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FIGURE DRAWING OR PAINTING: A FOUNDATION
Yuka Imata

4 Tuesdays, 10am -1pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25

Students can choose to work on drawing or oil painting from the live model. Instructor may suggest to work on drawing or painting depends on the students’ progress. The class focuses on the structural landmarks of the human figure by combining the variations of form and plane. We will begin by simplifying light and shadow to create shapes with a step-by-step approach, which will then allow you to build the detail of the body and achieve a likeness with human expression. You will learn to create a three-dimensional effect with depth of space by understanding and controlling your edges.

All levels are welcome.

Language of Drawing
Nadia Martinez

4 Wednesdays, 10:30am - 12:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  July 10, 10 am - 12:30 pm
July 17, 10 am - 12:30 pm
July 31, 10 am - 1 pm

Through a series of exercises, we will explore the elements of drawing, such as line, shape, and value, as well as various techniques, tools, and drawing mediums: charcoal and graphite. We will draw from still life to improve observational skills.

All levels are welcome.

Advanced Language of Drawing
Nadia Martinez

4 Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  July 10, 10 am - 12:30 pm
July 17, 10 am - 12:30 pm
July 31, 10 am - 1 pm

The course will focus on two main areas: mark-making and composition. Students will work from photographs or the imagination. Through a series of exercises, we will explore the principles of art, various techniques, tools, and dry and wet mediums. Students will be encouraged throughout the course to experiment with different materials and methods, develop a series, and think conceptually.

Some drawing experience is required.

Life Drawing
Peter Bonner

4 Thursdays, 9am - 12pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Thursday, July 11 - Thursday, August 1

We will be drawing together from the Model and bringing to light the issues that arise in each session. The objective is to consider our options as to how we can deal with the issues that arise and to work with these ideas through our drawing and into our painting in the afternoon class (Abstraction: Development of Language and Imagery.)

Figure Drawing
Eric Michelson

4 Fridays, 3pm - 6pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Friday, June 7 - Friday, June 28
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Friday, July 12 - Friday, August 2  

Understanding the basics of drawing the figure allows you to organize light, shade, gesture, and rhythm into a single expressive whole.
Working individually with the instructor, you’ll be introduced to varied drawing approaches and techniques, and develop your skills and insights.

Open to students of all levels.

2D Plaster Techniques
David Dixon

This course will introduce a variety of techniques involving plaster and pigment, traditionally called fresco and venetian plaster. We will learn how to use inexpensive and readily available materials to make 2D art in plaster.

Incredibly versatile and durable, colored plaster can be applied to many surfaces both on a small and large scale. Additionally, one can scrape, scratch, fill, embed, paint and draw on these surfaces that have the potential to unify many of the aesthetic concerns of painting and sculpture.

You will get your hands dirty, while handling materials that will take your 2D sensibilities beyond easel painting into the malleable applications of plaster panel, relief, and mural. This will not be a traditional fresco painting class, although we will use some of those techniques. Rather, this will be work in plaster updated for a contemporary sensibility.

Creating Portraits
Michele Liebler

4 Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

This class will teach students the techniques of drawing and painting a portrait. We will learn the structure of the human head and facial features.
The class will explore step by step: under drawing, anatomy, grisaille, paint application, proportions, knife painting, mixing flesh tones and working on value scales.
Emphasis will be placed on the importance of mark making and finding your own personal style in painting and drawing the portrait.

Open to all levels. 

Soulful Cityscapes: Painting your Urban Experience
Daniel Colon

4 Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

Immerse yourself in the art of plein air oil painting as we explore various techniques to appreciate and express the beauty of our city. This class covers a range of equipment, materials, and approaches suited to working outside, where you’ll learn how to use visual cues to simplify the ever-changing urban landscape. Students have the choice to create either small sketches capturing different elements of their surroundings or to develop a multi-day plein air painting, progressing step by step. Daniel will provide live demos and provide individual critiques during the sessions. Classes will meet at the school and walk to a nearby site to paint. All levels welcome, some drawing experience preferred.

