This course is a fun way to learn new drawing skills and how to train your eyes to really see. There is no “can’t” in this introduction to drawing course – only “I can!” You will be guided on how to render an object, bringing depth into your work. Explore how to use color and source of […]
Step into the darkroom to explore silver-process black-and-white photography. You will learn how to process film and make handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives while gaining a better understanding of light, exposure, composition, and camera techniques. Expand your creativity and make each assignment a challenge to your artistic vision! Ages 16-Adult. Instructor: Richard Rinker
Join artist Eiko Otake for a live performance in celebration of the opening of her first solo exhibition Eiko Otake: I Invited Myself, vol. II at the FAC during First Friday. Performance begins at 5:30 p.m. The museum will stay open until 8 p.m. and drinks will be available for purchase in Deco Lounge. Free […]
Explore painting with tempera paint on a plaster surface, similar to how experts did in the early centuries, but on a smaller scale. This method produces bright, vibrant paintings. Styrofoam provides a sturdy lightweight base for the plaster compound, and when it dries, makes a dry absorbent base for wet tempera paint. This medium is […]
Eiko Otake will be in her exhibition, I Invited Myself, Vol. II, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 4-5 to meet and speak with visitors. Please visit and converse with the artist. Image: Eiko Otake photo by Yukari Kuremiya
Join us through a journey of creativity and exploration. Learn more about Bemis School of Art while discovering a variety of materials, techniques, and projects. Be ready to get your hands dirty. All art supplies will be provided. Not a member? Sign up now for as little as $5 a month! RSVP for the tour
Join teacher Misty Banta for a one-hour yoga class in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family gallery. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum for free after class. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Water is allowed during class, but not in the museum galleries. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit […]
Eiko Otake will be in her exhibition, I Invited Myself, Vol. II, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 4-5 to meet and speak with visitors. Please visit and converse with the artist. Image: Eiko Otake photo by Yukari Kuremiya
Develop drawing skills and cultivate daily creative practice by sketching from life. Learn to loosen your hand, frame your composition, and capture simple moments to create a cohesive body of work (and perhaps a lifelong habit)! We will use simple, portable materials that make it easy to incorporate drawing into your everyday routine. You’ll leave […]
