Course Description:

Color is one of the primary building blocks of a good painting!  Start at the beginning with a solid foundation of color usage.  Color theory and science  will be applied in beginning exercises. 

Students will then learn to use color, value, color groupings and composition to create basic, dimensional still life paintings.  Group lecture and individual instruction help students on their way to mastering color usage in painting.

All opaque mediums welcome. 

Course Description:

Learn the materials and methods of bookbinding, and make a variety of handmade books. Starting with folded books and pamphlet stitch, students will gradually hone their skill and continue on to more complex books. You will complete eight or more books over the course of the session, books that can be used as journals or given as gifts! 

Repeaters of the course will practice learning new skills alongside new binders, honing their craft.

Skill Level: Beginner

Course Description: 

You will create a unique, embroidered textile that will be filled with unexpected surprises and will push the boundaries of embroidery. 

Skill Level: All Levels

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Course Description: 

Individual coaching with your particular drawing and or painting practice. Painting students will be encouraged to draw with the brush in full color. Each class begins with a half-hour of short drawing poses followed by one long pose which extends over 2 or 3 weeks. 

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Course Description:

Every day we navigate a world full of color-coded information. Learn about ways we communicate with color through hands-on exercises with colored papers. We will create collaged color sketches to explore the color concepts, theories, and ideas discussed in each class.

Skill Level: Beginner

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Course Description:

This course offers a strong introduction to painting in which students learn about color mixing, painting techniques, and composition. Each student receives one-on-one instruction and everyone is encouraged to develop personal themes.  The focus of the class is exclusively Acrylics. Students will learn the specifics of this very rich technique, which can equal the wonders of oil when well-mastered.

Skill Level: All Levels

Course Description:

In this class you will explore several drawing mediums and techniques such as Pencil, color pencil, charcoal, Ink and pen, Sumi ink. The class is multilevel and the instruction combines observation drawing and creative practices.

Skill Level: All Levels

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Course Description:

We explore the nature of pastel and how to create wonderfully luscious, velvety texture. Learn about different types of pastels and techniques, while we briefly review composition, perspective, and color theory.

Skill Level: All Levels

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Course Description:

Participate in a lively, interactive working environment. Develop paintings to a more finished, resolved statement, or address those challenges that impede forward movement. We will address skill development, use of materials, stylistic choices, personal imagery, and aesthetic content. Be prepared to work in the medium of your choice in the first class.

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced