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CURRENT EXHIBITS & EVENTS

REBECCA HUMPHREY
KEN SZMAGAJ

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paintings on and with paper

March 7, 2025 - April 27, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION

FRIDAY | march 7 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

artist's talk at 6pm

Classes & Workshops

Chris Watts
  • 2-Day Weekend Workshop
  • Dates: May 17, 18
  • Times: 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Tuition: $300 Members | $350 Non-Members
  • Location:  Echols and Vandeveer Studio

“Abstract Art is for me about joy, freedom, and a sprinkling of magic. I will teach you fear-free ways of painting, mark-making, and layering while you discover your unique abstract voice.” Chris will introduce you to the latest tools, and processes, including gel plate printing. […]

Robert Stuart
  • 5 Classes
  • Dates: April 28 | May 12, 26 | June 9, 23
  • Times: Mondays | 2:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Tuition: $150 Members | $175 Non-Members
  • Location: Lecture Room

Participant’s work in any media, including 3-D, will be reviewed with constructive criticism to foster a deepening discernment of strengths and challenges. This class includes a visual presentation and discussion of works by historical and contemporary artists, especially from current museum and gallery exhibitions and […]

Paulina Swietliczko
  • 8 Weeks
  • Dates: February 10, 17, 24 | March 3, 10, 17, 31 | April 7
  • Times: Mondays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Additional Info: 15 Minute Break
  • Tuition: $350 Members | $380 Non-Members
  • Location: Vandeveer Studio

In this class, students will learn the basics of drawing from start to finish. Students will learn the fundamentals of 2D design: shape, line, proportions, dimensions, value, composition and the importance of these elements in designing an image. Students will learn how to draw from […]

Paulina Swietliczko
  • 8 Weeks
  • Dates: April 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19 | June 2,9
  • Times: Monday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Tuition: $350 Members | $380 Non-Members
  • Location: Vandeveer Studio

In this class, students will learn how to paint with oils. We will talk about value, color and temperature. We will use limited palette and talk how to organize colors on the palette. Toxicity and cleaning brushes will be also discussed. In three hour long […]

L. Taylor
  • 6 Weeks
  • Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8
  • Times: Thursday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Tuition: $300 Members | $350 Non-Members
  • Location: Vandeveer Studio

This class will drop into the act of drawing, and stay a while. Drawing is often seen as a step in the process toward some other, more finished, work of art. This class will celebrate drawing as the thing itself — as the point of […]

John A. Hancock
  • 4 Classes
  • Dates: March 18, 25 | April 1, 8
  • Times: Tuesdays | 10:00am to 1:00pm
  • Tuition: $200 Members | $220 Non-Members
  • Location: Echols Studio

Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced students will discover and explore basic traditional and contemporary watercolor techniques. This course (pt. 1) will have a focus on traditional Wet-on-Dry techniques. Beginning students will learn how to use basic watercolor tools, techniques, and design concepts to create their own […]

Ron Boehmer
  • 6 Weeks
  • Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28 | June 4, 11
  • Times: Wednesday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Tuition: $300 Members | $350 Non-Members
  • Location: TBD

Theory, demos, and instruction in Plein Air landscape painting. Class will be held outdoors weather permitting or in Vandeveer studio if not. Ron will communicate with students to let them know where class will meet. Beginners, intermediate and advanced level participants are welcome.

Abigail Dudley
  • 3 Days
  • Dates: June 27, 28, 29
  • Times: 10:00am to 3:00pm
  • Tuition: $350 Members | $380 Non-Members
  • Location:  Vandeveer Studio

In this three-day workshop, participants will develop a series of paintings and studies working from the still life in context with the figure. This workshop will encourage students to learn to work from observation and invention in service of their painting. We will look at, […]

John A. Hancock
  • 4 Weeks
  • Dates: April 22, 29 | May 6, 13
  • Times: Tuesday, 10:00am to 1:00pm
  • Tuition: $250 Members | $280 Non-Members
  • Location: Echols

Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced students will discover and explore basic traditional and contemporary watercolor techniques. This course will have a focus on traditional wet-on-dry techniques. Beginning students will learn how to use basic watercolor tools, techniques and design concepts to create their own paintings. Experienced painters […]

Scott Noel
  • 3-Day Weekend Workshop
  • Dates: April 11, 12, 13
  • Times: 10:00am to 4:00pm, 5pm on Friday
  • Tuition: $375 Members | $425 Non-Members
  • Location:  BSSS Gallery

Beverley Street Studio School is thrilled to have Scott Noel, former professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, return for a pastel workshop April 11 – 13th. Join us in the BSSS Gallery for a FREE public talk Friday April 11 at 5pm. Scott […]

OPEN SESSION

DRAWING FROM THE MODEL

FRIDAYS, 10am to 12:30pm

echols studio