Classes 2026-2027
Ongoing studios, drop-in sessions, and special programs are listed separately.
classes
Wednesday Drawing or Painting Program Intensive: Sept 2026-May 2027
Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026-May 19, 2027
What is the course…
- Wednesday 10am- 4pm: Still life object and cast objects and afternoon Life Drawing Long Poses
Instructed by John Murdoch and Nautilia Clerc
This is a multi year program with the first year focused on drawing, the 2nd year on grisaille oil paint, the 3rd year limited to full color palette.
This is a comprehensive drawing program focusing on fundamentals of accurate drawing, material handling and observation. Exercises and concepts build from simple to multilayered and more complex. Learn how to draw in pencil then advance to oil paint.
This is an atelier program which includes drawing from flat copies, plaster cast and still lifes and the live model.
Curious Students can schedule a time to drop in to see class! Call 267-221-6046 or email us at [email protected]
Save on Fall Enrollment Classes begin September 2026.
Pay in full by June 1 → save $150 — use code 150EARLYBIRD Pay in full by July 15 → save $100 — use code 100EARLYBIRD
Discount applies at checkout. One code per enrollment.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Drawing or Painting Program Intensive: Sept 2026-May 2027
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: Sept 9 2026–May 22 2027, $8,900
What is the course…
- Wednesday Morning 10am-1pm: Cast, Flat copies or still life
- Wednesday Afternoon 1-4pm: Life Drawing/Painting
- Friday Morning 10am-1pm: Quick Sketch or Landscape
- Saturday Morning 10am-1pm: Portrait painting study with live model once monthly
This is a multi year program with the first year focused on drawing, the 2nd year on grisaille oil paint, the 3rd year limited to full color palette.
This is a comprehensive drawing program focusing on fundamentals of accurate drawing, material handling and observation. Exercises and concepts build from simple to multilayered and more complex. Learn how to draw in pencil and then paint in oil paint.
The focus is on continual improvement in drawing and observation skill with the addition of oil painting, materials and how to handle them.
In the morning there is a studio segment which includes painting from cast, still life formats and master copies. Some of the work can be completed at home. We teach wash drawing techniques, grisaille, and then basic color theory and oil paint application. We teach a few methodologies including sight size and comparative drawing.
In the Wednesday class there are life drawing/painting long poses in the afternoon. Friday mornings continue with more life model sessions. In the Saturday class there is a portrait skills session and a model once per month.
Curious Students can schedule a time to drop in to see class! Call 267-221-6046 or email us at [email protected].
Students jumping into session after September can go to Installment Payment
Save on Fall Enrollment Classes begin September 2026.
Pay in full by June 1 → save $150 — use code 150EARLYBIRD Pay in full by July 15 → save $100 — use code 100EARLYBIRD
Discount applies at checkout. One code per enrollment.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: Sept 2026-May 2027, $8,900
Saturday Drawing and Painting Intensive: Sept 2026-May 2027
Saturdays 10am-1pm: Sept 12 2026-May 22, 2027
What is the course…
- Saturday Morning 10am-1pm: Study portrait drawing and painting techniques
- 1st year students draw in pencil
- 2nd year students paint in oil paint grisaille (grey, black and white)
- 3rd year students paint in oil color
This is a comprehensive drawing and painting program focusing on portrait fundamentals, accurate drawing, material handling and observation.
Exercises and concepts build from simple to multilayered and more complex. Learn how to draw in pencil, paint in oil paint.
Curious Students can schedule a time to drop in to see class! Call 267-221-6046 or email us at [email protected]
Save on Fall Enrollment Classes begin September 2026.
Pay in full by June 1 → save $150 — use code 150EARLYBIRD Pay in full by July 15 → save $100 — use code 100EARLYBIRD
Discount applies at checkout. One code per enrollment.
Figure Drawing Long Pose Drawing Class, Sept 9- Oct 21, Oct 28- Dec 16
Figure Drawing Long Pose Drawing Class, Sept 9- Oct 21, Oct 28- Dec 16 ( No class Nov 25)
Live study from the nude model has been the cornerstone of classical study since antiquity. Learn to draw or paint from life models in a single sustained pose. Learn how to measure from the live model, then construct and draw the figure. Finally we teach how to accurately shade and model the human form.
Students who wish to oil paint please contact us at: 267-221-6046 or email us at [email protected].
Please note: there is one continuous pose the entire class with single source lighting showcasing the form of the model.
Wednesdays 1-4 PM, MATERIALS LIST
Junior Masters! Saturday Kids Class 9-10AM
Saturdays 9AM - 10AM Class repeats monthly
Instructed by Nautilia Clerc
Class is for children aged 7-10 who aspire to become future artists, are looking to improve their drawing abilities, or simply want to discover a new and challenging activity.
Not just another class, we take the question "how to draw for kids?" seriously. We have a proven track record of teaching adults and children to draw.
