ADULT CLASSES
our adult classes come in three formats:
Workshops
They may only be 2 hours, but we pack in a lot!
Spend an evening with friends or make new ones as you learn a new art form, craft or skill in this welcoming format for people of all skill levels.
Check back often as we are always adding exciting new workshops to the schedule!
Month-long Classes
These classes are designed for people looking to dive a little deeper, spending four consecutive weeks in one specific medium.
Appropriate experience levels are noted in the description.
Check back often as we are always adding classes to the schedule!
special Classes
These classes don't fit the mold!
Multi-day workshops, classes that run for several months, off-site experiences and more.
Appropriate experience levels are noted in the description.
Check back often as we are always adding classes to the schedule!
special classes
There are no evening workshops scheduled at this time.
Please check back often as we are always adding new events to the calendar.
And if there's something you'd like to learn in a workshop, send us an email!
plein air painting workshop
in prospect park
With Janet and Susan
Ages: Adults
*WEEKEND DAYTIME CLASS*
Class Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Date: Saturday 6/3
*Rain date: Sunday 6/4
Join artists Susan Greenstein and Janet Pedersen for a watercolor painting workshop in beautiful Prospect Park, Brooklyn! We will closely observe the landscape and offer a helpful structure for beginning and working through a watercolor painting so that you may find your way to express what is around you.
This workshop is designed for people just beginning as well as those that have more experience. Workshop will include painting demos, instruction in finding a good composition and use of materials, and constructive critique. Instruction will be in watercolor. Share some camaraderie with others and enjoy painting 'en plein air' in Prospect Park.
All are welcome, all materials included.
$125 - Registration opening soon!
month long Classes - March
Acrylic painting (All Levels)
With Janet
Ages: Adults
*WEEKDAY DAYTIME CLASS*
Class Time: 11:45am-1:45pm
Dates: Mondays 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
Paint the still-life using acrylic paint! Working directly from arranged objects, you'll learn how to compose and paint your own compelling still life by recognizing and translating values, simplifying detail and shapes, color mixing with a limited palette and applying paint to achieve desired effects! Start from the beginning if you're new to painting, or hone your skills in a new creative community if you're a more experienced artist - all materials provided, all levels welcome!
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$245 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
Acrylic painting (All Levels)
With Janet
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45pm-8:45pm
Dates: Mondays 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
Paint the still-life using acrylic paint! Working directly from arranged objects, you'll learn how to compose and paint your own compelling still life by recognizing and translating values, simplifying detail and shapes, color mixing with a limited palette and applying paint to achieve desired effects! Start from the beginning if you're new to painting, or hone your skills in a new creative community if you're a more experienced artist - all materials provided, all levels welcome!
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$245 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
figure drawing
With Rosie
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45-8:45pm
Dates: Tuesdays 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4
In this 4 session class we will explore figure drawing from the live nude model. Beginner to experienced drawers are invited to join as we practice observing through tone, mark making and composition, and bring the model to life through gesture. We will mostly be working in charcoal, and all materials will be provided, but students are also welcome to bring their own additional drawing supplies.
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$245 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
watercolor Painting
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45-8:45pm
Dates: Wednesdays 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
Come experience the joy of watercolor and discover how you can use this medium to create your own beautiful paintings! This class has it all: instruction for beginners as well as the opportunity for those with previous experience to build on their existing skills. This class will begin with an exploration of the materials to uncover what watercolors can really do and then each week students will learn new skills and techniques to enhance their work. We will work from objects arranged in simple still lives each week.
This class is also appropriate for those of you who have taken watercolors with us before, as you will be able to build on what you have already learned!
All materials will be provided.
$245 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
mixed media abstract portraiture
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45-8:45pm
Dates: Thursdays 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
In this 4 session class we will introduce you to the exciting versatility of working with mixed media to create abstract portraits! Our focus will be on creating unique compositions using a variety of techniques and materials including acrylic paint, textures, collage, pen and ink , faux wood graining , photo transfers and other alternative processes.
Students will be asked to bring photos or copies of a portrait to work from but all other materials will be provided. This class is geared towards beginners as well as artists of all skill levels seeking to understand portraiture through a new perspective.
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$245 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
6 week Classes - April-may
WEEKEND Acrylic painting
With Janet
Ages: Adults
*THIS CLASS DAY AND TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED*
Class Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: Sundays 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
Paint the still-life using acrylic paint! Working directly from arranged objects, you'll learn how to compose and paint your own compelling still life by recognizing and translating values, simplifying detail and shapes, color mixing with a limited palette and applying paint to achieve desired effects! Start from the beginning if you're new to painting, or hone your skills in a new creative community if you're a more experienced artist - all materials provided, all levels welcome!
This class is also appropriate for those of you who have taken acrylics with us before, as you will be able to build on what you have already learned!
$365 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
Acrylic painting
With Janet
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45-8:45pm
Dates: Mondays 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
Paint the still-life using acrylic paint! Working directly from arranged objects, you'll learn how to compose and paint your own compelling still life by recognizing and translating values, simplifying detail and shapes, color mixing with a limited palette and applying paint to achieve desired effects! Start from the beginning if you're new to painting, or hone your skills in a new creative community if you're a more experienced artist - all materials provided, all levels welcome!
This class is also appropriate for those of you who have taken acrylics with us before, as you will be able to build on what you have already learned!
$365 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
figure drawing
With Rosie
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45-8:45pm
Dates: Tuesdays 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
In this 4 session class we will explore figure drawing from the live nude model. Beginner to experienced drawers are invited to join as we practice observing through tone, mark making and composition, and bring the model to life through gesture. We will mostly be working in charcoal, and all materials will be provided, but students are also welcome to bring their own additional drawing supplies.
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$365 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
_webp.png)
meditative drawing
With Rosie
Ages: Adults
*WEEKDAY DAYTIME CLASS*
Class Time: 11:45am-1:45pm
Dates: Wednesdays 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24
During this class we will explore the use of drawing as a form of meditation. We will connect our breath to our drawing and practice intuitive drawing exercises, connecting to our imagination. We will immerse ourselves in the possibilities of new materials and will use observational drawing to settle into the present. Our time together will be focused primarily on experience and exploration, though some products will emerge.
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$365
watercolor Painting
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45-8:45pm
Dates: Wednesdays 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31
Come experience the joy of watercolor and discover how you can use this medium to create your own beautiful paintings! This class has it all: instruction for beginners as well as the opportunity for those with previous experience to build on their existing skills. This class will begin with an exploration of the materials to uncover what watercolors can really do (for those who are new to watercolors) and then each week students will learn new skills and techniques to enhance their work. We will work from objects arranged in simple still lives each week.
This class is also appropriate for those of you who have taken watercolors with us before, as you will be able to build on what you have already learned!
All materials provided.
$365 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
