- Supplies ListSomething to draw with: highlighters, pencils, crayons, ball point pens, kid coloring pencils, etc. Glue: off brand glue sticks work great Magazines: anything with images you don’t mind tearing up (calendar/newspaper/ads/cards) Watercolor paint: Crayola works great & any kid set will work Watercolor paper: you can use card-stock, cardboard, index cards, anything heavier weight than printer paper. Paintbrush: kid ones work - & most watercolor sets come with a brush Rag: old t-shirt or any cloth Water cup: recycled food container/cupLearn more about Adrienne:Adrienne Mikulka Is an Artist, Grief Doula and Educator. She holds a BFA from Binghamton University in Drawing, Printmaking and Photography, and an MFA in Photography, Video and Related Media from the School of Visual Arts. She spends most of her time working with teenagers in a NYC public school, while also being a Wife/Mom. In 2018, she began training as an End-Of-Life Doula which has led to a Grief Companion/Doula Certification from Colorado State University through the Center for Loss and Life Transition, mentoring under Alan Wolfelt. She currently hosts Art.Heals.Grief Gatherings 4 times a year as day long retreats exploring art or movement modalities. What matters most to Adrienne is that you have access to healing from loss and live a life with which you are madly in love.
- Supply List-Drawing pad no smaller than 11 x 14 inches-Pencils (suggested: hard and soft: #2, HB, B2, B4, and B6)-Erasers-Ruler
- Learn how to draw portraits with Linda Butti. Draw from live models for the last two weeks!Supplies needed are:-Drawing pads- from 12” x14” to larger if you like-Pencils-Erasers-Charcoal pencil-Shade stickInstructor will supply some pastel paper, watercolor paper, brushes and sepia watercolor to use in class.
- Supply List- Prismacolor (wax based) pencils set of 48 or 72- Small set of drawing pencils- Retractable plastic eraser (Staedtler)- Handheld doulble hole pencil sharpener (Prismacolor)- Toned paper pad 9×12 or larger such as Canson Mi-Teintes pastel pad.- Reference materials such as photos of what you would like to draw.You can see more of Margot’s work on her Instagram.
- Elements of Drawing James Cox113.5 | Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Room A Began September 25 | $261 | 8 WeeksThis class will focus on the fundamental elements of drawing. Experienced artists and complete beginners are highly encouraged to join! The goal of this class is to strengthen the students ability to not only draw better, but also fully understand the concepts behind what makes a successful drawing. Perspective, shading, composition, proportion, are crucial tools to a successful draftsperson. Together we will demystify the secrets of the old masters and their drawing techniques.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be added to your total. Please see below for supply list requirements!
The Art of Collage Vince Serecin
114.2 | Tue, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Room A Begins September 23 | $236 | 6 weeksThis class is a creative journey where participants will explore their artistic side through the exciting and versatile medium of collage. We’ll dive into the rich history of the art form, from 10th-century Japan's calligraphic assemblages to revolutionary movements like Dada and look at how modern artists continue to push the boundaries with divergent materials. In this class, you'll not only learn to create expressive collages using texture, shapes, colors, and patterns, but also discover how collage can be a powerful tool for storytelling and personal expression. We’ll cover essential tools and techniques, including how to mix media and work with found and created imagery. Through a blend of guided projects and personal exploration, we’ll focus on composition, layering, and crafting unique works that reflect both your voice and artistic vision. But we won’t stop there. You’ll also learn how to craft materials that elevate your collages, from creating simple accordion booklets to house your creations, to using home-made bamboo pens for expressive ink drawings that add depth to your work.This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.- Practice Makes Perfect! 10 weeks of studio time with a live model - details below.The classroom monitor will manage model poses and break sessions. Poses lengths will vary. Typically, the evening will begin with shorter poses and pose length will increase throughout the session.
- Still-Life Drawing, Portrait, & Landscape Griselda Healy112.1 | Thu 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Room B Began September 25 | $272 | 8 weeksThe class will concentrate on still life, observing and drawing different objects, creating the illusion of three-dimensional forms using paper and pencil. Value relationships, shape relationships, line quality and perspective will be demonstrated and discussed. These fundamental tools of design will strengthen your skills towards creating expansive space demonstrating strong three-dimensional forms in your compositions. Portrait drawing and landscape drawing are also subject options. For those students who are painters, this workshop will inform and strengthen your work. This is also an excellent class for young students working towards completing their portfolios.Beginners are welcome.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be applied to your total.See below for supply list.
