Fine Art Classes
- Watercolor Illustration *NEW* Jae Yeun Park 470.4 | Monday: 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Room F Begins: July 6 | $261 | 8 WeeksStudents will enjoy the spontaneous nature of watercolor painting while exploring portraiture, floral studies, still life, or landscapes. Learn to love the fluidity of this medium! Students will learn the four basic watercolor painting techniques: wet on dry, wet on wet, dry on wet, and dry on dry. Each student will enjoy making beautiful illustrations of their own imagination with these four basic watercolor techniques. This class meets for 6 consecutive weeks *A $20 registration fee will apply to total.
- Watercolor Basics Instructor: Janet Kimxxx.xx | Monday 6:00-9:00 PM| Room A Begins: July 6th | Price $282 Discover this relaxing and creative medium of watercolor painting in this introductory course. Students will learn foundational techniques, including washes, blending, layering, color, and composition, with a focus on landscape and individual interests. This class is perfect for the beginner and those looking to develop their artistic skills and creative confidence. Must be 16+ to attend this class.Summer is the perfect time to get creative and try something new! In this class, you will gain basic watercolor skills, such as, layering and blending.A $20 registration fee will be added to the class total.
- Summer Painting Griselda Healy 126.9 | Monday, 12:30 PM - 3:30pm | Room F Begins July 6 | $230 | 4 weeksThis is an open studio program. Come with your ideas, be it still-life, landscape, abstraction, or figure. Bring reference images if you wish to paint from photographs. You may bring objects for still-life if you wish to study form and work from life. This is an excellent opportunity for young students to continue working on their portfolio projects. If you are a beginner, bring your materials of choice and I will help you begin.Please see below for supply list!This is a 4 week class.*There is a 20 registration fee added to your total.
- Still-Life Drawing, Portrait, & Landscape Griselda Healy112.1 | Mon 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Room B Begins: July 6th | $213 | 4 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 10 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be applied to your total.See below for supply list.
Sculpting with Everyday Objects: Assemblage Art Maria Alekseev
169.1 | Thu 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Gallery /Room A Begins July 9 | $262 | 6 Weeks
Turn everyday, discarded, or saved objects—trinkets, personal collections, and overlooked materials into expressive works of art. Learn techniques for building assemblage sculpture through guided exercises and demonstrations. Students explore composition, structure, and visual storytelling through hands-on projects. In class, we share ideas and support experimentation with materials and process, pushing our creativity forward. All levels welcome. Class meets on July 9, 16, August 6, 13, 20, 27.We will not meet on July 23 and 30Required Materials: Found objects, sketchbookThere will be a $20 registration fee applied to your total.
- Printmaking, What a Relief! Keri Sheheen153.7 | Wed, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Room A Begins July 8 | $281 | 8 weeks This 6 week hands-on course will explore relief printmaking techniques using linoleum blocks. Students will learn skills such as preparing materials, carving blocks, and printing methods, as well as working with multiple plates and reduction techniques. Open to printmakers of all skill levels.Class cost covers all in-house materials, such as solvents, cleaning solutions, and common printing inks.Class meets once a week for 6 weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to total.Please see below for supplies list.
- Painting Techniques Michele Guttenberg123.1 | Sat, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Room F Begins July 11 | $281 | 8 Weeks 123.1 | Tue, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room F Begins: July 7 | $281 | 8 WeeksExplore the basic techniques of painting with acrylics and oils in a stress-free environment. Each student will be given individual attention regardless of their skill level - from someone who has never held a paintbrush to someone who has been painting for years, there is always something new to learn. Please, bring pictures or ideas of what you might want to paint.See below for supply list! A $20 registration fee will be added 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.
- Floral and Portrait Painting Jae Yeun Park123.5 | Monday: 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Room F Begins: July 6 | $281 | 8 weeksLearn how to capture the essence of painting flowers using color tones, shapes, and space. Sharpen drawing and painting skills and learn how to use warm and cool colors by studying portraits and florals. Students must have some experience painting to take this class. Please see below for supply list!A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Elements of Drawing James Cox113.5 | Tue 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Room A Begins July 7 | $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!
Drawing Essentials Robyn Tang
117.6 | Mon, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Room B Begins July 6 | $272 | 8 weeks This class will help students unlock their artistic potential in this drawing course designed for adults of all skill levels! In this class, students will develop a strong foundation in essential drawing techniques, including shading, composition, form and perspective. Whether students are drawing for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills, they'll explore fundamental concepts that form the building blocks of great art.Through a variety of hands-on projects, students will practice drawing everything from still lifes to landscapes, honing their attention to detail and creative expression. This course not only builds technical proficiency but also encourages personal growth as an artist. By the end of the class, students will feel more confident in their abilities and inspired to take their drawing skills to the next level.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.
