Open Life Drawing on All Skill Levels, Ages 16 & Up
Drop in and Draw! Three hours of drawing from a live model for a low-low-price. Come to brush up on your skills or work on that portfolio! The poses will range from 1 minute gestures to long poses; nude and clothed model sessions. Models will vary from 1 week to 3 week increments. Bring your own drawing supplies (i.e. Charcoal, drawing board, paper, etc.) Easels, stools, tables and rolling carts are provided. This is not a class. No instruction will be provided. There will be a monitor present to accept payment and facilitate model poses. (Meets in W-6)

The first three Thursdays of every month (7pm-10pm)

Tuition: $10 (College Students with ID @ door and Workhouse Artists)

            $15 (Regular Student Price)

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: M. Jane Johnson

Students will learn to work with charcoal, pencil, pen & ink and other drawing tools. We will talk about a variety of lines, use of cross hatch, doodling, and possibly have a figure to work with too depending on availability of a model. Drawing with perspective will be explained. Students will work with realistic drawing, abstract drawing, and doodles. This class is for any student wishing to work on their drawing skills.

Fall Quarter: 9 weeks

Tuesday September 18, 6pm–8pm

Tuition: $220, supply list provided at time of registration. Model fees may be applied in class.

Location: W-10

Beginner to Advanced: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Patricia Rice

This class is for all levels, though best for those who have done some drawing before and would like to deepen their ability with the human face. Students will work on a couple different surfaces, first with black and white charcoal and then with the Silverpoint (a classical drawing medium using sterling silver wire in a stylus on a prepared surface). Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy of the skull on the first class, each subsequent class will begin with a demonstration of a different feature, identifying the basic anatomy and structure of each feature: eyes, nose, mouth and ears. The last two classes will have a continuous pose allowing the student an opportunity to pull it all together for a fully developed, head and shoulders portrait.

Fall Quarter: 8 Weeks

Wednesday September 19, 6pm–9pm

Tuition: $240, model fees will be applied in class

Location: W-6, 607

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Mehrdad Izadi (PLEASE NOTE - This is an update- new instructor)

Drawing or sketching does not demand more from an artist than a moment of visual thinking. However, contained in this visual thinking, the artist participates in enthusiasm, a sense of discovery, the exciting interplay of hand, eye, mind, pencil and paper — the creative process. This course presents options for drawing; from simple outlines to gestures, from grid to composition or from a line to textures, the student learns the basics and expands. Lecture, visuals, discussion, ample time to draw and one-on-one instruction.

Fall Quarter: 7 weeks

Friday September 21, 10am–1pm

Tuition: $230, supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-10

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructors: Jessica Rossiter

This digital editing course with teach students how to resize, crop, and enhance images for the web, social media, or commercial use. Student will learn how to edit their photos using techniques for adjusting color, contrast, white balance, and sharpness. Students will also learn how to restore as well as remove elements or visible flaws on skin or materials to create a sleek, eye catching, properly sized composition they can proudly display for a wide range digital formats.

Fall Quarter: 6 weeks

Saturday September 29, 6pm–8pm

Tuition: $170

Materials Fee: $30 lab fee added at registration.

Location: W-3, 304

Beginner to Intermediate, Adults
Instructor: Patricia Rice
This Workshop is for anyone interested in developing their drawing skills. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, amateur or professional artist, the results will be beyond your expectations. This workshop is a one-day opportunity to see the benefits of using this system and students will have the opportunity to join an ongoing, in depth class in the Winter. The Charles Bargue Drawing workshop was developed and widely used in the mid-19th century as a foundation exercise for fine art training. Throughout the years, it has been used by many great masters as an essential process in understanding the principles of shape, proportion, value and form. These drawings are more than just exercises; they form a system that prepares students to excel in painting and other artistic pursuits, all of which require the ability to build constructs, identify shapes, understand tonal value ranges, master complex lighting, and render forms. In addition, even though one is working in monochrome, developing one's ability to create strong value is the foundation for every great painting in color. The practicalities of the Bargue approach have a strong bearing on a range of modern disciplines, from animation and visual effects to gaming and tattoo artistry.

Fall Quarter: One day

Saturday October 27, 10am–4pm

Please note this is a date change from the print catalog

Tuition: $140
Location: W-6, 607

(Ink washes + watercolor)
All Skill Levels, Adults

Instructor: Epp Meisner

Drawing and Painting Botanicals (flowers, tree branches, leaves, etc.) capture each subject’s personality through line, washes and color. Students will be encouraged to strive for a lively expression, not botanical accuracy.

