All Skill Levels, Young Adult to Adult
Instructor: Suzanne Clark
Introduction to indirect painting or painting in layers using oil paints. we will work on bigger canvas and spend multiple sessions working on the same painting. Learn about the use of painting mediums to paint in glazes or thick impastos. Learn to mix the right color and how color is influenced by the colors around it. Bring a few reference photos to work from and we’ll figure out which would work the best. This class follows Bold Brushwork, but that class is not a prerequisite for this one.

Spring Quarter: 8 weeks

Monday April 5, 12:30pm -3:00pm

Tuition: $225, supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-6

Beginner to Intermediate Skill Levels: Adults Only

Instructor: Phoebe Peterson

Students will learn about value, color, and composition. In class demos will show the basics of Grisaille painting and “blocking-in”. Topics that will be discussed include paint application, mixing clean colors and harmonious grays, the use of hard and soft edges as well as creating the effect of light. Students are encouraged to bring their own photographs or still life resource material to create their own compositions. Instruction will be given to each student individually, at their level of experience, so that each may reach their own goals and discover their own style.

Spring Quarter: 8 weeks

Tuesday April 6, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Tuition: $240, supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-6, 607

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Hsi-Mei Yates

Chinese Brush Painting can trace its culture back over 2000 years of Chinese history and art. There is no need for previous painting experience to enjoy this class; all levels are welcome. The instructor will begin with simple brush strokes and guide you through the step by step process of creating flowers and birds in this traditional style.

Spring Quarter: 9 weeks

Morning Session: Thursday April 8, 11am-1pm

Evening Session: Thursday April 8, 6pm–8pm

Tuition: $220

Materials Fee: Optional $80 kit includes black ink, rice paper, one large bamboo brush, one small bamboo brush, felt, a watercolor container, a set of 12 watercolors, a mixing plate, and a small dish.

Payable to the instructor at first class. Or bring your own supplies.

Location: W-5

Intermediate to Advanced Skill Levels, Adults

Instructor: Gwen Bragg

This class is best for students with prior watercolor experience. Students will select from a variety of projects including but not limited, to spring flowers and gardens, working with a limited palette, and narrative painting. All projects are designed to strengthen watercolor painting skills. Demonstrations, individual instruction and group critiques will foster creativity in all students.

Spring Quarter: 9 weeks

Thursday April 8, 9:30am–12:30pm

Tuition: $250
Location: W-6, 607

This course is currently FULL. To be placed on a wait list, please email "registrar@workhousearts.org" and leave your full name, phone number and email address.

Intermediate- Advanced: Ages 18 and Up

Instructor: Joe Granski

 Focusing on gesture, color, and form, students will learn how to paint the figure through direct observation of nude and clothed models. Students will learn basics of human anatomy as well a focus on painting hands and faces. Projects include 5 single-class paintings and one multi-class painting created over 3 weeks.

Spring Quarter: 8 Weeks

Sunday April 11, 12pm -2:30pm

Tuition: $225

Materials: List provided at registration

Location: W-6, 607

Intermediate: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Joe Granski

Working from photographs, students will learn how to paint accurate and dynamic portraits. Lessons will be structured around learning the planes of the face, realistic flesh tones, and how to capture the character and personality of the subject.

Spring Quarter: 8 Weeks

Friday April 9, 6pm -8:30pm

Tuition: $225

Materials: List provided at registration

Location: W-6, 607

Intermediate: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Joe Granski

Description: In this course, students will learn how to paint realistic and expressive animals. Difficult textures like fur and feathers will be explained, as well as capturing anatomy and form.

Spring Quarter: 8 Weeks

Wednesday April 14, 6pm -8:30pm

Tuition: $225

Materials: List provided at registration

Location: W-6, 607

Intermediate: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Joe Granski

Description: In this course, students will learn how to paint realistic and expressive animals. Difficult textures like fur and feathers will be explained, as well as capturing anatomy and form.

Summer Quarter: 8 Weeks

Wednesday June 23, 6pm -8:30pm

Tuition: $225

Materials: List provided at registration

Location: W-6, 607

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Hsi-Mei Yates

Chinese Brush Painting can trace its culture back over 2000 years of Chinese history and art. There is no need for previous painting experience to enjoy this class; all levels are welcome. The instructor will begin with simple brush strokes and guide you through the step by step process of creating flowers and birds in this traditional style.

Summer Quarter: 9 weeks

Thursday June 24, 6pm–8pm

Tuition: $220

Materials Fee: Optional $80 kit includes black ink, rice paper, one large bamboo brush, one small bamboo brush, felt, a watercolor container, a set of 12 watercolors, a mixing plate, and a small dish.

Payable to the instructor at first class. Or bring your own supplies.

Location: W-5

Intermediate: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Joe Granski

Working from photographs, students will learn how to paint accurate and dynamic portraits. Lessons will be structured around learning the planes of the face, realistic flesh tones, and how to capture the character and personality of the subject.

Summer Quarter: 8 Weeks

Friday June 25, 6pm -8:30pm

Tuition: $225

Materials: List provided at registration

Location: W-6, 607

Intermediate- Advanced: Ages 18 and Up

Instructor: Joe Granski

 Focusing on gesture, color, and form, students will learn how to paint the figure through direct observation of nude and clothed models. Students will learn basics of human anatomy as well a focus on painting hands and faces. Projects include 5 single-class paintings and one multi-class painting created over 3 weeks.

Summer Quarter: 8 Weeks

Sunday July 11, 12pm -2:30pm

Tuition: $225

Materials: List provided at registration

Location: W-6, 607