High School/Adult Workshops

Traveler’s Workshop Series (High School-Adult)

Instructed by: Robert Fionda, Todd Burroughs and Armin Mersmann

Dates: April 29th, May 6th, May 13th 

Times: 10-4pm

Member: $153, Non Member: $180

These workshops can be taken individually or as a series.  Welcome to our special series of one-day workshops for artists creating while traveling for business or pleasure! Travel can provide inspiration and opportunities for artistic expression, these workshops will help you make the most of them.

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Soak in the Moment Travel Journal

Learn to create and tailor a sketching journal to your personal needs. Travel sketches and mini paintings provide a unique and beautiful way to document memories and remember the essence of the places you visited. Instructor, Robert Fionda shares over fifty years of sketching experience and visual examples. With emphasis on practical choices for picking a journal and supplies. Use of graphite, marker, and watercolor will be discussed. Which medium best serves your artistic needs? The workshop addresses these questions using Powerpoint, lecture, show & tell, and informal use of materials while practicing in a controlled plein air experience.

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Altoid-Tin Miniatures 

Altoid-tins provide a perfect tool for traveling paintings, since their compact size and durability allow you to take your studio with your anywhere you go. We will start by making your studio in a pocket. After your painting set up is complete you will be guided through the process of miniature painting using your new tools.

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iPhone Travel Photography

Travelers will learn how to use their iPhone and apps to capture memories and create unique works of art. By learning how to identify interesting opportunities and compositions, capturing mood, and enhancing images, travelers will deepen their unique experiences.

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Contour Drawing Part 2 With Artist: Armin Mersmann

Instructed by: Armin Mersmann

Dates: April 22nd-23rd

Times: 10am-4pm

Member: $306, Non Member: $360

Students who have taken the previous Atelier drawing workshop, Contour Drawing Deep Dive, are invited to dive deeper with professional artist Armin Mersmann for this workshop designed for those who completed the first segment.

Concepts and skills from the previous contour drawing workshop will be elaborated upon, including proportion, form, and movement. Participants will practice the simplification of complex subjects to capture information accurately and with confidence. They also explore how contour principles are used in other forms of drawing including shading and gesture drawing. Open to students who have taken or will have taken Contour Drawing Deep Dive as an introduction. No life models will be used in this class.  Supply list to follow registration. 

Contour drawing courtesy of Rebecca Venn, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

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Fall in Love With Figure (High School-Adult)

Instructed by: Amy Foster

Dates: June 5th-7th

Times: 10am-3:30pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

This 3-day workshop is geared to students looking to work on their hand-eye coordination, and there is no greater subject to work from than the human figure.  Beginner and advanced art students are both welcome to come spend three days learning to simplify the human figure while appreciating what makes each pose great.  Beginners will have the chance to see if they like working from a live, nude model.  While advanced students will find that this will be an excellent opportunity to brush up on their drawing skills by relearning several basic drawing principles.  Emphasis will be placed on the importance of gesture drawing and shorter poses which will help develop stronger drawing skills faster.  That said, be sure to bring lots of paper! Modeling fee included.

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Oil Painting Portraits, Tonal (High School-Adult)

Learn how artists add drama and movement to their painted portraits. All levels welcome. 

Instructed by: Todd Burroughs

Dates: June 9th-11th

Times: Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. 10-4pm, Sun. 10-4pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

Work with Atelier Director Todd Burroughs to learn the essentials of portrait painting utilizing changes in value and temperature to describe the essence of your subject. This approach to portrait painting prioritizes dynamic mark making and expression over detail. Both beginning and experienced artists are welcome in this workshop. Be prepared to have fun and learn lots. Students will be able to choose from a selection of portraits that are well suited to this approach to painting. Supply list to follow registration.

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Fundamentals of Drawing-5 Week Summer Module

(Middle School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: June 19-July 24 (No class on July 4th) OR July 31st-Aug. 28th

Times: 10-1pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

In this course, you will learn the essential skills and techniques needed to create beautiful and engaging drawings.

The course will begin with an introduction to the basic principles of drawing, including line, shape, and form. You will then move on to more advanced topics, such as light and shadow, texture, and observation. Whether you want to pursue a career in art or simply want to improve your drawing skills as a hobby, this course will provide you with a strong starting point.

So come join us and let’s get started on this exciting journey of discovery and creativity!

 

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Fundamentals of Oil Painting-5 Week Summer Module

(Middle School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: June 19-July 24 (No class on July 4th) OR July 31st-Aug. 28th

Times: 2-5pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

This is a great way to learn how to  make beautiful and engaging oil paintings.

