Adult & Teen Classes
MONDAY
Intermediate Drawing
Jason Miklik
This class is intended as a continuation of Fundamentals of Form. Handling drawing materials is the key to the use of tonal relationships while basic pictorial perspective is vital to creating the illusion of form. Students will learn to combine these skills to improve their representational picture making and to create abstract variations.
When: 3/30-6/1 (9 classes)
No class: 5/25
Mondays, 10:00am-noon
Cost: $221
Pastels
Fran Vail
Explore the superb versatility and immediacy of this medium and learn techniques in application, design and composition. Students’ work will range from portraits and still life to landscapes. Demonstrations and critiques are part of each class meeting.
When: 3/30-6/1 (9 classes)
No class: 5/25
Mondays, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $191
Printmaking
Judy Zeddies
Join in discovering the joy of printmaking with instruction in all etching techniques: aquatint, intaglio, color viscosity, multiple color printing, relief and monoprinting. Emphasis is placed on experimental printmaking, individual expression and creative imagery. Open to beginners and advanced students. Lab time included.
When: 3/30-6/1 (9 classes)
No class: 5/25
Mondays, 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $253
TUESDAY
Portrait Art
Jason Miklik
This course incorporates drawing exercises to make portrait art less intimidating and aid in your success. Using a live model, you will learn composition, tonal and linear studies in a variety of art media. Classes include discussions, demos and handouts. All levels welcome.
When: 3/31-6/2 (10 classes)
Tuesdays, 9:00am-noon
Cost: $290
Etching
Giedre Zumbakis
In-depth instruction is provided in all intaglio techniques, including etching, aquatint, mezzotint and color printing. The emphasis is on imagery development and individual expression. Photo etching is included with the new non-toxic Japanese photo sensitive plates. This class is open to beginner and advanced printmakers. Class starts February 3rd. Lab time included.
When: 3/31-6/2 (10 classes)
Tuesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $278
Painting
David D’Arcy
This is a painting studio class for students working in a variety of media at all levels. Students work from still life or subjects and themes of their own while learning about basic visual elements, methods and principles of art. Experimentation and individual expression encouraged.
When: 3/31-6/9 (11 classes)
Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $226
Painting
Didier Nolet
Come and join this painting class designed for students of all levels. Learn the basic techniques or refine your skills in the media of your choice: oil paints or acrylics. Didier Nolet, a well-established painter raised and trained in France, is an expert in many different media. Didier will help you master the painting process from preliminary drawings to painting studies to your final paintings. Come learn about composition, perspective, and color. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
When: 3/31-6/2 (10 classes)
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30pm
Cost: $200
Intermediate & Advanced Printmaking Seminar
Paula Campbell
A course designed for serious, experienced printmakers who wish to continue developing their work in various print media, including intaglio, relief and some stencil processes. The instructor will work individually with each student. Lab time included.
When: 3/31-6/2 (10 classes)
Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $291
ANY DAY
Independent Study
NSAL Faculty
Private, one-on-one instruction and critique for those wanting personalized attention. Time is flexible. Schedule one lesson or a series.
Cost: $70 per hour
WEDNESDAY
Figure Art
Jason Miklik
Using a nude model, this course will touch on important figurative drawing skills as well as decoding and translating what you’re seeing. With the use of quick sketches students will work on capturing movement in their drawings. Increasingly longer poses during the term will allow for contemplating the weight and mass of the form, larger scale work and the use of color mediums. Classes will include demos and discussions. All levels are welcome.
When: 4/1-6/3 (10 classes)
Wednesdays, 9:00am-noon
Cost: $290
Watercolor Afternoons
Fran Vail
Bring your paints, projects you’ve started or would like to start, and your enthusiasm. In this loosely structured class, the goal is to advance your level of comfort with watercolors by studying various materials, composition, techniques and useful tips as they arise from your individual projects. Fran will do some demos, but mostly you’ll paint, acquiring tips and skills you’ll use for a long time.
When: 4/1-6/3 (10 classes)
Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $213
Etching
Jessica Feith
For the beginning and experienced printmaker, this course will focus on the traditional intaglio methods, etching, mezzotint and collagraph. Learn to create your image on a new, yet age-old, canvas–the metal plate which can be inked and printed multiple times and in different ways. Printmakers of all disciplines are welcome as instruction will be tailored to meet individual needs and interests. Lab time included.
When: 4/1-5/27 (9 classes)
Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $272
Portrait as Art
Jason Miklik
Not for beginners-this courses is intended for those students interested in interpreting the portrait in either traditional, non-traditional or in both ways. Historic ways of creating portraits will be part of the ongoing discussion. All media are welcome.
When: 4/1-6/3 (10 classes)
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30pm
Cost: $294
THURSDAY
Watercolor
Peggy Macnamara
Instruction in the art of watercolor painting is geared to all levels. Advanced students are encouraged to continue their development. Drawing skills, color and subject matter will be explored. The layering technique will be taught for those interested. Frequent demonstrations complement individual student attention.
When: 4/2-6/4 (9 classes)
No class: 5/14
Thursdays, 9:00am-noon
Cost: $ 191
Beginning Beading
Kelly McGowan
In this nine week beginning beading course, students will learn the basics for creating fantastic jewelry! Basic stringing and closing techniques for both single row and multi row bracelet, necklace and lariat projects will be taught. Wire wrapping for earrings, pendants and chain work will also be covered. Working with memory wire, a taste of found object inclusions, hand knotting, and some macramé work will be covered.
When: 4/2-6/4 (9 classes)
No class: 5/14
Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $201
Digital Photography & Basic Photoshop
Brad Schade
Improve your photographs by taking advantage of all that digital photography has to offer. Instruction will concentrate on understanding your digital camera and its settings and will provide an overview of digital cameras and their similarities and differences with film cameras. Instruction on camera functions, and methods and software used for getting images off the camera and onto the computer in an organized fashion will be covered. Students will also cover the essentials of composition in landscape and portrait photography. Students will explore simple manipulation of images in Adobe Photoshop programs. Demonstrations will be made using instructor and student images brought to class on disc or camera storage devices. The class will also explore how elements of composition can be applied after the image capture using digital cropping and tonal adjustments. A digital camera is a requirement after the first session of the course.
When: 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, & 4/30 (4 classes)
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $91
FRIDAY
Oil & Acrylic Painting
David Gista
Learn the art of painting in both oil and acrylics with French artist David Gista. Trained at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, he will teach you shapes, color and composition. Through study and exercises you will acquire skills that allow you to develop your personal work. David will follow each student individually while creating a group dynamic.
When: 4/3-6/5 (9 classes)
No class: 4/10
Fridays, 9:30am-noon
Cost: $181