Fall 2024 Classes

October 7–December 13, 2024

Fall Term Dates: October 7 – December 13, 2024
Registration Opens: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The first half of fall term begins: 
Monday, October 7, 2024
The second half of fall term begins: 
Monday, November 11, 2024

The VBMA has a full schedule of classes and workshops throughout the Fall Term, available both weekdays and weekends. A variety of five- and ten-week sessions will be available in a wide array of mediums and topics.

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Fall 2024 Classes
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Information
Classes from October 7 – December 15, 2024
Registration opens Monday, August 26, 2024

All registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Materials
Tuition does not cover the cost of materials used for students’ own production unless stated otherwise. Materials lists for each course or workshop are available when registering at the Museum; online registrants will receive an e-mail with any material lists, or they may download them from the website.

Cancellations
Courses are canceled if minimum enrollment is not met. If a course is canceled, the Vero Beach Museum of Art will inform students to offer a refund or a transfer to another course.

Guest Policy
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests in any art studio, humanities, or film.

Waiting Lists
Waiting lists are maintained for all filled classes. Please contact the VBMA to be placed on the waiting list. No deposit is necessary to hold a space.

Refunds
Requests for refunds are made through the education department during the first week
of class. Refunds after the first week will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

HUMANITIES
ART HISTORY AND ART APPRECIATION

NEW! SILVER OWLS AND THE WINE-DARK SEA: ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD

Chris Fasolino
All levels
Students will learn about the seafaring Minoans with their beautiful nature art and the Mycenaean warriors with their great citadels. They will discover the Golden Age of Athens, including the Parthenon, the sculptures of Phidias, and the traditions of Greek ceramics. This class will explore the Greek colonies of Asia Minor, where Wonders of the World could be found, and of southern Italy, where ancient temples still stand in Sicily and at Paestum. Finally, they will see how Alexander the Great affected art history and world history.

Classes meet October 7 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: VBMA Studio 4 and via Zoom
#24FA-01 $310 (VBMA members $265)
Register for #24FA-01

THE ART OF ART APPRECIATION

Jack Reilly
All levels
Through a series of illustrated lectures, this course introduces the history, development, basic elements, theories, and concepts of the visual arts in various media and forms. The instructor will emphasize understanding the artists’ motivations and appreciating overt and subtle aspects of artwork, and its relevance in time and history.

Classes meet October 8 – November 5, 2024 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-02 $190 (VBMA members $160)

 

 

NEW! YOU ASKED FOR IT

Chris Fasolino
All levels
Students will experience the “Choose Your Own Adventure” of art history courses! In the first week, they will have a fun look at food and wine in art history, featuring still lifes, castle banquets, and artists who were themselves gourmets and wine enthusiasts. After that, there will be a different topic every week, with students getting to vote on a wide array of options. Themes from the ancient world through the nineteenth century, and spanning the globe, will be available.

Classes meet October 9 – December 11, 2024 Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: VBMA Studio 4 and via Zoom
#24FA-03 $310 (VBMA members $265)
Register for #24FA-03

 

NEW! ART IN AMERICA: PAST TO PRESENT

Lynn Berkowitz
All levels
The American art experience continues to be
shaped by historic impacts and contemporary
trends. Whether showcasing grand landscape vistas, audacious splatterings of Abstract Expressionism, or exuberant figurative painting, an abundance of vision and energy is evident. This artful conversation delves into the beginnings of art in America right through to the most happening of installations by a diversity of artists representing a wide array of ‘isms. Short videos enrich the
exploration.

Classes meet October 10 – November 7, 2024
Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Classes meet via Zoom
#24FA-04 $130 (VBMA members $110)
Register for #24FA-04

NEW! PHILLY’S FINEST FROM CASSATT TO CALDER

Lynn Berkowitz
All levels
Philadelphia has been, and remains, rich in
resources that provide stellar academic training in art as well as being instrumental in carving out arenas for creatives to gain access to the field and to flourish. Discover pioneering to contemporary women artists, innovative teachers, and Calder Gardens, the latest cultural destination now under construction. Striking images and engaging videos will give you fresh perspectives on these remarkable
artists and their contributions to the art world.

