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Painting Open Studio

$45
Calendar Current session started Apr 14, 2025 , runs for 10 weeks

Enjoy dedicated time to work on your painting projects in a welcoming, self-guided studio environment. Bring your own materials and explore your creativity at your own pace. This is a great opportunity to focus on your work, connect with fellow artists, and enjoy the inspiring atmosphere of the studio. This open studio time is for students currently enrolled in classes. All levels are welcome!

  • Monday: 6:30 pm - 9:30pm
  • Tuesday:  4:00 pm - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Thursday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm

Life Drawing

$270

with Martin Piezonka

Calendar Current session started Apr 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This class presents the opportunity to draw, paint or sculpt from the human figure without formal instruction. Students may pre-register for a 5 or 10-week class card. Cards are good for one year from date of purchase. They may be used during any semester until the expiration date. $243.00 member price for 10 weeks. Drop-ins are welcome at $27 member and $30 non-member per class and must pay the monitor at the beginning of each class.

 

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Life Drawing: Drop-in

$30

with Martin Piezonka

Calendar Current session started May 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm
3 additional sessions through Jun 5, 2025

Painterly Pastels

$200

with Louise Dusinberre

Calendar Next available session starts May 20, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 5 weeks

Join a 5-week pastel exploration, starting in the studio with still life drawing to understand application, light, and value, we'll learn the fundamentals of this versatile material. Develop confidence in seeing, interpreting, and recording, while capturing the play of light surface, and blending.

Click HERE to see the materials list for this course

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support the mission of HYS

Expressionism and Abstraction

$180

with Eo Omwake

Calendar Next available session starts May 20, 2025 at 12:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Unlock the secrets of abstract and expressionistic painting with EO Omwake's tailored classes, designed to cater to each student's unique preferences. Dive into the essence of creativity, regardless of your painting experience, and learn foundational and advanced skills in the historic Chester Springs Fine Art Studio. Join a community of artists of all levels, working together to explore the nuts and bolts of painting, receiving personalized guidance from EO Omwake, and culminating in a valuable end-of-class critique. Elevate your artistry and enrich lives through your creations – take the plunge and enroll now to unleash your creative potential!

 

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Beginning Drawing

$180

with Martin Piezonka

Calendar Next available session starts May 21, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 5 weeks

Draw what you see by learning to see what you draw. Learn visual techniques that make drawing rewarding and fun. Discover ways to draw by establishing the underling structure from a variety of still life objects. Focus on drawing a new, uncluttered still life each week using graphite, charcoal, or the drawing material of your choice. Get individual encouragement and support as you progress at your own pace, with instructor demonstrations to guide you through techniques and materials. A materials list is provided.

Click HERE for a materials list for this class

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Composition, Color and Expression in Watercolor

$160

with Mick McAndrews

Calendar Next available session starts May 24, 2025 at 10 am

Explore the unique qualities of watercolor in this immersive workshop designed to enhance composition, expand visual language, and develop artistic voice. Learn to create dynamic shapes, strong value contrasts, and expressive edges while simplifying scenes with a limited palette. Discussions on perspective and color theory will deepen your understanding, and you may paint alongside the instructor or work from your own reference with individualized guidance.

 Click HERE for a materials list for this workshop

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Mixed Media: There is more to it

$90

with Nancy Barch

Calendar Next available session starts May 31, 2025 at 10 am

Join me for an immersive exploration into the world of mixed media, where creativity extends beyond paint and collage. We'll delve into composition, form, and color, discovering new techniques that can enhance your current artistic practice or inspire a fresh journey into abstraction and non-representational art. Whether you’re seeking to expand your skillset or embark on a new artistic path, this workshop offers endless opportunities for creative experimentation.

click HERE for a materials list for this workshop!





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