Wednesdays, February 4 – 25 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson

Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

• Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best) 
• Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board Medium and Support Items: 
• Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces 
• Choice of: conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, any other suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
• Large kneaded eraser
• Pink pearl eraser 
• Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils) 
• Clean small rags 
• Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums 
• Stumps for blending (optional)

Wednesdays, January 7 – 28 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Instructor:

Instructor: Jerry Stinson

Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

• Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
• Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended 
• Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
• Medium and Support Items: 
• Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces 
• Choice of: conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, any other suitable medium for drawing on newsprint 
• Large kneaded eraser 
• Pink pearl eraser 
• Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils) 
• Clean small rags 
• Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
• Stumps for blending (optional)

Sundays, December 7 to December 14 / 1 – 4 pm

Work from favorite photographs to create realistic interpretive drawing using just pen and ink. Instructor will introduce students to the various techniques in pen and ink including stippling, cross hatching and washes.

Instructor: Erik Holland
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies: Smooth drawing paper, precise rolling ball pens, quill pens and inks, brushes for ink washes, pencil (for preliminary sketching), personal or collected photos for reference.

Wednesdays, December 3 – December 17 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: 18 and up / All levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board

Medium and Support Items:

– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)

Wednesday, February 18 / 10 am – 2 pm

Students will explore the origins of the mandala (radiant) and the significance of these designs to various cultures. Experience the joy of learning the construction techniques that allow the inner self to manifest in a physical design filled with color and intricacy. Students will explore techniques to still their minds and bodies in order to relax and allow mandalas to flow onto paper and to then delve deeper in exploring journaling techniques. All necessary materials will be provided, but, if you have a journal or your own pens and colored pencils that you enjoy using, please bring them.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber

Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Sundays, February 15 – March 1 / 11 am – 3 pm

Learn to use botanical specimens in creating a complete still life in watercolor. Both botanical painting and still life composition including foreground and background techniques will be taught and demonstrated. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies:

• Basic watercolor paint set (Reeves or Richardson is fine) 
• No 6 and No 8 watercolor brushes (or small and medium pointed watercolor brushes)
• Ten well round plastic pallet (or white dinner plate)
• Mechanical pencil and kneaded eraser 
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 each 9”x12” pieces of arches watercolor paper*
• *Paper can be purchased from instructor during class for $2 per sheet

Tuesdays, November 18 to December 9 / 6 – 9 pm

Have fun while improving your drawing skills! This class will focus on using classical techniques to create a stunning portrait. In this class students will be introduced to gesture drawing, structure of the human face, two-value block-in, rhythm, lines and much more. For the final two classes, we will have a live model pose to further develop your skills.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies:

• Vine Charcoal
• Various types of charcoal sticks
• Charcoal pencils
• Kneaded eraser 
• Newsprint/charcoal paper

Thursdays, September 25 – October 16 / 1:30 – 5 pm

Explore the excitement of selecting and mixing colors in watercolor for optimal results. Students will enjoy demonstrations as well as plenty of opportunity for experimentation. Some familiarity with the medium is recommended.

Instructor: Lady Jill Mueller
Ages: 15 and Up / Some experience with Watercolors

Required Supplies:

• Watercolor paper – either many sheets 11 X 15 or a large tablet 
• 2 large round brushes 
• Water container 
• Paper towels 
• Bring all tubes of watercolor paint that you have 
• Add a few new watercolors to your palette and different brands. 

Questions: Contact Lady Jill at jill@ladyjill.com

Class Meets: Tuesday July 29 to Thursday July 31

Using a selection of drawing and painting materials, kids ages 7-12 will enjoy exploring basic techniques and principles and elements of design while creating personalized artworks.

Instructor: Margaret Walsh

Ages: 7 – 12 / All Levels 

Class Meets: Saturdays, July 26 & August 2, 2014

Work from favorite photographs to create realistic interpretive drawing using just pen and ink. Instructor will introduce students to the various techniques in pen and ink including stippling, cross hatching and washes.

Instructor: Erik Holland

Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies: Smooth drawing paper, precise rolling ball pens, quill pens and inks, brushes for ink washes, pencil (for preliminary sketching), personal or collected photos for reference.