SUMMER 2025 ADULT/TEEN CLASSES
In-Person Summer 2025 Adult/Teen Classes
$10 discount on any class when you register prior to June 1. This allows teachers enough time for planning and preparation of any necessary materials. If you know you want to take a class with us this spring, take advantage of this special discount – it helps us plan and it helps you save money! Click on the blue links to register. Use code: summer25 at checkout. To receive the discount for multiple classes, please register for each class separately and use the code.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE IN PROGRESS SPRING SESSION CLASSES!
MONDAY
Instructor: Fran Vail
Discover the limitless possibilities of the wonderful world of watercolors and pastels. Frequent demonstrations will enhance your knowledge of the mediums and advance your level of comfort by studying various materials, composition, techniques and useful tips as they relate to your individual projects.
When: 6/16-7/28 (7)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $266
SPECIAL ONLINE CLASS
Virtual class – join from anywhere!
Innovative Approaches to Pen/ink and Watercolor
Instructor: Thomas Trausch Thomas Trausch, a career artist since 1975, works in both oils and watercolor where he is a Master Signature member of TWSA.
Using pen and ink techniques, you will create textures and emphasize the important parts of your work. Bold and beautiful washes in watercolor will be painted to balance the ink line drawings. Combining these 2 mediums creates a pleasing balance between line and color masses. Edge variations as well as value manipulation will be emphasized for greater depth. Open to all students, no need to have taken previous virtual classes – always new material to be covered! Short supply list.
When: Mondays, 6/16-7/21 (6)
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Cost: $200
TUESDAY
Instructor: Janet Trierweiler
Come learn essential abstract methods and techniques to enhance your understanding of Abstract Composition. Students work in series in order to evolve through an investigation of your own work and explore personal expression in line, form and color. These new skills help you achieve a new level of creativity and give you the confidence to develop an exciting and cohesive body of work. All levels are welcome.
When: 6/17-8/12 (6)
No class: 7/1, 7/15, 7/29
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $294
Portrait/Figure- Independent Study
Monitor: Samantha Younis
This open studio option has a clothed model with a monitor, no instruction. Come work in the medium of your choice. Sessions will start with quick poses for warm up, then long pose for 3 weeks. Model fees included in tuition.
When: 6/17-7/29 (7)
Time: 6:30-8:30
Cost: $321
WEDNESDAY
Special: Two 4-week figure sessions!
Drawing & Painting from the Live Model Portrait/figure
Instructor: Michael Van Zeyl
Join notable artist and faculty member Michael Van Zeyl for a 3 hour live model session. Individual instruction aimed at sharpening draftsmanship or improving painting skills. We will study from the live model and work on the fundamentals of proportion, construction, and block-in techniques. We will explore the different approaches while using light and shadow. Model fee is included in class tuition.
When: Wednesdays, 6/11-7/2 (4) and 7/9-7/30 (4)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $235 each session, all four classes OR $65 each individual class
Instructor: Michael Van Zeyl
Open to all levels, we will explore painting techniques from classical masterworks and also learn about more contemporary methods, providing fundamentals that will help each student gravitate to their own personal painting style. This class will empower students to make creative decisions that will launch or refine the development of a unique artistic vision. Students will learn about the essentials of the picture-making process including: composition and design, value structure, color harmony and paint application. Find out how to approach the entire process and select appropriate surfaces to achieve a desired result.
When: 5-week session
Session 1 (spring session): 4/16 - 5/14
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $360 each 5-week session
THURSDAY
Essentials of Painting and Building a Good Composition
Instructor: Lisa DePinto
Whether you want to continue to paint with instruction and encouragement or would like to start and complete assignments with an instructor and other artists, this is the place for you! Some ideas of where to begin will be discussed, including painting the interiors around you, discovering their beauty: your kitchen sink, what's outside your back door, or maybe putting together a few random knick-knacks to create a still life that has a special meaning. Composing a painting from photos is always an option too.
We will walk through the challenges together and continue to make art in the beautiful North Shore Art League painting studio. Classes will include demos, a sharing of each other’s work as well the work of contemporary artist and old masters.
When: 6/19-8/14 (8)
No class 7/3
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $294
Instructor: John Fleck
Work on the painting project of your choice and be guided and encouraged by an experienced artist. John Fleck is a seasoned painter, comfortable with oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and a variety of drawing media. Let him help you with a project you have in mind with suggestions for your process and constructive critiques. Spend class time growing as an artist in a welcoming and creative atmosphere!
When: 6/19-7/31 (6)
Time: 6:00- 9:00pm
No class 7/3
Cost: $238
ANY DAY----Independent Study NSAL Faculty
Private, one-on-one instruction and critique for those wanting personalized attention. Time is flexible. Schedule one lesson or a series. Cost: $75 per hour.
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In-Person Spring 2025 Adult/Teen Classes - IN PROGRESS
MONDAY
Essentials of Building a Painting
Instructor: Lisa DePinto
This class is well suited for someone wanting to continue to paint with instruction and encouragement or someone aspiring to learn the process of starting and bringing a painting to completion. Discussions and exploration of what inspires as far as subject matter, painting approaches as well as handling of the medium. All painting mediums are welcome. Whether composing a painting from life (still life) or a photograph, the strong basics of composition, drawing, light and dark patterns and color are essential. Class will include demos, discussions of each other's work, masterworks and contemporary painters.
