Painting and Drawing
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.
#10018, Truax-Protective Services, 5/28-7/2, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
#10020 Truax-Protective Services, 7/9-8/13, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Alfredo Rodriguez
See digital art in a whole new light. This class is a beginner level exploration of the tools, theory, techniques and tricks of working with digital devices and creative software to create digital artworks. Learn to produce digital paintings and conceptual art by applying traditional art skills in a virtual environment. Required: An iPad with apple pencil, or Android tablet with a stylus, OR desktop/laptop computer with a Wacom or other drawing tablet attached. The primary app we will use for the class is Procreate for iPad, but participants can also use other software including Sketchbook, Krita, Painter, or Photoshop.
#12055, Online Live, 6/17-7/8, Mondays, 6-9 PM Instructor: Justin King
This is an 8 week introductory course for any students interested in learning
the basics of Digital Art! The class will help students understand the fundamentals and tools that exist across multiple workspaces and will aid them in exploring different digital drawing software.
#12045, Truax-Health Education Building, 6/17-8/5, Monday, 6-7:30 PM Instructor: Jessica Ellenbecker
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.
#12014 Truax-Protective Services Building, 7/10-8/14, Wednesday, 1-4 PM Instructor: Lee Schauer
Capture the essence of nature while visiting a number of local sites. Learn techniques for painting in watercolor outdoors- embracing light, color and atmosphere. Some watercolor experience recommended.
#12013 Truax-Protective Services Building, 7/10-8/14, Wednesday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Lee Schauer
Students will have the opportunity to observe the instructor demonstrating acrylic painting techniques and can either choose to paint along with a class project or may select an individual project. The instructor will accommodate all levels of painting skills, from beginning to advanced, will help students with ideas for subject matter, composition, color, etc., and will encourage each student to develop their own painting style.
#10120, Truax-Protective Services, 7/11-8/29, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Lee Schauer
Do you want to become a better artist this summer? This workshop is ideal for those who want to recharge their artistic spirit and confidence in drawing. Through a convenient and condensed series of classes you will gain an understanding of the essential principles of drawing. Ideal for beginners as well as those with experience.
#12048, Truax-Main Building, 7/22-8/12, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Thanasi Papapostolou
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.
#10124 Truax-Main Building, 7/24-8/14, Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Thanasi Papapostolou
This class will introduce basic techniques so you can create accurate drawings as you work from observation. The skills and concepts presented will provide an initial framework for your talent, build confidence in your ability, and amplify your creativity.
#35242, Truax-Main Building, 9/18-11/6, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Thanasi Papapostolou
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.
#35326, Truax-Main Building, 9/23-11/11, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Thanasi Papapostolou