Teaching artist: Jim Bongartz

Recommended for ages 14 - adult. You can easily learn the basics while using acrylic paints! Students will complete a paint-along study the first 3 weeks with the instructor. Afterwards, bring your laptops to paint from your own uploaded photographs or images captured off the Internet. Of course, printed images are suitable for use as source material too. Students will explore traditional blocking-in methods while developing subject matter using expressive color, contrast and brushwork. After observing demonstrations, students will start off creating studies to learn basic techniques in color mixing and applications for building volume and space. The instructor will offer critiques to assist with constructive problem solving while exercising our vocabulary for the painting process. Supplies are provided by the student and a list will be sent one week prior to the start of class. The bulk of the investment of supplies will include paints, a few brushes, a canvas (first canvas provided). Level: Beginner thru Intermediate. Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Cancelled class make up date: 4/3.

This class is also offered for adults only Wednesdays, 1 - 3:30 pm.

Website: jamesbongartz.com

Teaching Artist: George Apotsos

Recommended for ages 6 - 13. Using your imagination is a great way to create original artwork based on your own favorite things to draw. Develop full color magical paintings inspired from knights and dragons, princesses and mermaids, science-fiction and superheroes as well as your own personal drawings and ideas. Students will improve their mixing and painting skills by observing hands-on painting techniques and demonstrations by their teacher. A variety of drawing and painting materials will be used including glitter! All materials included. Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions.

Cancelled class make up date: 4/6