This class is designed for students with some watercolor experience. While you don't need to be advanced, participants should have basic familiarity with watercolor painting. The course accommodates various skill levels while maintaining a focus on fundamental techniques. Students will also explore the work of contemporary and historical watercolorists. During the second hour, students work on personal projects with individual guidance. You may choose between a quick project focused on the day's topic or continue developing a longer-term piece. Materials list will be provided by the instructor. Students who repeat this class will not be doing the same projects as the fall. *No Class: 4/20 & 4/27.

Turn a photograph of your pet into a realistic portrait! Learn how to see abstract shapes, understand the value scale, and use a simple gridding approach to create a beautiful portrait of your pet, ready to frame. No drawing experience necessary! All materials included. Instructor will gather pet photos via email.

Explore the world of Collagraph printmaking with instructor Ed Higgins. Collagraph uses simple collage methods and readily available (and often free) materials to create beautiful and striking multicolor prints. Ed’s astronaut series of art courses takes a medium or technique and creates a workshop environment designed to get you experimenting and going boldly where no artist has gone before. Contact the instructor with any questions about tools or materials (ed_higgins@icloud.com). *No Class: 4/22.

Hone your alla prima oil painting skills by creating many small, fast studies of your chosen subject matter. It’s a great way to loosen up, get confident with your brushwork, and put color theory into practice. This class will help painters of every level up their game and take their work to the next level. If you need help choosing materials to prepare for the course, please contact the instructor directly (ed_higgins@icloud.com) before the first class. *No Class: 4/22.

In this class, open to all levels, we will explore the fundamentals of art composition that you can bring to any medium. From form to color, each week will focus on a different element of composition. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out. *No Class: 4/22.

Unlock your creative potential and discover the joy of painting vibrant spring Tulips. Shirley’s step-by-step guidance will empower you to capture their bright yellows and oranges, and reds, embracing the beauty of spring. All skill levels welcome! Canvas and paints are supplied.

Turn a landscape photograph into a gorgeous painting on canvas! Learn color theory and use a simple abstract shape technique to create a realistic and vibrant acrylic landscape painting worthy of display. No experience necessary! Instructor will gather landscape photos via email. A $15 materials fee is due at the first class. *No Class: 4/23.

By popular demand, a reboot of Ed Higgins’ popular introduction to portraits. You’ll learn key elements of achieving likeness and accuracy of proportion through speed sketching drills, anatomy basics, working with the skull, and from life. If you need help choosing materials for the course, please contact the instructor directly (ed_higgins@icloud.com) before the first class. *No Class: 4/24.