Painting and Drawing
Celebrate your love of animals through art! You’ll learn to capture the unique charm of pets using graphite, fine liner, and watercolor. We’ll explore how to render fur, feathers, and scales with texture and detail, while also learning techniques to bring out personality and expression in close-up portraits. From dogs and cats to birds, reptiles, and fish, you’ll experiment with a variety of creatures and also work on a personal project focused on the animal of your choice.
#35290, Truax-Protective Services Building, 10/29-12/10, Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Steph Hagens
Add a personal touch to the season with handmade watercolor cards! In this fun, festive 4-week class, you’ll learn simple techniques to create charming holiday scenes, wintery motifs, or playful designs. Perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike, you'll leave with a set of unique cards or postcards to share with loved ones. Supplies included!
#37110, Truax-Protective Services Building, 11/3-11/24, Monday, 5:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Lee Schauer
Drawing the human portrait has long been a challenging art form and one that requires a sequential approach. The purpose of this class is to provide such sequential approaches as well as the principles of drawing a portrait from a live model, such as establishing the scale, pose, and proportions. If you have ever struggled with drawing the features of the face, this workshop is for you. Suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced artists.
#37074, Truax-Main Building, 11/17-12/8, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Thanasi Papapostolou
For beginners or continuing students refining their watercolor skills, this class will be filled with technical information, demonstrations, individual instruction, and lots of time to paint. Learn brush handling, color theory and watercolor techniques such as washes, glazes, and textural effects. Choose subject matter from photos, book references or still lifes as the class explores painting styles from realism to abstract.
#37082, Truax-Protective Services Building, 11/18-12/23,Tuesday, 2:30-5:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#37083, Truax-Protective Services Building, 11/18-12/23,Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#64598, Truax-Protective Services Building, 1/13-2/17, Tuesday, 5:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#67150, Truax-Protective Services Building, 1/15-2/19, Thursday, 2:30-5:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#64658, Truax-Protective Services Building, 2/24-3/31,Tuesday, 5:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#67151, Truax-Protective Services Building, 2/26-4/2,Thursday, 2:30-5:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#64736, Truax-Protective Services Building, 4/7-5/12,Tuesday, 5:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#67152, Truax-Protective Services Building, 4/9-5/14,Thursday, 2:30-5:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
Sharpen your eyes and your pencil in this dynamic introduction to drawing. You'll learn essential techniques for capturing what you see with accuracy and expression, working directly from observation. Through practice and guided exploration, you'll develop a strong foundation that not only supports your natural talent but also builds confidence and sparks creative breakthroughs. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to reconnect with the basics, this class will help you see the world.
#67154, Truax-Main Building, 1/20-3/10, Tuesday, 9-11:30 AM Instructor: Katie Hogan
#64612, Truax-Main Building, 1/21-3/11, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Thanasi Papapostolou
Delve into the art of acrylic painting, tailored for beginners or those seeking to refresh their skills. Uncover the secrets of acrylic painting materials, color theory, form, and composition. Spark your creativity through demonstrations and hands-on painting, and develop your ability to view the world through an artistic lens.
#64686, Truax-Protective Services Building, 1/21-3/11, Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Lydia Zoells
Dive into the depths of watercolor mastery with our advanced class! Explore complex techniques like wet-on-wet blending, glazing, and color lifting to create stunning depth and luminosity in your paintings. Develop your own style under expert guidance, mastering composition and color theory for expressive, captivating artworks. You should have completed Beginning Watercolor or equivalent to take this course.
#64962, Truax-Protective Services Building, 1/22-3/12, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Steph Hagens
Drawing the human figure is considered by centuries of artists and art academies to be the indispensable foundation of the creative arts. This class will introduce the students to the basic principles of figure structure and expression. Progressing sequentially, the student learns how to “see” human form and to render it effectively. This class is a must both for beginners and for those who are seeking to further their understanding and perception of the human figure in drawing, painting, or digital animation. Students will work from a live model and instructor demonstrations. Basic drawing materials are required. Only students the age of 18 or older are allowed to enroll in figure drawing.
#64780, Truax-Main Building, 1/26-3/16, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Thanasi Papapostolou
Discover the fundamentals of oil painting in a supportive, beginner-friendly setting. You’ll explore materials, color mixing, brush techniques, and composition while creating your own expressive paintings step by step. No prior experience required, just bring your curiosity and creativity!
#67153, Truax-Main Building, 3/17-5/5, Tuesday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Katie Hogan
This course is for those who wish to continue building their drawing skills, refine their artist's eye and truly see as an artist . Expanding on the concepts and principles introduced in the fundamentals session we will delve further into the art of linear perspective, proportions, composition, and effective use of light and shade.
#64706, Truax-Main Building, 3/17-5/5, Tuesday, 5:30-8 PM Instructor: Katie Hogan
Discover the beauty of watercolor portraiture in this beginner-friendly class! Learn essential techniques to capture lifelike expressions and delicate features with flowing brushstrokes. Practice different techniques for drawing facial features, planning a portrait composition, and transferring your drawing to watercolor paper. Explore color blending to achieve different skin tones, layering, and shading to create vibrant, personalized portraits. Students will have the opportunity to draw from both a live model and a photo reference.
#64888, Truax-Protective Services Building, 3/19-4/23, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Steph Hagens
Bring faces to life on canvas! This course blends anatomy, color theory, and technique to give you the confidence and skills to tackle portraiture. We’ll spend half the sessions working directly from a live model; sharpening our observational eye and applying the structure of anatomy, and the other half exploring how to use photography effectively, from capturing strong reference images to pushing beyond the photo to create expressive, original work. Students may work in oils or acrylics (your choice).
#67155, Truax-Main Building, 3/23-4/27, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Lydia Zoells
Explore the beautiful world of watercolors and gain confidence in your skills. You'll receive technical information, individualized instruction, and experience engaging demonstrations. Learn essential techniques like brush handling, color theory, washes, glazes, and textural effects, and explore a variety of painting styles from realism to abstract.
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Enjoy the freedom to work in the studio while still receiving personalized guidance to explore new techniques and develop your unique style. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this is an opportunity to dive into painting or drawing media with the support of an instructor to inspire your creativity and growth.
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