2-week course - Mondays - September 12 & 19 - 1:00 - 3:30pm<br/><br/>This intermediate watercolor class is perfect for anyone with some previous watercolor experience and a desire to advance their skills. You'll learn about wet-on-wet painting, controlled painting, and layering, plus how to apply salt and rubbing alcohol to achieve different effects.<br/><br/>You'll walk away with a handful of new techniques to apply to your future paintings, with step-by-step guidance along the way, while being encouraged to create your own design. Professional artist and former Quality Art instructor, Polly Barrett, will be your guide. Polly teaches in a stress-free and fun way and incorporates a wide variety of styles and subject matter.<br/><br/>Ages 18 and up are welcome. Please bring your own watercolor painting supplies and paint with you. We will have some supplies on hand if you need something, as well.<br/><br/>Optional items t
3-week course - Wednesdays - August 17-31 - 6:30-8:30pm <br/><br/>Want to learn how to paint but don’t know where to start? This introduction to acrylic painting is great for absolute beginner artists as well those who have been painting for a bit but would like to improve their skills. Each week the instructor will teach specific techniques like creating smooth gradients verses incorporating textures into your painting, then students will have class time to practice those techniques while creating a painting. <br/><br/>All supplies are included, paints, canvas, and brushes. Come and release your inner painter. Professional artist, Jessica Henry, will be your guide. Ages 18 and up are welcome. <br/><br/>Optional items to bring: <br/>- Any special paintbrushes you might like to use (we will have plenty to borrow, as well)<br/> - Layered clothing, as the temperatures may be difficult to manage in the building<br/> - Bottled water/
Practice your drawing skills in our popular figure drawing session! We have a wide range of models who pose for us to keep the subject fresh and inclusive. Models will be clothed in whatever way they choose. We welcome all ages, sizes, and genders. In the past, we've featured people from all walks of life, from college students and grandparents to burlesque dancers in full costume! <br/><br/>Each session will consist of a few quick gesture poses to get you warmed up, followed by several 15-30 minute poses. The final 5-10 minutes will be used for a gallery walk to view each other's work and share feedback and support. All levels welcome, no formal training is provided in this session. Ages 16 to adult. Feeling rusty? We've seen notable drawing improvement in just a few weeks.practice makes better! <br/><br/>Save 5-10% with our Multi-Pass! (Hover on the "Classes" tab for a drop down "Multi-pass" tab.) If you prefer longer pose