Still Life Painting
Fay Sanders

4 Tuesdays, 2pm - 5pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25

This class introduces several approaches to help students deepen their practice in observational still life painting. We will be focusing on creating paintings with a more intentional and better understood use of color.

Through guided technical experimentation, we will also cover the fundamentals of composition, value, and mark-making. Brief slideshow lectures at the beginning of each class will provide students with a critical and foundational knowledge for assessing their own work. Students are encouraged to make work in whatever style they choose: realistically, expressionistically, abstractly, etc.

Beyond the Photo: Studio Landscape Painting from Reference
Daniel Colon

4 Tuesdays, 5pm - 8pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

Dive into the art of studio landscape painting as you learn to transform photo references and sketches into captivating artworks. Explore composition essentials, color mixing techniques, and atmospheric effects to infuse your paintings with drama and emotion. Learn to deconstruct and design the landscape, using value and simple shapes to create depth and interest. Daniel will provide live demos and provide individual critiques during the sessions. All levels welcome, some drawing experience preferred.

Portait Painting
Fay Sanders

4 Tuesdays, 6pm - 9pm
Each Session: $380

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25

In this class, we will develop rendering skills to depict the human head and figure, caricature and expression, and the ability to elaborate, expand, and fictionalize sitters. The workshop will introduce practical information about the fundamentals of painting: shape, tone, edge, composition, color, line perspective, and substance. Through slide presentations, discussions, work periods, group and individual critiques, we will develop the ability to describe the visual world in multiple modes.

This workshop is tailored to the individual regarding materials and personal sensibilities: students are encouraged to make work in whatever style they choose.

Open to all levels.

The Figure in Space
Arslan

4 Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

In this course, students will explore the expressive possibilities of the figure in space.
Working in a medium of their choosing, students will be encouraged to develop their own voice and delve deeply into their artistic practice.
The course is built around individual students interest, skill levels, and sensibilities. Students will work from the live model and their own reference materials.
There will be demonstrations as well as frequent and rigorous individual critiques.

All levels of experience are welcome.

Classical Painting Techniques
Eric Michelson

4 Wednesdays, 3pm - 6pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

Focus on traditional oil painting techniques that are rarely taught but incredibly useful for painters of all styles. Experiment with underpainting and grisaille techniques, as well as alla prima exercises to improve your understanding of composition, value, and color. The goal will be to explore the rich variety of painting approaches and methods used since the Renaissance. All levels are welcome.

 Supply List for Students
Their own paints and brushes
Linseed Oil (pint/quart depending on the number of participants)
Raw Umber pigment (1lb.)
Whiting (marble dust, 1 lb.)
Small panels

Interpreting Color Through Still Life Painting
Michele Liebler

4 Wednesdays, 3pm - 6pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

Learn the process of painting a still life through mixing colors, setting up dynamic compositions and exploring its creative possibilities. Emphasis will also be placed on how students can achieve their own personal vision while focusing on form and three dimensionality simultaneously. We will explore step-by-step techniques from underpainting to applying color.

Painting the Contemporary Landscape
Arslan

4 Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

Landscape painting has a deep and rich history. This class will help students probe the question of how to paint a landscape that reflects the contemporary world in which we live. Composition will be explored through value studies and sketches, and students will be guided in choosing a subject that resonates with them. Color, mark making, and the layering of both paint and space will be discussed, as will linear and atmospheric perspective as needed. Students can investigate the spectrum of highly representational landscapes to complete abstraction and everything in between.

Any media and level of experience is welcome.

From Figures to Abstraction
Davide Cantoni

4 Thursdays, 10am -1pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27

Building on the basic skills and strategies learned in the introductory course (on Tuesday mornings ) this class, while still focused on Painting, will encourage all students to begin to truly develop and sustain their own work.

We will push your work technically and  conceptually. Working in a larger studio will allow students to work on projects for several weeks at a time, and also to create work on larger scale. We will also explore mediums in more depth so has to have a wider range of paints and tools at our disposal. 

