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Urban Sketching

David Dziemian, arts instructor and professional artist

Join the urban sketching wave. Learn to sketch freehand and quickly render line, form, and values. Develop your art with pencil, pen, markers, or watercolors. Detail your travel sketching and journal drawing. Learn under the instruction of a professional artist. Materials list included with registration confirmation. 4 SESSIONS

Tues, Jun 4-Jun 25, 10 am-1 pm

Fee and Code: $149, XARTF 133 W

Perspective In Paint

David Dziemian, arts instructor and professional artist

Learn to how to paint images such as houses, buildings, and other manmade structures in a plein air setting. Understand the basics of linear perspective and how to apply it to forms in paintings. Instructor will guide you through techniques to add depth to your painting. 4 SESSIONS

Sat, Jun 8, 10 am-2 pm

Fee and Code: $59, XARTF 147 W

 

Calling Your Muse

Leslie Nolan, professional artist and instructor

This summer, join an artful community and paint your own Muse of wisdom. Explore Intentional Creativity as a summer adventure with your imagination, a reliable resource of inspiration and guidance. Bring check payable to the instructor for $15 for materials. 4 SESSIONS

Tues & Thurs, Jun 11-Jun 20, 3-5 pm

Fee and Code: $99, XARTF 145 W

Still Life Painting

Nanci France-Vaz, professional artist and instructor

An inanimate object is the best way to learn how to draw and paint what you see: the model doesn’t move! The instructor will help you understand texture, shapes, value, and color harmony to produce a painting from still life. Each week, focus on a different inanimate object or landscape. Focus on color and shape, and bring the objects to life. Great class for beginner to intermediate artists who want to bring their skills to the next level! Materials list included with registration confirmation. 3 SESSIONS

Thurs, Jun 13-Jun 27, 9 am-12 pm

Fee and Code: $129, XARTF 141 W

 

Introduction To Airbrushing

William Snegon, professional artist and instructor

Learn the mechanics and applications for air brushing. Hands-on workshops for beginners. Students will have use of air brushes and compressors, and learn how to apply this method to their own designs. 3 SESSIONS Location: Garden State Art Studio 2055 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724

Thurs, Jun 13-Jun 27, 6-9 pm

Fee and Code: $99, XARTF 146 W

 

Canvas Painting In Oil Or Acrylic – Part I

Sven Widen, professional artist and instructor

Become confident painting on canvas through an understanding of various classic materials and methods. Working from still life, expand your skills and learn to see as an artist. Individual guidance by a professional artist and longtime instructor will be given. Materials list provided with registration confirmation. 5 SESSIONS

Wed, Jun 19-Jul 17, 7-9:30 pm

Fee and Code: $149, XARTF 092 W

Basic Drawing & Portfolio Prep

Lizzi Schippert, professional artist and instructor

Explore your creative vision while learning the basic techniques of drawing. Gain confidence as you move from simple to more complex forms and subjects using pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Designed for beginners as well as high school students who need to complete projects for inclusion in portfolios. A materials list will be provided with registration confirmation. 6 SESSIONS

Tues, Jul 2-Aug 6, 7-9:30 pm

Fee and Code: $149, XARTF 112 W

Plein Air Landscape Painting

Lizzi Schippert, professional artist and instructor

Following in the steps of Monet, Cezanne, and Van Gogh, learn to draw or paint the landscape with individual guidance. Classes held at outdoor locations chosen for their beauty, local significance, and variety of features. Student must provide transportation to each venue. A dedicated workshop format conducive to artistic breakthrough. Materials list and directions to the venue(s) will be provided upon

registration. 4 SESSIONS

Fri, Jul 12-Aug 2, 10 am-1 pm

Fee and Code: $149, XARTF 091 W

Water... Water... Watercolor!

Sven Widen, professional artist and instructor

For both intermediate and beginning students. Learn the technique’s materials (paper, brushes and pigments) of this classic and versatile media. First focus will be on basic exercises using simple shapes and objects. As we progress to more complex still life motifs, emphasis will be on understanding the importance of water and its properties in the painting process. Materials list provided with registration confirmation. 5 SESSIONS

Wed, Jul 31-Aug 28, 7-9:30 pm

Fee and Code: $149, XARTF 104 W