Register for Summer Classes

Register Now for Summer Classes!

May 15, 2019

Register Now for Summer Classes!

Our experienced instructors are excited to teach new and returning students at The Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center. Choose from a variety of mediums to enhance your artistic abilities! Take a look at our Summer 2019 Classes:

Painting in Oils or Acrylics

Tuesdays, July 16 – September 3, 1-3:30pm 

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Students with any level of experience from beginning to more advanced may work with oils and acrylics and explore their own style and original subject matter. Beginning students will learn fundamental materials and techniques, while more experienced students will be challenged to reach another level. The class will feature lecture, demonstration, individual instruction, and critiques. Materials list will be emailed or mailed. 

INSTRUCTOR: James Warwick Jones

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Watercolor Painting 

Wednesdays, July 17 - August 21, 10am-12:30pm 

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Beginning students will learn about the fundamental materials and techniques of watercolor, while more experienced students will progress to a new level with individual instruction. The focus of the class will be on materials, techniques, design, subject matter and personal expression. Students may work from their own original photographs, still life set ups, drawings or imagination. Materials list will be mailed or emailed.

INSTRUCTOR: Pam Oden

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Drawing from the Figure

Wednesdays, July 17 – August 7, 1:00-3:30pm 

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The focus of the class will be on drawing the clothed figure. Students will be taught to achieve correct proportions and capture the essence of the model. Class will include lectures, demonstrations, drawing exercises, and instructive critiques.

INSTRUCTOR: Emily Christoff-Flowers

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Wildlife and Pet Portraits

Wednesdays, August 14 – September 4, 1:00-3:30pm 

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Students will learn to draw lifelike animal or wildlife on velour papers. Using soft and hard pastels and pastel pencils students will use their own photos or photos provided by the instructor to create luminous images on soft velour paper. Advanced students may work independently if they wish. The class will feature lectures, demonstrations, individual instruction and critiques. Materials list will be emailed or mailed. Velour paper will be provided by the instructor.

INSTRUCTOR: Emily Christoff-Flowers

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For the full list of classes, details, and registration information, visit the online class schedule here