All posts by: beachedit

Sarah Hirsch
August 9 - 23
Faces! Gesture, personality, symmetry — what makes someone the person you know? Working in students' choice of materials (ink, charcoal, colored pencils, pastels, or paints) we will work on portraits of self and others. We’ll focus...
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Sarah Hirsch
June 14 - 28
We’re constantly looking at things, people, and places, but quickly and in passing. In this class, we’ll strive to really see. We’ll work on some different drawing techniques and composition, and rely heavily on sketching practice,...
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Christy Sherman
May 13
Learn several techniques to make your own earrings. Match a favorite outfit, make a special gift, design your earrings just the way you like them. You can bring home as many pairs as you have time to make! We...
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Shane Gutierrez
July 17 - August 7
"scav-eng-er hunt: noun — a game, typically played in an extensive outdoor area, in which participants have to collect a number of miscellaneous objects. I’ve always enjoyed scavenger hunts. Adding the photography angle, it is a...
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Jane Robbins
August 1 - September 5, Skipping August 29
Beautiful produce, glamorous cocktails, birthday cakes, pizza and doughnuts, the simple, elegant egg—pastel is perfect for capturing food and drink. In this class, we’ll work from life and our own photos to...
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Shane Gutierrez
June 6 - 27
"If you are interested in getting close to your subject, then this is the class for you. You don't need a macro lens for this class. A normal ""kit"" lens usually will focus as close as...
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Susan Sward
Saturday,June 3
Let’s explore painting beautiful butterflies! Who isn’t enchanted by their gorgeous coloring, their ability to float magically on the wind, and their visits to our gardens? Natural science illustrator Susan Sward will guide the class through observation,...
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Susan Sward
Saturday, May 6
Let’s explore painting mushrooms and toadstools. There are a wide variety of colors and shapes, and they’re so darn cute! Natural science illustrator Susan Sward will guide the class through observation, color mixing, the use of...
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Mary Wojciechowski
May 12
Alcohol inks, highly pigmented and quick drying, differ from other fluid mediums as they flow, intermingle and create distinctive textures, often with unexpected results. One of the benefits of painting with alcohol inks is the opportunity to begin...
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Ann Bianchi
June 10 - July 1
Be inspired by the calming effects of painting water scenes and bring your art to life in this fun painting class. Choose Watercolors or Acrylics to capture sights of waves, coasts, and surfs. Develop skills...
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Charcoal from Photographs with Betsey MacDonald Mondays April 29, May 6, 13, 20 (4 Classes) 9:00AM - 12:00PM The ancient medium of charcoal is one of Betsey's favorites because it allows for spontaneity, strong velvety darks and so much flexibility with values....
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Pencil Drawing of Pets, Animals and Birds with Ann E. Bianchi Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 Classes) 9:30AM - 12:00PM Have you always wanted to draw your favorite animal? Maybe your pet or one which has interested you?  During this...
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