Classes meet November 14 – December 19, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Classes meet via Zoom
#24FA-05 $130 (VBMA members $110)
Register for #24FA-05

NEW! EARLY NATURE ARTISTS IN FLORIDA

Chris Fasolino
All levels
Do you love nature? Do you love art? Then this
course is for you! Learn about artist-explorers like Mark Catesby, an English country squire turned adventurer; William Bartram, a Pennsylvania Quaker who traveled south to Florida, where he canoed across a lake of alligators and lived to sketch the creatures; and John James Audubon, a flamboyant figure whose art fosters love of birds.

Classes meet October 11 – November 8, 2024
Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: VBMA Studio 4 and via Zoom
#24FA-06 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-06

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

CHAIR YOGA

Elise Mahovlich
All levels
Students will enjoy an invigorating yoga practice with a slight modification – the chair is the ‘ground.’ Students will employ this everyday prop to take them through the range of motion for a full body workout that will include forward bends, backbends, and spinal twists for flexibility; standing and balancing poses to build stability and core strength; and breathing techniques for body awareness and stress reduction.

Classes meet October 7 – November 4, 2024
Mondays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-07 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-07

Classes meet November 11 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-08 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-08

QIGONG

Katie Nall
All levels
Qigong is an 8,000-year-old movement program that exercises the body as a whole. With over 9,000 variations, it is the parent form for Tai Chi, Kung Fu, acupuncture, acupressure, and Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping). Qigong is known as the Longevity Exercise. No special equipment required.

Classes meet October 8 – November 5, 2024
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-09 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-09

Classes meet November 12 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-10 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-10

ART OF THE TAI CHI FORM

John Walcott
All levels
The art of Tai Chi feeds body, mind, and spirit.
In this course students will learn a series of forms that focus on balance, health, and well-being. A combination of brief lecture and practice sessions will include opening the energy gate exercises for body, Qigong and Tai Chi Qigong for mindfulness, and 24-step Yang style Tai Chi form meditation for flow of spirit.

Classes meet October 8 – November 5, 2024
Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-11 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-11

Classes meet November 12 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-12 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-12

Classes meet October 10 – November 7, 2024
Thursdays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-13 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-13

Classes meet November 14 – December 19, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Location: VBMA Atrium
#24FA-14 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #24FA-14

STUDIO ARTS
PHOTOGRAPHY

The STUART SEGAL SCHOLARSHIP is dedicated to aiding aspiring photography students for whom attending class would otherwise be financially challenging. The scholarship will pay tuition fees for any photography class offered via the VBMA’s Museum Art School.  Click here for more information and application.

PHOTOGRAPHY 101

Aric Attas
Beginner level
This fun and interactive class is designed to teach students the fundamentals of photography. Discover f/stops and shutter speeds and how to use them to take better photos. We’ll also discuss composition, color, perspective and imaginative approaches to photography to spark creativity!

Classes meet October 14 – December 16, 2024
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-15 $310 (VBMA members $265)

NEW! CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Adam Conard
All levels
Students will learn how to get the most out of their phone’s camera while learning the basics of what makes a successful photograph. Class will touch on the history of photography and where it’s at today. Additionally, students will discover tips and tricks to enhance their mobile photography skills. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 8 – November 5, 2024
Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-16 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-16

Classes meet November 12 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-17 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-17

NEW! THE COURAGE TO CREATE

Aric Attas
All levels
This course is designed to help artists of all mediums discover their creativity and personal vision using photography as a tool. Students will explore the creative process through presentations, slides, and videos. Each week students will be given a creative challenge to help them discover new ways of seeing. Cameras and cell phone cameras welcome. Technical skills will be introduced along the way to support creative ideas. The instructor also presents a variety of strategies for staying engaged creatively even after the course.

Classes meet October 16 – December 18, 2024
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-18 $310 (VBMA members $265)

NEW! DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS: CAPTURE EVERY MOMENT LIKE A PRO

Kenneth George
All levels
This course will explore five different kinds of photography: Landscape, Street, Portrait, Food, and Abstract. All levels are welcome. Digital camera and lens required, access to a laptop with Adobe Creative Cloud, or Lightroom is a plus.

