Lorraine Fouquet Intermediate and advanced levels This enjoyable and relaxing course is for those who have had a beginning painting class in either oil or acrylic. It will help the student progress and learn more about color, composition, and finding their own style by translating a personal photo or photographs that inspire them into paintings. […]
Walford Campbell Intermediate and advanced levels This studio course is geared to students who are motivated to undertake ambitious individual work in clay and further their understanding of ceramic art. Self-exploration is afforded students who have demonstrated proficiency in working with clay but are looking for guidance, advice, and critique from the instructor. The goal […]
Intermediate and advanced levels Vickie Marsango This course is designed for intermediate and advanced abstract non-representational painters. Students must have completed Abstract Expressionism I before enrolling. Each student will be given guided exercises to express their own individual visual language and creative voice. Exploratory and independent study will be encouraged with an emphasis on the […]
John Cullen Beginner and intermediate levels This course offers new and exciting ways to use colored pencils, pen and ink, and other media. Students will learn important color theory applications and a variety of new techniques. Composition and critiques will be employed as well as individual instruction. Classes meet January 8 – March 11 Wednesdays, […]
Sherry Haaland Beginner and intermediate levels Pastel painting encompasses line, texture, overlaying of color, and weaving back and forth to bring paintings to life. Explore the possibilities of this medium with its wonderfully rich and velvety texture, while having fun exploring and advancing technique. Pastels are a top choice of artists who specialize in portraiture. […]
Christine Thomas Beginner and intermediate levels Learn how to master the medium of acrylic in this class for beginner and intermediate students. Get comfortable with the fundamentals of color, mixing color, under painting, layering, and brush handling. Students will learn how to easily transfer their images and designs to canvas, even if the student is […]
Peggy Thomas All levels Have you always dreamed of throwing pottery on the wheel? Here is your chance. This course is open to all levels of ceramics’ students who want to throw. Through instruction and weekly demonstrations students will learn to center a piece of clay on the wheel and create cylinders, bowls, and more […]
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Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level One of the most fun mediums to work in, this course will help students to use the water properly and help be more confident with paper and color. Students will experiment with washes – wet into wet, dry brush, and other techniques. This course will incorporate still life, using backgrounds, […]
Christine Thomas All levels Come join a friendly group of artists, who work independently while sharing with each other. The instructor provides suggestions and demonstrations as needed or requested. This studio class is open to all 2-D media, including acrylic, oil, mixed media, watercolor, and drawing. This is a ‘no pressure’ class during which everyone […]
Vickie Marsango All levels This course introduces students to painting strategies in a variety of forms, and is designed for acrylic and oil painters. A series of studio assignments will generate creative ideas, explore techniques, and develop dynamic abstract landscapes and seascapes. Students will enjoy a casual approach to intuitive painting combined with an emphasis […]
Gina Johnson Beginner and intermediate levels Kumihimo is a fun, easy method of weaving beads. In this course, students will create bracelets and necklaces using beads on a simple wheel. Students will learn many patterns and mechanical techniques to attach focal beads to enhance their bracelets. Material kit is purchased from the instructor for $15. […]
Vickie Marsango All levels Students will explore combinations of drawing and painting methods, textural effects, collage painting, and assemblage techniques that encourage improvisation and experimentation, with an emphasis on compositional elements and principles of art. Classes meet January 8 – March 11 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm #WW44 $265 (Museum members $220) 2018 Mixed Media […]
Kent Johnson All levels This class will provide an intensive immersion in wheel-throwing skills for students of all skill levels. Beginners will learn shortcuts to successfully make pots on the wheel, while students with previous experience can grow their skills. Weekly demonstrations will cover basic forms such as cups and bowls, and will move on […]
Aric Attas All levels Students can take their photography to the next level using Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This interactive course is designed to teach digital workflow from camera to computer to printer. Learn how to organize images and get the most out of them using the editing capabilities of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. […]
Joel Johnson Advanced levels This course will explore a variety of approaches on painting portraits in watercolor. Instructor demonstrations, viewing paintings of watercolor portraits, and the use of specific books on portraiture will be discussed. Values and color will be emphasized in the demonstrations and also with the student’s individual portrait selection. Individual and class […]
Gloria Clifford Intermediate to advanced levels This is a course for students who have taken previous watercolor classes and would like to learn more advanced and creative techniques. Students will experiment and explore new ways of thinking about watercolor. This class is for those who want to have fun while learning in this process! Classes […]
Marlene Evans Putnam Intermediate level This course is for students who aspire to go to the next level. An intensive study of tones and values, design, and composition will be done in every class. Students will learn unique color combinations as well as paint application techniques. Stilllife and other subject matter will be demonstrated and […]
George Paxton All levels During this course, students will develop their ability to create portraiture. Working from a live model, students will create a life-size portrait sculpture bust. The instructor will provide individual instruction and explain principals of portraiture. Students will learn to measure with calipers to develop the structure and proportions of the face. […]
Peggy Thomas All levels Open to beginners through advanced students, is class includes both hand building and wheel throwing. Beginners learn the basics with creative projects and basic wheel throwing. Returning and advanced students work on perfecting their techniques. The instructor covers surface decoration, design, and glazing instruction and will also have helpful class critiques. […]
