Multi-week classes are at the heart of who we are. We offer morning, afternoon and evening options, both online and in-person. Our diverse range of courses offers something for everyone, ages 16+. Guided by experienced instructors and fueled by passion, our classes provide a nurturing environment where imagination takes flight and boundaries dissolve. Step into our welcoming studio and let your creativity soar as you immerse yourself in the transformative power of art.
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Winter Classes (16+)
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE – WINTER
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| TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | |
| Landscapes with Howard Oil & Acrylic Painting (All levels) 10 – 12:30pm |
Painting the Pulse of the City with Joan |
Creative Watercolors with Marc Watercolor (All levels) 9:45 – 12:15pm |
Fluid Forms with Steve Abstract Watercolor (All levels) 10 – 1pm |
Life Drawing with a Live Model open studio Figure Drawing (All levels) 10 – 1pm |
Still Life Painting for beginners with Kevin Oil/Acrylic (Beginners) 10 – 1pm |
| New Way to See with Stephanie Multi-media (All levels) 10:30 – 1pm |
Shed No Tears Watercolor for Beginners with Kerri |
Get Painterly with ProCreate with Nancy Digital Art (Adv Beginner to Intermediate) 10:30 – 12:30pm |
Draw Portraits with Confidence: A Beginner’s Course with Kerri Drawing (Beginner – Intermediate) 10 – 12pm |
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Create Digital Art with ProCreate with Nancy |
Pastels and Beyond with Silvia Pastels (All levels) 1 – 3:30pm |
Creative Watercolors with Marc Watercolor (All levels) 1 – 3:30pm |
The Next Step in Watercolor Painting with Kerri Watercolor (Advanced beginner – Intermediate) 12:30 – 2:30pm |
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| Let the play begin! with Ellen Abstract Painting in Any Mediums (Intermediate-Advanced) 1:15 – 3:45pm |
Creative Drawing with Oksana Drawing (Beginner to Intermediate) 1 – 3:00pm |
Mastering Portraiture with Rob Portraiture (All levels) 1 – 4pm |
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| Impressionistic Abstract Creations with Esther Marie Abstract Watercolor (All levels) 1- 3:30pm |
Expressive Creations: Watercolor & Ink with Oksana Watercolor (All levels) 6 – 8:00pm |
Online Watercolors with Denis Watercolor (All levels) 10 – 12:30pm |
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| Proportions of Drawing with Keving Yen Drawing (Beginners) 6- 8pm |
Evening Online Watercolors with Denis Watercolor (All levels) 7 – 9:30pm |
Description of Classes
DRAWING
DRAWING
Creative Drawing
ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
Join this drawing class to refine your artistic skills while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of focusing on natural subjects like leaves, seashells, and minerals. You’ll work with a variety of drawing materials to explore techniques for creating texture and depth in your drawings. Perfect for artists of Advanced Beginner and up.
Instructor: Oksana Danziger
Tuesdays, 1 – 3pm
January 21 – March 18 (8 classes)
$345 members / $380 non-members
DRAWING
Draw Portraits with Confidence: A Beginner’s Course
BEGINNER
Discover the joy of drawing portraits in our introductory drawing class, a welcoming space where creativity knows no bounds! This course is designed for *absolute beginners*!
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Thursdays, 10am – 12:00pm
January 16 – April 3 (9 sessions)
NOTE: No class February 20, March 6 & 20
$345 members / $380 non-members
DRAWING
Proportions of Drawing
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
The most important thing about painting, whether it’s oil, acrylic or watercolor, is the importance of basic drawing skills. Learn how to draw accurate proportions step-by-step, what you see and transfer onto paper, from start to finish.
Instructor:Kevin Yen
Date: Mondays Nov 25-Dec 16
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $195 members / $230 non-members
PASTELS
Pastel Basics and Beyond
ALL LEVELS
Unlock the vibrant world of soft pastels in this enriching class designed for adults eager to explore and refine their skills with this dynamic medium! Participants will discover how to use pastels to create stunning artworks, from lifelike still life to atmospheric landscapes, while developing their unique artistic style.
