Painting Classes

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.

Fall II Session: 3 weeks starting 10/10/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/07/22

Day & Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $180.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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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.

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/10/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/07/22

Day & Time: Mondays 1:30pm - 4:30pm, In-studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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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.

Fall II Session: 3 weeks starting 10/18/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/08/22

Day & Time: Tuesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $180.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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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!

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/11/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/08/22

Day & Time: Tuesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm, In-studio & Online

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe

Students will learn how to draw then paint the human figure. Students are taught how to observe, organize, and apply sound drawing principles. Instructor demos, anatomy, and exploring master figure drawings are included in the curriculum. Students will shed apprehension, gain confidence, and ultimately develop a concise approach to drawing and painting anatomy. All levels are welcome.

Postponed until further notice.

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Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe

This class introduces students to the basic concepts, materials and methods of drawing. Students are guided through a series of foundational exercises that hone their observing and drawing skills each week. Every assignment focuses on a different topic (contour, value, perspective, chiaroscuro, etc.) designed to develop the student's drawing 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 drawing.

Fall II Session: 3 weeks starting 10/18/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/08/22

Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, In-studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $180.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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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.

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/10/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/07/22

Day & Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm, Online

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/12/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/09/22

Day & Time: Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-Studio

Cost: (3 Student minimum) 

• Fall II: $320.00
• Fall III: $400.00

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Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/12/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/09/22

Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, In-Studio & Online

Cost:

• Fall II: $320.00, In-Studio (3 Student minimum); $240.00, Online-only (Self-portrait or from photo)
• Fall III: $400.00, In-Studio (3 Student minimum); $300.00, Online-only (Self-portrait or from photo)

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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. Still life painting is an excellent opportunity to delve more deeply into the craft of oil painting.

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.

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/10/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/07/22

Day & Time: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm, Online

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/12/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/09/22

Day & Time: Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-Studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/12/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/09/22

Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, In-Studio & Online

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Instructor: William "Bill" Graf

This class is designed for all levels from beginner to professional.

The class will focus on painting in all mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite & charcoal. The students will have the opportunity to paint Still Life, Landscape,  portrait and cast drawing .

Students may work from photographs or life and will explore different techniques of drawing and painting.

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/12/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/09/22

Day & Time: Wednesdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm, In-studio or Online

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Instructor: Denis Ponsot

Instructed by Denis Ponsot, this online class is designed to demonstrate all the "shops tricks" in watercolor painting. Both beginning and experienced students will learn to avoid common pitfalls and advance their abilities. The focus will be on students individually, helping them realize their full watercolor potential by exploring a variety of watercolor techniques with an emphasis on developing one's own style. Class includes demonstrations of color and design, wet-on-wet, and dry-brush techniques.

Each week, Denis will send out three photos from his large collection of pictures. Students will be asked to choose their favorite and send in their vote. After all the votes come in, the week's project will be announced. Students are encouraged to send their own photos for possible class projects.

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/12/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/09/22

Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Online-only

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Instructor: Christian White

This class is an opportunity to learn painting technique and principles of pictorial art by working alongside an experienced painter with a long career and some public recognition. Mr. White believes both in a structured education, involving imparting sound technical and practical instruction, and the experience of watching a professional at work, as the basis of a path to achieving one's own career goals as an artist.

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/13/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/10/22

Day & Time: Thursdays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-Studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Instructor: Randall DiGiuseppe

This course demystifies the complexities of oil painting through a variety of time-tested exercises that explore the unique properties of materials while applying classical composition theory to independent projects. It is geared toward artists seeking to establish solid art portfolios for applying to art schools, art residencies and professional endeavors. Various classical and historic painting methods and approaches will be demonstrated. This course is open to all levels.

Fall II Session: 3 weeks starting 10/20/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/10/22

Day & Time: Thursdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm, In-studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $180.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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Instructor: Anthony Davis

Anthony will take you through the steps of creating a successful landscape painting outside. 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. Teaching will be strongly one on one in, as you paint your choice of scenery from photographs that you bring, or those provided to you. Instructor demonstrations may be incorporated during classes, though emphasis will be on student painting time. A variety of ability levels are welcomed, as long as the materials list is given adequate attention. This class is for pastels or oil paints.

Fall II Session: 4 weeks starting 10/14/22

Fall III Session: 5 weeks starting 11/11/22

Day & Time: Fridays 10:00am - 1:00pm, In-studio

Cost: 

• Fall II: $240.00
• Fall III: $300.00

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