Adult Studio Classes

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.

Discounted FOUR SESSION Punch Cards ($72/$90) can be purchased through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Winter or Spring sessions. Single, DROP-IN* tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.

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Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.

Discounted FOUR SESSION Punch Cards ($72/$90) can be purchased through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Winter or Spring sessions. Single, DROP-IN* tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.

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This class introduces you to the concepts of tone and value. These colors can be used to create depth, dimension, and contrast. Understanding the grayscale is essential for mastering light and shadow. The scale will be created by mixing various shades from white and black. Creating smooth transitions.. The techniques you will learn; shading and blending, layering colors, and dry brush.Your finished painting will be from O’Keefe’s “Morning Glory with Black”.
Image: Georgia O'Keeffe, The White Flower, 1932

Let's explore how both shadow and reflections tell a story in your paintings.

Using dramatic lighting, we will explore how "Less is More", and how shapes can tell the whole story in your painting without a lot of detail! Come have fun and use your imagination differently while painting.