Classes meet October 12 – November 9, 2024
Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-19 $190 (VBMA members $160)

Classes meet November 16 – December 14, 2024
Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-20 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-20

CERAMICS

PLEASE NOTE: MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR CERAMICS CLASSES
A 25-pound bag of clay is included in class tuition. Registered students may purchase up to two more bags of clay from the instructor during the duration of each course. Only clay provided by the Museum may be used in class or fired in the Museum’s kilns. All tools and materials are the responsibility of the students and are generally introduced through a supply list on the website under the class description, or during the first class of the term. Click here for recommended supply list.

WORKING WITH CLAY

Kent Johnson
All levels
Open to beginners through advanced students, this class includes both hand building and wheel throwing. Beginners learn the basics, while returning students work on perfecting their techniques. The instructor covers surface decoration, design, and glazing instruction, and will also employ helpful class critiques.

Classes meet October 8 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#24FA-21 $355 (VBMA members $310)
THIS CLASS IS COSED FOR REGISTRATION

THROW LIKE A PRO

Kent Johnson
All levels
This class provides an intensive immersion in wheel-throwing 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 to advanced forms such as tall vases and larger
forms. Instruction on glazing techniques will round out the course, allowing students to finish pieces to take home and enjoy.

Classes meet October 9 – December 11, 2024
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#24FA-22 $355 (VBMA members $310)
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION

ADVANCED CERAMICS STUDIO

Kent Johnson
Advanced level
This studio course is geared to the student who is motivated to undertake ambitious individual work in clay and further their understanding of ceramic art. The goal is to provide the advanced student the opportunity to grow and to produce desired but previously unattainable work. Student work will reflect well thought out and executed projects, including aesthetic decisions, an increased ability to handle material, and an increased proficiency with glazing techniques.

Classes meet October 10 – December 12, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#24FA-23 $355 (VBMA members $310)
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION

CLAY CREATIONS: ART IN MOTION

with Robbin Buller
Beginner and Intermediate levels
This ceramics class invites students to explore the art of hand-building and wheel-throwing, covering essential techniques such as forming methods, surface treatments, and glazing. Students will create both functional pieces and sculptural works, with a focus on craftsmanship, concept development, and design principles. By the end of the course, students will have developed a solid foundation in ceramics and completed a collection of unique creations to take home.

Classes meet October 11 – December 13, 2024
(no class on November 29)
Fridays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#24FA-24 $355 (VBMA members $310)
Register for #24FA-24

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.

Kent Johnson
Lab meets October 11 – December 6, 2024 (no lab on November 29)
Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#24FA-26 $130 (VBMA members $110)
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION

Robbin Buller
Lab meets October 17 – December 12, 2024
(no lab on November 28)
Thursdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#24FA-25 $130 (VBMA members $110)
Register for #24FA-25

GLASS

NEW! TRANSLUCENT TREASURES – CREATIONS WITH GLASS

Adam Conard
All levels
In this class, students will learn some very basic glass working skills as well as some unconventional ones to create both decorative and functional creations. This is a fireless class! The only heat used in this class will be from a soldering iron which is roughly the size and heat output of a standard glue gun. All levels are welcome to join and students may bring in any broken glass, sea glass, and other glass they may have. Some glass in an array of beautiful colors will be available for the dazzling and luminous creations. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 10 – November 7, 2024
Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-27 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-27

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#24FA-28 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-28

DRAWING

YOU CAN DRAW

Marlene Evans Putnam
Beginner level
This course will ensure that beginning students learn to see shapes, understand shadows, and use lines in powerful or delicate ways. Students learn to use their drawing tools properly and confidently and will be amazed at their steady progress as they learn to design and compose their projects. The instructor will teach by both lecture and studio demonstration. Click here for a list of recommended supplies.