When: 3/31-6/9 (9)
No class: 4/14, 5/26
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $322
Instructor: Fran Vail
Discover the limitless possibilities of the wonderful world of watercolors and pastels. Frequent demonstrations will enhance your knowledge of the mediums and advance your level of comfort by studying various materials, composition, techniques and useful tips as they relate to your individual projects.
When: 3/31-6/9 (10)
No class 5/26
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $350
TUESDAY
Oil & Acrylic/ Oil Pastels - Tuesdays
Instructor: Nancy Behles
Develop painting skills related to composition, brushwork and color mixing. Bring your own projects to work on, work from photographs, or paint from still life set-ups in the studio. Beginners welcome.
When: 4/1-6/10 (9)
No class 5/6, 5/13
Time: 9:00am-noon
Cost: $322
Instructor: Janet Trierweiler
Come learn essential abstract methods and techniques to enhance your understanding of Abstract Composition. Students work in series in order to evolve through an investigation of your own work and explore personal expression in line, form and color. These new skills help you achieve a new level of creativity and give you the confidence to develop an exciting and cohesive body of work. All levels are welcome.
When: 4/1-6/10 (11)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $378
WEDNESDAY
Instructor: Michael Van Zeyl
Open to all levels, we will explore painting techniques from classical masterworks and also learn about more contemporary methods, providing fundamentals that will help each student gravitate to their own personal painting style. This class will empower students to make creative decisions that will launch or refine the development of a unique artistic vision. Students will learn about the essentials of the picture-making process including: composition and design, value structure, color harmony and paint application. Find out how to approach the entire process and select appropriate surfaces to achieve a desired result.
When: 5-week session
Session 2 (winter session): 3/5 - 4/2
Session 1 (spring session): 4/16 - 5/14
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $360 each 5-week session
Three special figure sessions!
Drawing & Painting from Live Clothed Model - Portrait/Figure
Join notable artist and faculty member Michael Van Zeyl for a 3-hour live model session. Individual instruction aimed at sharpening draftsmanship or improving painting skills. We will study from the live model and work on the fundamentals of proportion, construction, and block-in techniques. We will explore the different approaches while using light and shadow. Model fee included in tuition.
When: 2/26, 4/9, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $165 all three; OR $65 one session
Instructor: Nina Weiss
Delve deep into your painting practice! Master composition, gesture, line, color study & expressive color usage. Techniques such as broken brushstroke, optical color mixing, layering and glazing will be studied. Individual instruction and group critique will enhance the students' learning experience.
When: 4/2-6/4 (10)
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
Cost: $365
THURSDAY
Instructor: Lisa DePinto
Figurative work is the most challenging and stimulating form of drawing-a great addition to any art portfolio! In this class you will learn to draw the human form from direct observation, beginning with short and working to longer poses, exploring line, tonal value, proportions, personal expression and perspective…all essential to seeing and translating the figure as a whole. All levels of experience are welcome as well as all mediums. Class will include preparation and demonstration. Students are also welcome who wish to transition from drawing to painting, looking for a starting point to painting or just looking to delve deeper into painting. Model fees included with tuition!
When: 4/3-6/12 (11)
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $448
Oil & Acrylic/Oil Pastels - Thursdays
Instructor: Nancy Behles
Develop painting skills related to composition, brushwork and color mixing. Bring your own projects to work on, work from photographs, or paint from still life set-ups in the studio. Beginners welcome.
When: 4/3-6/12 (9)
No class 5/8, 5/15
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $322
ZOOM
Innovative Approaches to Pen/Ink and Watercolor
Instructor: Thomas Trausch Thomas Trausch, a career artist since 1975, works in both oils and watercolor where he is a Master Signature member of TWSA.
Using pen and ink techniques, you will create textures and emphasize the important parts of your work. Bold and beautiful washes in watercolor will be painted to balance the ink line drawings. Combining these 2 mediums creates a pleasing balance between line and color masses. Edge variations as well as value manipulation will be emphasized for greater depth. Open to all students, no need to have taken previous virtual classes – always new material to be covered! Short supply list.
When: Thursdays, 4/3-5/29 (8)
No class 5/8
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Cost: $250
Steps to Help You Grow as a Painter
Instructor: John Fleck
Jump into painting with this chance to kickstart your creativity. John is an accomplished artist, comfortable with oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and a variety of drawing media. In this class, you may work on the painting project of your choice, using your own reference, or paint a still life set up in class. John will individually guide each student on processes, with suggestions and ideas to help you expand your knowledge. You will learn new techniques and ways to improve. Spend class time learning, experimenting, and developing your artistic senses in a welcoming and creative atmosphere!
Open to beginners through seasoned artists.
When: Thursdays, 4/3-6/5 (10)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $350
FRIDAY
Led by: Kathryn Isbister, Lori Tilkin and Lisa Sulkin
The League is excited to offer workroom space for the art of encaustic painting. In an elevated teaching environment, experienced painters will be able to add dimension and depth in their works with the processes taught in these sessions. This class will encourage creativity through the merging of artistic forms using wax melting techniques. Wax, mixed media, recycling segments will all combine to enable the application of artistic movements and features of colors and themes. This will be an opportunity to not only learn, but to ignite your artistic flame! Supplies included.
When: 4/4-6/6 (8)
No class 4/18, 5/23
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $294
ANY DAY----Independent Study NSAL Faculty
Private, one-on-one instruction and critique for those wanting personalized attention. Time is flexible. Schedule one lesson or a series. Cost: $75 per hour.
Join us!
We invite you to become a member of the NSAL and register for one of our summer 2025 adult classes.