Fall Classes

The student will translate ideas into their chosen material (dry or wet media) and then putting these ideas down on their chosen surface. Working simply requires skills and an understanding of materials. It also requires focus and patience with oneself. In this online 3-week class, […]

This course will be a hands-on-dive into painting the manmade surroundings of the BSSS classroom and building. Students will use a limited temperature palette for the entire duration of the class. They will learn to create fully fledged paintings within these limitations. There will also […]

This course includes information about the nature of watercolor as a paint medium, as well as considerations of additional tools. Also, brushwork, washes and information about paper and brushes will be reviewed. Techniques such as altered/altering washes, grades washes and a more extensive exploration of […]

The nature of watercolor as a paint medium will be explored as well as a review of brushes, palettes, and papers. The student will practice primary skills including brushwork, small basic washes (flat, layered, and graded) and simple techniques for altering washes. We will explore […]

If you can produce an observational drawing, use tonal value to create a sense of volume and shape and now want to know more, this is the class for you. This series of classes are designed to move from introductory Beginner toward intermediate and personal […]

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 […]

For students with intermediate to advanced levels of experience. Beginners welcome with prior approval from instructor. Instruction is tailored to the individual according to specific need or stage of development as a painter. Focus will be on application of fundamental and basic dynamics of composition; […]