All skill levels, Young Adults to Adults
Instructor: Stan Sperlak
Stan Sperlak is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, the Maryland Pastel Society and a former director of the Mid Atlantic Plein Air Painters. His work has appeared in numerous books on painting, The Pastel Journal, The Artists Magazine and authored “The View From My Easel” and Stan's new book was just released last year “The View From My Easel II”. He has been featured in New Jersey Network TV series on Artists. Sperlak studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and with Patricia Witt of the Barn Studio of Art.

Stan’s workshops have been called Art Adventures! Students from beginner to advanced are sure to find many new ways to expand their creative abilities through the use of pastel and Stan’s constant guidance. The workshops are based on direct observation, using very traditional theories on color and surface qualities, and painterly mark making. Light, half tone and shadow are emphasized while building towards dynamic use of color, composition and value relationships. The ability to convincingly portray distance and perspective through the use of color is clearly explained and emphasized. Once fundamentals are covered, the class often covers experimental grounds, tools, abstract color and simplification of the scene. But most importantly, Stan shows you all the methods he has perfected in manipulating pastel to be one of the most exciting mediums an artist can use. When used to its best advantage, pastel can rival any medium in portraying life as it really appears. (Meets in W-6, 607)

Summer Quarter (3-day workshop)
Fri July 7 (6pm-8pm), Sat July 8 (9am-5pm), and Sun July 9 (9am-5pm)

Tuition: $300
Materials: Provided at time of registration.

Instructor will also be bringing some supplies for sale as well as his new book, The View From My Easel II.

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. Supplies can be purchased directly from your instructor for $80, which will include 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. Or feel free to bring your own supplies. (Meets in W-5)

Summer Quarter (9 weeks)
Thur June 29 (6pm-8pm)
Tuition: $215
Materials: Students have the option of paying the instructor for materials at a cost of $80 or bring their own supplies.

Beginner to Intermediate, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: Mehrdad Izadi 

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of watercolor, and how to see like an artist. We will be practicing how to “see the lines”, weigh light and dark tones and values, and recognize mass and volume, practice brush strokes and more while working from photographs and still life. (Meets in W-6, 602)

Summer Quarter (9 weeks) 
Fri July 7 (6pm-8:30pm) ***Please note, the NEW start date for this course will be July 7.
Tuition: $230 
Materials: Supply list provided at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: Marni Maree 

This class is designed for students who want a time and place to paint. Students work on individual projects with as much critique, support and guidance from the instructor as wanted. All mediums are welcome. Bring your own supplies. (Meets in W-6,607) 

Summer Quarter (6 weeks) 
Fri June 30 (10am-1pm) *No Class on July 21. 
Tuition: $215

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: Chester Kasnowski 

Students will explore the category of landscape painting through the use of photograph, reference material and natural surroundings. We will explore the challenge of showing pictorial space on a 2-D surface through perspective, compositional, color, and technique choices. Acrylic, watercolor and Oils are welcome. (Meets in W-10)

Summer Quarter Only! (7 weeks) 
Mon July 10 (6pm-9pm)
Tuition: $225
Materials: Supply list provided at time of registration.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: Lynda Ray 

Encaustic painting is a process that produces impressive results with luminous and jewel-like surfaces and textures. Participants will learn techniques such as melting through, line and edge, transfers, texture and collage. Each person can choose to practice these methods or just the ones that interest them. At the end of the workshop, artists will be familiar with a range of techniques which they can use as they develop their body of work.  All paint, equipment, tools and small practice panels will be supplied.  An optional materials list will be supplied before the workshop. (Meets in W-7, 711) 

Summer Quarter (1-day workshop) 
Sat August 12 (11am-5pm)

Tuition: $135 
Materials: $40, payable to the instructor at first class.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: Jona Blocker

Explore the contrast of rich, saturated color with reflected light and metallic foils. Students will turn two 6 x 12 panels into a work of art.  Non-toxic, solvent free acrylic paint and mediums will be used. Students will leave with two ready to hang 6x12 works, and a kit of supplies, enabling exploration at home. (Meets in W-10)

Summer Quarter (1-day workshop)
Sat July 22 (10am-4pm)

Tuition: $135
Materials: $68, payable to the instructor at first class - ALL supplies provided.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: Jona Blocker

Using luminous gold metallic surfaces, students will use acrylic to create translucent and opaque layers of color. Using techniques like glazing, layering, sanding, and texture, students will turn two 6 x 12 panels into a work of art.  Non-toxic, solvent free acrylic paint and mediums will be used. Students will leave with two ready to hang 6x12 works, and a kit of supplies, enabling exploration at home. (Meets in W-6, 602)

Summer Quarter (2-day workshop)
Sat August 19 & Sun August 20 (10am-4pm each day)

Tuition: $250
Materials: $83, payable to the instructor at first class - all supplies provided.