Kids learn to draw using line, basic geometric shapes, shading and the essentials of color. Students work on a variety of images and subjects, stimulate their curiosity and encourage their creativity.
This is an ongoing monthly class, so your child can jump in any month, and can keep learning through the year!
Toward the end of the year in May or June we aim at having a student show for the students so they can show off what they have done!
Material List
Graphite pencils (2H,HB,2B), Colored pencils (Rainbow colors), eraser, pencil sharpener, Favorite sketchbook
Click here to subscribe with monthly auto-pay and receive 10% off/ $135 Month
Or $150 by the month below
Watercolor Fridays Class: November 6, 13 & 20, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 p.m 1:30-3:30pm
Watercolor Fridays with Sharon Ann Smith
November 6, 13 & 20, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Bucks County Classical Arts Center
Make time for creativity this November! Explore the fundamentals of watercolor through step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice in a welcoming studio setting.
Develop your brush techniques, washes, color mixing, and layering, with individual guidance that supports your growth at your own pace. Discover and nurture your personal style while enjoying the expressive possibilities of watercolor.
All levels welcome. All materials included.
$225 for the three-class series or $75 per class.
Register by Monday, November 2 to insure enrollment
Friday Night Drawing & Painting Studio: All levels Welcome
Fridays 6:30-9pm, pay by the day or monthly
Instructed by Nautilia Clerc
We welcome beginners and more advanced students!
Let Nautilia guide you in a relaxed, open-format class where you can work on drawing or painting at your own pace.
Work on set drawing and painting challenges or bring in your own projects for guidance,
Our instructor will be there to guide you individually, but the atmosphere is casual—perfect for unwinding after work. Enjoy a creative evening in good company as you connect with fellow artists and explore your craft.
Pay by the Class or pay monthly for a with a discount
Charcoal Basic Drawing/ Learn to Draw, Saturdays Oct 3-31
Saturdays, 10:30am -12:30pm, Oct 3-31
Instructed by Nautilia Clerc
Beginner to Intermediate
This class is for beginners or artists who wish to review the basics of drawing, and discover charcoal as a media. Learn to draw in charcoal or pencil, make great shapes, get proportions, and shading. We will draw from different subject matter including still life, portrait and landscape. Practice exercises will be supplied to students. Students who wish to take their practice further can enroll in the Drawing Intensive Program.
Please note each class has specific content and there are no makeups!
Bucks County Friday Landscape Painting Class: Sept 11–Oct 16
Sept 11–Oct 16, 6 Classes, or pay by the class
Bucks County Plein Air Painting, Rotating Locations
Fridays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
All Levels, Teenagers to Adults
Instructed by John Murdoch
Drop in per class or register for the full series.
Join us for an outdoor plein air landscape painting class held at some of the most scenic spots across Bucks County, with sessions rotating through locations near New Hope, Doylestown, Perkasie, and Lambertville NJ. Each week we paint somewhere new, creating on the spot paintings, learning to work quickly, and practicing simple oil sketching techniques.
You'll learn:
- How to build a basic plein air landscape palette
- How to set up your gear for outdoor painting
- Strategies for approaching the landscape
- How to simplify values, color, and form
- Fast, direct painting from life methods used by pros
The class location for each session is posted the day before. Check your email or the link below for updates.
Sign up below for a discounted full 6-class series, or pay by the day for individual sessions.
Quick Sketch Figure Drawing Class: Oct 23- Dec 18
Oct 23 - Dec 18, No class Nov 27
All Classes are 10am-1pm
Instructed by John Murdoch
Draw from a live model in a supportive studio, guided by an instructor across eight sessions. This isn't just quick gesture work, it's quick sketch built on constructive anatomy: you'll learn to see the model as understandable form and structure, not just an outline to copy. Timed and untimed poses build both speed and accuracy, with direct feedback as you work.
What you'll build:
- How constructive anatomy supports proportion and movement, so a quick pose reads as real structure, not a guess
- How to draw faster without losing accuracy, using the same constructive approach whether you have 30 seconds or 10 minutes
- Classic techniques used by the old masters and working illustrators today
Perfect for:
- Beginners wanting a fun, welcoming way to start drawing from life and learn to build form constructively from the start
- Intermediate artists who want more structure and a real method behind their quick sketches
- Working professionals who need consistent, real practice hours
- Anyone who wants to draw from life in a serious Bucks County studio, with an instructor guiding the way through construction, not just contour
Still Life Painting Class
Thursdays, 10:30am -12:30pm, Oct 8-29 OR
Thursdays, 10:30am -12:30pm, Nov 5-Dec 3(no class Nov 26)
Instructed by Nautilia Clerc
Beginner to Intermediate
This class is for anyone wishing to learn how to paint in oil. We will paint a beautiful still life that you can proudly take home. Using simple steps from start to finish, you will discover important elements of both drawing and painting such as line work, block-in, values and colors.
Material is provided with a $20 flat fee
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