Joe Cibere
How to paint outdoors
May 2 & 3, 2009 (Sat- Sun) 2-Days ..…............$ 175

Learn the secrets of painting outdoors. Experience on location plein-air painting. Nature provides natural light and shadows not found in a studio setting. Instructor demos.

Max Turner
Head Drawing
May 15, 2009 (Fri) 1-day.............................$ 125

Through drawing, we come to understand: Gain insights into how object occupy space, how light and shade models form, and how objects are affected by the tug of earth's gravity. Beginning to advance from live model.

Joe Cibere
Experimental Water media
May 30 & 31, 2-Day (Sat- Sun) ......................$ 175

Discover new and creative ways of making art-watercolor, gouache, acrylic and ink painted on a wide variety of surfaces. Unlock your hidden talents.

Lisa Towers
Still Life Painting--Oil
June 12 & 13 2009 (Fri-Sat) 2-Days .................$ 230

Paint dramatic still life's from props with a flare. Props will be provided to create beautiful set-ups ranging from simple to complicated. Learn how to setup still life's to archive the ultimate effect.

Millie Greene
Still life--Oil Painting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June 26 & 27, 2009 (Sat-Sun) 2 Days ...............$ 230

How to create dramatic lighting effects; improve backgrounds, edges and composition all of which contribute to the mood of the painting.

Bobbie Moline-Kramer
The Psychology of Color
July, 11 2009 (Sat) 1-Days .…........................$ 120

A Hands-on use of color to explore its hidden meaning and to convey concepts and emotions. Learn to manipulate color in your painting.

Joe Cibere
Introduction to Acrylic!
July 17 & 18, 2009 (Fri-Sat) 2-Days ...............$ 175

Acrylic: this "no fault" medium allows unlimited options - vibrant color, transparent, translucent or opaque.

Lisa Towers
Flower Painting--Oil
Aug 14& 15 2009 (Fri-Sat) 2-Days ...............$ 230

Using fresh cut flowers, paint dramatic still life set-ups. Learn how to setup live flowers to archive the dynamic effect. Instructor demos.

Warren Chang
Portrait Painting - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - August 7-9 (Fri-Sun) 2009 3-Days.................$ 450

Painting the head from life in a traditional, realistic manner,starting with a monochrome oil wash technique,then moving to an extended limited color palette. Emphasis on head proportions, construction and seeing form using light and shadow and the accurate observation of color, value and edge. Instructor demos.

Gregg Kreutz
Oil Painting, Still life & Portraits - - - - - - - - - -

August 28-31 2009 4 days ......................$ 495
Learn how to bring together drawing, edges, design, color and paint quality. Develop the ability to look at form with deeper understanding, which involves heightening awareness of how light flows, why shadows fall as fall as they do and how atmosphere envelops the whole.

Lynn Gertenbach
Landscape Painting -Indoor/ Outdoor
Sept 11-13 2009 3-Days .............................$ 330

Work from photos or outdoor, using a loose painterly style, Color, design/composition; use of the medium.

Ryan Wurmser
The Essence of Painting
Sept 25-27 3-Day .......................................$ 395

Outdoor lay down foundations quickly and confidently & how to apply paint:composition, simplification of shapes, creating focal points, balancing color.

Burton Silverman
Figure Drawing-Various Media Pastels, Color Pencil, Charcoal
Short Notice-Registar ahead*

2008 3-Days . .….........................….........$ 675

Enhance your technical skills and study the effects of light in various mediums.

Matt Smith
Oil Landscape Painting on Location
Short Notice-Registar ahead*

2009 3-Days ...........................................$ 475

Learn how to deal with specific problems associated with painting outdoors. Review fundamentals of drawing, values, design and color. Learn the tools and supplies necessary for a successful outdoor painting.