Each class, under the instruction of Richard Kirk, 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…

Study and discuss works by Modernist and Contemporary artists to inform your own painting practice. The first half an hour of each class reviews works of two or three abstract artists and examines how these artists/masterpieces employ line, shape, form, color and composition. Learn why certain pieces are successful. Techniques are discussed and demonstrated by…

Study and discuss works by Modernist and Contemporary artists to inform your own painting practice. The first half an hour of each class reviews works of two or three abstract artists and examines how these artists/masterpieces employ line, shape, form, color and composition. Learn why certain pieces are successful. Techniques are discussed and demonstrated by…

Study and discuss works by Modernist and Contemporary artists to inform your own painting practice. The first half an hour of each class reviews works of two or three abstract artists and examines how these artists/masterpieces employ line, shape, form, color and composition. Learn why certain pieces are successful. Techniques are discussed and demonstrated by…

Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use under the instruction of Toni Wilson.  Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. Supply List 5 Mondays, 09/26/22 – 10/24/22

Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use under the instruction of Toni Wilson.  Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. Supply List 5 Mondays, 11/07/22 – 12/12/22…

Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use under the instruction of Toni Wilson.  Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. Supply List 5 Mondays, 01/09/23 – 02/06/23

Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use under the instruction of Toni Wilson.  Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. Supply List 5 Mondays, 02/20/23 – 03/20/23

This class will review lessons learned in Beginning Drawing 1 with Toni Wilson, while strengthening skills to better transition to a studio drawing setting. Copy fee included. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 09/28/22 – 10/26/22

This class will review lessons learned in Beginning Drawing 1 with Toni Wilson, while strengthening skills to better transition to a studio drawing setting. Copy fee included. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 11/09/22 – 12/14/22 (No Class 11/23/22)

You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. Instructor Toni Wilson will teach you 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 can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. Instructor Toni Wilson will teach you 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…

You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. Instructor Toni Wilson will teach you 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…

Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use under the instruction of Toni Wilson.  Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. Supply List 5 Mondays, 04/03/23 – 05/01/23

You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. Instructor Toni Wilson will teach you 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…

You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. Instructor Toni Wilson will teach you 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…

Create masterful, vibrant colored pencil paintings layer by layer under the instruction of Ruthe Sholler.  Level: Intermediate/Advanced Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 01/10/23 – 02/07/23

Create masterful, vibrant colored pencil paintings layer by layer under the instruction of Ruthe Sholler.  Level: Intermediate/Advanced Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 02/21/23 – 03/21/23

Level: All w/ 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 your natural abilities. Supply…

Level: All w/ 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 your natural abilities. Supply…

Level: All w/ 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 your natural abilities. Supply…

Level: All w/ 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 your natural abilities. Supply…

Level: All w/ 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 your natural abilities. Supply…

Level: All w/ 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 your natural abilities. Supply…

Level: All w/ 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 your natural abilities. Supply…

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 under Richard Kirk 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 body…

This class provides students with basic information about drawing, painting materials, painting techniques and product safety. Richard Kirk’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 is available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either “Beginning”…

This class provides students with basic information about drawing, painting materials, painting techniques and product safety. Richard Kirk’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 is available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either “Beginning”…

Color is a challenge for every new painter and many advanced painters. This class follows Richard Kirk’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 is available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either “Beginning” class. This class…

This class provides students with basic information about drawing, painting materials, painting techniques and product safety. Richard Kirk’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 is available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either “Beginning”…

Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class, under the instruction of Richard Kirk, will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. Supply List 5 Fridays, 09/30/22 – 10/28/22

Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class, under the instruction of Richard Kirk, will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. Supply List 5 Fridays, 11/11/22 – 12/16/22 (No Class 11/25/22)

Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class, under the instruction of Richard Kirk, will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. Supply List 5 Fridays, 01/13/23 – 02/10/23

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

Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class, under the instruction of Richard Kirk, will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. Supply List 5 Fridays, 04/07/23 – 05/05/23

Color is a challenge for every new painter and many advanced painters. This class follows Richard Kirk’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 is available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either “Beginning” class. This class…

This is a follow along class giving you the basics of acrylic painting. Dee Julian leads you through exercises in mixing colors, blending, drawing and shading. Class includes information on materials/supplies used in acrylic painting. Level: All Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 01/10/23 – 02/07/23

Instructor Judy Ladd substituting for Dee Julian Judy will begin with the basics: color mixing, pigment, learning about different brushes, and how to begin drawing an image for a painting. Your first work will be a colorful parrot, which the class will all work on. She will walk you through the painting process for the…

