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Photo Reference Workshop
with Christine Mitzuk

How DO they do that?! Are you uncertain, or do you have questions about how to create a picture of things that don’t exist? This could be a posthumous portrait, a picture of something historical, or something completely fictional. You know you need references but don’t know what to do. In this workshop, we’ll share information, tips, and tricks about how to know what kind and how much reference you need, pictorial as well as legal considerations, what kind of reference is available to artists, and ways to shoot your own reference by either working with a photographer who has the ideal gear, or using what you have available if you have budget and/or time constraints. Come with questions! On Friday there will be a presentation and demonstration at The Atelier. For attendees taking the full workshop, please come with rough sketches. Please be prepared to stay past 4PM so we may talk with you about your sketches so you have an idea of what you'll need to prepare for the rest of the workshop. Please consider these things: any special clothing or costuming you may need; what is the setting, time of day, indoor or outdoor lighting; props that may be needed to fill in your sketch. If need be, you are welcome to bring a friend or hire your own model for the photo studio portion of the workshop, otherwise we will rely on fellow attendees or yourself to model for photo reference. On Saturday and Sunday, the hands-on portion will be at David's photography studio. During the hands-on portion, attendees will get to capture reference based on their sketches.
Photo Reference Lecture Only
with Christine Mitzuk

How DO they do that?! Are you uncertain, or do you have questions about how to create a picture of things that don’t exist? This could be a posthumous portrait, a picture of something historical, or something completely fictional. You know you need references but don’t know what to do. In this workshop, we’ll share information, tips, and tricks about how to know what kind and how much reference you need, pictorial as well as legal considerations, what kind of reference is available to artists, and ways to shoot your own reference by either working with a photographer who has the ideal gear, or using what you have available if you have budget and/or time constraints. Come with questions! On Friday there will be a presentation and demonstration at The Atelier.
Fundraiser Sale

Books, frames, art materials, easels, and more!
We have newly donated items for this annual sale which includes choice art books, frames, prints, art materials, easels and more. We also have a variety of picture moulding for sale as well as heavy-duty stretcher bars used for creating canvases. First come, first served.
Fundraiser Sale

Books, frames, art materials, easels, and more!
We have newly donated items for this annual sale which includes choice art books, frames, prints, art materials, easels and more. We also have a variety of picture moulding for sale as well as heavy-duty stretcher bars used for creating canvases. First come, first served.
Basic Drawing Workshop
with Kenneth Schweiger

Experience our full-time program in a week-long workshop.
Students begin by drawing a plaster cast or still life in charcoal, developing their ability to render accurate proportions and value relationships. As students progress, they are introduced to the fundamentals of oil and/or pastel techniques, composition and color.
Life Drawing Workshop
with Cyd Wicker

Experience our full-time program in a week-long workshop. Choose from morning basic drawing, afternoon life drawing, or both.
Life drawing is at the core of any serious program of fine arts. In the class, students draw from the figure in pencil. Each drawing is created over a period of several sessions, developing the student's eye for accurate proportions, gesture and anatomy.
Full-Time Program Open House

Tours and portfolio reviews by appointment between 10:00am and 4:00pm. We are looking for serious students whose goal is a professional painting career. Visit us to learn more about our four-year, full-time apprentice program.
DIY Framing for Artists
with Joy Wolfe

This class includes a lecture and hands-on workshop. Joy’s lecture will discuss how to present your art professionally on an artist’s budget, designing an efficient workspace, and the basic tools of the trade needed to repurpose and craft beautiful one-of-a-kind frames. She will give a demonstration on constructing a frame, glass cutting, and assembling a framed piece of art with basic framing tools. You will walk away with a list of tools and knowledge to create your own winning combinations.
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