Each week, various art methods are explored, including, but not limited to, drawing, collage, assemblage, printmaking, and painting. This is a great class to expose yourself to a variety of art media, as well as to various artists. I was inspired by NSCAD’s Foundation Year in which students try many different courses.

(ages 6-99)

(Clockwise from upper left: Assemblage by Judy Crump (adult), Tape resist skeleton paintings by Arista (back) and Canadiana Downey, 6 and 8 yrs, After Kadinsky collage, (detail) by Kathy Gillis (adult), Marbled paper (studio test)

I offer drawing classes as its own art form and as the basis for other art media. The class teaches drawing fundamentals and progresses as the student’s progress. Classes are tailored to the student’s specific interests. Yes, you should learn how to draw and to observe, before you paint!

(ages 10-99)

(Perspective Study by ZhuZhu Wang, 12 yrs)

Non-press printmaking is explored (e.g. mono-print, block print, screen print, gyotaku fish prints, paper marbling). Aside from pieces of art, you can make cards, and print on fabric such as clothes, pillows, bags, etc. Please note, this course has an extra materials fee of $30.

(ages 12-99)

(3 layer block print by Georgia Pelley, 14 yrs)