In this fun and welcoming class, you will learn the essential skills and techniques to make successful oil paintings. Topics such as color mixing, brush work, and composition will be taught by instructor demonstration and by working on a variety of painting projects.  Whether you want to pursue a career in art or simply want to learn about painting, this is a great way to learn to paint and to develop your personal voice. So come join us and let’s get started on this exciting journey of discovery and creativity!

 

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Life Drawing-5 Week Summer Module (High School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: June 19-July 24 (No class on July 4th) OR July 31st-Aug. 28th

Times: 6-9pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

Join us for a fun, and accessible approach to drawing from life. Artists sometimes feel intimidated working from live models, our guided, technique-based instruction makes life drawing accessible to artist of all experience levels. Beginning and experienced artists will improve their observation, skill, and their personal voice in a fun supportive environment. This is an excellent course for high school students preparing portfolios for college admission. High school and adult students of all experience levels are welcomed.

 

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Alla Prima-5 Week Summer Module (High School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: June 20-July 25 (No class on July 4th) OR Aug. 1st-29th

Times: 10-1pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

Alla Prima is an Italian term meaning “at first.”

In this class, students will complete a painting in one session, wet-on-wet.  This type of painting is a great opportunity for artists to develop their skills in quick decision-making, spontaneity, and working with paint in a loose and expressive manner. The goal is to capture the essence of the subject matter and create a painting with a sense of energy and vitality.

All experience levels are welcome.

 

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Painting From Life-5 Week Summer Module (High School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: June 20-July 25 (No class on July 4th)

Times: 2-5pm OR 6-9pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

Figure painting is a stress-free, fun, accessible approach to paint the human form for artists of all experience levels.

This class is a great opportunity for artists to improve their skills and create works of art that capture the beauty and complexity of the human form. Using live models students will improve their observational skills, technique, and personal voice in this laid-back and constructive environment. Students may work with a variety of mediums, such as oils, acrylics, or watercolors. This is an excellent course for high school students preparing portfolios for college admission. High school and adult students of all experience levels are welcomed.

 

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Ink Study Workshop (Middle/High School)

Instructed by: Laura Vukich

Dates: July 17th-18th

Times: 9:30am-3:30pm

Member: $306, Non Member: $360

Explore the very diverse world of ink in this 2 day camp. Students will learn a variety of techniques including how to shade with ink, using dip pens, and creating ink lines to show contrast and definition over watercolor. All materials included. 

 

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Art Teacher As Artist: Subtractive Underpainting (SCECHs or Professional Development)

Instructed by: Todd Burroughs

Dates: July 22nd-23rd OR Oct. 20th-21st

Times: 9:00am-3:30pm

Member: $306, Non Member: $360

This two-day workshop is two-fold, we will not only focus on art teachers as artists, working to reignite that innate desire to create and learn, but we will also be introducing new, practical, efficient and economical techniques to use in the classroom in regards to oil painting.

 

This workshop aims to work towards art teacher’s self care as well as practical approaches for  classroom instruction. This subtractive approach is very effective and allows students to be introduced to oil in a manner that is not intimidating and has a high rate of success. It is also a lot faster than traditional oil painting and can be executed in just a few lessons.

 

Day-one takes art teachers through the process of creating an underpainting and toned canvas in a single session. This dynamic approach to painting establishes many of the resources and benefits of traditional underpainting, while encouraging a more gestural style of rendering and being much quicker than painting a monochrome. Day-two is dedicated to working into the underpainting with a full palette and getting the painting as close to completion as possible. Material list to follow registration.

 

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Character Design and World Building (High School-Adult)

Instructed by: Matt Faulkner

Dates: July 29th-30th

Times: 10am-4pm

Member: $306, Non Member: $360

In this workshop, students will learn how to design dynamic characters, creatures, props and environments from the inside out. We’ll learn how to craft and weave the core elements of all the fantastic worlds from the great stories- color, shape, symbol, pattern and rhythm. We’ll use these core elements to develop believable, vibrant worlds and the creatures and characters that inhabit them.  Traditional drawing techniques as well as digital methods for rendering our worlds will be taught. Lectures will be given that will investigate the successful, inspiring world building designs of artists past and present. Group discussions and critiques will be used to help challenge and support our growth as world builders.

Come join us and don’t forget to bring your imagination. This is going to be a lot of fun!

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Painting From Life-5 Week Summer Module (High School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: Aug. 1st-29th

Times: 2-5pm OR 6-9pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

Figure painting is a stress-free, fun, accessible approach to paint the human form for artists of all experience levels.

This class is a great opportunity for artists to improve their skills and create works of art that capture the beauty and complexity of the human form. Using live models students will improve their observational skills, technique, and personal voice in this laid-back and constructive environment. Students may work with a variety of mediums, such as oils, acrylics, or watercolors. This is an excellent course for high school students preparing portfolios for college admission. High school and adult students of all experience levels are welcomed.

