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Watercolor is a luminous and expressive medium that invites creativity and exploration. In this course, students will continue to develop foundational watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, and composition—while adding a new dimension: drawing. Basic drawing concepts will be introduced and practiced to help students create more realistic and refined watercolor paintings. With guided instruction and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the confidence and skills to bring your artistic vision to life. Let your imagination flourish as you blend drawing and watercolor into vibrant, dynamic works of art.

While all artistic levels are welcome, this course will assume some familiarity with watercolor basics such as wet-on-wet, dry brush techniques, color mixing, and brushwork, as these will not be the primary focus of instruction. If you’re new to watercolor, we recommend starting with Watercolor Foundations: A Two-Week Workshop, where these foundational skills are taught.

Watercolor is a luminous and expressive medium that invites creativity and exploration. In this course, students will continue to develop foundational watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, and composition—while adding a new dimension: drawing. Basic drawing concepts will be introduced and practiced to help students create more realistic and refined watercolor paintings. With guided instruction and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the confidence and skills to bring your artistic vision to life. Let your imagination flourish as you blend drawing and watercolor into vibrant, dynamic works of art.

While all artistic levels are welcome, this course will assume some familiarity with watercolor basics such as wet-on-wet, dry brush techniques, color mixing, and brushwork, as these will not be the primary focus of instruction. If you’re new to watercolor, we recommend starting with Watercolor Foundations: A Two-Week Workshop, where these foundational skills are taught.

Explore the expressive techniques of charcoal drawing and create a strong foundation for any painting medium through learning the basic and in-depth fundamentals of drawing, like composition, values, volume, and more. Whether beginner or experienced, you will develop and refine your drawing skills in a fun and supportive environment.

In late fall, as the air turns crisp, we will fill journals with the spare and stunning offerings of native tree twigs and their terminal buds, and berries. American beech, tulip poplar, hickory, and maple show a burst of life in the cool months. As if preparing for the holidays, our native trees also give us a show of bright red berries from American holly, mulberry, and red maple. We will learn the art and science of native trees and berries using mark-making in ink and transparent watercolor, creating keepsake journals that last forever. Artists of all skill levels will feel at home in our welcoming setting.

Take your drawing skills to the next level with a focused exploration of portrait drawing. We’ll begin with a review of core techniques, making it easy for returning students to refresh their skills and for new students with experience to get up to speed. You’ll learn a step-by-step approach to drawing portraits, starting with accurate line work and progressing to shading for depth and realism. By the end of the class, you’ll have completed a finished portrait and deepened your understanding of drawing from observation.

Note: This class is best for students who have either taken a previous drawing class with Tim or have some prior drawing experience.

Join us for a one-evening calligraphy workshop where you'll learn the basics of beautiful handwriting and create stunning place cards and personalized gift tags for your upcoming gatherings. Using traditional calligraphy techniques, you'll practice lettering styles and flourishes to add a personal touch to your table setting and holiday gifts. Take home your handmade creations and your new skill, and impress your friends and family just in time for the holiday season! No calligraphy experience is necessary.