01 Aug, 2022 - 31 Aug, 2022
Virtual Open Studio (Saturday mornings)
Join us for group virtual learning and we will give you step-by-step guidance and personalized critiques to help you with program assignments or personal projects.
Workshops
Come learn the same step-by-step methods taught in our regular program in an intensive format in our workshops. Students will learn skills in drawing and painting that can be applied to their own projects. Whether you are an experienced artist or have never painted before, our instructors will tailor to your skill level.
26 Aug, 2022 - 28 Aug, 2022
Sketching the Figure from Life using the Zorn Palette
In this workshop, participants will be working from the nude while learning an efficient and expressive approach to painting with a limited palette. In this shorthand/direct method of painting, students will be instructed step-by-step through the process of painting a “finished” figure sketch.
23 Sep, 2022 - 25 Sep, 2022
Portrait Drawing from Life
Learn our step-by-step process from beginning to end in capturing a realistic portrait through observation of a live model. Whether a beginner or advanced artist, participants will gain the skills they need to achieve a more realistic portrait and stronger likeness.
30 Sep, 2022 - 02 Oct, 2022
Creating an Artist Website for Beginners
In this workshop, students will design and launch their own artist website. Students will leave the workshop with a simple, personalized and fully-functional website without having to write a single line of code.
21 Oct, 2022 - 23 Oct, 2022
In the Studios of Zorn
Anders Zorn achieved a versatile range of flesh tones with just four paints on his palette. This limited palette can teach students a streamlined way of capturing complex variations of colour. It's a great way for painters to build a solid foundation for colour mixing.
04 Nov, 2022 - 06 Nov, 2022
Sketching the Portrait from Life using the Zorn Palette
In this workshop, participants will be working from a live model while learning an efficient and expressive approach to painting with a limited palette. In this shorthand/direct method of painting, students will be instructed step-by-step through the process of painting a “finished” portrait sketch.
28 Nov, 2022 - 02 Dec, 2022
In the Studios of Bouguereau
Bouguereau's impeccable drawing skills and facility in depicting form are widely admired, making his work some of the best to study to learn to paint realistically. His methodology follows a series of repeatable steps, ultimately leading to a painting of the highest finish.