This 6-week hands-on class is designed to help students develop a better understanding of fundamental painting concepts and how they apply to landscape painting - value, shape, composition, color, edges and texture. Class will include demonstrations, critiques and ample painting time to reinforce the concepts in an effort to take each student’s work to the next level. Day and Dates: Mondays, January 6 through February 24 No class on January 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and February 17 due to President’s Day. Instructor: Janet Anderson Age Requirement: 16 and older

For the upcoming Valentine season teens will learn about the Pop Art style of Jim Dine.  Teens will be inspired by his colorful style to create their very own Pop Art hearts.  Using a variety of materials and mediums from paper, fabric and dyes to drawing and painting, teens will create their own hearts. Students will also use resist methods that will create a layered effect on the hearts.  Finished hearts will be stuffed and sewn together. Multiple hearts will be made to celebrate the season and teens can give their hearts away as Valentine’s! Mondays, January 6 through February 24 No class on January 20 and February 17 Instructed by Maggie Stewart

Learn how to draw the human figure from a live model using various techniques and artistic approaches. The purpose of this class is to help students obtain the basic skill of drawing the human form, including anatomy, observation of the human form and fundamental exercises in gesture, contour, outline and tonal modeling. Session 1: January 7 through February 4

This class is for beginners and is a fun way to loosen up and learn different ways to use acrylic paints in your artwork. Instructor, Christa MacFarlane will demonstrate how to move and manipulate acrylic paints on canvas, paper and wood surfaces to create a more expressive quality to your paintings. Each student will enjoy trying different techniques and then choose which techniques suite them as they work on their own painting in class. Instructed by Christa MacFarlane

Whether you’re a beginner, a little rusty or a seasoned painter this ongoing class will help you paint a variety of subjects. You’ll learn more about simplifying and “loosening up” as well as values and brushwork. Achieve better color harmony and discover some luminous layering techniques. Class includes “small study” exercises to help grow your art skills quickly. Along the way, Aimee offers demos, individual assistance, material and supply tips. Advanced painters may work independently. Instructed by Aimee Deneweth Ages 16 and Older

Begin or develop your drawing skills through learning proper techniques. Class focuses on contour and implied drawing as well as perspective and proportion drawing and how to apply value to your drawings. Through demonstrations, one-on-one instruction and hands-on exercises students will gain confidence in their skills by drawing still life, figures, nature, interiors and cityscapes using graphite. Instructed by Rick Brogan Ages 16 and older

Start the New Year by learning the fundamentals of watercolor painting. In this 5-session Casual Watercolor class, you’ll learn about watercolor materials, brushwork techniques, washes, and color mixing. This class series is for you if you’re just beginning in watercolor or if you’ve already painted but feel like you want to reinforce your understanding and practice. Instructed by Renee Reese Ages 16 and older

This class is designed for students who want to improve their watercolor painting skills. Artistic concepts pertaining to the medium will be covered, such as transparency, composition, basic color theory, and value. Class will focus on hands-on working knowledge of the medium with the emphasis on problem-solving, skill building, and for students to develop their own personal style. Specific techniques will be addressed to help students make decisions and work through and complete their own paintings. Session 1: January 10 through February 7 Instructed by Rick Brogan

This class is designed for students who want to improve their watercolor painting skills. Artistic concepts pertaining to the medium will be covered, such as transparency, composition, basic color theory, and value. Class will focus on hands-on working knowledge of the medium with the emphasis on problem-solving, skill building, and for students to develop their own personal style. Specific techniques will be addressed to help students make decisions and work through and complete their own paintings. Session 1: January 10 through February 7 Instructed by Rick Brogan

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