Art with Andrea

IN PERSON COURSE

The focus of the painting classes is to train the student in the basic skills needed to paint in oils with particular attention to the use of color, light, shadow, composition, brush handling and materials. Students work from photographs from either the instructor or from their own collection. Every class, a weekly challenge will be demonstrated focusing on either subject matter, technique or other various painting elements. The student can watch the demo and either execute the exercise or use the demo as a learning tool and apply to their continuing project. All levels.

IN PERSON COURSE

Understand the power of pastel! In this class students will learn how to work with several pastels, surfaces and techniques. A range of subject matter will be addressed such as still life, landscape, animals, and more

Value is everything—before color, there’s light and dark. In this workshop, we’ll work in black and white media to hone your ability to build strong compositions, define form, and bring depth to your work through powerful value contrasts. Through mini exercises and live demonstrations, you’ll learn how to see value more clearly, avoid muddy midtones, and create striking, confident drawings with just a few tools. Perfect for all levels!

Step into the vibrant world of fall with this warm and inviting pastel landscape class. You'll learn how to layer rich reds, golds, and burnt oranges to capture the beauty of autumn foliage in all its glory. From glowing trees to crisp skies and cozy shadows, we’ll explore techniques to bring seasonal atmosphere to life. Whether you're new to pastels or looking to deepen your color confidence, this class will guide you through creating a scene that radiates warmth, texture, and that unmistakable autumn glow. All levels.  

Build a foundation! Study composition, perspective, proportion, color theory, and values while creating still lifes, landscapes, portraiture, figure drawing, and more. Talk about art concepts with demonstrations and step-by-step lessons to gain an understanding of what makes strong drawings and paintings.

Unleash your creativity with oil paint! Students will learn how to use the traditional favorite medium of the masters while diving into color theory, brush handling, layering, wet on wet, grisaille, dry brush and more with a variety of subject matters. Explore vibrant techniques in a fun supportive environment. All materials provided. 

Fridays Sept 26- 7 weeks, Understand the power of pastel! In this class, students will learn how to work with several types of pastels, surfaces and techniques. Step by step demonstrations will allow students to create with this under appreciated medium over 8 weeks to hone their skills no matter what level you are coming in at.

Exploring Art & Technique  Ages 9-15    August 13-15, Wed-Fri, 9-1pm

For older kids and budding artists, this boot camp is all about diving deeper into techniques, experimenting with different styles, and learning to think like an artist. Over three days, students will explore a variety of mediums—from acrylic and watercolor to charcoal and ink—and build foundational skills in composition, shading, and texture. This camp emphasizes experimentation and creative risk-taking, helping young artists develop their unique style while learning how to analyze, adapt, and refine their work. Whether they love drawing, painting, or mixed media, they’ll walk away with new skills, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to keep creating!