Instructor: Silvia Maria Rey
Tuesdays, 1 – 3:30pm
January 14 – February 25 (7 sessions)
$325 members / $360 non-members
MIXED MEDIA and DIGITAL ART
MIXED MEDIA
A New Way to See: An Innovative Multi Media Class
ALL LEVELS
Unleash your creative potential in the observational multimedia class, where the world becomes your canvas, and your powers of perception are your greatest tools. Students work with a variety of mediums including drawing, painting and collage.
Instructor: Stephanie Navon-Jacobson
Mondays, 10:30am – 1pm
January 27 – February 24 (4classes)
$190 members / $225 non-members
DIGITAL ART
Your iPad becomes your Easel with Procreate on iPad
BEGINNERS
Learn to use the digital art app Procreate on iPad to learn to turn ideas and reference photos into works of Fine Art! Great if you want an introduction into the world of Digital Art!
Instructor: Nancy Wernersbach
Mondays, 1:15pm – 3:15pm
January 13 – March 17 (8 classes)
Note: No class January 20 & February 17
$295 members / $330 non-members
DIGITAL ART
Get Painterly with Procreate on iPad
ADVANCED BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE
Get “painterly” with the iPad app Procreate and learn to take your art to the next level!
Instructor: Nancy Wernersbach
Wednesdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm
January 15 – March 5 (8 classes)
$300 members / $335 non-members
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT PAINTING
The Value of Play – Intermediate Abstract Class
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
Explore the next level of Abstract Painting. Discover how to loosen up, embrace spontaneity, and invite playfulness into your creative process. You’ll be amazed at the marks and colors you create, gain deeper insight into yourself as an artist!
Instructor: Ellen Hallie Schiff
Mondays, 1:15pm – 3:45pm
January 13 – February 10 (4 classes)
NOTE: No class January 20
$195 members / $230 non-members
ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR
Fluid Forms: Abstract Explorations in Watercolor
ALL LEVELS
Embrace the fluidity and spontaneity of watercolor to create expressive and evocative semi-abstract compositions. This course for all levels offers a vibrant exploration of color, shape, and texture.
Instructor: Steve Vando
Thursdays, 10am – 1:00pm
January 16 – February 27 (7 sessions)
$400 members / $435 non-members
ONLINE WATERCOLOR
Impressionistic Abstract Creations (online)
ALL LEVELS
Embark on a captivating artistic journey in Watercolor class, where the expressive world of Impressionism merges with the liberating realm of abstraction.
Instructor: Esther Marie Caponigro
Mondays, 1pm – 3:30pm
January 27 – April 7 (9 sessions)
NOTE: No class February 27, March 17
$415 members / $450 non-members
OILS & ACRYLICS
OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING
Landscape Painting
ALL LEVELS
Embark on a journey of artistic expression with our Landscape Oil and Acrylic Painting Class, where the beauty of nature meets the stroke of your brush.
CLASS FULL
Instructor: Howard Rose
Mondays, 10am – 12:30pm
January 13 – February 24 (5 classes)
NOTE: No class January 20, February 17
$235 members / $270 non-members
OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING
Painting the Pulse of the City
ALL LEVELS
Discover the beauty of city life in our Urban Landscape Painting class! This engaging course invites artists of all skill levels to explore the vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, and intricate details of urban scenes.
Instructor: Joan Stevens
Tuesdays, 10am – 1pm
February 4 – March 25 (8 sessions)
$430 members / $465 non-members
OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING
Oil/Acrylic Still Life Painting
BEGINNERS
Welcome to our Beginner Oil/Acrylic Painting Class! Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your foundational skills, this class is designed to guide you through the essential techniques step-by-step of painting with oils and acrylics.
WATERCOLORS
WATERCOLOR
Shed No Tears Watercolor Painting
BEGINNERS
Have you always wanted to learn watercolor but were afraid and intimidated? Pick up that paintbrush today and let go of that fear!