This will be a more individually tailored course where the instructor will help you to kickstart, maintain and sustain your work to allow you to delve deeper into your own practice..(Acrylics preferred)

Abstract Painting: The Process
Peter Bonner 

4 Thursdays, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Thursday, July 11 - Thursday, August 1

We will explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own language. This class focuses on developing each artist’s passion for making abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore one’s inspiration and ideas via the process and using a language specific to each artist to develop these ideas into coherent images. Artists are encouraged to work from the source material that is personal to them and to engage in a dialogue with contemporary exhibiting artists whose work is relevant to their own.

It is anticipated that each artist will develop a deeper understanding of their own inclinations and their role in creating their artwork with the ultimate goal of developing a coherent body of work.

The class is open to all levels.

Introduction to Abstract Painting
Mildor Chevalier

4 Thursdays, 4pm - 7pm
Each Session: $200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Thursday, July 11 - Thursday, August 1

In this course, you will explore the process of abstract painting with insightful demonstration and experiment with different techniques. Throughout the session, you will learn the different properties of acrylic paint and its mediums. Colors, composition, textures, and layers will be examined. Basic color mixing skill is required. 

Figure Painting
Fay Sanders

4 Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27

In this class, we will paint the figure using a range of traditional to contemporary approaches. After starting with quick gestural warm-up poses, we will work on a long pose to be worked on over several classes. Focus will be on painting concepts, such as color mixing, brushstrokes, value, and varying opacity. This course is tailored to the individual regarding materials and personal sensibilities: students are encouraged to make work in whatever style they choose.

Open to all levels.

Advanced Abstract Painting
Mildor Chevalier

4 Fridays, 4pm - 7pm
Each Session: $200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Friday, June 7 - Friday, June 28
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Friday, July 12 - Friday, August 2

Participants will gain a deeper understanding about abstract painting and be able to develop their own visual vocabulary and concept. Throughout the course, we will discuss abstract art within different artistic movements and experiment with different media. Students will get insightful technical demonstrations and individual feedback as they develop their body of work. Participants will be able to selected their own media ( acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media) 

Basic notion about abstract painting required.

Figure Painting/ Saturdays
Eric Michelson

4 Saturdays, 10am - 1pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Saturday, Saturday, June 8 - Saturday, June 29
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Saturday, July 13 - Saturday, August 3 

Explore the rich variety of figure painting methods by looking at the underlying structure of the human form and means of achieving a vivid, varied surface that truly brings the form to life. Explore a rich variety of methods, including brushwork, knife techniques, glazing, and anatomy. Develop a critical eye by deemphasizing distracting details to construct a compelling image. All levels welcome.

Studio Art Essentials: Painting & Drawing
Eric Michelson

4 Saturdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Saturday, Saturday, June 8 - Saturday, June 29
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Saturday, July 13 - Saturday, August 3 

This class will impart fundamental techniques of both drawing and painting the human figure. Using a model, students will practice essential techniques of drawing, and those looking to to focus on painting techniques will receive individualized guidance from the instructor throughout the class. 

Projects in Printmaking
Taka Maruno

4 Mondays & Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm
$230

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Monday, June 3 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Monday, July 8 - Tuesday, July 30

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques.  You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art.  This workshop is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print or someone who wants to improve their technique.

School will provide some supplies.

Printmaking Techniques
Taka Maruno

4 Mondays, 6pm - 9pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Monday, June 3 - Monday, June 24
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Monday, July 8 - Monday, July 29

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques.  
You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art.  

This class is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print or someone who wants to improve the technique.

Techniques of Printmaking
Taka Maruno

4 Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques.  You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art.  

This workshop is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print or someone who wants to improve the technique.

Cyanotypes
Karen Lindsay

2 Thursdays, 10:00am-3:00 pm
Each Session: $230

SUMMER SESSION 1: June 20 and 27
SUMMER SESSION 2: July 11 and 18

Create images rather than capture them. Expressive possibilities in historic photographic processes offer a compelling alternative to modern digital prints. Fine art papers, hand applied archival emulsions, and the mercurial effects of chemistry and changing light provide surprises and opportunities for the adventurous image maker. Topics will include cyanotypes, Van Dyke brown, bleaching, toning, paper selection, photograms, and the history of photography. Most materials will be provided.