Fall Quarter: 4 weeks
Friday October 19, 10am-1pm

Tuition: $170
Location: W-6, 607

(Pen & Brush + washes)
All Skill Levels, Adults

Instructor: Epp Meisner

Through the use of quick 5-30 minute poses, students begin to develop an instinct for proportion and handling various techniques to capture the essence of a figure. The focus is placed on defining movement, balance, shapes and masses, as well as value. Various lines and washes of diluted ink will be used to create expressive, lively figure drawings.

Fall Quarter: One day

Session A: Sunday October 21, 10am-4pm
Session B: Sunday November 11, 10am-4pm

Tuition: $140
Materials: Model fee’s will be collected in class.
Location: W-6, 607

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Marisela Rumberg CZT

Bring a big orange or white pumpkin (or two) and let’s tangle on them!  After learning Basic Zentangle designs on paper, I will teach you my method of decorating your pumpkin with Tangles. It is a fun way to show off your Zentangle Inspired Art and you will have a wonderfully unique pumpkin for the upcoming Halloween season.

Fall Quarter: One day

Wednesday October 24, 10:30am-2:30pm

Tuition: $90

Materials Fee: $10, Bring your own pumpkins.

Location: W-5

(Ink washes + watercolor)

All Skill Levels, Adults

Instructor: Epp Meisner

Drawing and Painting Botanicals (flowers, tree branches, leaves, etc.) capture each subject’s personality through line, washes and color. Students will be encouraged to strive for a lively expression, not botanical accuracy.

Fall Quarter: One day

Sunday November 4, 10am-4pm

Tuition: $140
Location: W-6, 607

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: M. Jane Johnson

Students will learn to work with charcoal, pencil, pen & ink and other drawing tools. We will talk about a variety of lines, use of cross hatch, doodling, and possibly have a figure to work with too depending on availability of a model. Drawing with perspective will be explained. Students will work with realistic drawing, abstract drawing, and doodles. This class is for any student wishing to work on their drawing skills.

Winter Quarter: 9 weeks

Tuesday January 8, 6pm–8pm

Tuition: $220, supply list provided at time of registration. Model fees may be applied in class.

Location: W-10

Beginner to Advanced: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Patricia Rice

This class will build on the foundations of the Fall Session, though new students are welcome to join as well. The first half of the session students will use the classical medium, Trois Crayon (black and white charcoal, combined with terracotta pastel), students will learn to see warm and cool tones as well as dark and light values to create the portrait in basic color. The second half of the session will build on this, adding in the full range of color using pastel pencils, layering on the hues to create a full color portrait. There will continue to be demonstrations of each of the features with their respective anatomical landmarks.

Winter Quarter: 8 Weeks

Wednesday January 9, 6pm–9pm

Tuition: $240, model fees will be applied in class

Location: W-6, 607

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Marni Maree

Some previous drawing experience is helpful but not required. In this class, you will learn to SEE better and draw what you see and not what you think you know!

Winter Quarter: 8 weeks

Wednesday January 9, 6pm–7:30pm

Tuition: $170

Location: W-3, 305

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults
Instructor: Mikhail Bolkhovitinov
The course concentrates on basic aspects of design and composition that are equally essential in different areas of visual art – in graphics, painting, three-dimensional and monumental art. Deep understanding of such fundamental categories like visual structure, scale, balance and movement makes the creative process more meaningful and productive. Lessons include studies of artwork in two- and three-dimensional art and hands-on exercises on each topic. If you are interested in working “outside the box” and move your skills to the higher level, this is the course for you.

Winter Quarter: 9 weeks

Thursday January 10, 10am-1pm

Tuition: $250

Location: W-10

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Chester Kasnowski

Drawing or sketching does not demand more from an artist than a moment of visual thinking. However, contained in this visual thinking, the artist participates in enthusiasm, a sense of discovery, the exciting interplay of hand, eye, mind, pencil and paper — the creative process. This course presents options for drawing; from simple outlines to gestures, from grid to composition or from a line to textures, the student learns the basics and expands. Lecture, visuals, discussion, ample time to draw and one-on-one instruction.

Winter Quarter: 7 weeks

Friday January 11, 10am–1pm

Tuition: $230, supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-10

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Marisela Rumberg CZT

The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It is an empowering and uplifting experience. Absolutely no artistic skill is required to create Zentangle® Art. You can do it and you will love it! Our Certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT) will guide you through this creative process that develops confidence and accomplishment, self-esteem, stress-reduction and well-being.

