Sunday afternoon live figure drawing with one (long) pose. Each one-day session is for independent study, with no instruction, for ages 18+. You are welcome to paint or draw using whichever medium you prefer. Bring your own supplies. There are easels, chairs, horses and stools available for you to borrow.

Please arrive to Figure Drawing Studio 10-15 minutes early to get set up. Doors close promptly at 1 PM. If you arrive after the doors close, please wait until the first break when the doors open again. 

No class on 10/12.

These classes will explore non-standard techniques that can shift one's perception and loosen a persistent need to "get it right" when drawing. In the first two sessions we will work from a live model; the third session we will work from selfies taken on our own phones or tablets.

Materials are not provided. Please bring the following supplies:

Pastel or charcoal sticks

Sketch pad, 80 lb paper, preferably 14"x17" (no smaller than 11"x14")

Each stand-alone session is for independent study, with no instruction, for ages 18+. Bring your own supplies. There are easels, chairs, horses and stools available for you to borrow. 

Please arrive to Figure Drawing Studio 10-15 minutes early to get set up. Doors close promptly at 9 AM. If you arrive after the doors close, please wait until the first break when the doors open again.

The last Monday of every month features a clothed model.

Draw exciting images with less rigidity by utilizing contour drawing! Contour drawing can mean looking only at the subject, and without lifting the pen, or looking at the paper, outlining the shapes of the composition. In this introduction class, we will learn about both blind and observational continuous contour. At any skill level, hone your drawing and enhance your observation, as we create images with extraordinary energy and fluidity. 

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

Acrylic Painting Studio has been a staple for several years. Painters explore independent goals, or work from studio still life, or create acrylic painted transcriptions of past artworks from reproductions and collected images. Explore color mixing, value painting, composition and intentions through the use of this water-based medium on paintable paper or canvas. Lively group discussion of works in progress, foster fun and support. Learning to SEE like an artist comes with the territory.

Snacks welcome!

Materials are not included; please bring your choice of the following supply list:

Acrylic Paints: Liquitex Basics recommended for economy. Phthalo blue, naphthol red, medium hue, hansa or AZO yellow, white gesso, and mars black.

Brushes: Acrylic vinyl brushes, medium and small, 2" gesso brush.

- Some chalk pastels are helpful.

- Strathmore Mixed Media Paper, 18" x 24" or other paintable paper

- Pencil, eraser, apron, palette. Cynthia suggests white styrofoam plates ad Viva signature paper towels.

We will explore colored pencils as a medium using color theory to guide us through how to layer for different effects! Learn about application of pencils for color, texture, and contrast. Each class will use a different set of color exercises and still life compositions to reach comfort and confidence in colored pencils

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

basic Prismacolor 24 color pencil set

eraser

color wheel

sketchbook

Learn about materials and tools as you create your own handmade, personal books. This is a beginning level to start making books for journaling, artist books, gifts, and more.

Beautiful paper, folds, cuts, glue, and stitches. Bring them all together and what do you have? Books!

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

Not just for coloring books, with new technology the colored pencil is an accepted art medium.  Come and learn the basics.

Supplies not included. Please bring the following:

48 set of colored pencils any brand listed below:

Prismacolor Premier (Cheapest and easiest to begin with)

Faber-Castell-Polychromos

Caran D’Ache (most expensive)

Additional Prismacolors For First Project:

Black Cherry 1078

Crimson Red 924

Crimson Lake 925

Carmine Red 926

Yellow Ochre 942

Cream 914

Cobalt blue 133

Powder Blue 1087 or Cloud blue 1023

Strathmore Colored Pencil Paper (available at Michaels)

Vinyl eraser

Pencil Sharpener