Mondays, Wednesdays OR Friday Sessions Available, 4pm-6pm

September 14, 2026 - November 6, 2026

Students will develop foundational drawing and painting skills through projects centered on observation, proportion, value, color, and composition. Students will work from still life arrangements, natural objects, masterworks, and other age appropriate subjects while learning how artists use line, shape, light, and color to describe three dimensional form.

Projects will introduce students to traditional materials including graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and paint. Instruction is adapted to each student’s age and experience, allowing beginners to establish strong fundamentals while returning students continue to develop more advanced skills. Throughout the eight week session, students will complete both short exercises and longer projects that encourage careful observation, technical development, and thoughtful decision making.

September 15, 2026 - November 8, 2026

Sessions Available:

Tuesdays - 4pm-7pm

Thursdays - 4pm-7pm

Sundays - 2pm-5pm

Teen Portfolio Preparation is designed for high school students interested in developing a strong body of work for college applications in fine art and design. The course combines academic drawing and painting instruction with individualized guidance based on each student’s interests, experience, and future goals.

Throughout the eight week session, students will complete observational and concept based projects while studying composition, proportion, value, color, perspective, and visual communication. Students preparing for college applications will receive guidance on portfolio selection, project development, documentation, and presentation. Students who are not yet applying to college may use the course to strengthen foundational skills and begin developing a more independent body of work.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Join visiting artist Andrew Sjodin for a three-day workshop exploring the practice of alla prima still life painting. Working from carefully arranged still life setups, participants will focus on observational skills and working in the alla prima style.

Andrew will guide students through the process of organizing a painting, establishing strong color relationships, simplifying complex forms, and creating convincing effects of light and atmosphere within a limited timeframe. Emphasis will be placed on observation, paint handling, edge control, and maintaining unity throughout the painting process.

Due to the workshop's condensed format, students will complete a series of focused studies designed to strengthen technical skills and improve decision-making at the easel. The workshop meets Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is appropriate for intermediate to advanced painters seeking to deepen their understanding of traditional still life painting methods.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Join visiting artist Andrew Sjodin for a three-day intensive workshop focused on the fundamentals of alla prima figure painting and drawing. Beginning with a live demonstration covering palette organization, color relationships, drawing, proportion, gesture, and value structure, students will gain insight into the process of creating a complete figure study in a single sitting.

During the remaining sessions, participants will work from a live nude model while receiving individualized critiques and instruction. Suitable for both painters and draftsmen, this workshop is designed for artists of all experience levels seeking to strengthen their observational skills and understanding of direct painting and drawing from life.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Join nationally recognized painter Andrew Sjodin for a three-day workshop focused on the fundamentals of alla prima portrait painting and drawing. The first session will feature a demonstration and discussion covering palette organization, color relationships, drawing, proportion, gesture, and value structure. During the remaining sessions, students will work from a live model, completing sustained portrait studies in a single sitting while receiving individualized instruction and critique.

Designed for artists of all experience levels, this workshop provides a practical introduction to direct observation and efficient methods for creating a convincing portrait from life.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.