Session I Drawing & Painting Classes

Portraits with Pizzaz
Instructor: Natalie Crain
Age: 7 - 12
$79/members, $99/non-members
Monday | 6 – 7:30pm
Winter: January 8 – February 19, 2024 | No class January 15
Explore portrait making through various media and techniques including drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, and collage. Create traditional self-portraits as well as expressive interpretations of the self. Other subjects will include family portraits, friend or classmate portraits, and caricatures of famous people.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
All supplies included.

Drawing Basics
Instructor: Jamie Schorsch
Age: 18+
$116/members, $136/non-members
Tuesday | 6 – 8pm
Winter: January 9 – February 13, 2024
An introduction to the basics of drawing with graphite and Prismacolor colored pencils. The class will focus on the fundamental principles of drawing with an emphasis on cultivating a range of lines, textures, values, and the application of color theory to create dimension. This course will build on observational drawing skills while allowing space for creative growth. Students who have previously taken Drawing Basics classes are encouraged to enroll to further their knowledge.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
Graphite Pencils: 2H, HB, 3B, 6B
Prismacolor Pencils: Premier Set, minimum 12
Magic Rub or Art Gum Eraser

Creative Aging Painting Tuesday
Instructor: Chrissy Collopy
Age: 50+
$95/members, $115/non-members
Tuesday | Noon - 2pm
Winter: January 9 – February 13, 2024
This class will introduce students to acrylic painting basics and materials. Students will learn acrylic mixing strategies, color theory, and various approaches to painting, including blending and glazing. Modeling form, rendering space, and studying masterworks will be the focus of this class. This class is suitable for any experience level. All supplies included in the cost of the class. Students may repeatedly take the course to continually advance their development.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
All supplies included.

Anime Drawing Studio
Instructor: Abbie Webster
Age: 7 - 12
$79/members, $99/non-members
Wednesday | 6 – 7:30pm
Winter: January 10 – February 14, 2024
Learn how to draw anime from the ground up using both traditional media like pencils and paper, as well as digitial drawing tools. Gain a better understanding of how to sketch human anatomy and create engaging line art. Course aspects include: drawing various poses, styles, expressions, perspectives, and some basics in character design. By the end of the session students should be able to create a full-body character of their choice.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
All supplies included.

Creative Aging Painting Wednesday
Instructor: Chrissy Collopy
Age: 50+
$95/members, $115/non-members
Wednesday | Noon - 2pm
Winter: January 10 – February 14, 2024
This class will introduce students to acrylic painting basics and materials. Students will learn acrylic mixing strategies, color theory, and various approaches to painting, including blending and glazing. Modeling form, rendering space, and studying masterworks will be the focus of this class. This class is suitable for any experience level. All supplies included in the cost of the class. Students may repeatedly take the course to continually advance their development.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
All supplies included.

Youth Drawing Studio
Instructor: Emily Howard
Age: 10 - 14
$79/members, $99/non-members
Wednesday | 7 - 8:30pm
Winter: January 10 – February 14, 2024
Designed for experienced students who want to improve their drawing skills in a fun and creative environment! Develop creative abilities through various drawing experiences with a variety of media. Build on observational drawing skills while growing creatively. New techniques help the student to experiment and observe the world through different perspectives.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
Regular #2 pencil
Paint shirt
Sketchbook
Oil pastels (optional)

Kids Drawing & Painting
Instructor: Emily Howard
Age: 5 - 9
$63/members, $83/non-members
Wednesday | 6 – 7pm
Winter: January 10 – February 14, 2024
Explore artistic expression through drawing and painting. Concentrating on developing creativity and exploring techniques with a variety of art media, the young artist will discover ways in which they can interact with the artistic world through observation and creative problem-solving.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
Regular #2 pencil
Paint shirt
Sketchbook
Oil pastels (optional)

Creative Aging Painting Friday
Instructor: Chrissy Collopy
Age: 50+
$95/members, $115/non-members
Friday | Noon - 2pm
Winter: January 12 – February 16, 2024
This class will introduce students to acrylic painting basics and materials. Students will learn acrylic mixing strategies, color theory, and various approaches to painting, including blending and glazing. Modeling form, rendering space, and studying masterworks will be the focus of this class. This class is suitable for any experience level. All supplies included in the cost of the class. Students may repeatedly take the course to continually advance their development.
Winter Registration Opens December 4, 2023
Supply Information:
All supplies included.