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
January 14 – March 25 (9 sessions)
NO CLASS: February 18, March 4
$345 members / $380 non-members
WATERCOLOR & INK
Expressive Creations: Watercolor & Ink Artistry
ALL LEVELS
Discover the beauty of blending watercolor and ink in our dynamic class! Learn to create vibrant, fluid art with expert guidance, mastering techniques that combine the fluidity of watercolor with the precision of ink.
Instructor: Oksana Danziger
Tuesdays, 6 – 8pm
January 21 – March 18 (9 classes)
$345 members / $380 non-members
WATERCOLOR
Line & Blob: Watercolor & Drawing (afternoon)
ALL LEVELS
Master pen and ink drawing with landscapes and other subjects, a fun, fast and focused way to combine your love of drawing and watercolor.
Instructor: Marc Josloff
Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
January 15 – February 12 (5 sessions)
$250 members / $285 non-members
WATERCOLOR
The Next Step in Watercolor Painting
ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
Ready to take your watercolor journey to the next level? Our Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Class is designed for budding artists who have mastered the basics and are eager to explore more advanced techniques and concepts in watercolor painting!
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Thursdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
January 16 – April 3 (9 sessions)
NOTE: No class February 20, March 6, March 20
$345 members / $380 non-members
ONLINE WATERCOLOR
Evening Watercolor Painting (online)
ALL LEVELS
Have you always wanted to learn watercolor but were afraid and intimidated? Pick up that paintbrush today and let go of that fear!
Instructor: Denis Ponsot
Tuesdays, 7pm – 9:30pm
January 14 – April 1 (12 sessions)
$495 members / $530 non-members
ONLINE WATERCOLOR
Wednesday Watercolor Painting (online)
ALL LEVELS
Have you always wanted to learn watercolor but were afraid and intimidated? Pick up that paintbrush today and let go of that fear!
Instructor: Denis Ponsot
Wednesdays, 10am – 12:30pm
January 15 – March 26 (11 sessions)
$495 members / $530 non-members
WATERCOLOR
Line & Blob: Watercolor & Drawing (morning)
ALL LEVELS
Master pen and ink drawing with landscapes and other subjects, a fun, fast and focused way to combine your love of drawing and watercolor.
NEXT SESSION
FULL
Instructor: Marc Josloff
Wednesdays, 9:45am – 12:15pm
January 15 – February 12 (5 sessions)
$250 members / $285 non-members
PORTRAITURE & LIFE DRAWING
PORTRAITURE
Mastering Portraiture with a Live Model
ALL LEVELS
Unlock the secrets of capturing human likeness and the subtleties of skin tones in Mastering Portraiture with a Live Model. This engaging course is designed for artists who want to enhance their skills in drawing and painting portraits using live models.
nstructor: Rob Silverman
Wednesdays, 1pm – 4pm
January 15 – February 19 (6 classes)
$375 members / $410 non-members
FIGURE DRAWING
Life Drawing with Live Model – Guided by Instructor Joan Stevens (open studio)
ALL LEVELS
Join our life drawing session with a live, nude model, open to artists of all levels. Led by award-winning instructor Joan Stevens, you’ll receive personalized critique and guidance on anatomy, proportion, and form. Whether you’re new or experienced, this workshop will refine your skills and bring your artwork to life. All materials are welcome. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Monitor: Joan Stevens
Fridays, 10am – 1pm
February 7 – March 28 (8 classes)
$300 members / $335 non-members
frequently asked questions
FAQs
Late registration
Late registrations are welcome in most cases. Call to have your tuition adjusted. Adjustments will not be made for classes missed during the session.
Waitlists
Cancellation Policies
Cancellations made:
- 2 or more weeks prior to the start of class will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee.
- less than two weeks prior to the start of class will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Absolutely no refunds after the second class
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BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER:
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Reduced fees for all classes, workshops and camps!
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$10+ off exhibition entry fees
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Participation in the annual Members Showcase exhibit
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Listing in our Members Artist Gallery webpage
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Inclusion in our members only monthly Member News email! (and a chance to be in our Members Spotlight!)