Once you have mastered the language of light and shadow, a world of vibrant possibility opens. This course is designed as the natural evolution for those who have discovered the power of the pencil in our Intro to Drawing I class and are ready to breathe life into their work through the sophisticated medium of colored pencil. We invite artists of all generations to return to the studio, reuniting the precision of our foundational skills with the emotive energy of a full-color palette. Our journey begins by revisiting the "Inner Architect”, refreshing our mastery of line, shape, and perspective to ensure our structural bones are rock-solid. From there, we transition into the foundational principles of color theory. You will learn to see color not just as a decorative layer, but as a structural tool. We move beyond "coloring in" to explore how hue and saturation interact with our established knowledge of value and form, allowing you to create depth and dimension that rivals any painting. The heart of the class lies in the exploration of the colored pencil itself. You will dive into professional techniques such as layering, burnishing, and glazing, discovering how to blend pigments directly on the page to achieve rich, luminous mid-tones and dramatic, high-contrast shadows. We continue our focus on thoughtful design through thumbnail sketching, ensuring your compositions are as intentional as your color choices. Join us as we bridge the gap between the sketch and the masterpiece.

Unlock the secrets to striking, realistic portraiture in an oil painting class designed to accelerate your skills and build your confidence. If you have ever wanted to capture the true essence of a person on canvas but didn’t know where to start, this class provides the clear, actionable roadmap you need. Whether you want to paint family members or simply elevate your studio practice, mastering the portrait is a major milestone for any artist. This class gives you the foundational toolkit to do exactly that. We will focus intensely on the core pillars of portraiture: establishing solid proportions, achieving a true-to-life likeness, and mixing accurate skin tones that pop. By working with two completely different live models, you will train your eye to adapt to different facial structures and features in real-time. You will leave this class not just with a finished painting, but with the practical skills and confidence to approach any portrait.

*Is this class right for me? If you already have some oil painting experience under your belt and are ready to take your skills to the next level, you’re in the right place! Because this is an intermediate-to-advanced class, we ask that students have a basic working knowledge of oil paints before enrolling.

5-week Session for those with clay-throwing experience

Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your creative power? Join this ultimate ceramics revolution where we transform simple earth into enduring art. This immersive, all-levels class is your chance to discover the powerful, satisfying zen found in the rhythmic focus of the potter's wheel.

We'll guide you through the essential foundational skills, starting with the vital techniques of wedging and centering the clay, and moving quickly into throwing functional vessels of various shapes and sizes. You'll master altering forms and assembling multi-part pieces on the wheel. But we don't stop at the spin. You will fully explore the complex transformation of clay, covering everything from understanding different clay bodies and utilizing professional tools, to unlocking brilliant results with various glazing techniques and the fascinating world of glaze chemistry.

With personalized guidance to help you reach your individual goals, you’ll leave with more than just pots—you’ll gain the skills to create beautiful, tangible ceramic masterpieces, both functional and sculptural. With a student-to-instructor ratio of 8:1, you can count on plenty of individual attention.