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Painting Forest Friends
We will learn how to draw and paint different animals that you might find hiding away in the forest! We will look at various elements and principles of design to bring our paintings to life. You will be introduced to three-dimensional form and shadowing using acrylic medium, how different brushes and mark making can create the illusion of different textures, how to blend color, and much more! Ages 9-12
Painting Forest Friends
Together we will learn how to draw and paint different animals that you might find hiding away in the forest! We will look at various elements and principles of design to bring our paintings to life. You will be introduced to three-dimensional form and shadowing using acrylic medium, how different brushes and mark making can create the illusion of different textures, how to blend color, and much more! Ages 6-9
Art Adventures
Embark on a journey filled with creative adventures. The adventure consists of developing painting, drawing and mixed-media creations through problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. Ages 9-12
Springtime Splendor Acrylic Painting
The beautiful flowers...The smell of fresh rain...Yes! Springtime is here! Join us to bring the springtime colors to life with an exciting acrylic painting class. We will practice many techniques and skills such as how to apply proportion, value, texture, color, and much more. Ages 6-9
Mini Fresco Paintings
Join us for an exploration of painting with tempera paint on a plaster surface, the way the old masters did in the early centuries, but on a smaller scale. You will be provided with the knowledge, tools, and materials to make several or more projects using joint compound, Styrofoam, and tempera paint to produce bright, vibrant pieces. Together we will explore creative ideas to inspire you to create your own works of art that will be treasured for a lifetime. Ages 12-16
Sense of Place: Painting the Garden
Join us for these two classes where you will get an introduction to acrylic painting and learn how to sketch and compose a painting of our own local Garden of the Gods. You will learn how to block in shapes, and mix colors. Together we will explore creative ways to approach acrylic painting that will inspire and give you the freedom to create your own unique landscape paintings going forward! Ages 16-Adult
Simplifying Figures in Watercolor
Bring your watercolor paintings to life by incorporating a figure or figures. The properly placed figure can suggest movement and action. Lose the fear and learn techniques to create simple shapes quickly and convincingly. The pressure is off. The creativity is on. There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so please bring food and drink. Ages 16-Adult
Still Life Oil Painting
Join us as we develop skills and begin painting in oils with confidence! No matter if you are a beginner or ready to freshen up your painting skills. Using a minimal color pallet, you will learn how to approach painting a still life set up in a clear logical progression. Ages 16-Adult
The Vignette in Watercolor
The vignette style is when a painting gently shades off gradually at the edge, leaving two or more sides of your painting white. This charming ornamental design incorporates the white of your paper with the watercolor. Learn what subjects work best and create some intrigue and magic. There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so please bring food and drink. Ages 16-Adult
Beyond the Secret Garden
An art journal bound in class together will be used to create pages of mixed media art. Inspired by the garden, techniques we will explore include photo image transfer, magnified flower painting in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe, abstract interpretation of florals, painted rice papers for collage, and stenciled fabric with stitching embellishments. Designed to encourage discovery of your personal style and creative expression, this class is all about playing with mixed media. Ages 16-Adult
Partners in Art: Child of Mine Paint Date
Parent and child come for an after-Valentine’s Day paint date! The duo will create acrylic paintings that can be combined to make one big painting or hung separately in two paintings to remember the fun of the day. Ages 9+ with participating adult
Winter Wonderland Acrylic Painting
Let's make this Valentines Day special with a fun-filled acrylic painting class! This class will be instructed step-by-step so everyone can enjoy. The inspiration for this painting will be a snowy winter wonderland. Grab your gal pals, your special someone, or just come out and learn some new painting skills! Adults
Date Night: Paint Your Partner
Celebrate your love this Valentine's weekend at this fun and connected workshop! You will begin with blind contour drawings to loosen up and bring the laughter, then you will progress to adding watercolor. No prior painting experience needed - just bring your love and a sense of adventure! Create a beautiful keepsake of your beloved. Adults
Painting and Collage on Tyvek
We will repurpose this plastic commercial material as a surface for collage with paints, printed papers, tissue papers, and inks. Also, create more sculptural compositional pieces with colorants and a simple heating method. Work with fabric as well as paper weight Tyvek. Adults
Introduction to Oil Painting
Join Sophia Hanna for a short crash course in oil painting! This class will cover materials, basic techniques, safety, and a variety of exercises and subjects. You will leave with enough skills to continue learning on your own! Ages 16-Adult
Intro to Acrylic Techniques
This course also covers the basics of acrylic painting including materials needed, color mixing, pigment choice, brush-handling, and palette-knife techniques. Emphasis is not on producing a finished work of art, but on developing basic skills through practice and repetition. No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed or expected. Ages 16-Adult
Introduction to Painting
Learn how to mix colors. You will study basic color theory, value, temperature, and key. If you are ready to apply color in your art, then this class will give you the tools to do so. We will use gouache as our medium to keep it easy and minimize cost. Adults
Painting Big
For the artistic kid who wants to go big, we will each have the opportunity to create one large painting using acrylic paints! We will learn how to plan a composition and color scheme, execute a sketch, use acrylics appropriately, and refine your final piece. On the final day, we will have an “art show” of our works of art for the parents. Ages 6-9
Watercolor Batik
Discover the fascinating process of Batik - layer by layer. In this class, you will create a painting that is a one-of-a-kind surprise, using Kinwashi rice paper, wax, and watercolor paints. This process takes a bit of time and patience, but the outcome is worth it. No experience necessary. There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so please bring food and drink. Ages 16-Adult
Mountain Landscapes and Watercolor Techniques
In this class, you will examine and practice the style of contemporary artist Jen Aranyi, known for drawing simple, abstract mountain ranges and painting skies with watercolors using special techniques. You will also explore the diverse ways to finish the foreground. This will require some drawing skills with pen and ink, but do not let that intimidate you, this class is for everyone! Ages 16-Adult
La Foret – Art and Acting in the Forest
Enjoy an outstanding arts education with instructors from the Fine Art Center’s Bemis School of Art set in the lush forest at the 400-acre La Foret Conference and Retreat Center. Stretch your imagination! Experience a variety of artistic styles and techniques, including painting, printmaking, and mixed-media art while exploring elements of composition and design. Cultivate your acting skills, voice, movement, and characterization with theatre games, mime, and improvisation. Art and acting will come together on Fridays with a special showcase performance and art exhibit for friends and family. Ages 6-11
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 9-June 13 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 16-June 20 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 23-June 27 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 7-July 11 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 14-July 18 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 21-July 25 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Summer Camps!
Join our exciting theatre and visual art camps perfect for all ages! Kids can dive into musical theatre, acting, dancing, drawing, painting, mixed-media, and more in our vibrant theatre and art camps. New mix and match options! Combine a half-day of theatre with a half-day of art for a full day of creativity and fun. Ages 5-18
Line and Watercolor
Bring the line work of drawing and the luminosity of watercolor together in an inspiring and addictive way. Layer sections of color, draw first and drop in paint, or experiment by throwing paint randomly and allowing it to speak to you. Matched or mismatched the results will add interest and movement to your painting. The choice is always yours. There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so please bring food and drink. Ages 16-Adult