March 2019
Watercolor: All Things Spring!
INSTRUCTOR: Solly Blank This class is for students with previous watercolor experience. There will be demonstrations and class projects as well as students working on projects of their choosing. Students will paint beautiful spring landscapes, flowers and more! Supply List for Watercolor Solly Blank ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Painting with Oils (early spring)
INSTRUCTOR: Rosalie Day White Don’t be afraid to try a new medium! Students with varying skill levels will learn how to paint with oils and/or acrylics in this 6 week class. Work with still life, landscapes and the figure. Exercises and critiques will cover such basics as color, value, shape, and composition with an emphasis on “the process of seeing”. Supply List for Oil Painting Rosalie Day White ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Beginning Watercolor
INSTRUCTOR: Rosalie Day White Students will study still life set-ups to learn how to see the visual world in terms of color relationships, shadows, light, and quality of edges. Composition, creating light effects, volume, and atmosphere will be discussed in group critiques. Supplies are included. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »PreTeen Beginner Painting
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. The class will include lecture and demonstration. This class is designed for beginners who are seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting, and the lessons and projects will be geared toward individual skill and interest levels. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered, and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Intermediate to Advanced students may register to use this class as studio time, with limited instruction.
Find out more »PreTeen Intermediate/Advanced Painting
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto *PREREQUISITE OF ONE SESSION (4-CLASSES) OF BEGINNER PAINTING This class is taught by Arnulfo “Arnold” Jacinto, who has years of experience as both an educator and professional artist. In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. This class is suitable for intermediate to advanced painting students who have attended at least one session (4-classes) of beginner painting. Students will be taught the principles of color theory, how to apply color theory for practical uses, composition & design, and style & technique. Students will have the opportunity to choose their own subject matter for paintings but will be encouraged to implement specific principles from previous classes, including the use of complementary colors and painting without black paint. Because each student is unique, projects may be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Although supplies are included, students will be encouraged to bring larger canvases and to consider purchasing their own advanced student or professional grade brushes. Students may also be given opportunities to be involved in art shows, when available. Students may also register for the Beginner Painting class…
Find out more »April 2019
Enhancing Art with Embossing
INSTRUCTOR: Laura Watts Heat embossing is a technique that adds beautiful dimension and texture to any work of art. In this interactive workshop, we will explore how easy it is to create this gorgeous effect using simple tools and colorful powders. Be sure to bring your own ideas or reference photos to use as inspiration, as you will be able to choose what you want to paint! Don’t miss this magical experience! All supplies are included.
Find out more »Design Systems of the Masters
INSTRUCTOR: Kenny Weinfurtner Learn about the design system of the masters. This class investigates the Golden Rectangle as devised by the Greeks, Harmonic Proportions as per Pythagoras and utilized by Renaissance artists and a third compositional method called the Eye of the Rectangle. These proportioning procedures help the artist position objects and focal points within the picture plane in unique and interesting ways. Students will apply these systems to successful works of art to see how, why and if they work. Lecture with some hands on learning. All supplies are included.
Find out more »Palette Knife Painting: Landscapes
INSTRUCTOR: Alice Glass Students will get to work alongside of artist Alice Glass as she takes you through her process of painting with a palette knife. The instructor will use a landscape as her inspiration for this piece and will show students how she utilizes different techniques to create her art. Much of this class will be demonstration based but students will come out with their own paintings by the end of class. Supplies are included.
Find out more »PreTeen Drawing
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including different grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Supplies are included.
Find out more »Principles of Drawing
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto While this class is designed for beginner to advanced students who are seeking to express themselves through art while learning and building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Basic life drawing and understanding of the human anatomy will be introduced by using wood figure models, photographs, and other reference materials. Students will work on drawing the skeletal and muscular structures of the human body and will gain an understanding of proportion, scale, and foreshortening. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Students will be encouraged to produce at least one illustration that will be matted and suitable for framing. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Painting Basics
INSTRUCTOR: Michelline Hall Let your young artist come create artwork they will be proud of for years to come! This class will focus on the basics of painting including color theory, mixing colors, and paint application. Students will use different painting methods and a variety of materials to create unique works of art. All supplies are included.
Find out more »Watercolor: Photo Inspiration
INSTRUCTOR: Solly Blank This class is for students with previous watercolor experience. There will be demonstrations and class projects as well as students working on projects of their choosing. Bring photos with any subject matter to class for inspiration! Supply List for Watercolor Solly Blank ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Painting with Oils (late spring)
INSTRUCTOR: Rosalie Day White Don’t be afraid to try a new medium! Students with varying skill levels will learn how to paint with oils and/or acrylics in this 6 week class. Work with still life, landscapes and the figure. Exercises and critiques will cover such basics as color, value, shape, and composition with an emphasis on “the process of seeing”. Supply List for Oil Painting Rosalie Day White ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »May 2019
More Watercolor!
INSTRUCTOR: Rosalie Day White Students with previous watercolor experience will study still life set-ups to learn how to see the visual world in terms of color relationships, shadows, light, and quality of edges. Composition, creating light effects, volume, and atmosphere will be discussed in group critiques. Supplies are included. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »PreTeen Beginner Painting
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. The class will include lecture and demonstration. This class is designed for beginners who are seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting, and the lessons and projects will be geared toward individual skill and interest levels. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered, and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Intermediate to Advanced students may register to use this class as studio time, with limited instruction.
