Drawing the Landscape!

Discover the power of shape, value and line to help you see and draw landscapes.

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.

Ages 15+

Tuition: $85.50 Supply fee $5

Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting.  Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives.  Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies are provided via supply fee if needed. You may bring your own supplies if you have taken the class previously.   

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114 Supply Fee (optional): $20   

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.  A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114  Paper Fee: $5

Find a new dimension in your artwork by using temperature and value to create MOOD. 

Discover how different color schemes help your paintings and drawings make an emotional connection with your viewer. This is also a great way to increase your understanding of the critical element of VALUE in a successful composition.

All skill levels; any color media.

Canvas or paper provided via a $5 supply fee; students bring all other supplies appropriate for their chosen medium.

(If you are unsure what supplies you will need, contact the instructor for advice.)

Ages 15+

Saturday, August 24th 1-5pm

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $76 Paper Fee: $5

Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting.  Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives.  Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies are provided via $20 supply fee.  

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $20