Creating Compositions for Multiple Figure Paintings
Jenny Carolin

8 Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Each Session: $380

FALL SESSION 1: September 19 - November 7
FALL SESSION 2: November 14 - January 23

In this virtual, eight-session painting course, we will begin by exploring multiple figure compositions in paintings from art history and making smaller master copies in our sketchbooks. We’ll discuss the narrative behind historical paintings, using the story as an introduction to understanding how the painting was constructed. Each class will include a slide presentation that discusses the formal elements of design within a given composition, including value, shape, space, and color, and how they may be used to convey content and context within the work.

Over the semester, the course will transition from exploring historical painting to looking at contemporary multiple-figure compositions, and together we will work through the process of creating our own multiple-figure compositions.

Beginning in our sketchbooks, we’ll start by building out our ideas with compositional sketches and color and value studies. By the end of the course, we will have done all the preparatory work to start working on our own self-authored paintings at home. I will be developing a composition and painting along with the class.

Introduction to Abstract Painting
Mildor Chevalier

8 Thursdays, 4pm - 7pm
Each Session: $380

SPRING SESSION 1: February 1, 2024 - March 21, 2024
SPRING SESSION 2: April 4, 2024 - May 23, 2024

In this course, you will explore the process of abstract painting with insightful demonstration and experiment with different techniques. Throughout the session, you will learn the different properties of acrylic paint and its mediums. Colors, composition, textures, and layers will be examined. Basic color mixing skill is required.  

Advanced Abstract Painting
Mildor Chevalier

8 Fridays, 4pm - 7pm
Each Session: $380

FALL SESSION 2: November 17 - January 26

SPRING SESSION 1: February 2, 2024 - March 22, 2024
SPRING SESSION 2: April 5, 2024 - May 24, 2024

Participants will gain a deeper understanding about abstract painting and be able to develop their own visual vocabulary and concept. Throughout the course, we will discuss abstract art within different artistic movements and experiment with different media. Students will get insightful technical demonstrations and individual feedback as they develop their body of work. Participants will be able to selected their own media ( acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media) 

Basic notion about abstract painting required.

MIXED MEDIA

Painting and Drawing with Mixed Media Online
Michele Liebler

8 Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm
Each Session: $380

FALL SESSION 1: September 14 - November 2
FALL SESSION 2: November 16 - January 25

SPRING SESSION 1: February 1, 2024 - March 21, 2024
SPRING SESSION 2: April 4, 2024 - May 23, 2024

Experiment with a variety of mediums in combination with various types of surfaces. Students can use Graphite, Gouache, Watercolor, Oil paint, and Colored Pencils in this class. The surface directly influences mark making whether your style is traditional or contemporary. Many different artists used mixed media such as Degas, Romare Bearden, Jasper John, Jim Dine, and Rauschenberg just to name a few. The combinations are endless, but the basic idea is to combine and layer materials to create unique works. 

Students will work closely with the instructor through zoom, email and FaceTime.