On-going sessions for those who want to work on their own to develop and refine their techniques of drawing and painting from the live model. Short poses. Bring your own materials. This is a monitored event, not a class. Interested in paying for 8 sessions all at once and receiving a discount? Reach out to us at 845-424-3960 for more information.

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Using archetype as a springboard, each participant will be able to create an oracle deck for meditation or personal divination. These homespun images will be created using acrylic paint, ink, pen, copies of personal photos for collage, and image transfer. When we finish, you will have your own deck of 12 cards to use in your own way and to build on beyond the course. This class is open to adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.

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Learn basic drawing skills and develop them into big and bold paintings!

We will start with learning how to draw simple found objects, following teaching artist Beth Tango as she takes you through the process step by step, how to draw basic shapes from simple to more complex ones. Then students will choose their favorite drawing and turn it into a bold, fun, colorful acrylic painting! Students are encouraged to develop their own style. This class includes a fee for basic materials and is for teenagers ages 13-19 of all skill levels are welcome.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.

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In this class, students will have the opportunity to draw from a still life arrangement in a variety of materials such as pencil, pen, charcoal, or pastels. Discussions and guidance around perspective, overlapping, and proportions will take place during class time. This class is for adults of all skill levels.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.

There will be no class May 10.

In this class for kids 8-13yo students will learn basic skills and techniques to help them draw and paint. Students will explore drawing with different materials such as pencil, colored pencil, markers, and pastels. Painting techniques are also explored using the masters for inspiration. All materials will be provided. This class is for children of all skill levels.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.

There will be no class May 10.

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Pastels are not wimpy! While the word conjures up soft and grayed colors, pastel paintings can be exceptionally vibrant and exciting. In this 4-week class with 3-hour sessions, we will focus on refining drawing skills, using graphite and charcoal, and then adding color to the mix. At the end of the class, you will have several striking images, using a photographic reference or a live model in class as a jumping-off point. This class is available for adults and mature teens of all skill levels and includes basic materials needed for class. 

Topics covered include:

● Creating/choosing a reference photo 

● Lighting for photography or life models 

● Drawing through the ages, and artists to study 

● Basic drawing fundamentals, and anatomy for portraiture

● Materials to create the image, and how to use them 

● Processes: Beginning and Refining 

● Demonstrations to show as well as tell 

● At-easel instruction and tips 

● Group critiques 

● How to store and frame your artwork

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify. 

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Want to get a new perspective on drawing? How about learning how to master different perspectives and eye views? This class will cover one-point and two-point perspective, fish-eye or worm’s eye perspective, bird’s eye perspective, and atmospheric perspective.Try your hand at many different ways to communicate space in your drawing and grow your drawing skills! New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring; class does not include materials. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify

NEW CLASS!

Want to draw a warrior, a monarch, and a villain from life? This class will focus on drawing from a live nude model interacting with props and costume elements. Students can exercise figure drawing skills, proportion, composition, and perspective. Great for illustrative artists to strengthen character development, anatomical accuracy, and build a library of reference for future works. Props will primarily be made out of cardboard with students having the opportunity to help make some for the model to use. Each week will have a different theme including Hero Warrior, Royal Nobility, and Demon Villian. The final class theme will be voted on by the group. This class is open to mature teens and adults of all skill levels.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.