Randal Roberts:
August 14th - Pen and Ink Portrait Drawing (with Randal Roberts)
Class Objective: Learn to create a highly detailed and accurate pen and ink portrait! Using the grid method, we will transfer a photo into a faithful representation, as well as dive into all aspects of pen drawing, tips & tricks, cross-hatching, value, and creating meaningful work.
September 11th - TBA
Morgan Mandala
August 28th -
Join our painting workshop focused on capturing the majesty of mountains and the subtleties of atmospheric perspective. Learn techniques to create depth and realism in your landscapes, using color, light, and shadow to convey the vastness of mountain ranges. This workshop is designed for artists of all skill levels, offering insights and hands-on practice to enhance your ability to depict natural scenery.
September 18th -
Learn to create mandalas using a variety of tools and techniques. Guided by Morgan Mandala, you'll explore the balance of technical skills and personal intuition in your designs. This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, offering a supportive environment to develop your creativity and precision in mandala making.
Seth McMahon
August 21st - Style Development
In this one-day art class, we will immerse ourselves in a rich variety of visual styles, each offering a distinct artistic perspective and technique. Some of the aesthetics we will be exploring are Tech, Bio Mech, Flow, Art Nouveau, Rococo Filigree, Visionary Light Weaving, Abstract Expressionism, Futurism, Gothic Calligraphy, and Wild Style Graffiti.
The intention of this class is to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to a diverse array of visual aesthetics, allowing you to gain familiarity with various artistic styles and techniques.
This exposure will enable you to experiment with and combine these aesthetics in innovative ways, helping you to discover which styles resonate most with. Ultimately, the goal is for you to identify and build upon the visual elements that best suit your creative expression, enabling you to make the art that reflects your individual style.
Stephen Kruse
September 25th- “Flowing Through Symmetry”
- Learn to flow through a symmetrical landscape and create symmetrical totems.
- A quick introduction to creating single point, two point, and three point perspective.
- Using these forms to create a symmetrical world to play in.
To Note: Extra materials will be available if needed otherwise please refer to materials lists below! Each class will also have a short 30 min break between instruction.
Materials List:
Morgan Mandala:
August 28th-
Golden OPEN acrylic landscape set + Paynes Grey & Burnt Umber (I will have some extra to share)
Small 5x7 or 8x10 canvas (rigid preferred)
Spray bottle for palette
portable palette & water container
assorted brushes
painting towel
September 18th-
Helix protractor, or any protractor to measure angles
Painting surface: gesso board, primed wood, or other rigid canvas surface recommended
white charcoal pencil
Titanium white + preferred paint colors
ruler
compass or other circle maker
glazing medium
Seth McMahon
- Pencil
- Chisel Tip Marker (Sharpie Works)
- Pack of Flat Wash Brushes
- Basic Set of Acrylic Paints
- A Canvas for Painting
Stephen Kruse
- 18” x 24” canvas
- Three 18” x 24” watercolor cardstock
- 3” brush, 1” brush, detail brush pack
- Spray bottle
- Palate
- Water Cup