Unlock your imagination and embrace your creative side! This class invites you to step outside your comfort zone and explore new ways of expressing yourself through drawing. Guided by encouraging instruction, you’ll experiment with techniques and approaches that challenge traditional boundaries, allowing your artistic voice to emerge. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to reignite your creativity, this class offers a relaxed and supportive setting to help you connect with your unique artistic vision. Let your daydreams inspire you as you transform ideas into captivating works of art.

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Discover the excitement of palette knife painting in this immersive class. Learn to create richly textured works of art, from vibrant still lifes to emotionally expressive scenes, using techniques that embrace spontaneity and creativity. With no preliminary sketching, you’ll dive straight onto the canvas, letting the palette knife guide your journey. This fresh and unpredictable approach will help you explore new possibilities and bring your artistic vision to life in surprising and dynamic ways.

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.
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In this workshop, we will start with an introduction to essential watercolor techniques, including washes, layering, and brush control. Next, we’ll practice sketching birds from photo references, focusing on capturing their proportions, feather textures, and unique characteristics. Finally, we will bring everything together by creating a finished bird painting in watercolor, applying the skills learned throughout the session. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this workshop will help you build confidence in both drawing and painting birds with expressive color and detail.

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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In this workshop, we will explore how to create the illusion of light and depth using gouache paint. We’ll begin with a fundamental lesson on gouache techniques, including opacity control, blending, and layering. A discussion on light, shadow, and color theory will help deepen our understanding of how light interacts with different surfaces and atmospheric conditions. Using a carefully selected photo reference, we will apply these concepts to create a dynamic and luminous painting. This workshop is perfect for artists looking to enhance their ability to capture light realistically while gaining confidence in using gouache as a medium.

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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.

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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.

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In this workshop, we will explore the art of outdoor painting and sketching using a combination of watercolor, gouache, and dry media such as pencils and chalks. We’ll discuss strategies for working in various lighting conditions and adapting to changing weather while capturing the beauty of our surroundings. Whether completing a painting on-site or creating quick sketches to serve as studies for studio work, participants will gain valuable techniques for translating the outdoor experience into expressive artwork.

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• 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!