Open to all levels. 

Experimental Printmaking & Mixed Media
mARTha Bloom

4 Thursdays, 4pm - 7pm
$200

or

4 Thursdays, 7pm - 10pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Thursday, July 11 - Thursday, August 1

Here the making of one-of-a-kind prints along with collage assemblage drawing and painting can be explored and combined.

Careful individual attention is offered to students at any level of experience, and personal work is encouraged.

It’s suggested that one bring imagery, 3D collected fodder, flat textures such as lace string dried flowers et, -printmaking paper

(Arches Cover 22”x30” is favored), and a few colors of water-soluble or water-soluble oil

printmaking inks. The school meets other needs to start.

All levels are welcome.

Large Prints
Taka Maruno

4 Fridays, 1pm - 4pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Friday, June 7 - Friday, June 28
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Friday, July 12 - Friday, August 2  

Create your image on a plate larger than full- size paper (22”x30”) that extends far beyond your imagination. Develop individual projects in mediums including monotype, drypoint, linocut, collagraph, carborundum, and chine colle. Just bring your passion and explore new idea. All levels are welcome. Limited seats available

Printmaking with Linocut Plates
Eiko Nishida

4 Fridays, 6pm - 9pm

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Friday, June 7 - Friday, June 28

In this course, we produce multiple prints with different designs with linocut plates and add 1-colour for each design (If you like multiple colours, go for it!). Having a bold black printed outline stands out more with other mediums and the entire artwork becomes crisp and tight. Carving requires good patience during production, but the result is absolutely rewarding. How ink embodies your plate in two-dimensional artwork is a surprise, and it’s one of the beauties of printmaking.

Open to all students. No printmaking experience is needed.

DIY Artist Curatorial Guide
David Dixon

This course will explore what we as artists can do for our art after the art is made. How to get our art out of the studio and into the world. How to get others, other than ourselves, to care about the art that we have made.

 Applying for opportunities, residencies, grants, approaching galleries is certainly a part of this, also promoting on Instagram, we will learn about these. But also, a Do-It-Yourself attitude can take us way beyond established norms. Some have said that art is not art until it is exhibited, so how to take control of this aspect of art production? How to factor into our self conception not only making art but its distribution, its curation? Finishing the painting, or sculpture, or photograph is just the beginning, how then to install it, where and with whom?

We shall explore historical examples of artists who circumnavigated the status quo to get their work seen, most specifically 19th-century painter Gustave Courbet who is considered the first Modern partially due to how he addressed these questions as an artist. We shall visit artist-run spaces in the New York City area and meet the people behind these, often, communal situations. We shall explore commercial and non-profit financing and the legalities that come with self-starter endeavors. How to help ourselves while helping our fellow artists? How to create art as well as a context, a scene, a platform? How, indeed, to make art function not only in the studio but in the world? 

Museum & Gallery Visits
Karen Lindsay

Offsite Class
2 Fridays, July 10 and 17
10:30am - 12:30pm

$180

This class will explore New York City’s vibrant art scene. Guided visits to a wide range of art galleries and outdoor installations will provide opportunities for discussion and inspiration.

We will visit a different area each week and cover topics from classic to contemporary.

Introduction to Working with Paper Pulp
Kathryn Cameron

4 Mondays, 10am - 1pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Monday, June 3 - Monday, June 24
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Monday, July 8 - Monday, July 29

This class provides an introduction to making works with paper pulp and will provide an opportunity for students to explore and experience new approaches to working with paper fibers in both the two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms.

All levels of experience are welcome.

Mixed Media Stories
Mercedes Jelinek

$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 18, June 25 & July 2
2pm -6pm

SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30
2pm - 5pm

This class will explore creating collages that visually represent personal memories and dreams. Students will have the opportunity to delve into their own experiences to create unique pieces of artwork that reflect their individuality and creativity while exploring various techniques for creating collages, including layering, blending, and exploring found materials such as old photographs, magazine clippings, and fabric scraps.

