Welcome in the festive season by creating Fall-inspired greeting cards with drawing, paint, and embellishments to celebrate the harvest season.

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If you have ever considered participating in our Just Draw It program but have reservations due to the complex nature, this class is for you! We will take you through the basics of gesture drawing in partnership with an elegant, clothed dancer from Ballet Tucson.

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In this class, students will approach collage as political & cultural commentary, exploring how collage can transform source media and materials to have different visual impact and narrative meaning. Students will go through the process of thoughtfully sourcing materials, composing a series of collages, then exploring and discussing how the use of source material both guides and impacts the message of the final pieces. We will look at examples of collage artists that use collage to make political and cultural commentary and examine how they use source material to build their narratives. Depending on the format & length of the class, I may also bring in guest artists/could split series with others who work in collage in this manner.

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In class, students will create a mixed media portrait using collage, drawing, and painting. The process is guided in clear stages, allowing each student to build a cohesive artwork step by step while making personal choices along the way.

Students will explore how to combine materials, layer imagery, and add visual storytelling through color, texture, and mark-making. Prompts are simple and flexible, supporting both beginners and experienced artists without overwhelming the process.

The art is the outcome, but the experience is where the magic resides. This is identity work, storytelling, documentation. Each participant will leave with a completed portrait that reflects their perspective, identity, and creative voice. One portrait, built in layers. Each phase adds something new, allowing students to choose how within each phase.

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It's spooky season! Jump right in with an embroidered decorative hoop. For this 3-hour class, we will be creating and executing designs that bring joy to your fall soul while engaging in some basic embroidery techniques! 

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Class description coming soon!

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This stand-alone class features a live nude model and will cover how to immediately begin to capture shape using a limited color palette of oil paints. The alla prima technique is a wonderful way at a first attempt at this medium and subject matter. You'll get instruction on using value to convey directions of movement and tensions in the pose.

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Old eyeshadow and old makeup, new purpose. This is a course for adults who love color and aren't afraid to break the rules of what art materials are "supposed" to be. You'll transform forgotten palettes into vibrant, textured canvas paintings — and give new life to something you already own. (We will use pastels for the colors you may not have and base sketch).

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. Please bring any old eyeshadow or makeup that you want to use for your project.