Find out more »PreTeen Intermediate/Advanced Painting
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto *PREREQUISITE OF ONE SESSION (4-CLASSES) OF BEGINNER PAINTING This class is taught by Arnulfo “Arnold” Jacinto, who has years of experience as both an educator and professional artist. In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. This class is suitable for intermediate to advanced painting students who have attended at least one session (4-classes) of beginner painting. Students will be taught the principles of color theory, how to apply color theory for practical uses, composition & design, and style & technique. Students will have the opportunity to choose their own subject matter for paintings but will be encouraged to implement specific principles from previous classes, including the use of complementary colors and painting without black paint. Because each student is unique, projects may be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Although supplies are included, students will be encouraged to bring larger canvases and to consider purchasing their own advanced student or professional grade brushes. Students may also be given opportunities to be involved in art shows, when available. Students may also register for the Beginner Painting class…
Find out more »Watercolor Loose Flowers
INSTRUCTOR: Laura Watts In this class we will explore the free and inspired techniques of loose watercolor painting. Using florals as our subject, we will create a truly inspired work of art. Come and enjoy this relaxing, no pressure style painting experience! No experience needed. All supplies are included.
Find out more »June 2019
Inspired by Artists
Instructor: Kirsten Donohue and Pottery instructor TBD In this week-long art and pottery camp, young artists will create artwork inspired by the masters, including Georges Seurat, Claude Monet, George Rodrigue, and Jasper Johns. Projects will include pointillism painting, water lilies, poplar trees, blue dog art, and collage American flags! Students will also learn hand-building skills in the pottery studio to create similarly inspired projects.
Find out more »PreTeen Drawing
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including different grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level.
Find out more »PreTeen Painting
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto In this camp, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. The class will include lecture and demonstration. While this class is perfect for beginners who are seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting, the lessons and projects will be geared toward individual skill and interest levels and is suitable for intermediate art students. Students will learn the basics of color theory, proper application of paint, and fundamentals of composition and design. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level.
Find out more »Portrait Drawing
INSTRUCTOR: Kenny Weinfurtner Expand your drawing skills through the study of portraiture. Drawing the human face requires exacting skills, learned in this class, that all artists will find useful. By the end of class students will be well on their way to becoming a portrait artist in an amateur or professional capacity. The class begins with drawing from the imagination, working up to drawing from photos and culminates by working with a live model. We will work in graphite, charcoal and pastel. Portrait Drawing Supply List 2019 ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Drawing in Pen & Ink
INSTRUCTOR: Kenny Weinfurtner This class offers an exciting way to draw for artists of any ability level. Here we learn about pen points and inks, papers, brushes and composition. We practice such techniques as washes, dry brush, line, and tonal hatching just to name a few. Drawing in pen & ink will add a new dimension to your art skills. All materials provided by the Academy. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Teen Painting with Oils
Instructor: Rosalie Day White This class is designed to give students a foundational knowledge of oil painting techniques and materials. They will explore a range of painting, from realism to abstraction, working with still life, landscape and the figure. All supplies included.
Find out more »July 2019
Tiny Animal Kingdom
Instructor: Mariannette Oyola-Perez In this week-long art camp, instructor Mariannette, who is bilingual in English and Spanish, will teach children to use polymer clay and push their imaginations by designing and sculpting their own animal characters! This easy-to-use clay does not air dry and will harden only when baked. Students will begin by following tiny animal sculpting tutorials, followed by drawing designs for their animals and forming them out of polymer clay. Once the instructor has baked the students’ sculptures, the young artists may paint them and/or transform them into interactive keepsakes such as necklaces or keychains!
Find out more »The Great Outdoors
Instructor: Michelline Hall and Pottery Instructor TBD In this one-week art and pottery camp, young artists will create works of art centered around all things nature! Among other projects in the art studio, students will learn simple printmaking using real plants and flowers, use nature items as drawing prompts, and turn rocks into animal and plant friends. Projects for the pottery studio include animal/floral pinch pot planters and clay nature prints. Children will be encouraged to see the exciting, artistic beauty the great outdoors has to offer!
Find out more »Teen Drawing
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto Join us for a weeklong intro to drawing camp. In this class you will have the opportunity to express yourself through art while learning the different grades of paper and pencils and gaining an understanding of light and shadow and the basic principles of drawing. All supplies are provided.
Find out more »Pet Portraits
INSTRUCTOR: Kenny Weinfurtner Learn tips and techniques for drawing animals, including your own, in the Pet Portraits class. Expand your drawing skills and learn some techniques such as alignments, proportions, and planar analysis. Discover tips on how to draw fur and feathers, shading and toning. The class begins with achieving the best photos for drawing animals, drawing from professional drawings, drawing from your own or our photographs, and experimenting with other drawing materials. Materials for Pet Portraits: Drawing pad, 11″ x 14″ or bigger, 70 lb – 90 lb. weight paper Two 4B pencils One kneaded eraser – small
Find out more »Storybook Art
Instructor: Michelline Hall Young children will love this art camp as they create artwork inspired by children’s storybooks. The instructor will begin each day with story time, reading a fun, engaging picture book, followed by an art project that applies techniques and life lessons found in the book. Throughout the week, kids will hear stories including Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson, The Most Magnificent Thing, by Ashley Spires, and How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, by Marjorie Priceman. *Students must be toilet-trained.
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