Painting with Pastels
Instructor: Jane McGraw-Teubner
This class is ideal for anyone who has ever wanted to try the pastel medium or for more advanced pastel artists. Methods to capture mood, atmospheric perspectives, simultaneous contrast and mark making will be covered.
Classes will include a short introduction about pastels and materials, followed by demonstrations of still life or landscape subject that includes doing an underpainting. Individual instruction at your easel. All levels are welcome.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/06/23
Winter I: (3 week), $195.00, In-studio, Starting 1/08/23
Day & Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-studio
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Still-Life Drawing & Painting with Bill Graf (Online Only)
Instructor: William "Bill" Graf
In this course, students will first design still life arrangements in the studio, and will then proceed on to painting. Great attention is paid to accuracy of the drawing, relative values, and observing the light flowing over the form. While great emphasis is placed upon observation, students are led to go beyond mere observation, and encouraged to design a rhythmic composition.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week) $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/06/23
Winter I: (3 week), $195.00, In-studio, Starting 1/08/23
Day & Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm, Online
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Botanical Watercolor Painting
Instructor: Elizabeth Fusco
Botanical Illustration has been around since about 50 CE and made popular by many artists throughout history, including the master, Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840). People’s love for painting flowers and plants and including them in their artwork is still in practice today.
Students will learn how to accurately draw a live specimen by using careful observation and measuring. After completing the drawing, the students will transfer the drawing to watercolor paper and begin painting with watercolor washes and finishing with dry brush techniques. Patience is key! Some drawing skills helpful, but not necessary for this intro class.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/06/23
Winter I: (3 week), $195.00, In-studio, Starting 1/08/23
Day & Time: Mondays 1:30pm - 4:30pm, In-studio
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Still Life & Landscape Painting
Instructor: Frederic Mendelsohn
Students will begin the class with the selection of a scene considering composition and aspect. A detailed discussion regarding paint mixtures and values leads the student into the painting process. In true atelier fashion, helpful suggestions follow the painting process to a successful conclusion.
Additionally, as a physician and oil painter for over five decades, instructor Fred employs and teaches a method that virtually eliminates exposure to the toxins that artists fear.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/06/23
Winter I: (3 week), $195.00, In-studio, Starting 1/08/23
Day & Time: Mondays 2:00pm - 5:00pm, In-studio
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Foundational Drawing and Painting
Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe
This class introduces students to the basic concepts, materials and methods of painting. Students are guided through a series of foundational exercises that hone their observing and painting skills each week. Assignments focus on different topics through a variety of exercises that explore the unique properties of oil paints,( applied color theory, perspective, chiaroscuro, etc.) designed to develop the student's painting proficiency. This class is tailored to beginners, as well as seasoned artists, seeking a comfortable but challenging setting to elevate their skillset and to explore the beauty and endless possibilities of painting.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/06/23
Winter I: (3 week), $195.00, In-studio, Starting 1/08/23
Day & Time: Mondays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, In-studio
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Teens & Up
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/07/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/02/23
Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, In-studio
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Fall III: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 11/18/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/06/23
Day & Time: Saturdays 12:00pm - 3:00pm, In-studio
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Oil Painting: Light, Color and Composition
Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe
Oil painting is visual art’s most celebrated medium. To many artists, oil painting can seem complex and daunting. This course aims to demystify oil painting through a variety of time-tested exercises that explore the unique properties of oil paints, applied color theory, and independent painting projects via observation and/or imagination. Various classical and historic painting methods and approaches will be demonstrated. This course is open to all levels.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Beginner Material List | Intermediate/Advanced Material List
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/07/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/02/23
Day & Time: Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-studio
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Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/09/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/04/23
Day & Time: Thursdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm, In-studio
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Mastering Watercolor
Instructor: William "Bill" Graf
This class is structured to help the beginner student to understand the medium of watercolor. We will be exploring landscaping painting, still life and portrait painting in various styles, spontaneous and rendered. The instructor will demonstrate: masking, brush control techniques, wet into wet and dry brushing techniques. Composition will be stressed in this class to focus the student on creating dynamic well thought out watercolor paintings!
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio & online, Starting 11/07/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio & online, Starting 1/02/23
Day & Time: Tuesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm, In-studio & Online
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Drawing & Painting with Bill Graf
Instructor: William "Bill" Graf
The class will focus on painting in all mediums: oil, acrylic, graphite & charcoal. The students will have the opportunity to paint Still Life, Landscape, portrait and cast drawing. From the application of rich impastos to the scraping down with a palette knife, from charcoal studies to color harmonies, this course is designed to welcome the beginner painter, and to engage the advanced painter.
Students may work from photographs or life and will explore different techniques of drawing and painting.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week) $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/08/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/03/23
Day & Time: Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-Studio
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Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/08/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/03/23
Day & Time: Wednesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm, In-studio
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Fall III: (5 week) $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/08/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/03/23
Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, In-Studio
*Image: Instructor work
Portrait Drawing & Painting with Bill Graf
Instructor: William "Bill" Graf
Working from a live model (mirror or photographs for online students) students learn to draw and paint portraits in the academic tradition. Building upon principles which were established in plaster cast drawing and painting, great emphasis is placed on accuracy of shapes, mixing flesh tones, and capturing the sitter's personality.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week) $425.00, In-studio, Starting 11/08/23
Winter I: (4 week), $280.00, In-studio, Starting 1/03/23
Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, In-Studio
**3 student min., price incl. model fee
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Landscape Painting
Instructor: Daveen Herley
Instructor Daveen Herley shares her knowledge as a landscape artist to teach the elements of landscape painting. Using either pastels or oil paints students will work from a photograph, with emphasis on utilizing composition, values, and color to create their finished pieces.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, In-studio, Starting 11/09/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, In-studio, Starting 1/04/23
NEW Day & Time: Thursdays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-studio
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Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Anthony Davis
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING SESSIONS
This class will take you through the steps of creating a successful plein-air painting. The beginning stages, consisting of preliminary sketches and blocking in, will be discussed and practiced, as will elements further into the painting process: color harmony, value and atmospheric perspective. Instructor demonstrations may be incorporated during class. In the event of rain class will be held at The Atelier and students will paint from photographs provided.Teaching will be strongly one on one. All levels welcome.
DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.
Fall III: (5 week), $325.00, Location TBD, Starting 11/10/23
Winter I: (4 week), $260.00, Location TBD, Starting 1/05/23
Day & Time: Fridays 10:00am - 1:00pm, On-location (TBD) (in-studio if it rains)
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING SESSIONS
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