Leave your assumptions about painting on a small scale at the studio door. In this series we'll emphasize improvisation and spontaneity. In every session we'll complete one 12” x 12” painting using a wide range of subject matter and techniques. We might paint a still life one week and a pure abstraction another week. This four-week course will build confidence in your painting skills and set your art-making process free.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following: 

acrylic paint

canvases - 12x12

brushes

sketch book

drawing pencils

pastel pencils

vine charcoal

Now you know how to use the colored pencil, we will discuss and complete activities with different surfaces, such as black paper and drafting film.


 Supplies not included. Please bring the following:

Colored pencils any brand listed below:

48pack Prismacolor Premier (Cheapest and easiest to begin with)

Faber-Castell-Polychromos Caran D’Ache (most expensive)

Eraser

Pencil Sharpener

Drafting Brush Removable Clear Tape

Papers will be discussed in class

This class will focus on form and depth. In this class you will learn different techniques and approaches for creating simple cityscapes. Pastel is a wonderful medium for quickly adding color to buildings and capturing the scene. Step-by-step I’ll walk you through pastel techniques and approaches. The goal is to create a believable urban space. We’ll cover the basics of working with pastels, layering to create depth, and a bit of art history. Day 1 will be more technical, with art history and techniques: We’ll start by looking at inspiring images from art history that explore the techniques. Then I’ll demonstrate the process and then you’ll try them out. Day 2-4 will be work days, with the whole time for applying the techniques and feedback on your projects. This class is great for beginners/intermediate, but I'll work with more advanced students to help you hone your skills.

Materials not provided. Supply list coming soon...

No Class On 11/25

This DF3 Sharpie drawing class will focus to capture a still life and en plein air using sharpies with thick and thin lines. We will start by using cross hatching and hatching for shading and learning the value scale, as well as composition and texture. We will be working from still lives as well as the outdoors (if the weather cooperates). Prior knowledge of drawing will help (Line, value, texture, composition) but check with the instructor if you're not sure. There will be an Art History component added to the class. 

Supplies are not included. Please bring the following materials: 

 - Make sure you have a variety of black sharpie thickness, chisel tip, fine, very fine 

- sketch book (approx. 5 x 7 or 9 x 12)

-thick drawing paper (smooth) 12 x 18 or larger (10)

No Class On 11/26

Materials not provided. Please bring the following supplies:

- #1 darning needle or needle with large eye and dull point (required)

- 1 curved needle can be very helpful

-1 cutting mat or other cutting surface, minimum 8.5x12 inches (required)

-1 bookbinding awl or other sharp tool to push through paper and board (required)

-1 bonefolder (required)

-1 craft knife (required)

-1 ruler: 12, 18, or 24 inches, cork preferred (required)

-1 flat paint brush, foam brush, or glue brush for glue, 1.5 to 2 inches wide (required)

-scissors 

-pencil or pen

-binder clips

Open Print Lab is designed to be a creative exploration space! Open Print Lab is where our intergenerational printmakers, with an established practice, meet with others, share work, tips, and life's journeys! Enjoy access to 3 manual roll-top etching/relief presses for your self-directed projects! This studio session is not a regular instructional class, so we recommend beginners start with one of our various printmaking classes.

Folks are welcome to bring in anything that they wish, just so long as it goes back home with you! A Studio Monitor is available to answer questions and orient you on materials. Some materials are available at cost, so bring cash for additional supplies.

Friday Print Lab is where our intergenerational printmakers, with an established practice, meet with others, share work, tips, and life's journeys! Enjoy access to 3 manual roll-top etching/relief presses for your self-directed projects! This studio session is not a regular instructional class, so we recommend beginners start with one of our various printmaking classes.

Membership with The Drawing Studio is required for Print Lab participation. Membership dues allow us to keep cost low. 

Folks are welcome to bring in anything that they wish, just so long as it goes back home with you! A Studio Monitor is available to answer questions and orient you on materials. Some materials are available at cost, so bring cash for additional supplies.

No Class On 11/27

Develop a personal vision, hone your unique artistic path, and gain fluency in the language of drawing.  In this 5- week Drawing Fundamentals III, we will focus on using ink and wash media in particular, to depict landscape subject matter. Explore new landscape compositions using the fluidity of ink and wash values each session!

Drawing Fundamentals I and II required. 

Supplies are not included. Please bring the following materials:

- Soft vine and compressed charcoal

- Paper and magazine scraps, glue sticks, and scissors

- Watercolor paper and watercolor ballpoint, and other ink pens