Instructor: Kinga Grover

Beginners - Advanced
4 Week Class
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 6th, 13th, 20th, & August 3rd (break week July 27th)
Class Maximum: 12 Students

Materials are included in all of our classes

This an introductory 2D, frame-by-frame animation class structured around the 12 principles of animation developed by early Disney artists. Once understood, these principles can be applied to all forms of animation, from traditional hand-drawn animation through 3D and stop-motion.

Using modern, digital tools students will create between 3-4 shots focusing on what makes motion beautiful, readable and interesting to look at.

From the humble bouncing ball to jumping squirrels and frogs, students will learn multiple workflows that will let them apply what they learned to more complex and creative shots.

This is a great foundation for anyone interested in trying animation for the first time or solidifying their existing skills - the class has multiple levels for those looking for a challenge! 

All software and tool training will be provided. Students are welcome to use their own if they have a tablet.

Instructor: Leah Morrison

Beginner - Intermediate
3 Week Class
Tuesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 14th - 28th
Class Maximum: 14 Students

Materials are included in all of our classes.

Learn the essential techniques of watercolor painting in this class designed for beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundational skills. Students will explore brush control, washes, layering, and color mixing while painting studies from natural subjects. Emphasis will be placed on building confidence, understanding the unique properties of watercolor, and developing a clear, controlled approach to the medium.

Instructor: Alec Zemper

Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Wednesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 8th - 29th
Class Maximum: 14 Students

Materials are included in all of our classes.

Focusing on a non-toxic method of painting in oils, this class is designed as an in-depth primer for oil painting and its materials and process. If you are interested in painting but do not know where to start, or you have some experience and are looking to improve your foundational skills, this is the class to take. Students will be completing 3-4 paintings in this class.

Instructor: Alec Zemper

4 Week Class
Thursdays 6:00pm-9pm
July 9th - 30th
Class Maximum: 14 Students

All materials are included in all of our classes.

Focusing on strong composition, atmosphere, and delicate layering techniques, students will learn to create a single 12”x16” landscape painting in oil. Each week, we will go over various approaches and techniques of landscape painters from the 18th and 19th centuries, aiming to incorporate elements of their work into ours.

It is recommended to have taken out Oil Painting Fundamentals class before registering for this class, as it builds upon principles taught in that class.

Instructor: Alec Zemper

Beginners & Intermediates
4 Week Class
Fridays 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 10th - 31st
Class Maximum: 10 Students

All materials are included in all of our classes.

This class is dedicated to the art of drawing portraits from a live model. Students will learn the fundamental techniques needed to capture the likeness, expression, and character of the human face. The course covers essential aspects of portraiture, including proportion, anatomy, light and shadow, and the use of line and tone to create a realistic and expressive portrait. Students will complete 1-2 portraits in this class.

Instructor: Alec Zemper

Beginner - Intermediate
Weekend Immersive
Saturday & Sunday - 6:00pm-9:00pm
July 11th & 12th
Class Maximum: 14 Students

Materials are included in all of our classes.

This class offers a focused exploration of color and pigment interactions in oil painting, with an emphasis on learning to quickly and accurately match colors from life and reference. Students will begin with a limited set of colors, practicing how to identify hue, value, and chroma, while slowly introducing more pigments to their palette.

Instructor: Madison Memering

Beginners - Advanced
Weekend Immersive
Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-2:00pm
July 18th & 19th
Class Maximum: 12 students

All materials are included in all of our classes

Learn the art and science of insect pinning and illustration in this hands-on weekend workshop focused on Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). Participants will be introduced to ethical specimen sourcing, proper spreading and mounting techniques, and basic preservation practices used in both scientific and artistic contexts. Each student will work from a selection of ethically sourced butterflies or moths and leave with their own beautifully pinned specimen and shadow box, suitable for display and study.

Once students complete their pinning, they will then learn how to use their display to draw and paint the subject in ink and watercolor.