Drawing & Painting | Art Classes & Art Lessons

FRAMING WORKSHOP

Trevor Grabill / Studio 4
Thu 11/7-11/14
6:30-8:30pm / Two Days
$85 / Members: $65

Learn to make your own simple frames for paintings, prints, and drawings using accessible materials and methods that can be replicated at home! Some basic woodworking skills will be covered as well as tips and tricks for upcycling thrifted frames.

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Winter

DESIGN DRAWING

Deborah Mattson / Studio 4
Wed 1/8-2/12
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$185 / Members: $165

This class is for those who need to learn drawing skills that can be applied to planning and designing projects in sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and other art forms. It will cover surface design, orthographic projections, scaled drawing, and stylized ornamentation. Drawing projects will be geared towards students’ projects in other media; you do not need any previous drawing experience.

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BEGINNING LIFE DRAWING

Hank Mattson / Studio 6
Wed 1/8-2/12
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

This six-week course is designed for those new to life drawing and those who want to review basic skills. Explore gesture drawing, quick sketches, and figure studies with a live model. Students must be 18+.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY: LIFE DRAWING

Hank Mattson / Studio 6
Wed 2/19-3/26
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

Dive deeper into life drawing with this six week independent study course. For those new or experienced, study and draw the figure from a live model. Poses will range from short quick sketches to longer sessions with varied poses. Students must be 18+

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VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOP THE PERFECT MARRIAGE: PAINT & COLLAGE

Holly Roberts / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Fri-Sun 6/13-6/15
10am-4pm / Three Days
$270 / Members: $250

In this workshop students will learn how to build a collage using their own abstract paintings as a foundation for the different materials they will build their images with. They will start by learning to paint expressively, creating a surface that they can then began to make their images on, combining found materials with their own photographs to build unique mixed media works. In the process students will learn not only different painting techniques, but how to do transfers and how to correctly adhere the different materials onto their substrates. They are encouraged to use their own drawings, photographs, and prints or just about any collage material they can come up with. Techniques taught will include polymer transfers, the use of water-based paints, correct gluing techniques, the use of contact paper transfers, building substrates, and composing and building an image. This visiting artist workshop is generously supported by the Harold Hope Memorial Fund.

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OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING

Kenneth Freed / Studio 6
(B) Wed 1/8-3/26
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$355 / Members: $335

Explore oil or acrylic painting from ala prima painting to layered techniques involving underpainting and overpainting. All styles, directions and content encouraged. Bring whatever painting materials you have.

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OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING

Kenneth Freed / Studio 6
(A) Mon 1/6-3/24
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$355 / Members: $335

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EGG TEMPERA PAINTING

Mary Kenney / Studio 4
Wed 1/8-3/26
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics
$345 / Members: $325

Learn the basics of this classic technique that dates back to antiquity and was a primary painting medium prior to the Renaissance. This class will introduce you to traditional methods of underpainting, including preparing and layering paint to achieve luminous results. Pigments, gesso panels, and eggs are provided.

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MULTIMEDIA SKETCHBOOK DRAWING

Taylor Scamehorn / Studio 2
Tue 1/7-1/28
6:30-9pm / 4 weeks
$135 / Members: $115

Strengthen your art practice and enhance your creativity in this class! Learn drawing essentials, try new mediums, investigate interesting techniques, and explore creative prompts. Easy enough to be a daily habit, engaging enough to keep you coming back to the page. Never neglect a sketchbook again!

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ENCAUSTICS / OPEN STUDIO

Laurie Pruitt / Studio 6
Sat 3/1-3/22
1 – 4pm / 4 weeks
Prerequisite: Encaustic class at the KNAS or experience with encaustics
$185 / Members: $165

Perfect afternoon to work on an encaustic project, we’ll supply the equipment and encaustic medium. Panels of various sizes will be available for purchase.

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ENCAUSTICS TECHNIQUES: TRANSFERS & PAINTING

Laurie Pruitt / Studio 6
Sat 2/1-2/22
1-4pm / 4 weeks
$185 / Members: $165

The encaustic medium will be used in combination with photographs, photo transfers, and collage techniques. Learn various techniques for adding color. Through the layering of color with pigment sticks and the encaustic medium, you will create transparency and depth to your imagery. Equipment, paint, medium, panels, and brushes will be supplied. Additional panels available for purchase.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY: GRAPHITE AND COLORED PENCIL

Olivia Mendoza / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Wed 2/19-3/26
1-3:30pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$185 / Members: $165

Expand your drawing abilities by pursuing the subject matter of your choice using graphite or colored pencils, with individual attention and guidance given. Projects will be self-driven, and exercises in technique and method will be offered for practice. This class will serve as an environment to focus on your personal artistic growth.

