Drawing and Painting
We believe that no matter what their area of emphasis, every emerging artist needs a strong foundation in Drawing and Painting. It is a learned skill that relies heavily upon on hand-eye coordination and which is an ability that, in time, can be mastered by just about everyone. We build upon the basic foundation by further encouraging students to experiment with style, form, and structure.
Materials List
Classes not listed here will either have required materials in the class description, discuss needed materials during the first class, or the materials will be supplied.
Class details (meeting times, tuition, etc.) are listed below.
Drawing & Painting Class Notes
Current Studio Practices: All studio classes will be limited, and enrollment capacity firmly set to allow for the proper distancing between workspaces and students. No outside studio time will be permitted at this time in the drawing and painting studios.
Registration Information - Summer 2023
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Opens April 11
8:00am
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Opens April 18
8:00am
Drawing Classes - Summer 2023
Course Description
Student-artists of all media are welcome since this class is about the creative process of art making, not the particular medium with which you choose to create. Perception and creativity are the cornerstones of an artistic style. It is the interpretation and visualization of the subject that moves artwork from ordinary to extraordinary. Focus on refining your artistic vision to create unique artwork that communicates to others with emotional resonance. Aspects of visual design will be examined, as will how the creative experience works for each student-artist individually. Through assignments, exercises, and concrete constructive critiques, you will sharpen your personal artistic vision.
Instructor
Nancy Cavender-Garcia
Dates
Tue, Jan 24 – Mar 28 | 1:00 – 3:30pm
Location
Gen Ed Classroom| Santikos Building
Sessions
10
Tuition - Regular
$255
Tuition - Friends
$240
Course Description
Have you always wanted to draw? Get a step-by-step, hands-on guided tour of line drawing with charcoal and pencil-all supplies provided! Grasp an understanding of observational drawing, translating what the eye sees on to the page, as well as the design and composition principles that lie beneath all art: line, color, texture, and values. Let this non-judgmental introductory class be the steppingstone to future art classes. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch.
Instructor
Rebecca Burritt
Dates
Sat, Jun 3 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location
Duncan Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
1
Tuition - Regular
$125
Tuition - Friends
$110
Course Description
Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Through free-hand drawing, you will develop skills to render three-dimensional objects-using drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils, and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.
Instructor
- Section A: Greg Johnson
- Section B: Greg Johnson
- Section C: Norman Engel
Dates
- Section A: Wed, Jun 7 - Jul 26 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
- Section B: Wed, Jun 7 - Jul 26 | 6:30 - 9:00pm
- Section C: Sat, Jun 10 – Jul 29 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Location
Drawing Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
8
Tuition - Regular
$235
Tuition - Friends
$220
Course Description
This multi-level class is for beginners with some drawing background or for experienced student-artists who would like to refresh their drawing skills or learn about different drawing styles and materials. Students will move beyond using drawing merely to render objects accurately and will come to view drawing as a challenging vehicle for expression of both form and narrative. Bring a sketchbook or drawing pad (size 11 by 14 or 18 by 24-inches) and a selection of pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class. Prerequisite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience.
Instructor
Sabra Booth
Dates
Tue, May 30 – Aug 1 (No class Jul 4) | 6:30 – 9:00pm
Location
Drawing Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
9
Tuition - Regular
$250
Tuition - Friends
$235
Course Description
Learn the basic elements, or tools, used to create the human figure in an academic procedural approach; that is, a general-to-specific approach, where one element is built upon a previous one (as opposed to a more direct type of drawing where each line is essentially the finished line). Students will explore how to draw the gesture clearly and learn to contain the forms that make up the human body into basic volumes (i.e. spheres, boxes, ellipses and cylinders). Towards the end of the course, students will concentrate on specific landmarks of anatomy and useful facts about the human body, in order to develop a strong systematic approach that frees them creatively, while adding complexity and a new level of believability to their drawings. Students will work from live models and use simple drawing materials. Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience. Model fees are included; please see website for a list of supplies.
Instructor
Enrique Martinez
Dates
Mon, Jun 5 – Jul 24 | 6:00 – 9:00pm
Location
Duncan Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
8
Tuition - Regular
$285
Tuition - Friends
$270
Course Description
Cartooning, or visual storytelling, is more than just an enjoyable indulgence of the imagination; it speaks to interests such as editorial illustration, children’s book illustration, comic strips, comic books, and storyboarding. Its various forms combine caricature, figure drawing, and illustration through the medium of ink and watercolor on paper. Instruction will focus on character development, illusions of movement, sequential staging, setting management, inking, and coloring―all aimed towards the refinement of narratives and ideas. Bring a 9 by 12-inch sketchbook and a sharpened pencil to the first class. Open to ages 15 and older.
Instructor
Rebecca Burritt
Dates
Thu, Jun 8 – Jul 27 | 6:30 – 9:00pm
Location
Gen Ed Classroom | Santikos Building
Sessions
8
Tuition - Regular
$235
Tuition - Friends
$220
Painting Classes - Summer 2023
Course Description
This class offers a non-traditional, fresh approach to an old traditional medium. Learn how to create vivid pastel paintings by exploring basic techniques and a variety of underpainting formulas. Students will learn the versatility of using soft pastels by pushing the medium using various art mediums, tools, and supports. Prerequisite: Some drawing experience is helpful. Includes some materials; see SSA website for a materials list.
Instructor
Rainey
Dates
Sat & Sun, Jun 3 & 4 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location
Drawing Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
2
Tuition - Regular
$160
Tuition - Friends
$145
Course Description
Painting is an ideal class for the beginning student who wants a structured approach to painting with acrylic paints. The all-levels class will cover color mixing, paint application, selection and use of brushes, and other painting tools, as well as painting composition for the beginning student. Students with prior experience can work independently with guidance from the instructor. A limited color palette is encouraged to learn how to mix a variety of colors. See Website for materials list. There are no prerequisites; however, Basic Drawing is recommended.
Instructor
- Section A: Norman Engel
- Section B: Norman Engel
- Section C: Enrique Martinez
Dates
- Section A: Thu, Jun 1 - Jul 27 | 6:30 - 9:00pm
- Section B: Fri, Jun 2 - Jul 28 | 10:00am - 12:30pm
- Section C: Sat, Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Location
Duncan Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
10
Tuition - Regular
$260
Tuition - Friends
$245
Course Description
This class is for both the first-time painter, as well as the student who would like to learn more about the various approaches to painting in this very direct medium. Demonstrations will be given on how to paint wet-on-wet washes, dry-on-wet washes, and with a dry brush. Color theory as it relates to watercolor will be discussed. Intermediate level students, while developing an independent vision, will learn ways to improve their painting skills through advanced demonstration, practice, and critique. See Website for materials list.
Instructor
Scott Cooper
Dates
Sat, Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 1:00 – 3:30pm
Location
Drawing Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
10
Tuition - Regular
$260
Tuition - Friends
$245
Course Description
Dive into water-based media for use in daily sketching, direct painting, collage, and printmaking. Weekly demos range from wet-on-wet washes, wet-on-dry washes, use of various grounds, and ways to create glowing color using watercolor, gouache, and other mixed media approaches. Work from still-life’s, the outdoors, photographs, and personal forms of self-expression. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced students. See website for materials.
Instructor
Sabra Booth
Dates
Mon, Jun 5 – Jul 24 | 6:30 – 9:00pm
Location
Drawing Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
8
Tuition - Regular
$245
Tuition - Friends
$230
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