the instruction of Carol Broman. Poses will range in length from 10 minutes to 40 minutes. Model fee w/8 enrolled: $50pp…

This 5-week session will focus on the initial block-in of the figure from life. Concepts covered include simple measuring techniques, enveloping, shape abstraction and capturing gesture or the implied energy of a pose, under the instruction of Carol Broman. Poses will range in length from 10 minutes to 40 minutes. Model fee w/8 enrolled: $50pp…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing, under the instruction of Toni Wilson. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing, under the instruction of Toni Wilson. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the…

Join us for a Friday Long Pose Figure Study class with Carol Broman. Models will hold the same pose for the entire class period. Methods covered include the initial block-in, gesture, contour refinement, value organization applied to a simple model of light. Model fee w/8 enrolled: $50pp – w/7: $54pp – w/6: $63pp – w/5:…