Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2/21-3/21

with Michele Frantz

February 21st to March 21st, 2025

$195 More Info

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $5

Journey to Drawing: Session 2

with Michele Frantz

February 27th to March 13th, 2025

$119 More Info

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art ... drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Subjects will include still life and landscapes. Participants will provide some of their own materials (see supply list); other materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee.

Session 2: The Shape of Things to Come

2/27-3/13

Learn why the circle, square and triangle are so fundamental to drawing what you see. Supply list.

Supply fee $5

Watercolor Loose and Expressive 2/13-3/6

with Mike Flynn

February 13th to March 6th, 2025

$198 More Info

This class is designed for students (beginner to intermediate) who want to explore the unique principles of watercolor: transparency, speed, & spontaneity. Classes will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, value patterns, design layout, and composition. Class may be taken multiple times; subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, seascapes, florals, & still-life. Watercolor paper will be provided by instructor. Click here for a list of supplies. For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $190 Paper Fee: $8

Ink and Watercolor and Gouache

with Emily Thomson

February 19th to March 19th, 2025

$210 More Info

In this five-week class, we will be exploring the various mediums of ink, watercolor and gouache and how you can use them together or separately. We will do a variety of subjects that are illustrative and how you can use these mediums that help create a story or a visually interesting subject.

Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $20

Acrylics Basics and Beyond 2/18-3/18

with Michele Frantz

February 18th to March 18th, 2025

$198 More Info

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting! Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.

Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $8

Exploring Acrylics 2/27-3/20

with Michele Frantz

February 27th to March 20th, 2025

$114 More Info

NEW TIME: 6-7:30PM

Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting. Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies are optional, can be provided via supply fee.

NEW: You will be prompted to indicate whether or not you need supplies. If you select yes, the supply fee will be added to your total.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $20

Tuesday Open Studio with Michele Frantz

with Michele Frantz

December 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025

$22 More Info

Join ARTfactory instructor and local artist, Michele Frantz, for two hours of open studio time. Bring your own supplies and spend time working on your piece surrounded by other artists. Michele is there with guidance should you need it, but this is not an instructor-led session.

Tuition: $22 online or in person

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Drawing

with Christine Raymond

March 26th to May 14th, 2025

$240 More Info

Whether Pre-college, retirement launching point, or refining your skills, this drawing class is THE class to take!

FOR Ages: 14-adult

Tuition: $240 per 8-week session In Person at The Art Factory:

Wednesday 4:30-6:00

As an award winning artist with over 16 years of experience teaching drawing and award winning students, THIS is THE drawing class to take if you are serious about learning to draw!

If this is your first time signing up for class, please select the option to add the "Drawing Kit." The supply kit is a one-time purchase and will be the supplies needed anytime you take a drawing class with me.

HOW DO THE CLASSES WORK?

Classes are one day a week broken up into 2 8-week sessions - The skills you will learn over the course of 16 weeks will give you the ability to draw anything placed in front of you in graphite.

The first session you will become proficient in observation and drawing skills, gaining an understanding of layout, spacing, lines, shapes, proportions. The second session you will gain an in depth understanding of the form values that will make your drawing look 3 dimensional while gaining a mastery of graphite tools.

Please email Christine for additional information. Thank you for signing up for my drawing classes!

Session BREAKDOWN with Dates:

1st Session Drawing Accurately - Learn how to properly layout a design, how to see shape, and how to accurately draw lines.

Dates: We will begin Wednesday, January 8 - March 26, 2025

2nd Session: VALUES! Learn the Basic Form Values, blending, shading, and tinting techniques to create a 3D look to your work.

Dates: We will begin on Wednesday, March 26-May 14, 2025

Advanced Drawing

with Christine Raymond

March 26th to May 14th, 2025

$320 More Info

Award winning artist, Christine Raymond, offers this class for artists who desire to refine their drawing skills in charcoal.

The first semester we will further our understanding of the 9 value scale as it pertains to form, understand edges, learn how to compose a complex still life to create a visual story of self, and create an award winning piece. Second semester students will gain an understanding of the foundational aspects of both figures and portrait in charcoal to create a final piece for competitions and portfolios.

To be considered, the student must submit a letter/email of interest along with a portfolio in-cluding 5 pieces with an artist statements. Please do not hesitate to contact Christine for addi-tional information or to answer questions.

Tuition Includes:

-Regular weekly classes

-Additional outside support via text, email, and even zoom

-Occasional one-on-one meetings or semi-groups to review portfolios or teach specific skills missing

After the New Year on Wednesdays, Advanced Drawing will be 2 - 8 week sessions to study the figure and portrait in charcoals.

Ages 14+

Tuition: $320

Adult Classes

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2/21-3/21

Journey to Drawing: Session 2

Watercolor Loose and Expressive 2/13-3/6

Ink and Watercolor and Gouache

Acrylics Basics and Beyond 2/18-3/18

Exploring Acrylics 2/27-3/20

Tuesday Open Studio with Michele Frantz

Drawing

Advanced Drawing

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