WINTER 2024 ADULT/TEEN CLASSES
In-Person Winter 2024 Adult/Teen Classes
$10 discount on any class when you register prior to December 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 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: winter24 at checkout. To receive the discount for for multiple classes, please register for each class separately and use the code.
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: 1/8-3/18 (10 classes)
No class 1/15
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $330
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: 1/8-3/18 (8 classes)
No class 1/15, 2/19, 2/26
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $276
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: 1/9-3/19 (11 classes)
Time: 9:00am-noon
Cost: $357
Brush Up! Painting & Drawing - Tuesdays
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: 1/9-2/27 (8 classes)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $276
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: 1/9-2/27 (8 classes)
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $357
WEDNESDAY
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.
When: Two, 5-week sessions
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $355 each 5-week session
Special figure sessions!
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: 1/10, 1/17, 2/28
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $131 three-days/$55 one-day
Figures and Portraits in Watercolor (VIRTUAL CLASS VIA ZOOM)
Instructor: Thomas Trausch
Starting with Figures, you will learn how to capture gestures in your figurative work. Figures can be added to animate, tell a story, used for scale and to bring an ordinary painting to life. Grouping figures, their placement and adding their features will be well illustrated. You will learn different flesh color mixtures and a sensible approach on how to construct and paint facial features. Short supply list.
When: Wednesdays, 1/17-2/14 (5 sessions)
Time: 1:00-3:00
Cost: $195
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: 1/10-2/28 (8 classes)
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: $357
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: 1/10-3/13 (10 classes)
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
Cost: $330
THURSDAY
Brush Up! Painting & Drawing - Thursdays
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: 1/11-2/29 (8 classes)
Time: 9:00am-noon
Cost: $276
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: 1/11-3/21 (11 classes)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $357
Innovative Approaches to Pen/ink and Watercolor (VIRTUAL CLASS VIA ZOOM)
Instructor: Thomas Trausch
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.
When: Thursdays in February, 2/1-2/29 (5 sessions)
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $195
Instructor: John Fleck
John is an accomplished painter, comfortable with oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and a variety of drawing media. Work on the painting project of your choice, using your own reference, or paint a still life set up in class. You will be guided and encouraged with suggestions for your process. You will learn new techniques and ways to improve. Spend class time growing as an artist in a welcoming and creative atmosphere! Open to beginners through seasoned artists.
When: 1/11-3/21 (11 classes)
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Cost: $357
FRIDAY
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!
When: 1/12-3/15 (10 classes)
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $395
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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Fall 2023 Adult Classes
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: 9/18-12/11 (12 classes)
No class 9/25, 11/6
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $384
Watercolor and Pastels (FULL)
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: 9/18-12/11 (12 classes)
No class 9/25
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $389
TUESDAY
Oil & Acrylic/ Oil Pastels - Tuesdays (FULL)
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: 9/19 – 12/12 (13 classes)
Time: 9:00am-noon
Cost: $411
Brush Up! Painting & Drawing - Tuesdays
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: 9/26-12/12 (12 classes)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $384
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: 9/19-12/5 (12 classes)
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $463
WEDNESDAY
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.
When: Two, 5-week sessions
Session 2: 10/25-11/29, No class 11/22
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $355 each 5-week session*
*SAVE $25 on each class when you sign up for BOTH sessions. Use codes: mvzfall23session1 and mvzfall23session2.
Three special figure sessions!
Drawing: 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: 9/6, 10/18 and 12/6 (sign up for all 3 or individual class)
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $131 for all three or $50 each
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: 9/20-12/6 (11 classes)
No class 11/22
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: $436
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: 9/20-12/20 (12 classes)
No class 11/1, 11/22
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
Cost: $384
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: 9/21-11/16 (9 classes)
Time: 9:30-12:30pm
Cost: $303
Oil & Acrylic/ Oil Pastels - Thursdays (FULL)
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: 9/21-12/14 (10 classes)
No class: 10/5, 10/26, 11/23
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $330
Instructor: John Fleck
Work in a welcoming environment with fellow artists on the painting or drawing project of your choice. You may work from a reference photo, a still life setup, or imagination, with guidance and encouragement to move your art–making forward. John is an accomplished painter, comfortable with oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and a variety of drawing media. New techniques and processes will be presented to assist you in your artistic journey. Open to beginners through seasoned artists.
When: 9/21-12/14 (11 classes)
No class: 10/5, 11/23
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Cost: $357
FRIDAY
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!
When: 9/15 - 12/15 (10 classes)
No class: 10/20, 11/3, 11/10, 11/24
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $398
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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We invite you to become a member of the NSAL and register for one of our winter 2024 adult classes.