Adult Fine Art Classes
Explore and develop your art skills in our oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, plein air, drawing, sculpture, textile, mixed media, print making, photography and digital media classes. Adult art classes and workshops are available to students 16 years and older with the exception of Life Drawing (18 and up). Some art classes have a materials list (see description). Click on the link to download file.
Drawing with Adrian Martinez
Online Class
Level: All levels
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Adrian Martinez
Length: 4 weeks
DATE 1: Tuesdays, March 22 – April 12, 2022
DATE 2: Tuesdays, April 19 – May 10, 2022
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Online
Tuition: $200 Member, $225 Non-member
This unique and innovative online drawing class is not just a course for the accomplished artist. It is for the curious at all levels. By improving your manual skills in drawing, using the medium of your choice from pencil and paper to exotic media like silverpoint you can improve your ability to see with the eyes of the great masters past and present. After Adrian Martinez gives an introductory class discussing the techniques and visions of several past masters, class participants can submit their drawings online before each additional class. Their submissions subsequently modify the focus of each additional class creating an exciting mix of concepts and application that combines Martinez's work in progress, old and modern masters and work submitted by class members. At the end of the semester—with Martinez's professionalism, extensive knowledge of art past and present and enthusiasm to help each class member—you will never see art (yours or others) in the same way again.
Material Supply List
- Drawing Pencils
- Conte a Paris Drawing Pencils: White, Black and Sanguine (reddish brown, #7 or #610)
- Charcoal pencil (optional)
- White Rubber Eraser
- Strathmore Drawing Tablet (white or toned)
- Painter’s Tape
- Drawing Board
Drawing and Painting Basics
Monday AM Art Classes
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Rhona Candeloro
Length: 8 weeks
Mondays, March 14 – May 2, 2022
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $255 Member, $275 Non-member
This class begins with some basic drawing lessons and moves on to painting, with either oils or acrylics as soon, as the student feels ready. The focus is on learning to mix colors and training your eyes to recognize subtle tonal values, while developing your skills with a pencil and brush. Students may work from the still life setups provided, bring in their own objects, or from photos (digital media works well). Using traditional drawing and painting techniques, we will be studying how light defines shape and color, allowing form to emerge. There is no experience necessary. Everyone works at their own pace and level. A materials list is provided.
Pastel Painting in the Studio
Tuesday AM Art Classes
Level: All levels
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Louise Dusinberre
Length: 5 weeks
DATE 1: Tuesdays, March 22 – April 19, 2022
DATE 2: Tuesdays, April 26 – May 24, 2022
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $170 Member, $190 Non-member
Open to all levels. Beginners welcome.
Learn to “see again”! Work from still life compositions to develop, or refresh your skills. Using pencil, charcoal and chalk pastels, we will explore the elements of design: line, shape, form, value and color.
Learn new techniques and develop your skills in a relaxed and stress-free environment. Enjoy demonstrations and weekly critiques.
Ikebana—the Japanese Art of Arranging Flowers
Tuesday PM Art Classes
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: José Juico
Length: 5 weeks
Tuesdays, April 26 – May 24, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 4:30pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $160 Member, $180 Non-member
Learn the art of Ikebana—the ancient Japanese art form of floral arrangement. The translation of the word “ikebana” means “Living Flowers” or “Making Flowers Came Alive.” Ikebana is learned by practicing a set of principles that determine stem placement, scale and choice of container. The result is a stunning and distinct style of floral arrangement. Classes include demonstrations, vocabulary, and hands-on participation. Students learn how to prepare and condition materials, develop compositions, the mechanics of assembling components, and the fine art of showing the beauty of the flower, branch and leaf without any one element competing with the others. Each week students will bring home an ikebana arrangement of their own creation. When floral composition and arranging follows the principles of ikebana the resulting arrangement is one of sculpted elegance. Material list is provided below.
