Virtual Drawing/Painting Classes with Farmstead Arts Center

Registration is now open for virtual drawing and painting classes with 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.

Single Session Workshops - Children
$20 per child

Butterflies (for kids 5-8)
Tuesday, June 9
2:45 - 4:15 pm
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Family and Me – The symmetry of a butterfly is one of nature’s most beautiful patterns. Draw a large butterfly and color with your imaginative design.

Carousels (for kids 5-8)
Tuesday, June 16
2:45 - 4:15
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Family and Me – Pick your favorite carousel animal and color (both sides), cut out and attach to a patterned pole.

Animals Around the World (for kids 5-8)
Tuesday, June 23
2:45 - 4:15
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Family and Me – Lion, tiger or bear? We all have favorite animals. Draw that animal in its natural habitat and color using references photos.

Landscapes (for kids 9-12)
Wednesday, June 10
3:30 - 5:00
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Use a photograph of a distant country or a favorite location you may have traveled to, draw and color the scenery, animals, buildings, etc.

Portraits (for kids 9-12)
Wednesday, June 17
3:30 - 5:00
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Still Life (for kids 9-12)
Wednesday, June 24
3:30 - 5:00
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Single Session Workshops - Teens & Adults
$25 members/ $30 non-members

Oil Painting (for Teens & Adults)
Wednesday, June 10
1-3pm
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Oil painting techniques will be reviewed and used to start an oil painting in this two hour workshop. Work from still life arrangements, photos and personal references. All levels welcome.

Colored Pencil Drawing (for Teens and Adults)
Wednesday, June 17
1-3pm
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Colored Pencil techniques reviewed and used to start a colored pencil drawing in this two hour workshop.. Work from still life arrangements, photos and personal references. All levels welcome.

Watercolors & Pastels (for Teens & Adults)
Wednesday, June 24
1-3pm
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Watercolor and pastel techniques reviewed and used to start a work of art in this two hour workshop. Work from still life arrangements, photos and personal references. All levels welcome.

Three-Week Workshops - Teens & Adults
$80 members / $85 non-members

Oil Painting (for Teens & Adults)
Thursdays, June 11-25
11:00am - 1:00 pm (three sessions)
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Colored Pencil Drawing (for Teens & Adults)
Thursdays, June 11-25
2-4pm (three sessions)
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Explore and discover the range and special qualities of watercolor colored pencils. Drawing and painting principles will be applied in the of mixing and blending of colors on paper, overlays, washes, and value judgments. Choices of still life arrangements, landscapes, and and personal compositions. Appropriate for beginners and beyond.

Watercolors & Pastels (for Teens & Adults)
Thursdays, June 11 - 25
7-9pm (three sessions)
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Students will learn basic watercolor or pastel techniques, both traditional and non-traditional. Students will learn how to develop their imagery, working from direct observation and photographic references – such as still lives and landscapes. Elements of composition, design, and basic skills will be refined through color, shading, value, and proportions. No previous experience required.

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