Quick Sketch Drop-in Saturday April 26thDraw from the nude model in short poses. Pose times will vary from short, to medium to long. Model is Ken. 1:30-4:30 pm, Un-instructed but moderated by Katherine.
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Enroll in Art Class!
We have shorter classes and longer drawing and painting programs that develop skills over years. Currently we offer classes in how to draw in pencil or charcoal and how to paint in oil. There are draw and paint portrait sessions, quick sketch nude model life drawing sessions and long pose figure drawing sessions for students and professional artists.
Spring 2025 April - May 2025
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Summer Classes June, July, August 2025
Artistic Anatomy of the Human Body, June 18th - July 30th
June 18th- July 30th, 10-1
This is a general artistic human anatomy class. We move from a general idea of the body and its parts to a more specific understanding of the muscles and systems. The goal of the class is that you gain ability to draw a reasonable human figure from imagination or from the live model.
Learn the basics drawing of female anatomy and male anatomy.
Emphasis is on artistic anatomy and what artists need to succeed!
Highlights from Previous Artistic Anatomy class
Please note each class has specific content and there are no makeups!
Materials are a pencil, eraser and a 9x12" Sketchbook.
Basic Drawing/ Learn to Draw
Saturdays, June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19. 5 Classes
10am - 12:30
Beginner to Intermediate
This class is for beginners or artists who wish to review the basics of drawing. Learn to draw in 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.
Learn How to Draw!
Please note each class has specific content and there are no makeups!
Discounts!
Register for 2 or more summer classes online and get 10% OFF (use code 10%OFF)
Art Classes for Kids Saturdays, March 8- April 19 or May 3- June 7 or June 21-July 26
Saturdays 9AM - 10AM
March 8- April 19 ( No class April 12)
and/or
May 3 - June 7
and/or
June 21-July 26
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.
The format is fun and relaxed with a snack break.
Material List
Graphite pencils (2H,HB,2B), Colored pencils (Rainbow colors), eraser, pencil sharpener, Favorite sketchbook
Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting Class
June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 4 (8 Classes)
Sundays 9am -12noon
All levels
Teenager to adult
Instructed by John Murdoch
Join us and paint outside this summer! Each week we will visit a new location in or near New Hope, PA. We will be doing one day, on the spot paintings, working quickly and learning how to sketch simply in oil.
We will be going over basic landscape palettes, how to paint, strategies for approaching the landscape and how to set up up your gear.
Discounts!
Register for 2 or more summer classes and get 10% OFF (use code 10%OFF)
Design for Artists
Fridays, June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 2, and 9 (No class July 4)
10am - 1pm 7 Classes
Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced (Some drawing experience recommended)
Instructed by John Murdoch
Learn the basics of design in art!
We will cover basic concepts and do various exercises to strengthen our understanding of them. Different subjects will be emphasized and used to make design concepts more clear.
We will have fixed exercises that students will do. Students will also have the opportunity to bring in personal work and apply the design concepts to them.
The goal of the class is to make students aware of design terms and what they are. The further goal is to be able to apply the concepts in exercises and to individual works of art.
Discounts!
Register for 2 or more summer classes and get 10% OFF (use code 10%OFF)
Watercolor Fridays 1:30- 3:30 June 20, 27 & July 11
Summer Times: June 20, 27 & July 11th 3 classes
1:30-4:30
All levels welcome
Instructed by Sharon Ann
Fundamentals of Watercolor
This class will focus on the fundamentals of painting with watercolors.
With step by step instruction, demonstrations and practice. Attention and focus on individual growth in the students’ own pace will be central in this class. Learn to paint watercolors in a fun and fluent manner. Discover and nurture your own personal style of expression.
Materials included
Draw an icon! July 9, 16, 23
Summer Times: July 9, 16, 23 3 classes
1:30-3pm
Instructed by Nautilia Clerc
An icon is a small devotional image for the purpose of accompanying prayer.
This class is for anyone interested in copying a classical icon with pen and colored pencils. You will leave class with a finished piece you can use or frame. Beginner or intermediate(Some drawing experience recommended).
Material is provided. References will be from Christian iconography. You are welcome to bring your own.
Fall Classes 2025 |
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Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Drawing or Painting Program Intensive: Sept 2025-May 2026
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: Sept 10, 2025-May 23, 2026
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
- 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
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: Sept 2025-May 2026, $8,400
Saturday Drawing and Painting Intensive: Sept 2025-May 2026
Saturdays 10am-1pm: Sept 13, 2025- May 23, 2026
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].
Quick Sketch Drawing Class
Sept 12-October 24, (7 classes)
and/or
October 31- December 19, no class November 28 (7 classes)
All Classes are 10am-1pm
Did you ever try to capture the gesture, proportion and anatomy of the figure "just right" during a quick pose? Have you been struggling to get the shape of the figure and the shading in a short amount of time? If so this class may be for you.
Each class is a combination of demonstration, student drawing and instructive involvement with each student. Each class is a mix of shorter and longer poses.
Materials list is a pencil, eraser and 18x24" sketch pad!
Wednesday Drawing or Painting Program Intensive: Sept 2025-May 2026
Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025-May 20, 2026
Class starts Wednesday September 10 and continues until May 20
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].
Class Fees/ Pick one option:
Wednesdays, Sept 2025-May 2026: $4,300
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