We will begin by reflecting on our specific memories and dreams; then, students can journal and sketch thoughts, themes, and ideas, using them as inspiration for different pieces. Throughout the course, we will discuss the principles of composition, color theory, and texture and how these can create cohesive and visually captivating collages. Students are encouraged to experiment with different techniques and styles while receiving personalized feedback and guidance from the instructor.

Mixed Media
Fay Sanders

4 Thursdays, 3pm - 6pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27

In this class, students will experiment with various mediums (pen, pencil, charcoal, collage, pastel, and water-based paints) to discover new ways to make drawings. Each student will make a body of work that is based on a personal vision. Each class will begin with a brief warm-up as a way to become familiar with each new medium. Students will work from observation as well as from individual source material, such as photographs.

Intro to Digital Photography
Mercedes Jelinek

Wednesdays
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 19,1pm - 4pm
Wednesday, June 26,1pm - 4pm
Wednesday, July 3, 1pm - 3pm

SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30
1pm - 3pm

This course will provide students with photography’s technical and visual foundations as an art form. Through lectures, assignments, and critiques, we will cover digital photography equipment and software to explore photography’s self-expressive possibilities as a visual language. The class will encourage students to develop an artistic style, create strong visual narratives, and learn to describe and critique work with both a digital and creative vocabulary. We will learn by consistently photographing, editing, and critiquing our work. Students are encouraged to experiment with different techniques and styles while receiving personalized feedback and guidance from the instructor.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Davide Cantoni

4 Tuesdays, 2pm - 4:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27

Adobe Photoshop is a complex graphics, image editing software and paint program and it has become an industry standard and an invaluable tool for artists, designers, and photographers, to edit graphics as well as create and manipulate images. Over the duration of this course, we will learn the basics so that you can complete the most essential tasks of image creation and manipulation, but we will also delve into some of the more advanced features so as to get as much out of the program as possible. Open to all students.

Adobe After Effects Crash Course
Davide Cantoni

4 Wednesdays, 4pm - 6:30pm

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27

One of the most used animation and visual effects packages in the world today. A basic and invaluable tool for any artist, After Effects is increasingly used in the realm of fine art. This workshop will introduce students to the possibilities of AE, students will learn how to get started with the basics of After Effects, building projects and be introduced to the various aspects of working with moving images and creating simple animations.

Open to all students with basic knowledge of Photoshop.

Sculpture: Basic Techniques for the Human Form
Ingo Appel

4 Mondays, 3pm - 6pm
$230
Includes clay fees

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Monday, June 3 - Monday, June 24
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Monday, July 8 - Monday, July 29

The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists, whether the classics, as an abstract, fragmentation, in the round, or as an interpretive narrative. The student will gain an understanding of the fundamental structure of the human body focusing on balance, gesture, and attitude and model this information into an original work.

Working with a live model, the student will learn how to pose the model so as  to create this narrative. Historical context will be provided, especially with respect to contemporary styles. Water based clay will be used and may be kiln fired ( Kiln fee not included).

Open to all Levels

Stone Carving
Carlos Mendoza

4 Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm
Each Session: $230

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

This class will introduce students to the history of stone carving and its use in contemporary sculpture. The techniques used to shape the stone will be examined, the practical aspects of using and sharpening the tools, selecting the size, volume and type of stone to carve, as well as finishing of the surface of the artwork. Students will have a completed project at the conclusion of the workshop. Students must bring soap stone to work on.

Wood Carving
Carlos Mendoza

4 Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm
Each Session: $230

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

This class will introduce students to the history of wood carving and its use in contemporary sculpture. The techniques used to shape the wood will be examined, the practical aspects of using and sharpening the tools, selecting the size, volume and type of wood to carve, as well as finishing of the surface of the artwork. Students will have a completed project at the conclusion of the session.

