SPRING SEMESTER 2025

Teen Painting & Drawing Classes

7644 Anime/Manga & Comic Drawing (ages 11–16)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Mondays, 6–8 PM
Create characters! Explore comic book and Japanese/Chinese-style drawing, from dynamic perspectives to classic anime/manga facial features.
9 session(s): 3/31–6/2 (no class on 5/26)
Tuition: member $317, non-member $347
Materials fee: $44

7744 Cartooning & Character Design (ages 13–18)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Tuesdays, 6–8 PM
Join artist Doug Baron, creator of Sugar Ray Finhead, to learn the ins and outs of cartoon drawing, character design, inking techniques, and coloring with watercolor. Students will work on simple and effective techniques for creating their own character concepts. Master a unique style of creating cartoon, anime, and comic book art!
10 session(s): 4/1–6/3
Tuition: member $357, non-member $387
Materials fee: $47

7685 NEW! Graphic Storytelling & Zinemaking 101 (ages 14–17)
Instructor: Stephanie Bulante
Wednesdays, 4–6 PM
Learn how to make a comic book from start to finish with just a pen and some paper! In this class, students will learn different forms of DIY zine & bookbinding as well as, the complete comic creation process, from scripting and character design to final inks and typesetting, and everything in-between. If permitted, students are encouraged to bring their own laptop to each class.
10 session(s): 4/2–6/4
Tuition: member $357, non-member $387
Materials fee: $47

7714 Oil Painting for Teens (ages 13–17)
Instructor: Andrea Gianchiglia
Thursdays, 4–6 PM
Unleash your creativity with oil paint! Students will learn how to use the traditional favorite medium of the masters while diving into color theory, brush handling, layering, wet on wet, grisaille, dry brush, and more with a variety of subject matters. Explore vibrant techniques in a fun supportive environment.
9 session(s): 4/3–6/5 (no class on 5/1)
Tuition: member $317, non-member $347
Materials fee: $38

7728/7729 Introduction to Oil Painting (ages 13–17)
Instructor: Joel Tidey
7728 Saturdays, 12–2 PM
7729 Saturdays, 2:30–4:30 PM
Oil paints have been a classic medium for centuries because of their luminosity and ease of use. Learn the foundation skills of painting in oils in this introductory course. We will cover the basics, including blocking in a composition, color mixing, value studies, and proper handling of materials. Students should wear clothes that can get messy.
7728/7729 10 session(s): 4/5–6/14 (no class on 5/24)
Tuition: member $357, non-member $387