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.
Learn to use a variety of approaches to the medium of embroidery while taking inspiration from the Smithsonian collection. Explore the history of embroidery back to the Middle Ages and together analyze the art form while practicing in a series of guided exercises.
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.
Whether you want to work in digital or film, this course offers a solid foundation for new photographers ready to learn the basics. Topics include camera functions, exposure, metering, working with natural and artificial light, and composition.
Whether you are traveling, exploring, or just adventuring through your daily life, start noticing the wonderful small details around you as you learn to create your art journal, with illustrations in pen and watercolors.
Discover a variety of methods for making and using image transfers and expanding your creative horizons with photo alteration. Both techniques offer new dimensions and interest to your artwork.
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.
Learn to use the iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate for illustration and animation. Students get an introductory lecture on the basics of digital art production, demonstrations, and experience drawing in Procreate on an iPad.
