When: Tuesday, 6:00-8:30

Duration: 6-weeks, 2 1/2 hours a week

Tuition: $300

Do you struggle with capturing the depth, color, and form of the landscape? Have trouble mixing the perfect greens or creating realistic trees and clouds? Join me for an in-depth, step-by-step exploration of landscape painting in oils.

In this six-week course, you'll gain a solid foundation in form, color, composition, and depth—all while completing your own stunning landscape painting. Each week, we’ll break down key aspects of landscape painting to help you build confidence and skill.

In the hands of a skilled artist, a colored pencil drawing can resemble a masterfully crafted painting. Join artist Michele Frantz and learn common techniques used to produce lush images with colored pencils. We will focus on base layer value and tone, and application of hue and texture with cross hatching techniques.  Explore the effect of burnishing as the waxy binder creates opaque density and saturation in the top color layers. Take your drawings to new depths of visual interest with a better understanding of the colored pencils medium! Supplies provided via optional fee if needed. 

Ages 15+

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $95.50 Supply Fee: $5

Get ready for your next audition, or keep your monologue skills sharp!

Build your confidence and preparedness with group coaching on audition material. Hear helpful advice on appropriate material, rehearse it, receive instructor feedback, and create a performance-ready audition piece. 

Ages 8-18

Tution: $114

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting!  Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.

Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190  Canvas Fee: $8 

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art ... drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Subjects will include still life and landscapes. Participants will provide some of their own materials (see supply list); other materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee.

Session 4:  Only Shades of Gray

5/15-6/5

Learn different approaches to shading and how it creates volume in your artwork.

Tuition: $114 Supply fee $5

Join local artist John Hartt for an inspiring 2.5-hour painting class that will ignite your creativity and help you explore new techniques in your artistic journey. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this class offers a unique opportunity to work alongside an expert in a relaxed and supportive environment.

John will guide students to discover their own techniques to express creativity through acrylic painting. He will provide personalized feedback, tips, and tricks to help you improve your skills and develop your own artistic style. 

You'll leave the class with your own original work, a deeper understanding of the creative process, and newfound confidence in your abilities. All materials are provided, so just bring your passion and a willingness to learn. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with your inner artist and create something wonderful with guidance from John Hartt!

Ages 15+

Tuition: $47.50 Supply Fee: $20