Assemblage is a three-dimensional art form initiated by artists of the early Twentieth Century. In this course, we will use an assortment of materials including found objects to create small-scale three-dimensional works of art. We will focus on the creative process, while we explore the elements of visual art such as composition, scale, proportion, color, hierarchy, and balance. A primary goal is to build confidence in one’s art practice. This is a great opportunity to make creative use of the various and sundry objects you have collected over time. Scavengers absolutely welcome.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Found objects

paint

paper

odds and ends

substrate

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A great class for nature lovers! In this class you will learn different techniques and approaches for making beautiful pastel landscape painting. Pastel is the perfect medium to create a vibrant, colorful landscape image. Step-by-step I’ll walk you through pastel techniques and approaches. The goal is to capture both the feeling, form and colors found in nature. We’ll cover the basics of working with pastels, color theory, and a bit of art history. Each week we’ll work on a different image. We’ll start by looking at inspiring images from art history that demonstrate the techniques. Then I’ll demonstrate that week’s techniques and then you’ll try them out. This class is great for beginners/intermediate, but I'll work with more advanced students to help you hone your skills.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following supplies:

Pastel Paper: Assorted SENNELIER : PASTEL CARD (11"x14") or equivalent brand. If you have a favorite paper, feel free to use it. Link to article on pastel paper: https://finearttutorials.com/guide/best-pastel-paper/

Colors: We will use soft pastels for these classes. It's absolutely fine if you choose to use what you already have instead of buying a new set. In either case, you may want to buy more individual colors as you go along. Set of 24 soft pastels (Sennelier, Schminke, Art Spectrum, Holbein, Sennelier, Great American or the Dick Blick)

Detail Work: Pastel Pencils (Faber Castel Pitt Pastel pencils, Carbothello has a set of 12, Conte soft pastel pencils are also great also.) -OR- Hard/semihard pastels can also be used for finishing strokes and detail work. I recommend you purchase a small set of 24 or 36. Set of 24 hard pastels (Nupastel, CretaColor, Derwent, Holbein, Sargent or Sennelier)

Optional Materials:

Painters tape or artist tape (similar to masking tape, but with less tack)

Fixative or reworkable fixative (to set the pastels when done)

*Wet wipes

*Blending stumps or tortillons

*Small hand towel (old) or chamois cloth

*2b pencil and sketchbook

A live 4-week online series that pairs process painting with freewriting in a held, intimate circle — the brush opens the door, and the pen walks through it. Each 3-hour session builds on the last, deepening participants' relationship with their own creative intelligence across the arc of a month. Participants leave each session with something they made, something they wrote, and a growing trust in what arises when they stop trying to get it right.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

• A quiet and semi-private space with room to move

• Paint — any kind available at home (acrylic, watercolor, tempera, finger paint)

• Brushes — or fingers, a sponge, a fork, a cotton ball

• Paper or surface — larger is better; cardboard or poster board works well

• Water container and something to wipe brushes on

• A journal or notebook and a pen private or semi-private space with room to move

Optional: • Markers, crayons, oil pastels, collage materials

Rediscover the Crayon — not as a childhood relic, but as a serious artistic medium. Crayons Reimagined is a contemporary art course built around original, instructor-developed techniques that reveal the crayon as a dynamic, expressive medium for adult artists. Perfect for makers who love color and aren't afraid to try something unexpected.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

While this program is designed as a welcome for all to participate, we aim to encourage grandparents and grandchildren to explore the arts together!

This play group builds relationships between our older and younger generations - through activities that foster learning, kindness, and joy for all. 

Families get the opportunity to get a little messy in the art making process!

All materials provided. 

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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

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