Fine Arts

NEW! Painting (beg./int.)
Margery Theroux                             $215/ senior $205

Explore the process of painting still life and landscape paintings! Learn the basics of toning the canvas, drawing a composition, mixing colors, and various ways of applying paint. Demonstrations, individual critiques, and examples of famous artists’ works will be shown. This class is suitable for all levels. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Registration for this class begins Tuesday, March 4 at 10:00am.

S63 6 sessions starting Wed. May 7     6:30-9:30pm

NEW! Painting (beg./int.)
Margery Theroux                             $215 / senior $205

Explore the process of painting still life and landscape paintings! Learn the basics of toning the canvas, drawing a composition, mixing colors, and various ways of applying paint. Demonstrations, individual critiques, and examples of famous artists’ works will be shown. This class is suitable for all levels. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Registration for this class begins Tues. March 4 at 10:00am.

S282 6 sessions starting Tues. May 6     6:30-9:30pm

NEW! Drawn to Drawing

Margery Theroux $215 /senior $205 (plus $10 model fee)

This class explores the basics of traditional drawing practices and techniques. Understand materials, the importance of value charts, and drawing simple forms. You will learn how to create form with line and shadow, and investigate composition and space. Each class will include a demonstration and a look at drawings in history. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

S01 6 sessions starting Mon., May 5 1:00-4:00pm

Painting the Portrait in Oils

Registration for this class begins Tuesday, March 4 at 10:00am. 

Lauren Rudolph         $215 / senior $205

In this class, we will learn how to paint a portrait in oils from a reference photo.  Starting with the initial sketch we will learn how to break down the face into patterns and shapes in order to see areas of light and dark that create form. . . .

. . . . We will learn how to mix colors ahead of time to use for our flesh tones. The world of color is fascinating and there is so much to explore. We will discuss how to apply color and to see them for what they are and how to create a dynamic, life-like feeling. A list of all materials will be sent upon registration.  

S161   6 sessions; starting Thu. May 8      6:30-9:30pm 

Moving Toward Abstraction (all levels)

Registration for this class will begin Tues. March 4 at 10:00am.

Margery Theroux     $215/senior $205 (plus $10 model fee)

Learn how to add a dynamic quality to your paintings with the understanding of abstraction. Compose your work by breaking images down to the most abstract elements. Understand plasticity, push and pull, and how color can work for you. Students will learn to use color and compose with a still life. We will also view and discuss many of the artists in history who have left glorious examples for us to study and enjoy.  Materials: all materials welcome. 

S221 6 sessions starting Tues. May 6  1:00-4:00pm

Drawing in Color (advanced beginner–advanced)

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registations will be accepted at this time.

Paula Madawick          $215/seniors $205 (plus $10 materials fee)

Colored pencils are a rich, flexible medium. . . .  This class provides an exciting and innovative environment for the exploration of non-toxic, water-soluble colored pencils.  Join us!  A materials list will be sent upon registration.

S17       6 sessions starting Wed., May 7        9:30am–12:30pm