All experience levels are welcome.

 

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Mosaic Workshop: High School/Adult

Instructed by: Laura Vukich

Dates: August 2nd-4th

Times: 9:30am-12:30pm

Member: $230, Non Member: $270, Materials Fee: $30

This 3 day workshop offers a unique opportunity to create your own mosaic mirror or glass candleholder/vase. You will learn the basics of mosaic creation including the development of a design, cutting of  glass tiles, placement of pieces and grouting the finished work. This workshop is great for artists of all skill levels

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Drawing in Detail with master draughtsman, Armin Mersmann

Instructed by: Armin Mersmann

Dates: August 18th-20th

Times: 10-4pm

Member: $459, Non Member: $540

Take your drawings further with this unique workshop. Discover techniques of creating the illusion of texture, by using both subtractive and additive drawing skills working both in line and circles to achieve your goals. You will be introduced to mechanical and shaved pencils and the technique of building up many layers to get dark tones that are even, without most of the shine that usually happens on paper. Whether it’s from life, reference photos or your imagination, Drawing in Detail will help you take your artwork to the next level!

Youth Workshops

Summer Classes and Workshops now open for registration!

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Spring Break Middle School Art Camp

Instructed by: Laura Vukich

Dates: March 29th-30th

Times: 9:30am-3:30pm

Member: $306, Non Member: $360

Students will spend two days exploring a variety of art mediums. Projects will include drawing with charcoal, painting with watercolor, cyanotype printmaking, drawing with pen and ink, painting with acrylics and needle wool felting. Bring a lunch, refrigerator and microwave available. All materials included. 

 

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Elementary Art Camp

Instructed by: Alesha Beistline

Dates: June 26th-29th

Times: 9:30am-3:30pm

Member: $510, Non Member: $600

Come and create in a fun and challenging environment. This camp works to expose students to a variety of mediums while refining artistic skills and techniques. The small group atmosphere ensures that students are supported while encouraged to take creative risks. Students are required to bring their own lunches, we have a refrigerator and microwave if needed.

All materials included.

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Fundamentals of Drawing-5 Week Summer Module

(Middle School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: June 19-July 24 (No class on July 4th) OR July 31st-Aug. 28th

Times: 10-1pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

In this course, you will learn the essential skills and techniques needed to create beautiful and engaging drawings.

The course will begin with an introduction to the basic principles of drawing, including line, shape, and form. You will then move on to more advanced topics, such as light and shadow, texture, and observation. Whether you want to pursue a career in art or simply want to improve your drawing skills as a hobby, this course will provide you with a strong starting point.

So come join us and let’s get started on this exciting journey of discovery and creativity!

 

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Fundamentals of Oil Painting-5 Week Summer Module

(Middle School-Adult)

Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

Dates: June 19-July 24 (No class on July 4th) OR July 31st-Aug. 28th

Times: 2-5pm

Member: $382.50, Non Member: $450

This is a great way to learn how to  make beautiful and engaging oil paintings.

In this fun and welcoming class, you will learn the essential skills and techniques to make successful oil paintings. Topics such as color mixing, brush work, and composition will be taught by instructor demonstration and by working on a variety of painting projects.  Whether you want to pursue a career in art or simply want to learn about painting, this is a great way to learn to paint and to develop your personal voice. So come join us and let’s get started on this exciting journey of discovery and creativity!

 

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Ink Study Workshop (Middle/High School)

Instructed by: Laura Vukich

Dates: July 17th-18th

Times: 9:30am-3:30pm

Member: $306, Non Member: $360

Explore the very diverse world of ink in this 2 day camp. Students will learn a variety of techniques including how to shade with ink, using dip pens, and creating ink lines to show contrast and definition over watercolor. All materials included. 

 

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Middle School Art Camp

Instructed by: Alicia Duncan

Dates: July 26th-28th

Times: 9:30am-3:30pm

Member: $460, Non Member: $540

Come and create in a fun and challenging environment. This camp works to expose students to a variety of mediums while refining artistic skills and techniques. The small group atmosphere ensures that students are supported while encouraged to take creative risks. Students are required to bring their own lunches, we have a refrigerator and microwave if needed. All materials included.

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Elementary 2 Day Art Camp

Instructed by: Alicia Duncan

Dates: August 7th-8th

Times: 9:30am-3:30pm

Member: $306, Non Member: $360

Come and create in a fun and challenging environment. This camp works to expose students to a variety of mediums while refining artistic skills and techniques. The small group atmosphere ensures that students are supported while encouraged to take creative risks. Students are required to bring their own lunches, we have a refrigerator and microwave if needed.

All materials included.

Our open registration makes it is easy to get involved. You are free to register for most of our classes whenever you are ready. No need to wait for a new semester or for an annual enrollment to begin.