This class is designed for students to have an opportunity to learn oil painting in a systematic way at a college level. This class is based on Oil Painting 101 to 400 level classes (from sophomore to senior students) at the American Academy of Art where Don taught painting and drawing for 22 years.

This course allows students to explore the world of fashion through an artistic lens. Cheryl will guide students through fashion portraits, mixed media collages, and the history of fashion illustration. The four-week course will culminate in students creating one polished piece which builds upon concepts and techniques explored throughout the course.

Explore Canva by creating a collection of fun, beautiful, and useful projects designed for creative adults. Each week, you’ll learn new Canva tools while making something you can use, print, or share.

Students take on projects of their own choosing. The first 15 minutes will emphasize preparatory sketches and composition. Joe provides support in difficult areas; whether color, mass, shadows or any other technique that fails. His level of instruction is dependent on each individual student’s needs. This class is as challenging for experienced painters as it is exciting for those expanding their knowledge. 

Students take on projects of their own choosing. The first 15 minutes will emphasize preparatory sketches and composition. Joe provides support in difficult areas; whether color, mass, shadows or any other technique that fails. His level of instruction is dependent on each individual student’s needs. This class is as challenging for experienced painters as it is exciting for those expanding their knowledge.

Evening Sip and Paint: Students are welcome enjoy to adult beverages during class! This course is perfect for those looking to practice in a friendly and relaxed environment, or to decompress after work.

Kathleen will emphasize the importance of design and value structure, with an emphasis on developing form through light and shadow. Learn to edit information from photos to strengthen compositions. Explore drawing, proportion, and color through direct observation of a model or still life. Kathleen will demonstrate her pastel techniques, including toning backgrounds, on a variety of surfaces. Prior pastel experience is not necessary, but basic drawing skills will be helpful.

Kathleen will share her understanding of watercolor and the skills needed to develop a personal painting style. Expect to explore different materials to improve technique and drawing skills, how to simplify design through abstract shapes and use color and light to reflect mood and emotion. Students will use photo reference in a meaningful way as well as work from still life. The class will include demonstrations, critiques and plenty of one-on-one individual instruction. 

Students will learn basic structural techniques for creating three-dimensional forms utilizing wire mesh, plaster gauze and encaustic medium. students will discuss line, mass, volume, surface, scale, display options, relief versus free-standing sculpture, and hanging devices.  Helen will share examples of sculptures from various eras and artists, including the contemporary use of encaustic in sculpture. 

Enjoy painting both abstractly and realistically using vibrant alcohol inks! Learn techniques for working with vibrant, mesmerizing alcohol inks on Yupo (polypropylene sheets.) Students are welcome to enjoy adult beverages while creating their masterpiece!

Tom’s energetic teaching style and passion for painting combine to create a class that is enjoyable and informative. Any artist looking to break free of a careful, timid painting process will find Tom’s direct and representational approach very inspirational.

The focus of this class will be a simplified approach to painting the portrait and the clothed figure.  Learn how Tom creates lively paintings that resonate with emotion.  Rather than relying on the burdensome task of duplicating exactness, Tom endeavors to interpret the figure through an insightful and expressive painting process with the aim of creating a work that delights and entertains the eye.