Use color and value to infuse your painting with mood. Whether it’s dark and somber or light and sunny, twilight or dawn. Quiet and still or colorful and full of movement. This course will teach you how to paint your story.

Summer Quarter: 8 weeks

Tuesday September 22, 10:30am–1pm

Tuition: $225, supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-10

Beginner to Intermediate Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Phoebe Peterson

This course is designed for students who want to learn the fundamentals of value, color and composition in oil painting. Through step by step demos students will learn about Grisaille painting, blocking in, mixing clean colors, and paint application techniques. For more intermediate painters’ instruction will also be given on creating the effect of light, soft edges, and color harmony. 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 expertise so they may explore their own style.

Fall Quarter: 8 weeks

Tuesday September 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm

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

Intermediate to Advanced Skill Levels: Adults

Instructor: Gwen Bragg

Students will select from a variety of assignments including but not limited to fall landscapes, autumn leaves, water with reflections, working with a limited palette and narrative painting.  All projects are designed to strengthen transparent watercolor painting skills.  This class includes demonstrations, individual instruction and group critiques to help foster creativity in all students.  Best suited for painters with some experience in watercolor.

Fall Quarter: 9 weeks

Thursday September 24, 9:30am–12:30pm

Tuition: $250
Location: W-6, 607

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and 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.

Fall Quarter: 9 weeks

MorningSession: Thursday September 24, 11am - 1pm

Evening Session: Thursday September 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

Are you curious about oils? Not sure how to get started? This is the class for you.  Oils can be used just like other types of paint. You can paint transparently or opaquely or even better, a combination of both. We will cover color mixing, setting up your palette, mediums, supports, paint application and much more. Discover how easy and fun oil painting can be.

Fall Quarter: 8 weeks

Friday Septmber 25, 10:30am–1pm

Tuition: $225, supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-10

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Marni Maree

You know that pile of unfinished paintings you have? What is keeping you from finishing them? Maybe something’s not working in your painting and you don’t know how to fix it. I will point you in the right direction and help you to resolve problem areas. Whether it’s technique, color mixing, composition, or value, I’ll help you improve your work and skills. You will receive individual attention, instruction, and guidance on your own projects so you can finish those paintings or begin new ones.

Special Online 6 week class

Class will begin on Wednesday September 23, 10am -12pm

Tuition: $180

Meets on Zoom

After you receive a confirmation email for your class you will receive a second email from your instructor with a private link to attend the special course via the ZOOM platform. Curious how to use Zoom? Click here to learn how to join your class using Zoom. If you have any questions please email registrar@workhousearts.org.

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and 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.

Winter Quarter: 9 weeks

Morning Session: Thursday January 14, 11am-1pm

Evening Session: Thursday January 14, 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