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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

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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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

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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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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PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS: ACRYLICS

Ellen VanderMyde / Studio 6
Tue 4/8-5/21
6-8:30pm / 12 weeks
$225 / Members: $205

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

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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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

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

(C) Deborah Mattson / Online
Tue 1/7-3/25
6:30-8:30pm / 12 weeks
$275 / Members: $255

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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Spring

MULTIMEDIA SKETCHBOOK DRAWING

Taylor Scamehorn / Studio 2
Tue 4/8-4/29
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 and engaging enough to keep you coming back to the page. Never neglect a sketchbook again!

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JUNK JOURNALS

Taylor Scamehorn / Studio 2
Tue 5/6-5/20
6:30-9pm / 3 weeks
$110 / Members: $90

Collage meets creative writing, found object art, and interactive pop-up techniques in this unique journaling class. Learn creative ways to make the page your playground and elevate your journals beyond convention!

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INTRODUCTION TO PROCREATE

Rynita McGuire / Studio 4
Tue 4/8-5/20
5:30-8pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: iPad with Procreate and an iPencil or stylus
$215 / Members: $195

Discover the world of digital illustration with Procreate, a drawing, painting, and illustration app for the iPad. Learn how to use its tools and gestures as a fine art medium and explore some of the many techniques it has to offer.

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DRAWING MICHIGAN WILDLIFE WORKSHOP SERIES: BIRDS

Taylor Scamehorn / KNC Visitors Center, Lower Classroom
Sat 5/17
9am-4pm / One Day
$120 / Members: $100

Learn to draw wild birds at the beautiful Kalamazoo Nature Center. Drawing from both live and preserved specimens, acquire skills for field sketching to fully-rendered animal studies. Please bring drawing pads and graphite pencils as well as lunch and drinking water.

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OIL PAINTING: START TO FINISH

Hank Mattson / Studio 6
Wed 4/9-5/22
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
$225 / Members: $205

In this class, students will create an original oil painting from start to finish. Through a guided process, students will learn to prime, compose, paint, glaze, varnish, and leave the class with the basic skills and know how needed to paint at home! Safe practices for continuing to paint in a home studio will also be covered.

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WATERCOLOR REALISM

David Yeider / Studio 2 & 4
Tue 4/8-5/20
10am-12:30pm / 7 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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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FUN WITH LOOSE WATERCOLOR PAINTING

David Jones / Studio 2
Thu 4/10-5/22
1–3:30 pm / 7 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

This class is aimed at both experienced and novice painters who are interested in developing a “looser” approach to their work. Classes will cover a range of subjects using many of the basic techniques with an emphasis on creating work that is inspired by Turner, Constable, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer and early Andrew Wyeth to name but a few; all noted practitioners of this style.

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WATERCOLOR AND MORE IN THE OUTDOORS

Susan Badger / Locations will be announced
Mon 4/21-5/12
12:30-3:30pm / 4 weeks
$160 / Members: $140

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.

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OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING

Kenneth Freed / Studio 6
Wed 4/9-5/22
1–3:30 pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$225 / Members: $205

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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ENCAUSTICS TECHNIQUES: TRANSFERS & PAINTING

Laurie Pruitt / Studio 6
Sat 4/12-5/3
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 / Studio 4
Wed 4/9-5/21
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$215 / Members: $195

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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PET PORTRAITS IN COLORED PENCIL

Olivia Mendoza / Studio 4
Wed 4/9-5/21
6-8:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$185 / Members: $165

Create a memorable piece capturing the spirit of your beloved pet using colored pencils! Learn various methods and receive personal guidance to illustrate your four-legged, feathered, or scaly friend. Please bring photo references with you to class.

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BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

(A) David Yeider / Studio 6
Wed 4/9-5/21
10am-12:30pm / 7 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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

(B) Susan Badger / Online
Thu 4/10-5/15
1-3:30pm / 6 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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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DRAWING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE

Sue Snyder / Studio 6
Thu 4/10-5/1
1-3pm / 4 weeks
$115 / Members: $95

Adventure into the art of drawing portraits from life with the technique of chiaroscuro, an Italian word meaning “light-dark”. Using Conté crayon and pastel pencils on toned paper can create the illusion of volume, modeling, and depth using the drama of light. Among the masters who used this technique were da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Discover how life studies impact studio work, and the potential beauty with simplicity of medium.

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SOFT AND OIL PASTELS

Rynita McGuire / Studio 4
Thu 4/10-5/22
5:30-8pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$215 / Members: $195

Suitable for both beginners and advanced students, this course will cover technique, color, value, and composition. In the first session of this class, students will experiment with both soft and oil pastels and can then choose the medium best suited to their needs and interests. Advanced students will receive continuing instruction in the medium of their choice.

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WATERCOLOR WITH EXPRESSION

Susan Badger / Online
(B) Wed 4/9-5/14
1-3:30pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$215 / Members: $195

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
(A) Tue 4/8-5/13
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Watercolor experience
$215 / Members: $195

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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DRAWING BASICS

(B) Hank Mattson / Studio 4
Tue 4/8 - 5/20
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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

(A) David Yeider / Studio 4
Tue 4/8 - 5/20
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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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EGG TEMPERA PAINTING

Mary Kenney / Studio 2
Wed 4/9-5/21
1–3:30 pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing
$225 / Members: $205

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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