All upcoming Studio Arts: Painting classes

Beginning students explore watercolor techniques and learn new approaches to painting through demonstration, discussion, and experimentation.

Paint for enjoyment and appreciate nature’s beauty as you study flowers to paint them in watercolor.

Discover the secrets of the Impressionists through the timeless art of still-life painting as you work from life to develop observational skills and explore the study of color.

If you have some watercolor experience, go beyond the basics of paint application and learn how to construct strong, vibrant, personality-filled painting while still receiving guidance on foundational components.

In this course, gain the technical background and experience you need to get started as a painter. Working from museum masterpieces, still-life arrangements, or your favorite photos, explore basic painting techniques, including color-mixing, scumbling, and glazing.

Step into the vibrant world of acrylic painting in this introductory course. You work on guided projects, from abstract to landscape to still life, exploring basic composition principles to create visually engaging pieces.

Step into the vibrant world of acrylic painting in this introductory course. You work on guided projects, from abstract to landscape to still life, exploring basic composition principles to create visually engaging pieces.

Experiment with painting styles such as Cubism, Suprematism, and Abstract Expressionism to learn practical applications of the concepts and techniques of Modernism. Move beyond the basics to discover and develop your unique visual language. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)