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      • Mission
      • Fine Arts Library
      • Instructors
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    • Classes
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      • Portfolio Prep Curriculum
      • Open Figure Nights
      • Painting
      • Drawing
      • Illustration and Digital
      • Kid's Classes
      • Fellowship Program
    • Exhibitions
      • 2nd Annual Student Show
      • 1st Young Artists Show
      • Kirk Larsen
      • Past and Future Exhibits
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The Atelier at Flowerfield
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Fine Arts Library
    • Instructors
    • Staff and Board
  • Classes
    • Classes
    • Portfolio Prep Curriculum
    • Open Figure Nights
    • Painting
    • Drawing
    • Illustration and Digital
    • Kid's Classes
    • Fellowship Program
  • Exhibitions
    • 2nd Annual Student Show
    • 1st Young Artists Show
    • Kirk Larsen
    • Past and Future Exhibits
  • Events
    • Summer Art Camp
    • Summer Workshop Series
    • Workshops
    • Kids Workshops
    • Museums On The Go
    • Lectures
  • Memberships
  • Store
  • Support
    • Blog
    • Donate
    • Contact Us
    • In the Media
    • Financial Aid
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Studio/Online Classes

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Spring I Session: March 26 - April 23

This is a 4-week session.


Next Sessions: 

  • Winter III begins February 26 and runs through March 25.
  • Spring I begins March 26 and runs through April 22.
  • Spring II begins April 23 and runs through May 20.


Classes are held Sunday - Saturday.


Members receive 10% off one course per session.

Can't attend a class but still want to support us? Consider donating! All donations are used to fund our Fellowship Program, Scholarship Program, and events.

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Landscape Painting

Botanical Watercolor Painting

Painting with Pastels

Image: Instructor work 

Instructor: Daveen Herley


Students learn how to create landscape paintings in either pastels or oil paints. This class focuses on composition, values, and color.


Learn more about Landscape Painting


Time: Sundays 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Spring I: $180.00, In-studio 3 Week Session

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio 4 Week Session

Painting with Pastels

Botanical Watercolor Painting

Painting with Pastels

Pastel painting of dunes.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: Jane McGraw-Teubner


Ideal for new and advanced pastel artists. Classes include demonstrations and individual instruction. All levels welcome.


Learn more about Painting with Pastels


Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio


Botanical Watercolor Painting

Botanical Watercolor Painting

Foundational Drawing and Painting

Watercolor painting of day lilies.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: Elizabeth "Liz" Fusco


Learn how to accurately draw and paint a live specimen using careful observation and measuring. Patience is key!


Learn more about Botanical Watercolor Painting


Time: Mondays 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio

Foundational Drawing and Painting

Oil Painting: Light, Color and Composition

Foundational Drawing and Painting

Charcoal pencil drawing of still life setup.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe


Students are introduced to the basic concepts, materials, and methods of drawing. This class is for beginners and seasoned artists.


Learn more about Foundational Drawing & Painting


Time: Mondays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio


Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio


Time: Saturdays 11:00am - 2:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio

Oil Painting: Light, Color and Composition

Oil Painting: Light, Color and Composition

Oil Painting: Light, Color and Composition

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe


Explore the unique properties of oil paints and applied color theory through projects via observation and/or imagination. All levels welcome.


Learn more about Oil Painting: Light, Color & Composition 

 

Time: Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio


Time: Thursdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio

Mastering Watercolor

Oil Painting: Light, Color and Composition

Oil Painting: Light, Color and Composition

Watercolor painting of rocks and forest next to water.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: William "Bill" Graf


Structured for the beginner student. Explore a variety of subject matter, styles, and techniques to create dynamic watercolor paintings!


Learn more about Mastering Watercolor


Time: Tuesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Digital Painting in Procreate

Digital Painting in Procreate

Digital Painting in Procreate

Science fiction landscape with orange sky.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: RJ Gowdie


Learn the basics of Procreate and how to use various tools within the program. Beginners are welcome. An iPad with Procreate is required.


Learn more about Digital Painting in Procreate


Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio

Portrait Drawing & Painting

Digital Painting in Procreate

Digital Painting in Procreate

Man painting portrait of woman sitting across from him.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: William "Bill" Graf


Working from a live model students learn to draw and paint portraits in the academic tradition.


Learn more about Portrait Drawing & Painting


Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, Online

Spring II: $240.00, Online


Time: Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $320.00, In-studio (3 student min.)

Spring II: $320.00, In-studio (3 student min.)


Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $320.00, In-studio (3 student min.)

Spring II: $320.00, In-studio (3 student min.)

Still Life Painting

Digital Painting in Procreate

Still Life Painting

Painting of an egg yolk in a glass with eggshells on either side.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: William "Bill" Graf


Students design then paint their own still life in the studio. Beginner and advanced painters welcome. 


Learn more about Still Life Painting


Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, Online

Spring II: $240.00, Online


Time: Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-Studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio


Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Cast Drawing

Wednesday Night Watercolor

Still Life Painting

Student looking at drawing of still life.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: William "Bill" Graf


This beginner course serves as an introduction to drawing, focusing on the bedrock concepts. 


