This digital photography course teaches participants to move beyond auto mode and take well-composed images that reflect their personal vision. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, lighting and composition. *Please bring a digital camera with a manual mode and a card reader.
Level up your epoxy resin techniques by blending science and art! Learn how to embed found objects and graphic imagery between layers of resin. Explore surface treatment using textured molds and hand painted techniques. Use a small torch to activate color with heat and extract bubbles with a vacuum chamber. Combine art and science to advance your epoxy resin skills! This class will teach you how to embed found objects and graphic imagery between resin layers, as well as surface treatment techniques using textured molds and hand painting.
Drawing from life serves as the foundation for other art mediums. This still life drawing class uses pencil, ink, and pastels to help find your drawing style. Experiment with viewfinders, lighting, and mark-making tools to develop your observational skills and expressive linework.Registration includes drawing materials, but students are welcome to bring their own materials as well.
Drawing from life serves as the foundation for other art mediums. This still life drawing class uses pencil, ink, and pastels to help find your drawing style. Experiment with viewfinders, lighting, and mark-making tools to develop your observational skills and expressive linework.Registration includes drawing materials, but students are welcome to bring their own materials as well.
Paint from light to dark, create representational shapes, play with edges and wet on wet techniques. This watercolor painting class focuses on building confidence in technique through a multisensory approach based on the colors, textures, and shapes found in nature. Registration includes supplies.
Learn to analyze and replicate works of art from CMA's permanent collection, focusing on painting styles and techniques. Some prior drawing experience is required. Registration includes all painting supplies and canvas.
This discounted class option is designed for students who have taken one or more Classic Oil Painting classes with instructor Lin Luciano Fiore. Advanced students are provided with additional water soluble paints and canvas. Students will master basic figure painting techniques using a clothed model, starting with a drawing unit on paper in class one. Subsequent classes will focus on painting the figure on canvas using Renaissance methods in a loose, Impressionistic style, utilizing advanced techniques to elevate and build upon intro level painting skills.
This course explores the art of painting the human figure using a clothed model. The popularity of water-soluble oils in these classes stems from their rich oil texture and lack of harsh turpentine odors. Students will begin by mastering basic figure painting techniques through drawing exercises on paper. Subsequent classes will transition to painting the figure on canvas, employing Renaissance methods with a loose, Impressionistic style. The series provides a comprehensive review of classic oil painting principles, following Lin's unique step-by-step process.
Create a layered shadow box ring using sterling silver and a wide variety of metalsmithing techniques including: designing, stone setting, stamping/texturing, cold/hot connections, sawing, shaping, and adding patina. Artist Alexander Draven will walk you through each step from designing your ring to the beautifully polished final product. Add a small cabochon stone, metal cut outs and other adornments to personalize your one-of-a-kind ring.
