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Colored Pencil, Ink Drawing & More

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Explore a variety of techniques in colored pencil, ink, and mixed media. Through class projects, demonstrations, and individual instruction, the instructor will help students build on their skills, strengths, and interests with an emphasis on helping each student develop their own individual style.

Students will have the option of working on class projects or working independently on projects of their own choice.

Instructor:  Nancy Pugliano

Supply List

  • Colored Pencils (Any brand, recommend at least the 36 pack of Prismacolors with an additional henna, cool and warm greys and colorless blender)
  • Bristol drawing paper  (smooth or vellum)
  • #2 pencil
  • Kneadable eraser
  • Micron or other brand pigma pens sizes: 005, 01 and 02
  • Portable pencil sharpener (battery preferred)
  • 12 inch ruler
  • Round stencil brushes
  • Turpenoid or solvent and q-tips

Additional supplies will be discussed during the first class.

Pastels

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Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes 

Beginner Stained Glass

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Explore the tools, strategies, and techniques used to cut and grind glass into your own custom designs. Foil, solder, and patina to finish your piece. This class is set up as a beginner class or a refresher class. No glass working experience is needed.

This class is construction-based; hand strength and dexterity are required.

Instructor:  Austin Deal

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Please Note:  Students may have to purchase their own glass if the studio doesn’t have the exact materials for the student’s specific and/or unique needs.

Minecraft Pixel Art

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A class for all Minecraft abilities! Find your inner artist and watch your ideas take shape as you build and explore the Minecraft world. This fun class will teach you how to draw using shapes as your template, making it a great way to learn how to draw inside and outside the classroom.

*This classroom is only accessible by stairs.

Instructor:  Eric LeRoy

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Beginner Drawing

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Develop basic drawing skills in a simple and disciplined manner. Learn perspective, composition, foreshortening, anatomy, line quality and shading through the use of still lifes, masters, and figure studies.

 Instructor:  Emily Stamm

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Pastels

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Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes 

Beginner Sewing

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Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in order to create functional pieces with fabric. Practice stitching and create simple items such as scrunchies, pillowcases, and tote bags.

Instructor:  Emily Griffis

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Beginner Sewing

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Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in order to create functional pieces with fabric. Practice stitching and create simple items such as scrunchies, pillowcases, and tote bags.

Instructor:  Emily Malott

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Beginner Colored Pencil

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw with colored pencils but didn’t know where to start? During this condensed four-week class, students will be introduced to techniques essential to drawing with the colored pencil medium. The class will consist of two separate projects, helping the students establish a necessary foundation on which to expand their skills.

Instructor:  Nathan Klare

Supply List

  • #2 Pencil
  • Durable Eraser
  • 8in. x 10in. pad of drawing paper/bristol
  • 24 count set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils
  • Handheld pencil sharpener

Beginner Drawing

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Develop basic drawing skills in a simple and disciplined manner. Learn perspective, composition, foreshortening, anatomy, line quality and shading through the use of still lifes, masters, and figure studies.

 Instructor:  Sarah Rocheleau

Supply List

All Supplies Included