Learn more about Cast Drawing


Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, Online

Spring II: $240.00, Online


Time: Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-Studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio


Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Drawing & Painting

Wednesday Night Watercolor

Wednesday Night Watercolor

Painting of the shore. Sky is overcast.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: William "Bill" Graf


Students focus on painting is all mediums with the opportunity to create still life, landscapes, portraits, and cast drawing. All levels welcome.


Learn more about Drawing & Painting


Time: Wednesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio & Online

Wednesday Night Watercolor

Wednesday Night Watercolor

Wednesday Night Watercolor

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: Denis Ponsot


Beginner and experienced students learn the "shop tricks" of watercolor and develop their own style.


Learn more about Wednesday Night Watercolor


Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, Online

Spring II: $240.00, Online

Advanced Painting Workshop

Advanced Painting Workshop

Advanced Painting Workshop

Oil painting of still life setup.

Image: Instructor work 

Instructor: Christian White


Learn painting technique and principals of pictorial art.


Learn more about Advanced Painting Workshop


Time: Thursdays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio

Classical Figure Drawing

Advanced Painting Workshop

Advanced Painting Workshop

Drawing of a nude model.

Image: Instructor work 

Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe


Students are introduced to basic methods and techniques used by Renaissance masters as they draw a live, nude model. All levels welcome. 


Learn more about Classical Figure Drawing


Time: Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring I: $320.00, In-studio

Spring II: $320.00, In-studio

Plein Air Painting

Advanced Painting Workshop

Beginner Gouache Painting

Painting of the shoreline with trees.

Image: Instructor work 

Instructor: Anthony Davis


Plein air techniques are discussed and practiced on-location. All levels welcome. This class requires either pastels or oil paints.


Learn more about Plein Air Painting


Time: Fridays 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spring II: $240.00, On location

Beginner Gouache Painting

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for Adults

Beginner Gouache Painting

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: Beth Drucker


Learn the basics of how to use this versatile medium that can be spread like watercolor or laid opaque like acrylic!


Learn more about Beginner Gouache Painting


Time: Fridays 10:30am - 1:30pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for Adults

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for Adults

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for Adults

Graphic novel page of woman on motorcycle with city background.

Image: Instructor work 

Instructor: James Beihl


Work on creating graphic novel pages and gain a better understanding of entertainment design and comic industries.


Learn more about Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for Adults


Time: Fridays 5:30pm -8:30pm

Spring I: $240.00, Online

Spring II: $240.00, Online

Youth Art & Art History (Ages 6 - 12)

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for Adults

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for Adults

Instructor teaching children.

Image: "Miss" Linda teaching a class 

Instructor: Linda Catucci


"Miss" Linda will teach children the 7 Elements of Art and the 7 Principles of Design through fun and challenging projects.


Learn more about Art & Art History for the Young


Time: Saturdays 10:00am -12:00pm

Spring I: (3 weeks) $150.00, In-studio (Materials included)

Concept Illustration

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for the Youth

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for the Youth

Illustration of a group of people around a campfire inside a barricade.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: RJ Gowdie


Students will learn how to develop storyboards to keyframe paintings as they are guided. Recommended for ages 16+.


Learn more about Concept Illustration


Time: Saturdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Spring I: $240.00, In-studio

Spring II: $240.00, In-studio

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for the Youth

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for the Youth

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for the Youth

Painting of Luke Skywalker overlooking a valley.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: James Beihl


Students learn how to create graphic novel pages based off a story of their choice using illustration principles learned in class.


Learn more about Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for the Youth


Time: Saturdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Spring I: $180.00, Online

Spring II: $180.00, Online

Digital Painting for Illustration

Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration for the Youth

Digital Painting for Illustration

Digital painting of science fiction man next to futuristic vehicle.

Image: Instructor work

Instructor: James Beihl


Push your imagination as you learn how to create your own fantasy environments using Photoshop to illustrate. All levels welcome.


Learn more about Digital Painting for Illustration


Time: Saturdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Spring I: $180.00, Online

Spring II: $180.00, Online

Join us for Open Figure Nights

Pencil drawing of new model.

MONDAY OPEN FIGURE NIGHTS

3-hour session open to students and non-students.

Each session will have one long pose for those attending to create from. 

Please be advised, while we try to have the same model for each 4-week session it is not always possible. If you have any concerns please contact us (631) 250-9009.

Open Figure is an uninstructed class.

There will be a monitor available to answer questions.

Drawing boards and easels provided.


All media are welcome.

Drawing Materials not provided.


4-week Long Pose | 6 - 9 PM

For ages 16 and up.

Guardian consent required for those 17 and under.


  • Uninstructed class.
  • Admission: $80.00 per 4-week session. If attending individual nights $20.00 per night.
  • We encourage registering prior, however walk-ins are welcome.

*Spring I set starts 03/27/23

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Fellowship Program

Fellowship Program

Fellowship Program

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Financial Aid

Fellowship Program

Fellowship Program

This program is an opportunity for students, regardless of age, who are in need of financial aid in order to continue pursuing their studies at The Atelier at Flowerfield. 

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