Classes meet October 10 – November 7, 2024
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#24FA-29 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-29

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#24FA-30 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-30

PASTELS – MORE THAN JUST DRAWING

Sherry Haaland
All levels
Students will learn pastel techniques of strokes/ marks, scumbling, crosshatching, dabbing, and blending. By experimenting with these methods, students can create their own individual artworks. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 10 – November 7, 2024
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-32 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-32

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-33 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-33

OPEN STUDIO

FOCUSED OPEN STUDIO

Judy Burgarella
All levels
Students will work independently in this open
studio, bringing their own supplies in the medium of their choice and references to work from. The instructor will offer individual guidance along with demonstrations of various techniques and helpful tips and tricks. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition
Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 7 – November 4, 2024
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-34 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-34

Classes meet November 11 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-35 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-35

PAINTING

NEW! HOW TO PAINT LIKE AN IMPRESSIONIST

Pearl Lau
All levels
In this class, students will learn how 19th-century French artists such as Claude Monet broke away from European traditions. They explored light and color in addition to changing the subject matter from formal portraits to the working class. The invention of the train brought artists out of dingy, smoky Paris to the sunny and colorful south of France. Pastel, oil, or acrylic is appropriate for this class—students’ choice. Students will work from
photos of landscapes they bring in, as well as from those the instructor has collected. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 11 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 9:30 – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-36 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-36

MEDITATE AND CREATE: DISCOVERING AND WELCOMING YOUR INNER ARTIST!

Gail Lois Jaffe
All levels
This unique class bridges the healing and the
creative arts for both beginners and seasoned artists alike—all are welcome! The instructor provides a supportive and inspirational environment for students to joyfully create images that arise from the Guided Meditation. Music, intention setting, journal writing, creating, and sharing with classmates are all part of the process. Students will create new artworks during each class. The 5 completed art pieces become steppingstones to the student’s increased creativity. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 7 – November 4, 2024
Mondays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-37 $190 (VBMA members $160)

Classes meet November 11 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-38 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-38

NEW! PAINTING WITH OIL

Adam Conard
All levels
This class takes a deep dive into creating successful oil paintings including choosing the right supplies, creating depth, tone, and value and setting up the canvas. Students will go over the rich and vibrant history of oil painting and how it is being used today. Whether a seasoned oil painter, new to painting, or have been painting in other mediums, this class will have a lot to offer. Students are free in their artistic expression to create the subject matter of choice. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 7 – November 4, 2024
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-39 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-39

Classes meet November 11 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-40 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-40

ADVANCED PAINTING TECHNIQUES

Barry Shapiro
Advanced level
This course is designed for students who have had experience painting in acrylic and/or oil and who wish to expand their knowledge and technical skills. The instructor will encourage students to explore new techniques and work in larger formats. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 7 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#24FA-41 $320 (VBMA members $275)

MIXING MEDIA!

Stephanie Lovallo
All levels
Take this creative class and enjoy making unique artworks using different techniques and supplies, including acrylic paint pouring, alcohol ink demo on tile, mixed media assemblage, paint roller application and tape for sailboats and abstract paintings on canvas. Students may choose one technique for all classes or experience them all. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 11 – December 9, 2024
Mondays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-42 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-42

STILL-LIFE PAINTING

Barry Shapiro
Beginner to intermediate levels
Each class will start with a brief illustrated
presentation, beginning with the history of still
life painting. Subsequent presentations will be on specific artists and styles and classes will end with a group critique. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 8 – November 5, 2024
Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#24FA-43 $190 (VBMA members $160)
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS

Classes meet November 12 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#24FA-44 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-44

PET PORTRAITS

Pearl Lau
All levels
Artists have painted portraits of their pets for centuries. Students have the opportunity to immortalize theirs with a painting or create a wonderful gift. Students will learn several drawing techniques while working from a photo of a chosen pet. Any medium students are comfortable working in is acceptable. During this class, students will have the opportunity to complete four 8 x 10” portraits. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 12 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-45 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-45

WATERCOLORS AND MORE ON A BUDGET

Stephanie Lovallo
All levels
This class will give students the opportunity to create wonderful paintings using budget friendly supplies. We’ll use techniques created by the instructor to show movement and motion which helps to bring the paintings to life. We’ll have fun creating happy accidents. Our subject matter will include still life, beach scenes, birds, and sailboats, along with abstract and expressionist styles. Although our supplies are affordable, our finished compositions will be good enough to share or sell. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 12 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-46 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-46

SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH ABSTRACT PAINTING

Jack Reilly
All levels
This course is an introduction to various styles and techniques of non-representational, abstract painting. Topics include Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Geometric Abstraction, and Hard-Edge painting. A series of individual projects in oil or acrylic media will explore artistic techniques and concepts incorporating elements of line, shape, form, color, tone, and texture. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 12 – December 10, 2024
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-47 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-47

HOW TO PAINT A LANDSCAPE

Pearl Lau
All levels
The class will look at European artists and how they formed compositions, specifically landscapes. The focus will be on the French Impressionists and understanding perspective and diminishing colors to create depth in a painting. Students can choose their own medium. Each student will create three 8 x 10” and one final beautiful large 11 x 14” painting.  Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 13 – December 11, 2024
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-48 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-48

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING

Barry Shapiro
Beginner level
This course is designed to teach beginners the art and science of oil or acrylic painting, including perspective, color, and brushwork. Classes cover what students need to know about how to start an enjoyable and successful lifetime of painting. Students will work on assignments in class with specific instruction. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s
exhibition Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 9 – December 11, 2024
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#24FA-49 $310 (VBMA members $265)
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS

INTRODUCTION AND INTERMEDIATE PAINTING

Barry Shapiro
Beginning to intermediate levels
This course is for beginning level students and students looking to enhance their skills. Students will learn from well-known artworks and artists as well as from in-class instruction. Students will study composition through painting exercises in oil or acrylics, including still life, and figurative
proportions. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 9 – December 11, 2024
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#24FA-50 $310 (VBMA members $265)
Register for #24FA-50

NEW! COLOR YOUR WORLD

Adam Conard
All levels
In this course, students will gain familiarity with water-based paints by first learning about the paper, paints, and brushes typically used in creating water-based paintings. They will investigate some less conventional materials and tools that can be utilized while having fun collecting things to paint, playing with light, and going over steps to create a rich vibrant image, creating depth and value, and learning basic and advanced composition theory. Students will create numerous artworks worthy of a show! Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 9 – November 6, 2024
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-51 $190 (VBMA members $160)

Classes meet November 13 – December 11, 2024
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-52 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-52

BIG BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

Stephanie Lovallo
All levels
Students will paint in acrylics with the instructor using exciting techniques to create a painting during each class. The expressionist style of painting will be used for very vibrant color and freedom of movement in painting. The instructor will demo a painting in each class that students can paint along with or can be creative with their own choices. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 13 – December 11, 2024
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-53 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-53

NEW! ACRYLIC-BASED MIXED MEDIA LAYERING

J.K. Van Arsdall
All levels
This is an experimental painting class. The student will use quick-drying acrylics as a base for layering in other materials. Objective, non-objective–it doesn’t matter. The student will learn to follow their intuition and turn accidents into purposeful work. Students are encouraged to bring in any non-oil based materials they would like to work with and multiple canvases or boards. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 9 – November 6, 2024
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-54 $190 (VBMA members $160)

NEW! PAINTED NARRATIVE AND PRINTED MOTIF IN OIL

J.K. Van Arsdall
Intermediate and Advanced levels
The class will start with a story. Add some symbolism with a repeated motif printed via linoleum block cuttings, and they’re onto something. This class is for those interested in exploring new techniques to add depth and symbolism to their oil paintings. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 13 – December 11, 2024
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#24FA-55 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-55

MINDFUL ART

Camy DeMario
All levels
Students will step into a world of boundless creativity where watercolor, acrylics, colored pencil, and more become tools of expression. This class will delve into inspiring designs, where mindful lines and vibrant hues intertwine on the canvas. Students will explore the dynamic interplay between mediums, unlocking new dimensions of creativity with every stroke.
Click here for a list of recommended supplies.

Classes meet October 10 – November 7, 2024
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-56 $190 (VBMA members $160)

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-57 $190 (VBMA members $160)
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REVIVE REDO OR NEW

Stephanie Lovallo
All levels
This is the class for students who have paintings crying out to “FINISH ME!” Students may also bring in a family photo or a famous work of art that they have always wanted to paint. Another option is to bring in outdated artwork or bunch of memorabilia that can all be turned into a great work of art. The instructor will help all students redo, revive, or create new artworks in the medium of choice in this fun, friendly environment! Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2024
(no class on November 28)
Thursdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#24FA-58 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #24FA-58