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Explore oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, graphite, and other mediums with expert art instruction in landscapes, portraits, life drawing, abstraction, and more.

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Painting from A-Z 

Mondays, 9:30am-12pm | This general painting class places the emphasis on oil painting, but you may work in the medium of your choice. Each class we begin with a short talk or demonstration covering many topics. Explore your inspiration and discover your vision. Materials List

150002

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Kit Sailer 

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Self-Expression Through Painting 

Mondays, 9:30am-12pm | Express yourself! This comprehensive class embraces all personal styles – figurative, expressionistic, or abstract. The class focuses on oil and acrylic, but you are welcome to use mixed-media, other tools, and other media. The goal of this class is to have you create the best possible piece of art you can, and to express what you have envisioned as closely as possible. It is a “no rules” class relying on the laws of shape, color, and intuition where you will work on individual projects at your own pace. Individual instruction and class discussion create a warm and supportive atmosphere. Materials List

150001

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Matthew Langley 

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Beyond the Basics: Watercolor Techniques 

Paint with watercolor as a transparent medium. Use basic techniques to explore the possibilities of varied textural effects. Demonstrations are provided to illuminate the principles behind transparent watercolor painting. We use the play of tonal values to explore forms and atmospheric perspective. Please click on link below for materials list. Materials List

150003

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Fernando Catague 

Closed


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Exploring Color 

Mondays, 12:30-3pm | Explore color theory, mixing, layering, usage, and more through demonstrations, exercises, and free paint sessions with the medium of your choice. Get a better understanding of color by experimenting and building upon new concepts to develop as an artist. This class is perfect for beginners as well as experienced painters. Materials List

150005

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Kit Sailer 

Call 908-273-9121 to register


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Landscape Painting 

Mondays, 3:30-6pm | Learn the basics of creating a successful landscape painting through instruction on color, composition, light and shadow, paint application, and different atmospheric effects. We use oil paint and oil pastel but all media are welcome. Receive individual attention: this class suitable for both beginners and advanced painters! Materials List

150006

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $300.00

Instructor : Valeri Larko 

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Landscape Painting 

Mondays, 6:30-9pm | Learn the basics of creating a successful landscape painting through instruction on color, composition, light and shadow, paint application, and different atmospheric effects. We use oil paint and oil pastel but all media are welcome. Receive individual attention: this class suitable for both beginners and advanced painters. Materials List

150006

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $300.00

Instructor : Valeri Larko 

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The Right Start: Watercolor Painting 

Mondays, 7-9:30pm | Explore watercolors through demonstration and individual instruction, develop and build upon your own unique style while having fun. No matter your current level of skill, you will learn new watercolor techniques by working from a variety of inspirational materials to create beautiful finished paintings. Paint with confidence and control in this exciting medium. Materials List

150008

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Cecily Byk 

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Yes! Drawing Made Easy 

Mondays, 7-9:30pm | Build confidence in your drawing skills! Learn how to take what you see in our 3D world and successfully translate it to a flat paper surface through clear instruction on the principles of drawing. If you feel ready to take your work to the next level, you may develop your drawings into paintings. Materials List

150007

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Stephen Yavorski 

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Painting with Soft Pastels 

Tuesdays, 9:30am-12pm | Pastel is a seamless and versatile way to transition from drawing into painting. Explore the working methods and possibilities of soft pastel with techniques such as layered color mixing, scumbling, and blending. Gain a solid foundation of composition, color, and value through exercises using still life, portraiture and landscape. Experimentation is encouraged! During the second half of the class, we will work on personal projects with individual feedback and constructive group critiques. Materials List

150009

Start date: 04/17/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (4/17/2018-6/26/2018)

Materials Cost: $35.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Sarah Canfield 

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Painting in Color & Light 

Thursdays, 12:30-3pm | Add color to your canvas with instruction on achieving correct color, value, texture, temperature, soft and hard edges, atmospheric perspective, and much more. Demonstrations and topics enhance this fun and relaxed class where you choose to work from either a still life or reference photo. All colored media welcome. Materials List

150030

Start date: 04/19/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (4/19/2018-6/28/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Andrea Gianchiglia 

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Achieving the Magical Look In Landscapes 

Paint luminous landscapes! With engaging lectures and demonstrations on value, drawing, atmosphere, color mixing, composition, and creating dynamic light effects, learn how to turn simple landscape photographs into luminous landscape paintings. You can create a magical, light-filled landscape on canvas with the skills you will acquire in this class. All levels welcome. All media welcome. Please click on link below for materials list. Materials List

150037

Start date: 04/20/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Fri .

Weekly - Fri 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (4/20/2018-6/22/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Mark Saenger  

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The Power of Pastels: Make the Ordinary Extraordinary 

Explore the potential of pastels to bring things “to life.” Through weekly demonstrations, students will learn about color, composition, value, and creating interest in a pastel still-life painting. Pastel materials will also be discussed – different kinds of pastel and papers can make or break a good painting. Topics such as underpainting, colored and sanded papers, and ways to experiment will also be covered. Students will work from still lifes provided in class each week. Materials List

150024

Start date: 04/25/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (4/25/2018-6/27/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $290.00

Instructor : Jeri Greenberg 

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