Acrylics (all ages 5 and up): Less than a hundred years old, this material has become a leading medium all around the world, used by artists ofall kinds. Learn why and how to use acrylics in beautiful,and technically sound, ways.
Sculpture (Children and Teens Only): Learn sculpting basics while working with clay, paper, wire, mixed media, and wood.
Drawing (All ages 5 and up): We teach the strongest drawing fundamentals this side of the Mississippi, and we will completely refund your 8-week course payment if you can prove us wrong! This course forms the foundation for the rest of our courses. The student explores over 15 different types of media across various levels of advancement. Five levels of advancement.
Inks (all ages 5 and up): explore both Western and Asian sensibilities and practices with this astonishingly powerful medium. Work on diverse papers with brush and pen. Three levels of advancement.
thINK! (Teens and Adults): an inks course with an accent on the pen as the artist’s tool. Over 15 kinds of pens! This venerable, beautiful medium is not for the faint of heart. Learn color theory and composition and over 30 different technical explorations. Start from scratch and be astonished. Three levels of advancement. Call for your preferred time slot.
Portfolio (Teens and Adults): For all college-bound, exhibiting, or competing artists. All others welcome, too. Come and fill in the “holes” in your range of work. Experiment and refine your technique and effective use of media. Work on your actual portfolio, including writing and editing of essays, and photo-documentation. Participate in a mock college interview, and more. ALL of our portfolio graduates have made it to top liberal arts colleges and art colleges in the USA! Portfolio Sample
Who Can Register for Portfolio?
*A high-school Sophomore
*A high-school student entering the Summer prior to Junior Year
*A high-school student entering the Fall Semester of Junior year.
Who May Not Register for Portfolio
* A First-year high-school student, or younger.
*A Junior year high-school student who is finishing, or has
already finished, the year’s Fall semester.
* A high-school student entering Senior Year.
Requesting Special Admission to the Portfolio Course
A student may request a waiver to the exclusions listed above. To do so, he or she requests a private, one-hourReview of Works, to take place at the Academy.During said review, the student presents at least 10 original works (framed or unframed) for viewing by the Academy Director and teaching staff; the student must also appear in person for said review. The student will receive a full appraisal of the work submitted and an assessment of the level of skills and sensibilities they reflect. This assessment will be followed by the Academy’s decision to accept or decline request for admission to Portfolio. A student who is declined may enroll in any other Academy course at any time. The private Review of Works fee: $20/hr.
Portfolio Materials List
Watercolors (Ages 5 and up): You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Leave those pale pieces behind and explore real watercolor painting. Explore both the American masters and others abroad; we teach both the British tradition (no white paint) and gouache (which, among other things, uses white paint). Four levels of advancement.
Oils (Teens and Adults): Oil has a vibrant history, making its debut during the Northern Renaissance and rapidly becoming the favored medium of many of the Old Masters. Hone your classical art skills in a class that emphasizes deep understanding of color theory, composition, and application techniques in oil. This class requires the completion of at least two Drawing Sessions and requires at least one-and-a-half hours per week.
“Hit the Wall” Mural Painting (Teens and Adults): Learn the safe and professional way to paint that wall mural you’ve always wanted. You will be trained using safe paints that are great for both indoor and outdoor use. Course includes materials, instructions, tools, and your own wall space for your trial mural. Class meets the first Saturday of every month, and runs from 10 am to 5 pm with an hour break at 1 pm for lunch. Registration must be completed no later then the Wednesday prior to the Saturday in question.