Adult Classes
WINTER ADULT & TEEN CLASSES
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MONDAY
Drawing to Painting
Lisa DePinto
This class is designed to help students transition from drawing to painting. The first class meeting will be devoted to preparation, demonstration and practice, followed by eight individual class projects, including landscapes and still lifes. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
When: 1/9-3/19 (11 classes)
Mondays, 9:30am-noon
Cost: $285 (full session) $173 (flex)
Mixed Media-Expanding Your Palette
Karen Perl
Students will experiment with a broad range of art media to explore color and composition. Learn methods for combining graphite and colored pencils, charcoal, ink, gouache, crayons, markers and paints with bits and pieces of colorful papers, materials, and found objects to create drawings, painting, collages and mosaics using imagination and improvisation. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
When: 1/9-3/19 (11 classes)
Mondays, 1:00-3:30pm
Cost: $262 (full session) $150 (flex)
Painting-All Media
Fran Vail
Bring your acrylics, watercolors or gouache paints or pastels and join us in our spacious studio on Monday evenings. This class will introduce students to the processes of painting in any media or to help advance skill levels. The instructor will demonstrate various media and will cover the use of materials, techniques and the elements of composition, color and design. Students will be individually coached while working on their own projects. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
When: 1/9-3/19 (10 classes)
No class: 2/20
Mondays, 6:30-9:00pm
Cost: $243(full session) $153 (flex)
Contemporary Printmaking
Judy Zeddies
Students will explore the potential of monoprint techniques as an introduction to printmaking. They will build their knowledge to incorporate relief, collage and Xerox transfer processes. Emphasis is placed on individual expression. Beginning and advanced students are welcome as instructor will work to meet individual needs and interests.
When: 1/9-3/19 (10 classes)
No class: 2/20
Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm
Cost: $321 (full session) $231 (flex)
TUESDAY
Painting StudioAM
David D’Arcy
This is a studio style 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: 1/10-3/20 (11 classes)
Tuesdays, 9:00am-noon
Cost: $255
Painting Studio PM
David D’Arcy
This is a studio style 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: 1/10-3/20 (11 classes)
Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $255
Multi-Level Printmaking
Paula Campbell
Beginning and experienced printmakers are encouraged to develop their work in various print media, including intaglio, relief and some stencil processes, as well as plate lithography. The instructor will work individually with each student. Lab time included.
When: 1/10-3/20 (11 classes)
Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $343 (full session) $231 (flex)
WEDNESDAY
Portrait and Figure Art
Lisa DePinto
Students will explore and advance their abilities to depict the clothed human form while drawing the model during long poses (3 class sessions). color, form, composition and expressive content. Longer poses (lasting three classes) will help solidify the stories that are to be told through the medium of your choice. All levels of ability are welcome.
When: 1/11-3/21 (11 classes)
Wednesdays, 9:00am-noon
Cost: $362 (full session) $250 (flex)
Watercolor and Pastels
Fran Vail
Bring your paints or pastel 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 or pastels by studying various materials, composition, techniques and useful tips as they arise from your individual projects. Methods for watercolor and pastel use will be explained through demonstrations throughout the course.
When: 1/11-3/21 (11 classes)
Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $265 (full session) $153 (flex)
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: 1/11-3/14 (10 classes)
Wednesdays, 12:00-3:00pm
Cost: $321 (full session) $231 (flex)
Painting Studio
Nina Weiss
In this in-depth painting studio class, students will enrich and broaden their painting experience. Emphasis will include formal painting concerns such as composition, gesture, line, and color study. Painting techniques such as broken brushstroke, optical color mixing, layering and glazing will help students in their color exploration. Students will be encouraged to work in the paint medium of their choice. Individual instruction is tailored to help students of all levels advance at their own pace. Group critique, hands on demonstration, historical reference and visual aids enhance the classroom experience.
When: 1/11-3/21 (11 classes)
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30pm
Cost: $262
THURSDAY
Watercolor
EW Ross
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: 1/12-3/22 (11 classes)
Thursdays, 9:00am-noon
Cost: $262 (full session) $150 (flex)
Gouache & Oil Painting
Mary Jo O’Gara
Oil painters and watercolorists alike will enjoy working in gouache, a very expressive and versatile water medium. If you are interested in trying something new, or if you are a beginning painter, you will enjoy the fresh look and the forgiving nature of gouache! Or bring your oil paints and brushes and work with Mary Jo on a project or two of your choosing. All experience levels are welcome. This class will cover traditional art-making theory about composition, value, and color, as well as the practical use of those theories through demonstration and group exercises. Time will also be provided each week for painting time to foster individual direction and expression. Come and learn about these exciting mediums!
When: 1/12-3/22 (11 classes)
Thursdays, 1:00-3:30pm
Cost: $262 (full session) $150 (flex)
Beginning Watercolor—NEW!
Karen Perl
This class is designed for students with little or no experience who wish to learn to use watercolor paints or pencils. Techniques such as washes, wet-into-wet, dry brush, masking and others will be explored. Students will also learn the basics of color theory, color mixing and composition. All supplies provided—just come and paint!
When: 1/12-3/22 (11 classes)
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $282
FRIDAY
Illustration
Lisa Cinelli
Let your pictures do the talking. Join this informative class based on a traditional illustration and design studio. Learn to complete art directed assignments and participate in critiques which will strengthen the impact and purpose of each illustration. Experiment with a variety of materials and techniques in black and white and full color to best illustrate each assignment. Artwork in an illustration is meant to educate, inform, or adorn. Build a strong illustration portfolio, keep track of the constant changes in the marketplace for illustrators, and begin to focus in on the right client base for your illustrations. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
When: 1/20-3/23 (10 classes)
Fridays, 9:30am-noon
Cost: $240 (full session) $150 (flex)
ANY DAY
Independent Study with 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
Please phone 847-446-2870 for additional information.