Gloria Clifford Intermediate to advanced levels This is a course for students who have taken previous watercolor classes and would like to learn more advanced and creative techniques. Students will experiment and explore new ways of thinking about watercolor. This class is for those who want to have fun while learning in this process! Classes […]
Gary Grossman Beginner+ level This is a hands-on course geared to introduce students to jewelry and metalsmithing materials, tools, and techniques, which will allow you to become familiar and at ease with a variety of metals and ways to create interesting and wearable art. Safety will be paramount in the use of all tools and […]
Hester Denniston All levels Qigong is an ancient practice evolved from Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a practice designed to cultivate and balance qi (chi) – intrinsic life energy – by aligning breath, gentle movement, awareness and meditation to enhance physical wellbeing and bring a calm state of mind. Effects and […]
Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun evening out with friends old and new. You bring the refreshments and the Museum provides the materials and instruction. At the end of the evening you take home a completed work of art! Theme: By the Sea Thursday, January 9 6:00 - 8:30 pm $35
Chris Fasolino This new course will be a fitting accompaniment to the exhibition From Homer to Hopper: American Art from the Phillips Collection, Washington, DC. Did you know that the idea of landscape painting was once controversial? This course will begin with a look at how Leonardo da Vinci and other Italian Renaissance artists realized […]
Chris Fasolino This look at the art history of England and Scotland includes the popular Georgian and Victorian Periods. Insightful portraits by painters like Sir Joshua Reynolds will introduce students to the swashbuckling characters who inspired the adventure stories of Patrick O’Brian and C.S. Forester. Touching family scenes, including children (and, of course, the family […]
POTTERY LAB Labs allow currently enrolled ceramics students to work independently in Studio 5 outside of class time during any lab listed below. A lab monitor will be present. Labs begin January 12. Mondays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Thursdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm #WW60 $90 (Museum members $75)
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Vickie Marsango This workshop is designed for students who wish to explore expressive drawing and acrylic painting with an emphasis on creative thinking. Students will discover fundamental techniques through creative painting exercises merged with an innovative approach to color harmony, compositional balance, and spontaneity. Students are encouraged to explore their individuality. Beneficial for anyone interested […]
Museum Stories, 9:30am
Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun evening out with friends old and new. You bring the refreshments and the Museum provides the materials and instruction. At the end of the evening you take home a completed work of art! Theme: Lionfish Beauty Thursday, January 23, 2020 6:00 - 8:30 pm $35
Workshop meets January 24 – 26, 2020 10:00 am – 4:00 pm “Drawing is the basis of art. A bad painter cannot draw. But one who draws well can always paint. “Arshile Gorky This course celebrates drawing, looking at master artists and how they used marks and line to define and tell a story. In […]
Museum Stories January 29, 9:30am
Museum Stories January 29, 10:30am
This simple one-day workshop on drawing will walk you through many of the “basics” of drawing. Whether a refresher or the first drawing class you have ever taken, it will make sense and help you have a better understanding of drawing. Developed by the many requests of painting students, Douglas has assembled all the basic […]
Brand new Workshop! This exciting and fun class will cover the basic principles of oil painting specifically with regard to painting mangroves. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting some basic mangroves and their roots and move up to more complicated groupings of trees and their reflections throughout the next couple of […]
JOIN US FOR A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC! Featuring Michael Amante A performing artist and actor, Michael has distinguished himself with his versatility and an outstanding range of talents and today, Michael sings a repertoire that includes Broadway, jazz, rock, gospel and American Standards as well as the soaring notes of opera. Michael’s stage appearances include […]
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Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun evening out with friends old and new. You bring the refreshments and the Museum provides the materials and instruction. At the end of the evening you take home a completed work of art! Wooden sign painting (a surprise!) Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:00 - 8:30 pm $45
Nancy Blair Intermediate/advanced levels Looking for new ways to put pizazz in your pottery? Join a master potter to learn how to successfully pull and attach long and tall overhead handles to wheel-thrown forms creating a dramatic, distinctive and energetic effect. Students will make a variety of shapes, including wide bowls and tall cylinders, to […]
Himalaya Parker All levels Be creative, aware, and renewed. This course emphasizes combining the flow of breath with movement for whole body health and will include some specific therapeutic movements for each of the joints as well. A guided relaxation completes each session. Students who enjoy the experiences of art and form will become their […]
Hester Denniston All levels Qigong is an ancient practice evolved from Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a practice designed to cultivate and balance qi (chi) – intrinsic life energy – by aligning breath, gentle movement, awareness and meditation to enhance physical wellbeing and bring a calm state of mind. Effects and […]
Gina Johnson Beginner and intermediate levels Beginner and seasoned beaders will learn techniques to create personal jewelry designs. Students will complete five unique projects, one each week. Create customized necklaces with pizazz to complement wardrobes and personal style. This course will teach mechanics, including an easy method of pearl stringing that can be adapted to […]
Hester Denniston All levels Qigong is an ancient practice evolved from Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a practice designed to cultivate and balance qi (chi) – intrinsic life energy – by aligning breath, gentle movement, awareness and meditation to enhance physical wellbeing and bring a calm state of mind. Effects and […]