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Spring

COLOR THEORY

Rynita McKenzie / Studio 6
Wed 4/12-5/17
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
$165 / Members: $145

Expand your painting technique with this study of color theory and application. Coursework will concentrate on the interactions of color and its resulting perceptual effect on form and value. Learn about physical and psychological aspects of color, how to interpret color relationships, and how to apply color systems in your artwork. Students will create color studies and artwork that demonstrates an understanding of color mixing. A supply list will be provided to registered students.

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PAINTING WITH PARKINSON’S

Rynita McGuire / Studio 4
Sat 4/15-5/20
12-2:30pm / 6 weeks
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Join Rynita McGuire for a unique painting course curated for artists with Parkinson’s. Indulge in your creativity as you learn techniques, composition, and color theory. This course is open to all levels. For the first class bring a reference image and your painting supplies.

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ANIMAL PORTRAIT PAINTING

Gayle Reyes / Studio 2
Mon 4/10-5/15
10am-12:30pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Some drawing or painting experience.
$140 / Members: $120

Capture the spirit and likeness of a beloved pet or favorite animal in an oil painting, learning the methods of professional pet portrait artists.

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WATERCOLOR WITH EXPRESSION

(B) Susan Badger / Online with Zoom
Wed 4/12-5/17
1–3:30 pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$140 / Members: $120

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

(A) Susan Badger / Online with Zoom
Tue 4/11-5/16
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$140 / Members: $120

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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INDEPENDENT STUDY: GRAPHITE AND COLORED PENCIL

Olivia Mendoza / Studio 4
Wed 4/12-5/17
6-8:30 pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$140 / Members: $120

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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ENJOYING TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR

Don Marek / Studio 2
Thur 4/13-5/18
1:30-4pm / 6 weeks
$165 / Members: $145

Enjoy painting looser watercolors with weekly demonstrations exemplifying wet-in- wet, layering, clear values, refined shapes, rich colors and compositional techniques. Bring watercolor materials to the first class. Materials list is online at donmarekwatercolors.com/notes.

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PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS

Ellen VanderMyde / Studio 6
Tue 4/11- 5/16
6-8:30pm / 6 weeks
$140 / Members: $120

Come learn the basics of painting with acrylics. 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, how to use acrylic mediums, and how to give your work good bones by starting off with an underpainting. No painting experience necessary. Please bring materials and reference images to class.

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OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING

(B) Kenneth Freed / Studio 6
Wed 4/12-5/17
1-3:30pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$140 / Members: $120

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. Detailed supply list on instructor’s website kennethfreed.com.

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OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING

(A) Kenneth Freed / Studio 6
Mon 4/10-5/15
6:30 - 9 pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$140 / Members: $120

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. Detailed supply list on instructor’s website kennethfreed.com.

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WATERCOLOR REALISM

David Yeider / Studio 2 & 4
Tue 4/11-5/16
10am-12:30pm / 6 weeks
$140 / Members: $120

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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OPEN MODELING

/ Studio 6
4/13-5/18
6:30 - 9 pm / 6 weeks
$140 / Members: $120

Live models will pose for students and professionals. Students must be 18 or have written parental permission.

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ADVANCED COLORED PENCIL

Karen Matson / Studio 4
Thu 4/13-5/18
1-3:30pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$140 / Members: $120

This course is for the experienced colored pencil artist wanting to explore more in-depth applications, practices and techniques. Emphasis will be on personal self-expression and expanding your particular style and ideas

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BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION

Olivia Mendoza / Studio 4
Wed 4/12-5/17
1 -3:30pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$140 / Members: $120

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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SOFT AND OIL PASTELS

TBA / Studio 4
Tue 4/11-5/16
5:30-8pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$140 / Members: $120

Explore oil and soft pastels and all their unique qualities. Suitable for both beginners and advanced students, this course will cover technique, color, value, composition, and more.