Fundamentals of Sculpture
Elizabeth Allison

4 Tuesdays,4:30pm - 7:30pm
$230
Includes clay fees

This class focuses on foundations of sculpture through use of a live model. Principles such as form, gesture, proportion, stance, rhythm and scale will be discussed. While we will be using the figure as a lens through which to view these concepts, a better understanding of them can enrich any art making endeavor, regardless of medium or subject. This class is accessible to both new sculptors and more experienced sculptors who wish to deepen their understanding of sculpture and form.

Water clay will be provided but other materials are welcome as well.

Biomorphism in Clay
Priscilla Fusco

8 Tuesdays, 5pm - 8pm
$230
Includes clay fees

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

A foundational ceramics class where you will create a menagerie of surreal or biomorphic sculptures. You will learn the process, design and the basics of hand-building in either red or white clay, with one-on-one help from your instructor. The course will touch on several ceramic techniques, terminologies, histories, and the core science and chemistry relevant to its process. You will also get updates on ceramic shows in the contemporary art world. Feel free to bring a sketch of what you would like to make on the first day of class.

All levels welcome.

Introduction to Sculpture
Carlos Mendoza

4 Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm
$230
Includes clay fees

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

The fundamental issues in sculpture, such as material, process, context, form, scale, structure, and space will be introduced; combined with the elements and principles of design within the context of sculpture. A significant component will be the variety of materials that might be used - clay, wood, metal, and plaster, as well as the review of supplemental materials, including images, videos, and readings.

Introduction to Metal Sculpture
Leonor Mendoza

4 Tuesdays, 4PM -7PM
$230

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

OR

4 Wednesdays, 4pm - 7pm
$230

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

This class aims to explore the different technical approaches to metal sculpture construction and its conceptual implications throughout history from figurative to abstract.

Students will learn to create metal sculptures by making joints and assemblies using different techniques such as bending, tightening, sewing, riveting, screwing, gluing, spot welding and free-cutting organic and concrete shapes.

Note: Be in comfortable cotton clothing and close-toed shoes. Refrain from flowing clothing.

Sculpture: Portrait
Weixian Jiang

4 Thursdays, 7pm - 10pm
$230
Includes clay fees

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Thursday, June 6 - Thursday June 27
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Thursday, July 11 - Thursday, August 1

In this course, you will learn how to do a realistic human head from start to finish, exploring the anatomy of the face in-depth, proportions, features, and expressions. You’ll learn the principles of building armatures and handling clay.

All work in clay from the life model.

All levels of experience are welcomed.

Sculpture in Clay
Ingo Appel

4 Mondays, 12pm - 3pm
$230
Includes clay fees

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Monday, June 3 - Monday, June 24
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Monday, July 8 - Monday, July 29

OR

4 Fridays, 1pm - 4pm
$230
Includes clay fees

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Friday, June 7 - Friday, June 28
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Friday, July 12 - Friday, August 2  

Clay is the medium of choice for this class. It has been a part of the creative sculptural process in the arts for over 13,000 years, it is the soil of the earth. You will be introduced of the different types of clay its history and its application to Sculpture. You will be shown and gain experience using the various types of tools used in shaping an object from its plasticity to its final cast or kiln fired form.

The fundamentals of Sculpture, of creating a form in space, will be rigorously addressed and applied to a variety of choices including, but not limited to
the figure in the round, a fragment, torso, foot, hand, or creating the Bas Relief or a composition in the abstract.
Lecture and critiques are included

The class is structured towards the individual, therefore all levels and experience are welcomed. The beginning student will quickly gain comfort and a facility towards an ease of creating. The more advanced artist is invited to create within a narrative of their choice.

Kiln firing fee if applicable is not included.
No tools are necessary for the first class

Exploring Sculpture
Arslan

4 Fridays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
$230
Includes clay fees

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Friday, June 7 - Wednesday, June 28
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Friday, July 12 - Friday, August 2

Working from a live model, students will create an image based on observation, intuition and artistic vision. Anatomy and structure will be discussed to help guide students through the process of creating their own artwork.

Any material and any level are welcome.

Water clay will be provided.

Small Figure Sculpture
Weixian Jiang

4 Saturdays, 10am - 1pm
$230
Includes clay fees

This course will introduce students to the process of making figurative sculpture.

