Explore painting techniques, composition, color, and creative expression in an upbeat and encouraging atmosphere. Learn brushwork, layering, and color mixing techniques and apply them to express yourself in paint. Projects are suggested to those seeking guidance. Benefit from individual attention, demonstrations, and supportive critiques. Direction is tailored to student abilities and artistic goals. No class 11/30/19, 12/17/19, 12/21/19, 5/23/20.

Alla prima refers to completing a painting all in one sitting. Work with a limited color palette to create a landscape, still-life, or portrait in the space of each class session. The goal of the class is to learn drawing and painting techniques without laboring over every small detail. Each class is a learning exercise in composition, color mixing, and harmonies. Learning is maximized through demonstrations as well as individual attention for each student.

Continue learning advanced methods and techniques while focusing on an individual approach and style. Working in either representational or non-representational styles, use techniques such as glazing, direct paint, and impasto. Course emphasizes the interaction of color and form, the rules of composition, developing a personal palette, and individual expression.

Discover the excitement of creativity as you learn the art of combining a variety of materials and art processes such as painting, printmaking, and collage to create unique works of art. Create your own authentic materials to use in your art, whether realistic or abstract, whimsical or serious, personal or universal. In an atmosphere of experimentation and guided instruction, new discoveries will inspire you to express yourself as you develop your own unique style.