A great class for not only beginners but anyone wishing to enhance their drawing skills under the instruction of Kathy Dunn. We will explore basic art principles: shading, value study, composition and more but with a twist using charcoal, conte crayon, oil pastel and inks to create unique and exciting finished pieces! Come see the…

Level: Beginner The class will follow a paint-along approach to impressionistic subjects while learning the basic tools and techniques under the instruction of Michael Domina.  No drawing skills required. Copy fee of $5 included in tuition. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 01/11/23 – 02/08/23

Level: Beginner The class will follow a paint-along approach to impressionistic subjects while learning the basic tools and techniques under the instruction of Michael Domina. No drawing skills required. Copy fee of $5 included in tuition. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 02/22/23 – 03/22/23

Level: Intermediate / Advanced Learn to capture impressionistic subjects using the elements of design under the instruction of Michael Domina. Develop your own designs using drawings, photos or your imagination. Learn to create an expressive painting by making choices about what to exaggerate, what to eliminate and what to change. Group and individual instruction.  $5…

Level: Intermediate / Advanced Learn to capture impressionistic subjects using the elements of design under the instruction of Michael Domina. Develop your own designs using drawings, photos or your imagination. Learn to create an expressive painting by making choices about what to exaggerate, what to eliminate and what to change. Group and individual instruction.  $5 Copy…

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 5 Wednesdays, 09/28/22 – 10/26/22

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 5 Wednesdays, 11/09/22 – 12/14/22 (No Class 11/23/22)

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 5 Wednesdays, 01/11/23 – 02/08/23

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 5 Wednesdays, 02/22/23 – 03/22/23

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 5 Wednesdays, 04/05/23 – 05/03/23

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 5 Mondays, 09/26/22 – 10/24/22

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 5 Mondays, 11/07/22 – 12/12/22 (No Class 11/21/22)

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 5 Mondays, 04/03/23 – 05/01/23

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 5 Mondays, 01/09/23 – 02/06/23

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 5 Mondays, 02/20/23 – 03/20/23

Join us for a Friday Long Pose Figure Study class with Carol Broman. Models will be either nude, clothed or costumed. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Carol. Model fee w/10 enrolled: $39pp – w/9 enrolled: $44pp – w/8 enrolled: $49pp – w/7 enrolled: $56pp – w/6 enrolled: $65pp – w/5 enrolled: $78pp. Payable…

“A person is a collage of people warring to become a portrait.” -Jenim Dibie. We learn who we are by observing others. Join instructor Carol Broman for a close look at the people and portraits that comprise our community. Open to all with experience, this three-hour informal class will give students an opportunity to draw…

“A person is a collage of people warring to become a portrait.” -Jenim Dibie. We learn who we are by observing others. Join instructor Carol Broman for a close look at the people and portraits that comprise our community. Open to all with experience, this three-hour informal class will give students an opportunity to draw…

Use the elements of design, color and composition to guide your process of painting an abstract.  Each class, under the instruction of Shirley Blake, shows an exercise to help you determine your process. Take your work to a higher level by venturing into abstraction. References are available from the instructor as well as demos and…

Use the elements of design, color and composition to guide your process of painting an abstract.  Each class, under the instruction of Shirley Blake, shows an exercise to help you determine your process. Take your work to a higher level by venturing into abstraction. References are available from the instructor as well as demos and…

Use the elements of design, color and composition to guide your process of painting an abstract. Each class, under the instruction of Shirley Blake, shows an exercise to help you determine your process. Take your work to a higher level by venturing into abstraction. References are available from the instructor as well as demos and…

Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as you develop a painting under the instruction of Linda Bachofner. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step we will build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply…

For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing and application with Linda Bachofner. Demos will enable you to understand how to build the painting and assistance will be available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 02/21/23 – 03/21/23

For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing and application with Linda Bachofner. Demos will enable you to understand how to build the painting and assistance will be available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 04/04/23 – 05/02/23

Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as you develop a painting under the instruction of Linda Bachofner. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step we will build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply…

Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as you develop a painting under the instruction of Linda Bachofner. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step we will build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply…

Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as you develop a painting under the instruction of Linda Bachofner. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step we will build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply…

For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing and application with Linda Bachofner. Demos will enable you to understand how to build the painting and assistance will be available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 11/08/22 – 12/13/22…