Winter Quarter: One day

Session A: Friday January 11, 10:30am-2:30pm
Session B: Saturday March 2, 10:30am-2:30pm

Tuition: $90
Materials Fee: $10, payable to instructor at first class
Location: W-5

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructors: Jessica Rossiter

This digital editing course with teach students how to resize, crop, and enhance images for the web, social media, or commercial use. Student will learn how to edit their photos using techniques for adjusting color, contrast, white balance, and sharpness. Students will also learn how to restore as well as remove elements or visible flaws on skin or materials to create a sleek, eye catching, properly sized composition they can proudly display for a wide range digital formats.

Winter Quarter: 6 weeks

Saturday January 12, 6pm–8pm

Tuition: $170

Materials Fee: $30 lab fee added at registration.

Location: W-3, 304

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Rebecca Solow

Have you ever wondered what it takes to illustrate a children’s book? In this course, students will learn about visual storytelling, the layout/design of children’s books, and the process of conceptualizing a picture book from start to finish. Students will choose a story to work with, create a storyboard, and work on a book “dummy”. During the course, we will look at many examples, discuss composition, drawing and painting methods, and how to pitch to publishers or self-publish.

Winter Quarter: 8 weeks

Sunday January 13, 10am-1pm

Tuition: $240, supply list provided at time of registration.

Location: W-10

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Rebecca Solow

In this class, students will continue to work on the book projects they started in the Illustrate a Children's Book I class. Students may also bring in a new story to work on. The class will focus on further developing book dummies, delving deeper into visual storytelling methods, as well as exploring drawing and painting styles for picture books.

Winter Quarter: 8 weeks

Sunday January 13, 2-5pm

Tuition: $240, supply list provided at time of registration.

Location: W-10

Beginner to Intermediate, Adults
Instructor: Patricia Rice
This Workshop is for anyone interested in developing their drawing skills. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, amateur or professional artist, the results will be beyond your expectations. This workshop is a one-day opportunity to see the benefits of using this system and students will have the opportunity to join an ongoing, in depth class in the Winter. The Charles Bargue Drawing workshop was developed and widely used in the mid-19th century as a foundation exercise for fine art training. Throughout the years, it has been used by many great masters as an essential process in understanding the principles of shape, proportion, value and form. These drawings are more than just exercises; they form a system that prepares students to excel in painting and other artistic pursuits, all of which require the ability to build constructs, identify shapes, understand tonal value ranges, master complex lighting, and render forms. In addition, even though one is working in monochrome, developing one's ability to create strong value is the foundation for every great painting in color. The practicalities of the Bargue approach have a strong bearing on a range of modern disciplines, from animation and visual effects to gaming and tattoo artistry.

Winter Quarter: One day

Saturday January 26, 10am–4pm

Tuition: $140
Location: W-6, 607

(Ink washes + watercolor)
All Skill Levels, Adults

Instructor: Epp Meisner

Through the use of quick 5-30 minute poses, students begin to develop an instinct for proportion and handling the medium technique to capture the essence of a figure.  The focus is placed on defining movement, balance, shapes and masses, as well as value. Various lines and washes of diluted monochromatic ink or watercolor, and then color in watercolor will be used to create expressive, lively figure drawings.

Winter Quarter: 4 weeks
Friday February 8, 10am-1pm

Tuition: $170, model fees will be applied in class
Location: W-3, 305

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Marisela Rumberg CZT

Many of my Zentangle students have seen me wearing my Tangled Shoes and have requested this workshop - so here we go! Bring a pair of white or light-colored shoes to be used as a blank canvas (black or dark colors won’t work with this method). After reviewing and learning tangles on paper (a previous Basic Zentangle class is helpful but definitely not required), you will apply the Tangles to your shoes – creating fabulously wearable art as unique as you!

Winter Quarter: Two day

Saturday February 9 and Sunday February 10, 10am-12pm each day

Tuition: $85

Materials Fee: $10, Bring your own shoes.

Location: W-5

(Pen & Brush + washes)
All Skill Levels, Adults

Instructor: Epp Meisner

Through the use of quick 5-30 minute poses, students begin to develop an instinct for proportion and handling various techniques to capture the essence of a figure. The focus is placed on defining movement, balance, shapes and masses, as well as value. Various lines and washes of diluted ink will be used to create expressive, lively figure drawings.

Winter Quarter: One day
Session A: Sunday February 10, 10am-4pm
Session B: Sunday March 3, 10am-4pm

Tuition: $140
Materials: Model fee’s will be collected in class.
Location: W-6, 607

(Ink washes + watercolor)

All Skill Levels, Adults

Instructor: Epp Meisner

Drawing and Painting Botanicals (flowers, tree branches, leaves, etc.) capture each subject’s personality through line, washes and color. Students will be encouraged to strive for a lively expression, not botanical accuracy.

Winter Quarter: One day
Sunday February 24, 10am-4pm

Tuition: $140
Location: W-6, 607