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COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUES IN REALISM

Olivia Mendoza / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Wed 1/8-3/26
6-8:30pm / 12 weeks
$345 / Members: $325

Learn methods and techniques from exercises and demonstrations designed for colored pencil realism that can be applied to a variety of subject matters. Class will begin with basic skills, then advance towards greater complexity, with the final weeks focusing on a self-chosen project.

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GREENHOUSE CREATIVITY

Taylor Scamehorn & Mary Jo Asmus / River Street Flowerland
Sat 2/22
1 - 4 pm / One Day
$70 / Members: $50

Spend a winter afternoon in the warm atmosphere of a greenhouse bursting with inspiring vegetation, flowering and potted plants, greens, ornamental garden sculptures, and the general ongoing and curious growth in one of Kalamazoo’s outstanding greenhouses. You’ll find inspiration for drawing, painting and/or photographing at River Street Flowerland! Individual instruction will be provided. Bring materials of your choice to work with.

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BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

(B) Susan Badger / Online
Thu 1/9-3/27
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
$340 / Members: $320

Focus on the foundations of watercolor painting and learn about the qualities of watercolor paint and the materials, tools, and methodologies. Gain the confidence to proceed in watercolor that comes with a firm start.

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BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

(A) David Yeider / Studio 6
Wed 1/8-3/26
10am-12:30pm / 12 weeks
$340 / Members: $320

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BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION

Olivia Mendoza / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Wed 1/8-2/12
1-3:30pm / 6 weeks
$185 / Members: $165

Learn to render realistic illustrations of plant life using colored pencils. Lessons will have an emphasis on examining details, capturing accuracy, and using color theory to create vibrant depictions of nature. Students can provide their own reference images or use provided photographic materials.

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PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS: ACRYLICS

Ellen VanderMyde / Studio 6
Tue 1/7-3/25
6-8:30pm / 12 weeks
$355 / Members: $335

Come learn the basics of painting! This course will cover concepts such as composition and color mixing as well as what tools are available and how to use them. Learn how to stretch and prepare a canvas, brush care, and how to give your work good bones. Please bring materials and reference images to class.

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WATERCOLOR REALISM

David Yeider / Studio 6
Tue 1/7-3/25
10am-12:30pm / 12 weeks
$345 / Members: $325

This class introduces watercolor painting techniques with an emphasis on realism and artistic expression. Students will be guided to ensure individual aesthetic objectives are met. Please bring images or objects to class.

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WATERCOLOR WITH EXPRESSION

Susan Badger / Online
(A) Tue 1/7-3/25
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$345 / Members: $325

Develop and express your creativity with watercolor techniques including wet into wet, color mingling, and layered transparent washes. Composition, simplification of shape, color, and value will also be explored.

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WATERCOLOR WITH EXPRESSION

Susan Badger / Online
(B) Wed 1/8-3/26
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$345 / Members: $325

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ENCAUSTIC EXPLORATION

Laurie Pruitt and Mary Whalen / Studio 6
Sat 1/25
1 – 4pm / One day
$95 / Members: $75

Open to all levels. Students will be introduced to the beauty of the encaustic medium and process. Learn to apply the encaustic wax medium by starting small and using trading card-sized panels. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated including photo transfers, selective coloring, and collage. All materials and equipment provided including panels, paint, medium, and brushes.

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DRAWING BASICS

(A) David Yeider / Studio 6
Tue 1/7-3/25
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
$345 / Members: $325

Learn basic drawing techniques including observational line drawing, composition, and value with a focus on black and white media. Students will receive feedback, including at-home assignments and discussions on draftsmanship, style, and visual literacy. Please bring a newsprint pad, 18” x 24” drawing pad, black markers, and pencil types 2H, HB, 2B, 6B.

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DRAWING BASICS

(B) Hank Mattson / Studio 2
Mon 1/6-3/24
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$345 / Members: $325

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DRAWING BASICS

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