Choose from a variety of drawing topics including drawing from observation and abstract approaches. Push the boundaries of the discipline by drawing with a variety of media under the direction of accomplished artists/teachers.
By examining the varied traditions in portraiture, through the lens of time and culture, this course will investigate a rich diversity of expression, spanning the frescos of Rome, the psychology of Alice Neal, the beauty of Leonardo, the technique of Ingres and the vulnerability of Vincent Van Gogh. We will … Read more
Start Date
01/19
Meeting Day
Thursdays
End Date
05/04
Faculty
Gerry Hoag
Time
6:30pm–10pm
Credits
3
Individual attention in a supportive environment is the focus of this comprehensive figure drawing course designed for students of all levels. We will examine the works of historic and contemporary artists to understand the common principals of sound figure drawing. The foundations of gesture, proportions, and anatomical structures will be … Read more
Start Date
01/24
Meeting Day
Tuesdays
End Date
05/02
Faculty
Gerry Hoag
Time
6:30pm–10pm
Credits
3
Working from personally selected still life objects, students will learn techniques to capture the object’s form, value structure, and temperature shifts using built up layers of conte crayon. Students will complete two still lifes, the first using naturalistic colors. For the second still life students will choose to either exaggerate … Read more
Start Date
02/04
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
03/11
Faculty
Janet Loren Hill
Time
10am–12 noon
Credits
0
The class will paint from life (still lifes) for the 6 week period. It will be a space to paint together and exchange ideas on painting through the guidance of Jennifer Pochinski. She will present prompts for exercises to both challenge and encourage a deeper experience in painting. The paint exercises will encourage … Read more
Start Date
03/11
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
04/15
Faculty
Jennifer Pochinski
Time
10am–2pm
Credits
0
Discover the possibilities of working with dry and water-based materials. Dry media includes pencil, colored pencils, China marker. For wet media we use: watercolor, gouache, acrylics, etc. as well as interesting mediums such as Pe masking fluid and gesso. Gain skills in a variety of techniques, then experiment with mixing mediums in non-traditional … Read more
Start Date
03/14
Meeting Day
Tuesdays
End Date
05/02
Faculty
Yo Ahn Han
Time
6:30pm–10pm
Credits
0
In this three-day workshop, you will learn how to use a a variety of tools to burn nuanced and expressive drawings into wood. Whether used to decorate furniture with designs, to create architectural installations or to complete large scale drawings, pyrography has been a method of drawing for eons. The … Read more
Start Date
03/19
Meeting Day
Sundays
End Date
04/02
Faculty
Brett S. Poza
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0
This workshop takes a close look at artists’ working processes in the realm of sketch booking. We’ll look at examples of contemporary artists’ sketchbooks and traditional books, and analyze styles and working methods. Each week, we’ll have a new topic that will inform and inspire your sketchbook skills, with a focus on mixed-media. … Read more
Start Date
04/08
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
05/13
Faculty
Diane Bigda
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0
In this two session workshop students will work from the figure in motion (via screen-shared videos), learning key gesture drawing skills like blocking, finding the center of gravity line, accurate proportions, mark-making rhythm and value through timed drawing exercises. Beginning and intermediate students are welcome to join the class as … Read more
Start Date
04/22
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
04/29
Faculty
Janet Loren Hill
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0