OIL PAINTING CLASS with Gaylon Thompson 

June 25-July 30, 2025

Wednesdays (6 Weeks)

* 9 AM - 12 PM or 1 PM - 4 PM 

$200 

All experience-level artists are welcome!

Beginner: You will start with a small 8x10 landscape and learn to draw an image with a grid on the canvas. You will also learn how to under-paint, mix colors, and judge values. Finally, you will complete a painting from start to finish.

Intermediate: Will learn composition, how to set up a still life, working from warm to cool colors, dark to light, thin to thick, and much more.

Experienced: Gaylon can use his many years of knowledge to help you improve your paintings. He can be another set of eyes and make suggestions to enhance your abilities as a painter.

Youth Beginning Observational Drawing With April Dawes 

July 1- 22, 2025

Tuesday (4 Weeks) 

10:30 AM -12
 

$125 per student, materials provided. 

This 4-week drawing course aims to introduce students to various techniques that will help them achieve more realistic drawings. 

We will focus on elements of line, shape, form, and value in each class with an emphasis on learning how to see and approach subjects in a different way.

 Each lesson will consist of a new concept, drawing activities, and time to practice new skills independently with some one-on-one feedback from the instructor.

*These classes are geared for participants ages 10 and older, and all necessary supplies are included.

Basics of Drawing Class with April Dawes

January 21 - February 25, 2025

Tuesdays (6 Weeks)

6-8 PM

$175

Unleash your artistic potential in our six-week beginning to intermediate drawing class. Explore the fundamentals of line, shape, value, tone, negative space, and perspective fundamentals. Master the art of drawing with confidence and precision as we break down the drawing process. Acquire the skills to bring your observations to life on paper effectively.

Supplies: 

11x14 drawing pad (recommend Strathmore)

Drawing pencils: Faber-Castell set of 12 (2H-8B)

Kneaded Gum eraser

Building on the Basics with April Dawes 

January 23 - February 27, 2025

Thursdays (6 Weeks)

6-8 PM 

$175

This 6-week observational drawing class is perfect for those who know basic drawing and want to improve their technique and skills. Each week will focus on a different skill or method. Through live demos, independent work, and personal instruction, you will: 

• Increase drawing accuracy 
• Increase understanding of light and shadow 
• Learn techniques for creating depth
• Explore different methods for creating texture

Supplies: 

11x14 drawing pad (recommend Strathmore)

Drawing pencils: Faber-Castell set of 12 (2H-8B)

Kneaded Gum eraser