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COMICS FOR ALL

Qynce Chumley / Studio 2
Tue 4/11-5/16
6 - 8:30 pm / 6 weeks
$140 / Members: $120

Learn how to make comics using a variety of different media such as pencils, ink, markers, and colored pencils. Create narrative comics that tell stories, journal comics recording your life, informational comics that teach things, abstract comics that confound, and lots more. This class will end with a Zine trade. This course is open to all levels, with no previous comics or drawing experience necessary.

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DRAWING BASICS

David Yeider / Studio 4
Tue 4/11-5/16
1-3:30 pm / 6 weeks
$140 / Members: $120

Begin to master basic drawing techniques, including observational line drawing, perspective, and rendering light and texture. Students will have feedback on their work, including at- home assignments, and discussions on draughtsmanship, style, and visual literacy. Have ready a newsprint or drawing paper pad and a selection of drawing pencils and black markers.

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WATERCOLOR AND MORE IN THE OUTDOORS

Susan Badger / Location to be announced
Thur 4/27-5/18
10am – 3pm / 4 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing and/or Watercolor experience
$100 / Members: $80

Students will work en plein-air (outdoors!) in watercolor and a variety of drawing media. We’ll create loose and expressive studies at a variety of local sites, learning to focus our composition and yet freely interpret our subjects. E-mail questions to Susan at .

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Winter

PAINTING WITH PARKINSON’S

Rynita McGuire / Multi Purpose Classroom
Sat 2/18-4/1
12-2:30pm / 7 weeks
$15 / Members:

Join Rynita McGuire for a unique painting course curated for artists with Parkinson’s. Indulge in your creativity as you learn new painting techniques and create art in a community setting. This course is open to all levels, no prior experience required. For the first class bring ideas, imagination, and any painting supplies you may have. This new class is made possible by the help of the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. For questions or more information about this course please contact Courtney Nelson at

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BOTANICAL WINTER WONDERLAND

Deborah Mattson and Mary Jo Asmus / River Street Flowerland
Sat 2/25
1 – 4pm / One Day
$70 / Members: $50

Spend a winter afternoon in the warm atmosphere of a greenhouse bursting with inspiring vegetation, flowering plants, 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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ENCAUSTICS / OPEN STUDIO

Laurie Pruitt / Studio 6
Sun 2/26 - 3/19
1 - 3:30 pm / 4 weeks
Prerequisite: Encaustic experience
$150 / Members: $130

Perfect Sunday 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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DRAWING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE

Sue Snyder / Studio 4
(B) For adults: Sat 3/25 12-4pm
12-4pm / One Day
$70 / Members: $50

Adventure into the art of drawing portraits from life with chiaroscuro (Italian for light-dark), using Conte crayon on toned paper, creating the illusion of modeling, volume, and the drama of light. Students will learn how life studies impact studio work, and the potential of finding beauty in a simple medium.

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DRAWING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE

Sue Snyder / Studio 4
(A) For teenagers: Sat 3/11
12-4pm / One Day
$70 / Members: $50

Adventure into the art of drawing portraits from life with chiaroscuro (Italian for light-dark), using Conte crayon on toned paper, creating the illusion of modeling, volume, and the drama of light. Students will learn how life studies impact studio work, and the potential of finding beauty in a simple medium.

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ANIMAL PORTRAIT PAINTING

Gayle Reyes / Studio 6
Tue 1/10-3/28
10am-12:30pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Some drawing or painting experience.
$280 / Members: $260

Capture the spirit and likeness of a beloved pet or favorite animal in an oil painting, learning the methods of professional pet portrait artists.

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WATERCOLOR WITH EXPRESSION

Susan Badger / Online with Zoom
(B)Wed 1/11-3/29
1 - 3:30 pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$280 / Members: $260

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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INDEPENDENT STUDY: GRAPHITE AND COLORED PENCIL

Olivia Mendoza / Studio 4
Wed 1/11-3/29
1 - 3:30 pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$280 / Members: $260

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.

