Drawing/Painting Classes at Farmstead Arts Center, Basking Ridge

Registration is now open for drawing and painting classes at Farmstead Arts Center in Basking Ridge, NJ, taught by Doug Schiller. Please see below for class descriptions and prices. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at dschiller@gmail.com.

Classes:

Teen Drawing and Painting (ages 13-17)
7:30 – 9:30 pm; 6 weeks; Tuesdays, September 19-October 24, 2017
$150 members/$170 non-members, all materials included
Introduction to the fundamental principles of drawing and painting. Working with a variety of drawing and painting materials, they will learn to create convincing 2D imagery of the 3D world. No previous experience required.

Introduction to Watercolors for Adults
10:00 am – 12:00 pm; 6 weeks; Wednesdays, September 20 – October 25, 2017
$150 members/$170 non-members, all materials included
Students will learn basic watercolor techniques, both traditional and non-traditional. Still lives and landscapes will be explored, as elements of composition, design, and basic skills will be refined through color, shading, value, and proportions. No previous experience required.

Drawing and Painting for ages 9 – 12
4:00-5:30 pm; 6 weeks; Wednesdays, September 27 – November 1, 2017
$125 members, $145 non-members, all materials included
This one-week course is an ideal way to introduce young artists to a variety of different materials, techniques, and the fundamental principles of drawing and painting. Students will strengthen established skills and gain confidence in their abilities, as they have fun developing and exploring new understandings in color, perspective, and composition through still lives, photographic references, and imagination. Demonstrations and individual attention given. No previous experience required, all levels welcome.

Introduction to Drawing for Adults
7:30 – 9:30 pm; 6 weeks; Thursdays, September 28 – November 2, 2017
$150 members/$170 non-members, all materials included
This class will introduce students to the fundamental principles of drawing. Students will work with a variety of drawing materials and learn to create realistic 2D imagery. No previous experience required.

One-Day Workshops:

Picnic and Painting for Teens and Adults
1:00 – 4:00 pm; Sunday, September 17, 2017
$40 members, $50 non-members ($5 material fee will be added at registration)
Spend an afternoon outdoors on the Farmstead Arts Center grounds enjoying a Sunday picnic and painting the surrounding landscape and buildings. Have fun exploring color, perspective and good food. No previous experience required. Bring your own snacks!

For more information, please visit farmsteadartscenter.org. To register for classes, please visit www.farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com.