FALL SEMESTER 2025

Adult 5-Week Classes

5-WEEK CLASSES

7926 NEW! Treasured Paintings
Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani
Mondays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Have you ever wanted to make big changes to a reference photo for a better-composed painting? Students will learn how to add balance, depth, and a supported focal point by making adjustments, such as moving mountains, adjusting horizon lines, or making the sky larger. Students will first plan their painting by creating a sketch focusing on basic shapes and values. Weekly, the instructor will show videos and conduct discussions as part of their demonstration and provide individual support to each student along the way. Students can work in the medium of their choice.
5 session(s): 9/15–10/13
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220

7931 NEW! The Art of Drawing in Pen & Ink
Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani
Mondays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Express yourself through lines and textures in ink! Students will work with a traditional dipping pen, reed pens, markers, and brushes to create a variety of lines and textures. Students will experiment with other ways of mark making, perhaps even fine lines of fingerprints. The instructor will show classic and contemporary artists who work in ink through videos, handouts, and books. Students may work from classroom images or their own reference.
5 session(s): 10/27–11/24
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220

7938 NEW! Contemporary Printmaking
Instructor: David DiMarchi
Mondays, 10–2 PM
This class is designed for intermediate and advanced students to explore a variety of printmaking techniques, with an emphasis on monoprint, intaglio, relief, and mixed processes. With a push towards experimentation and independence, students will be challenged to create an edition of new works, a suite of related prints, or simply explore and strengthen technical skills. This course will fluctuate between direct group instruction and demonstration, individual instruction, and ample open studio work time, allowing students to learn and explore new processes and techniques. Some materials provided; additional materials will be discussed in class. Beginners with some printmaking experience are welcome!
5 session(s): 9/15–10/13
Tuition: member $310, non-member $340
Materials fee: $53

7989 Loosen Up Your Paintings
Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Would you like your paintings to have a loose and fresher quality? This class will offer techniques to help students achieve that goal! Longer brushes charged with ample paint, balanced with an economy of strokes, are an example of the techniques you’ll learn. Many famous painters, like Sargent and Matisse, learned by setting up an easel in a museum and reproducing the brushwork of earlier artists. Students will engage in weekly painting exercises, making master studies that emulate looser techniques of a featured artist. Learning better painting habits will translate into more freedom and confidence in their personal style. Work in your choice of painting medium.
5 session(s): 9/16–10/21 (no class on 9/23)
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220

8121 Drawing & Painting Open Studio
Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
This drawing and painting open studio is designed for intermediate to advanced students who already have experience in the medium of their choice. Students will be encouraged to pursue their individual drawing and/or painting practice with the support of the instructor. Each class will begin with a brief visual presentation on a particular artist or art movement to gain inspiration. Students are free to work in any of the painting and/or drawing media: acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache, graphite, pen and ink, charcoal, colored pencils, oil, or chalk pastels.
5 session(s): 10/28–11/25
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220

8013 Watercolor Paintings in Florals
Instructor: Kat Block
Tuesdays, 12:30–3 PM
Feeling inspired by the spring season? In this class, students will learn different and basic watercolor techniques to create a variety of flowers, such as daffodils, lilies, and irises. The instructor will provide step-by-step demonstrations on how to draw each flower, focusing on color, composition, and perspective.
5 session(s): 9/16–10/21 (no class on 9/23)
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220

8042/8043  The Magic of Metal Clay
Instructor: Kelly Green Grady
Wednesdays, 6:30–9 PM
Metal clay is a unique material that consists of particles of metal suspended in an organic binder. It can be formed like clay, but when fired yields a solid metal object. Students will be introduced to working with a silver-based metal clay. Learn how to model, texture, and set stones in clay that will be fired to create beautiful finished pieces of jewelry. No jewelry experience necessary! Some materials provided. Additional materials to be discussed in first class. It is recommended that students bring their own molds with them to class.
8042 5 session(s): 9/17–10/22 (no class on 10/1)
8043 5 session(s): 11/5–12/10 (no class on 11/19)
Tuition: member $240, non-member $260
Materials fee: $84

8049 NEW! Portraits by Design
Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani
Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
In this class, students will create colorful and stylized portraits that are more abstract than accurate. First, they will practice drawing the traditional proportions of a face and its features, as well as learn how to transfer an image. Then, students will move on to freely painting portraits where design and expression are the focus. Each week will feature a presentation on portrait techniques of a different artist or movement for ideas and inspiration. Images to work from will be provided, or students may bring their own. Gouache is recommended, but students may work in their medium of choice.
5 session(s): 9/18–10/23 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220

8050 Sketching for Every Artist
Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani
Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Every artist can improve their drawing abilities, whether as a basic foundation for work in another medium or for the simple pleasure of sketching itself. Develop your observational and rendering skills through sketching in charcoal and pencil from still lifes, photos, and plein air studies (weather permitting). Emphasis will be on creating accurate and simplified drawings as students learn to think in basic shapes and gestural lines. Principles such as line quality and tonal values will be addressed. Sketches by noted artists will be discussed to reinforce concepts in class.
5 session(s): 10/30–12/4 (no class on 11/27)
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220

8067 Introduction to Sewing
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Thursdays, 3:30–6 PM
In this class, students will learn the basics of sewing by creating their own one-of-a-kind fashion accessory. Students will have the choice to make tote bags, pouches, belts, and more! The instructor will provide demonstrations on how to enhance accessories by incorporating pockets, zippers, and snaps. No prior sewing experience necessary. Some materials provided.
5 session(s): 9/18–10/23 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $195, non-member $215
Materials fee: $28

8068 Beaded Jewelry Creations
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Thursdays, 3:30–6 PM
Enjoy jewelry making without the use of heat or machinery! This class will be a fun and relaxed environment without the worry of learning how to use machinery in the studio. Learn to make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more using a variety of beautiful beads.
5 session(s): 11/6–12/11 (no class on 11/27)
Tuition: member $240, non-member $260
Materials fee: $28

8075 Introduction to Watercolor Pencils
Instructor: Traci Zaretzka
Thursdays, 6:30–9 PM
Watercolor pencils are a versatile medium. Experiment with a variety of watercolor pencil techniques: using them as traditional watercolors, drawing with them and blending colors with water, drawing on wet paper for bold, vibrant colors, and using them for fine details. Students will have the opportunity to make a series of small drawings applying the different techniques and create small watercolor paintings using the skills they have learned.
5 session(s): 9/18–10/23 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $200, non-member $220