Design and anatomy secrets of the old masters will be shared with artists committed to mastering the human figure. This course takes on the formidable task of how to organize the complexity of the human body as a construction and create figurative art that makes a dramatic and bold statement.

It is a journey through the human form with particular attention directed to mass, volume, structure, and principles of anatomy.

Students will be guided to develop a personal project, in which their individual needs will be considered. Including demonstrations and discussion, this course is structured for beginners and artists with previous experience and aims to provide a base in the necessary techniques of sculpture.

Terracotta
Weixian Jiang

4 Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm
$230
Includes clay fees

Learn the basic traditional technique of terracotta sculpture, including clay-work skills, modeling, and handling the process of the clay from wet to dry then baked in a kiln. Through demonstration and individual instruction, you will learn to make a complete sculpture in terracotta. Sculpture in a variety of styles will be encouraged.

Open to all levels.

Studio Landscape / Cityscape Painting in Water Media
Bennet Vadnais

4 Mondays, 9am - 12pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Monday, June 3 - Monday, June 24
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Monday, July 8 - Monday, July 29

In this class, students will learn how to take advantage of the many qualities of water media to create a completed landscape or cityscape painting from start to finish. Students will start the first class by selecting a subject and exploring composition through drawings and sketches. In the second class, the instructor will explain and demonstrate how to create a useful under painting as a foundation for subsequent layering of color. During the remainder of the session, the Instructor will guide the class through the process of bringing their picture to a unified finish with all the desired effects and relevant details. Painting technique, linear and atmospheric perspective, color theory, and art history will be discussed as it relates to individual projects.

Contemporary Watercolor
Elizabeth Allison

4 Tuesdays,1:30pm - 4:30pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Tuesday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 25
SUMMER  SESSION 2: Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

OR

4 Wednesdays,10am - 1pm
$200

SUMMER  SESSION 1: Wednesday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 26
SUMMER  SESSION 2:  Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

In this class students will explore the range of possibilities that watercolor offers for expressive, contemporary painting. Formal qualities such as scale, composition, paint application, contrasting translucency with opacity, and color will be addressed. Content will also be discussed. What makes a painting evocative? Why are we drawn to certain works? Why do we make art? Experimentation will be encouraged by pushing the boundaries of conventional watercolor technique in unexpected directions. An emphasis will be placed on individual artistic growth.

All levels of experience are welcome.

Watercolor Painting
Mark Gonzales

4 Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm
$200

This class is designed to give students the freedom to choose their preferred subject matter, whether it's florals, portraits, landscapes, or any other theme. The instructor will work closely with each student to determine the best approach and strategy to start and complete their paintings. Throughout the creative process, the instructor will provide guidance and demonstrate techniques to help students achieve their desired results. Students will work from their own reference photos. Beginners students will learn fundamental techniques to enhance their watercolor skills.

All skill levels are welcome.

Watercolor Techniques
Mark Gonzales

8 Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm
Each Session: $380

FALL SESSION 2: November 18 - January 27

SPRING SESSION 1: February 3, 2024 - March 23, 2024
SPRING SESSION 2: April 6, 2024 - May 25, 2024

This course is suited for the beginner to moderate level watercolorists. The first part of the course will focus on learning watercolor techniques. These techniques will be learned through instructor demonstrations and exercises. In the following sessions, the instructor will lead students in creating watercolor paintings in a variety of subject matter. With the use of reference photos and imagination, the subject matter will include landscape, portrait, animal, figure, and cityscape paintings. Students may also work on their own projects if they choose to. The goal of this course is for the student to gain a greater understanding of the characteristics of this wonderful medium.

Making a Coptic Stitch/ Watercolor
Elizabeth Allison

May 15, 2024
1:30pm - 4:30pm
$250

This workshop will guide students through the process of making a coptic stitch book with watercolor paper, although other types of paper would work as well.
Coptic stitch binding allows a book to open flat and provides a comfortable work surface, which is great for working en plein air. 
It also provides the opportunity to customize a sketchbook in terms of preferred scale and paper.