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New and continuing students will develop a strong foundation in the use of acrylics through a greater understanding of the medium, techniques and use of value. The class will include instruction, demonstration, individual guidance, and critique. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

student/instructor ratio: 8 to 1

A: 1, 2

No other medium matches the radiance and purity of color of watercolor. This beginner-friendly class starts with the basics and offers an understanding of the paint’s unique character. You will learn how to mix and layer colors and apply the four basic watercolor techniques (flat wash, graded wash, wet-in-wet, and dry brush) in a step-by-step approach. Demonstrations will be given on the handling of various subjects such as trees, clouds, and water. Experienced watercolorists may join the class to work on projects of choice with individual guidance from the instructor. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

student/instructor ratio: 10 to 1

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If you like painting out of doors, this plein air oil class is for you. Our accomplished instructor will enhance your experience and facilitate artistic progress. The course begins with a demonstration and lecture covering the steps to creating a successful painting. Lessons will address the various issues encountered in the painting process, including drawing, composition, values, hue and temperature, and edges. This course emphasizes individual instruction and is tailored to problems each student encounters while painting. If several students are having trouble with a specific concept, a lecture on that point is given. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

student/instructor ratio: 8 to 1

A, T: 1

Students will be introduced to the basics of realistic oil painting, to include the understanding of different materials and equipment and the various traditional techniques of applying oil paints. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations will focus on form, value, light, and shadow. Color mixing and composition will also be emphasized as students progress from preliminary fundamental exercises to the completion of a still-life painting. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

student/instructor ratio: 8 to 1

A, T: 2, 3, 4

Students with previous experience in oils will continue to experiment with the techniques of realistic oil painting. Value studies, color theory, paint mixing, and various types of brush strokes will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to complete several paintings as they work from a selection of still-life setups. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

student/instructor ratio: 8 to 1

A: 2, 3, 4

Have you been painting awhile now and find yourself stuck in an artistic rut? This class is an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and challenge your painting skills and artistic knowledge. You’ll learn the essential elements that go into a successful painting while working from a staged scene with live costumed models. Emphasis will be given to the development of the figure in a composition. You will also discover why any successful painting is the result of the organization of a visual language—line, form, value, shape, pattern, and texture—in an arrangement of an area. Students may work in the medium of their choice (watercolor, acrylic, or oil). A supply list will be provided upon registration.

student/instructor ratio: 10 to 1

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Students will select a house or building to use as the foundation for the creation of an exciting mixed media collage. The composition will be enhanced through the use of atmospheric perspective to provide the illusion of depth in the finished artwork. A partial supply list will be provided upon registration; the remaining supplies will be provided by the Institute.

student/instructor ratio: 8 to 1