Beginning Oil Painting
Tuesday PM Art Classes
Level: Beginner
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Martin Pieczonka
Length: 5 weeks
DATE 1: Tuesdays, March 22 – April 19, 2022
DATE 2: Tuesdays, April 26 – May 24, 2022
Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $160 Member, $180 Non-member
Do you want to try oil painting but feel intimidated by the tools and materials? This class is for you. We'll focus on the basics while working on small paintings from a new still life each week. Learn very helpful tips on the behavior of paint and mediums, palette preparation, color mixing and brush work. The goal is to achieve results with basic materials while painting from an uncluttered still life featuring a fruit or vegetable. A basic level of experience in drawing is required. A materials list is provided.
Beginning Drawing
Wednesday AM Art Classes
Level: Beginner
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Martin Pieczonka
Length: 5 weeks
DATE 1: Wednesdays, March 23 – April 20, 2022
DATE 2: Wednesdays, April 27 – May 25, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $160 Member, $180 Non-member
Draw what you see by learning to see what you draw. This class will introduce to visual techniques that make drawing rewarding and fun. Discover ways to draw establishing the underling structure from a variety of still life objects. We will focus on drawing a new, uncluttered still life each week using graphite, charcoal, or the drawing material of your choice. You will receive individual encouragement and support of your achievements as you progress at your required pace. Instructor demonstrations will help you to understand techniques and materials. A materials list is provided.
Paint Curious? Painting with Acrylics
Wednesday PM Art Classes
Level: Teen and Adult, Beginner to Advanced
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Rhona Candeloro
Length: 8 weeks
Wednesdays, March 16 – May 4, 2022
Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $215 Member, $235 Non-member
Are you curious about what you could do if you gave it a try? Been to a Wine and Paint party and thought it was fun? Took an art class in college and enjoyed it? Then this is the class for you. In this intro to painting class you will learn some basic drawing techniques and then move on to painting with acrylics or the medium of your choice. The focus is on learning to mix colors and training your eyes to recognize subtle tonal values, while developing your skills with a pencil and brush. We will work from studio setups or photos of your choice. There is no experience necessary. Everyone works at their own pace and level. A materials list is provided.
Landscape Painting En Plein Air
Thursday AM Art Classes
Level: All levels
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Martin Pieczonka
Length: 5 weeks
DATE 1: Thursdays, March 24 – April 21, 2022 - FULL
DATE 2: Thursdays, April 28 – May 26, 2022
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $160 Member, $180 Non-member
1-Day Class: $35 Member $40 Non-member
Enjoy the beauty of spring in the vicinity of Chester Springs as we explore and express the landscape in oil paint. In this class, learn visual skills to compose a strong composition to create space and mix colors. Sky, clouds and atmosphere and their effect on the landscape will be the core of the class. Drawing with the brush will be emphasized to develop brushwork techniques and skills. Demonstrations will be conducted in simplifying and blocking in the painting with bold brush strokes and color mixing. A materials list is provided.
This Spring we are offering a special opportunity to join the class for one or several days. This is for people who would like to plein air paint but cannot fit the entire class into their schedule. Select the Thursday that works for you and join us to paint plein air!
Life Drawing, Painting and Sculpture
Thursday PM Art Classes
Level: All levels
Limit: 8 students
Class Monitor: Martin Pieczonka
Thursday, March 24 – May 26, 2022
Time: 6:45 – 9:45pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition:
10-week card: $140 Member, $160 Non-member
5-week card: $100 Member, $110 Non-member
This class presents the opportunity to draw, paint or sculpt from the human figure without formal instruction. Students may pre-register for a 5 or 10-week class card. Drop-ins are welcome at $22 member and $25 non-member per class and must pay the monitor at the beginning of each class.
Classic Landscape Painting Techniques
Friday AM Art Classes
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Limit: 8 students
Instructor: Adrian Martinez
Length: 5 weeks
Fridays, March 25 – April 22, 2022
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Fine Art Studio
Tuition: $245 Member, $265 Non-member
From Caravaggio to Corot, painters have had different opinions on how an oil painted landscape should look. Pick a master painting, or a style of interest to you, and instructor Adrian Martinez will work with you to analyze that technique while you complete your own painting—applying your own vision in this five-week course. As in his usual practice, Adrian will also paint his version of a particular style as a demonstration in class along with students. Students may choose to paint in the studio or en plein air.