SUMMER 2023 ADULT/TEEN CLASSES
In-Person Summer 2023 Adult/Teen Classes
$10 discount on any class when you register prior to May 15. 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 summer, 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: summer23 at checkout. To receive the discount for for multiple classes, please register for each class separately and use the code.
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: 6/19 - 7/31 (6 classes)
No class: 7/3
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $227
TUESDAY
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 that have 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 as the work of contemporary artists and old masters.
When: 6/20 - 8/8 (7 classes)
No class: 7/4
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $249
Instructor: Paula Campbell
Ink on paper: Few things are more beautiful or mysterious! And of all the ways to put ink on paper, etching is perhaps the most tactile and satisfying. In this class you will explore intaglio techniques such as etching and aquatint using zinc or copper plates, as well as relief processes on linoleum or wood. Discover the joys of printing and learn skills both modern and antique. Make prints look luscious on an assortment of papers. Students of all levels are welcome. Come create, learn, discuss and have some fun. Lab time included!
When: 6/20 - 8/1 (6 classes)
No class: 7/4
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $303
WEDNESDAY
Drawing: Master studies & Live Model Portrait/figure
Instructor: Michael Van Zeyl
Join notable artist and faculty member Michael Van Zeyl for live model portrait drawing. Individual instruction aimed at improving draftsmanship. We will study the masters of the past along with the live model and work on the fundamentals of proportion, construction, and shading techniques. We will explore the difference between line and mass drawing approaches while using light and shadow.
When: 6/21-7/19 (5 classes)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $287
THURSDAY
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: 6/22-7/27 (6 classes)
Time: 1:00-4:00
Cost: $242
SPECIAL ONLINE CLASS
3 Consecutive Mondays
Virtual class – join from anywhere!
Thinking BIG! Three-week session
How to approach larger paintings – don’t be afraid!
Instructor: Thomas Trausch
What subject matter or abstraction calls for a large format to make an impactful statement? You will learn - working on one large painting evolving over 3 weeks. In the first week you will sketch and develop an idea in color. Emphasis will be put on designing your painting. For weeks 2 and 3, you will paint and finish your project with instruction, helpful critiques, composition guidance and a whole new perspective on size!
Supplies:
All media welcomed. Minimum size 18” x 24”. Largest size 36”x 48”. Stretched canvas or paper.
Brushes: 3/4” up to 1 1/2”
Paints: oils, watercolors, acrylics, etc.
When: Mondays, July 10, 17 & 24
Time: 10am-noon
Cost: $220
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In-Person Spring 2023 Adult & Teen Classes
MONDAY
Instructor: Lisa DePinto
Whether you want to continue to paint with some guidance to advance your work or would like to learn to start and complete paintings, this is the place for you! Some ideas of where to begin will be discussed, while using traditional and experimental approaches to oil paint, or acrylic, students will explore composition, color and process as well as what makes an image memorable? Working from observation, imagination or printed sources or any combination of those are fine Classes will include demos, a sharing of each other’s work as well as the work of contemporary artists and old masters.
When: 4/3-6/5 (8 classes)
No class: 4/17, 5/29
Time: 9:30am-noon
Cost: $276
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: 4/3-6/5 (9 classes)
No class: 5/29
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $303
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: 4/4-6/6 (10 classes)
Time: 9:00am-noon
Cost: $330
Brush Up! Painting & Drawing - Tuesdays - FULL
Instructor: Diana deMeuse
This is your chance to work in the medium of your choice! Diana will demo both drawing and painting techniques as well as give individual instruction to students of all levels. Emphasis will be on improving your own personal style in a welcoming and creative atmosphere.
When: 4/4-6/6 (10 classes)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $330
Instructor: Paula Campbell
Ink on paper: Few things are more beautiful or mysterious! And of all the ways to put ink on paper, etching is perhaps the most tactile and satisfying. In this class you will explore intaglio techniques such as etching and aquatint using zinc or copper plates, as well as relief processes on linoleum or wood. Discover the joys of printing and learn skills both modern and antique. Make prints look luscious on an assortment of papers. Students of all levels are welcome. Come create, learn, discuss and have some fun. Lab time included!
When: 4/4-6/6 (10 classes)
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $411
WEDNESDAY
Drawing/painting from life!
Drop-in Open Studio – Live Model – Long Pose
Monitored by Michael Van Zeyl
Join notable portrait artist and faculty member Michael Van Zeyl for live model drawing and painting sessions. He will set up the pose and work along with the attendees – a perfect chance to draw or paint from life or use the studio for your own work!
When: Wednesdays - 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, and 6/7
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $25 per class
The Path to Painting Success (Offering two – 5-week sessions!)
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. REGISTER FOR MICHAEL’S “FIGURE DRAWING WITH A LIVE MODEL” FOR A $25 DISCOUNT OFF OF FIGURE SESSIONS!
When: Two, 5-Week sessions
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $275 each 5-week session
Instructor: Paula Campbell
Transform your ideas, sketches or snapshots into something fresh and new using centuries-old techniques! Instruction will focus on traditional intaglio methods of etching on copper or zinc plates using various resist grounds and aquatints. Class members may receive individualized guidance in other print methods as well. All levels welcome. Lab time included.
When: 4/5-6/7 (10 classes)
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: $411
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: 4/5-6/7 (10 classes)
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
Cost: $330
THURSDAY
Instructor: Robin Samiljan
Amazing soft pastels: Vibrant colors, easy to blend, easy to layer – all in a small stick! Students will learn how to paint with soft pastels, with a primary focus on landscape painting. We will review composition, color, value, and underpainting techniques. *If you are new to pastel painting, we will be reviewing materials in the first class.
When: 4/6-6/1 (9 classes)
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $303
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: 4/6-6/8 (10 classes)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $330
Instructor: John Fleck
John Fleck is an accomplished painter, comfortable with oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and a variety of drawing media. Work on the painting project of your choice. 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: 4/6-6/8 (10 classes)
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Cost: $330
FRIDAY
Figurative/Portrait Drawing Class
Instructor: Lisa DePinto
In this class you will learn to draw the human form from direct observation, beginning, intermediate, and advanced students are all welcome. Individuality of expression will be emphasized through an understanding of the basic elements of figure drawing: proportion, light and shade, anatomy, perspective, creating volume, planes, exploration of line and design. Beginning with short and working toward longer poses, with time for more developed studies or portraiture. Class will include preparation and demonstration. Students are also welcome to explore all mediums. Model fees included!
When: 4/21-6/9 (7 classes)
No class: 5/26
Time: 9:30am-noon
Cost: $319
Instructor: Robin Samiljan
Painting with the encaustic medium adds dimension and translucent layering to your work. Students will learn how to paint with this ancient medium (purified beeswax, mixed with resin and pigments). In each class you will be exploring a new tactile sensibility in your paintings! You will also be provided with various materials that combine with encaustic as they are introduced each week in class.
NOTE: Students’ supply list includes an electric griddle, encaustic paints and board.
When: 4/14-6/2 (7 classes)
No class: 5/26
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $254
Join us!
We invite you to become a member of the NSAL and register for one of our summer 2023 adult classes.