July 2020
Virtual: Sculpting with Paper
Join us in the virtual classroom as we explore how to make, cut, mold, and tear paper to create unique sculptures. Move past two dimensions and explore the endless possibilities of paper sculpture. This class includes live Zoom sessions, online video content, and studio hours with instructor. Ages 9-16
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Virtual: Beginning Drawing: Eyes, Head, Heart, & Hands
Learning to draw involves connections, with your subjects and with yourself. In this virtual class, learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observation, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. This course sessions can be taken in sequence with VA3 Beginning Drawing: Eyes, Head, Heart, & Hands, or taken as a stand alone class. This class includes live Zoom sessions and studio hours with instructor. Ages 16-Adult
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Virtual: Painting from Photographs
In this virtual class, learn how to bring your favorite photos to life using a variety of painting techniques. Explore realism, abstraction, and mixed media techniques to illustrate your favorite moments. Use the grid and other methods to place your image quickly on canvas. Leave with confidence to paint successfully from reference photos. This class includes live Zoom sessions, online video content, and studio hours with instructor. Level I-II Ages 16-Adult
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Virtual: Japanese Calligraphy, Brush Mark-Making & Sumi-Ink Drawing
In this virtual workshop, you’ll be introduced to the basic Japanese calligraphy strokes as well as some free-style variations. Learn to practice words in Japanese letters and Kanji (Chinese characters) and be encouraged to explore ways to use the strokes of calligraphy and ink-drawing in your own unique way. This class includes live Zoom sessions and studio hours with the instructors. Ages 16-Adult
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Virtual: Cellphone Sketchbook
In this virtual workshop, learn methods of using your smartphone to record ideas for art from what you see every day. Learn to do basic editing on your cellphone, record ideas for artwork, and use the photos in your current favorite art techniques. This class includes live Zoom sessions and studio hours with the instructor. Ages 16-Adult
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Virtual: The Secret Garden
This virtual class is inspired by the classic book “The Secret Garden” by Frances Burnett. Learn to draw Mary Lennox, the main character, paint colorful blossoms using paint and art tissue, create a magnified key-hole looking into the secret garden, and design a graffiti garden using black and white images with splashes of color and words. Enjoy a virtual tea party on the last day of class! This class includes live Zoom sessions and online video content. Ages 6-9
Find out more »Virtual: Beginning Drawing: Eyes, Head, Heart, & Hands
Learning to draw involves connections, with your subjects and with yourself. In this virtual class, learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observation, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. This course sessions can be taken in sequence with VA2 Beginning Drawing: Eyes, Head, Heart, & Hands, or taken as a stand alone class. This class includes live Zoom sessions and studio hours with instructor. Ages 16-Adult
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Virtual: Let’s Get Started with Oil Painting
If you have ever wanted to learn how to paint with oils, this virtual class is for you. I will cover all the basics of oil painting for the beginner, including materials and their safe use, color mixing, types of brushwork, and more. Video demonstrations and techniques will be available for you to watch and try at your leisure. Give it a try and I will be your guide! We’ll meet in our Zoom classroom for discussion and feedback. Ages 16-Adult
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Virtual: Writing Your Artist Statement
Join artist Nancy Lovendahl. This course is for artists wishing to know more about what they are accomplishing in their studios and learn how to write and share those insights on paper. The five sessions will act like a gradual building process of writing about what, why, and how we are making our art, plus if we have succeeded in accomplishing our goals. “This is the most difficult workshop I’ve ever taken and has given me the self-confidence I never knew was possible!” This class…
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Virtual: Ink Play, Drawing & Layers for Monoprints
This virtual class guides you will play with what ink can do, how to mix in other media, and “taking lines for walks.” While monoprinting means only one copy, these techniques will allow you to use and reuse your drawings to create interesting multiple prints. This class includes live Zoom sessions and studio hours with the instructor. Ages 16-Adult
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