1039.: OPEN STUDIO
Instructor: none

No instructors, no models, just a fellowship of artists working together in all media. All are welcome.

*Note:  There will be no Open Studio on Nov. 26.

Price: $27
Friend Price: $27
Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm, ongoing

1040.: LIFE DRAWING STUDIO
Instructor: none

This is an informal weekly session geared for individual development in drawing,with nude models.

*No instructor provided.

*Tuition includes models’ fees.

Punch card may be purchased for $52, allowing attendance at four sessions over a three-month period, with expiration date three-month period, with expiration date fixed at time of registration. Punch card is given to you at the first session you attend.

*Please contact the ArtSchool Director at artschool@artscenterlive.org for more information.

*Note:  There will be no Life Drawing Studio on Nov. 25.

Price: $52
Friend Price: $52
Thursdays, 6:15-8:15pm, ongoing

1041.: BASIC DRAWING AND DESIGN
Instructor: Letty DeLoatch and Carrie Alter
Letty DeLoatch's bio and Carrie Alter's bio

If you’re saying to yourself, “I can’t draw!” come on down! Develop your observational abilities and rendering skills in this introduction to the principles of drawing and two-dimensional design. Use pencil, charcoal and other media while learning the fundamentals of composition, perspective, line and space. Begin to develop your own unique drawing style through quick sketches as well as technical rendering. You can draw!

Click here for the materials list for section 1.

Click here for the materials list for section 2.

This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $174
Friend Price: $158
(DeLoatch): Monday, 6:15-8:45pm, September 13-October 25 (7 weeks)
(Alter): Thursday, 6:15-8:45pm, October 28-December 16 (no class Nov. 25) (7 weeks)

1042.: BASIC DRAWING AND DESIGN II
Instructor: Letty DeLoatch
Letty DeLoatch's bio

If you are having trouble getting your drawings to look just “right,” this class is for you! In this class, you continue to refine your drawing and design skills as you use a variety of materials to draw still-lifes, figures and botanical subjects. Gain a greater understanding of how to create believable two-dimensional representations and compositions. Further develop your observational skills as you study light and shadow, correct proportion, and learn how perspective and foreshortening affect the rendering of subjects.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $174
Friend Price: $158
Monday, 6:15-8:45pm, November 8-December 20 (7 weeks)

1043.: REPORTAGE
Instructor: Stacye Leanza
Stacye Leanza's bio

This drawing class is not for the faint of heart!  Reportage is a high-energy, high-speed attempt to capture the essence of an event—or moment—in a sketchbook.  It is an incredibly dynamic way to record your experiences out in the world without using a camera.  We will start in class, drawing from the model and then cover skills and techniques needed to have a rewarding, expressive, journaling experience.  In later classes, we will venture out into the real world where you will get to experience the thrills and challenges of reportage and likely produce some very raw and expressive gems!  It is recommended that you have some drawing skill and experience before taking this class.

*Tuition includes models' fee.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

Price: $165
Friend Price: $150
Wednesday, 6:30-9pm, September 8-October 13 (6 weeks)

1044.: FIGURE LIFE DRAWING
Instructor: Stayce Leanza
Stayce Leanza's bio

This course covers basic techniques for drawing the human form in charcoal, conte crayon, pen and pencil. Issues addressed include gesture drawing, blocking out the figure, proportion, balance, rhythm and studies in volume and shadow.

*Tuition includes models' fees.

*Click here for the materials list for this class.

This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $185
Friend Price: $170
Monday, 6:30-9pm, September 13-October 18 (6 weeks)

1045.: FIGURE LIFE DRAWING II
Instructor: Stacye Leanza
Stacye Leanza's bio

This class is for people who have completed the basic Figure Life Drawing class and want to continue honing and practicing their drawing skills.  We will go into more detail, studying foreshortening, setting, heads & hands and different media.  We will also review and use the skills learned in the basic class.  This is another high-energy class with demos and individual instruction.

*Tuition includes models’ fees.
*Click here for the materials list for this course.

Price: $185
Friend Price: $170
Monday, 6:30-9pm, October 25-November 29 (6 weeks)

1046.: PORTRAIT DRAWING
Instructor: Herb Slapo

Herb Slapo's bio

Correct proportions, values, perspective, composition and likeness are areas of concentration in this course on portraiture. Beginners and intermediates are given individual instruction at their own pace.

*Models' fees will be split amongst students at the first class.

*Click here to obtain a materials list for this class.

This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $120
Friend Price: $108
Tuesday, 6:15-8:15pm, September 7-October 12 (6 weeks)
Tuesday, 6:15-8:15pm, October 26-November 30 (6 weeks)

1047.: EXPRESSIVE DRAWING
Instructor: Linda Passman
Linda Passman's bio

Drawing is fundamental to artistic expression.  It reveals the mind and intention of the artist through making marks and thus communicates idea, vision, energy and spirit. This course is designed to help students and artists develop a personal style by producing meaningful drawings.   We explore drawing techniques and the problems of working from life and imagination, in black and white and color.   There will be two classes with a live model.  Classes include demonstrations, studio work time and critiques. Homework is encouraged but not required. Individualized instruction permits the beginner as well as the experienced artist to be challenged and yet comfortable working at his/her own level. 

*Tuition includes models' fees.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here

Price: $207
Friend Price: $187
Monday, 9:30am-noon, September 13-November 8 (no class Sept. 27) (8 weeks)

1048.: DRAWING WITH COLOR
Instructor: Emma Skurnick
Emma Skurnick's bio

This course offers a transition from graphite and charcoal to full color work for the artist who is ready to play with color, but is not sure of the basic mechanics of manipulating it. Instruction is provided in color theory, color layering and blending. Students learn techniques and strategies to further develop their personal themes as well as gain a general instruction in drawing with color pencils.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

Price: $120
Friend Price: $108
Wednesday, 6-9pm, September 8-29 (4 weeks)

1049.: WRITING AND DRAWING CARTOONING FOR ADULTS
Instructor: Richard Cloudt

Richard Cloudt's bio

A course for both writers and artists--learn to write and illustrate your own stories, or write and draw your own editorial cartoons, comic strips and comic books. We will explore the history and development of cartooning and learn the chemistry of humor and drama told in both words and pictures; learn how to visually design your characters so they fit their parts; caricature your favorite (or least favorite) public figures and visually editorialize your views of them; and study the direction and timing that goes into creating sequential art--from greeting cards and multi-paneled comic strips to comic books and graphic novels.

*Please bring your lap-tops or writing pads to write in class.  The instructor will provide the pencils, pens and brushes.

*$10 materials fee, paid to instructor at first class

Price: $120
Friend Price: $108
Thursday, 6:30-8pm, September 9-October 28 (8 weeks)

1050.: CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATION
Instructor: Stacye Leanza

Stacye Leanza's bio

This course covers the basics of illustrating children’s books and graphic novels, including character development, sequential illustration, pacing, and rhythm. Students can bring in their own writing to work from (rough draft is OK) or someone else’s (with permission). We’ll go through the steps necessary to  create a “dummy”, which can be sent off to publishers when finished. Drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Price: $150
Friend Price: $135
Wednesday, 6:30-9pm, October 20-December 1 (no class Nov. 24) (6 weeks)