Read Class Description

DRAWING BASICS

(B) Deborah Mattson / Online with Zoom
Tue 1/10-3/28
6:30–8:30pm / 12 weeks
$220 / Members: $200

Begin to master basic drawing techniques, including observational line drawing, perspective, and rendering light and texture. Students will have feedback on their work, including at- home assignments, and discussions on draughtsmanship, style, and visual literacy. Have ready a newsprint or drawing paper pad and a selection of drawing pencils and black markers.

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PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS

Ellen VanderMyde / Studio 6
Tue 1/10-3/28
6-8:30pm / 12 weeks
$280 / Members: $260

Come learn the basics of painting with acrylics. 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, how to use acrylic mediums, and how to give your work good bones by starting off with an underpainting. No painting experience necessary. Please bring materials and reference images to class.

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WATERCOLOR REALISM

David Yeider / Studio 2 & 4
Tue 1/10-3/28
10am-12:30pm / 12 weeks
$280 / Members: $260

This class introduces watercolor painting techniques with an emphasis on realism and personal artistic expression. Students will be guided to ensure personal aesthetic objectives are met. Please bring materials and reference materials to class.

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BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION

Olivia Mendoza / Studio 4
Wed 1/11-3/29
6-8:30pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$280 / Members: $260

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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TIPS AND TECHNIQUES USING PROCREATE®

Chafe Hensley / Online with Zoom
Thu 1/12–3/30
6 – 8pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: iPad with Procreate® (iPencil preferred)
$220 / Members: $200

Using Procreate® for the iPad, learn to manipulate pixels to create fun and exciting digital artwork. Join your instructor virtually for a unique exploration into learning the basics of this dynamic drawing, animation, and image manipulation app. Bring your creativity and curiosity to class to develop artwork and continue your multimedia journey. Open to teens and adults.

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OPEN MODELING

KNAS Staff / Studio 6
Wed 1/11-3/29
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$280 / Members: $260

Live models will pose for students and professionals. Students must be 18 or have written parental permission.

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SOFT AND OIL PASTEL

Mary Kenney / Studio 4
Tues 1/10-3/28
5:30-8pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing/equivalent Experience with pastels
$280 / Members: $260

Explore oil and soft pastels and all their unique qualities. This class is suitable for both beginners and advanced students, and will cover technique, color, value, composition, and more.

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DRAWING BASICS

(A) David Yeider / Studio 4
Tue 1/10-3/28
1-3:30 pm / 12 weeks
$280 / Members: $260

Begin to master basic drawing techniques, including observational line drawing, perspective, and rendering light and texture. Students will have feedback on their work, including at- home assignments, and discussions on draughtsmanship, style, and visual literacy. Have ready a newsprint or drawing paper pad and a selection of drawing pencils and black markers.

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OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING

Kenneth Freed / Studio 6
(B) Wed 1/11-3/29
1 - 3:30pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing
$280 / Members: $260

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. Detailed supply list on instructor’s website kennethfreed.com .

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OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING

Kenneth Freed / Studio 6
(A) Mon 1/9-3/27
6:30 - 9 pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing
$280 / Members: $260

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. Detailed supply list on instructor’s website kennethfreed.com

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WATERCOLOR WITH EXPRESSION

Susan Badger / Online with Zoom
(A) Tue 1/10-3/28
6:30 - 9 pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$280 / Members: $260

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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BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

Susan Badger / Online with Zoom
Thu 1/12-3/30
1–3:30 pm / 12 weeks
$280 / Members: $260

Begin your watercolor journey with this class that starts with the absolute basics. Students will gain valuable information that will allow them to proceed in watercolor with the confidence that comes with a firm start.

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ENJOYING TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR

Don Marek / Studio 2
Thur 1/12-3/30
1:30 to 4pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing
$280 / Members: $260

Enjoy painting looser watercolors with weekly demonstrations exemplifying wet-in- wet, layering, clear values, refined shapes, rich colors and compositional techniques. Bring watercolor materials to the first class. Materials list is online at donmarekwatercolors.com/notes.

Read Class Description