Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music DRAWING & PAINTING

Landscape Painting Tuesdays

Walt Bartman

Class 1: Tu, Sep 19-Nov 21, 10am-12:30pm, Online

Class 2: Tu, Jan 16-Mar 19, 10am-12:30pm, Online

$350

Gouache Painting Class 1: $325

Ann Wallace Class 2: $145

Class 1: Tu, Sep 19-Nov 14, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn

Class 2: Tu, Jan 23-Feb 13, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 4 sessions

Join us painting Plein Air virtually. Students will work from sources, including from life, sketches and photos. Learn to compose and work with color. Lectures and demos are included. This very popular course is designed for all levels of experience and may be repeated. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.

Introductory Painting

James Vissari

$280

Class: Tu, Sep 19-Nov 7, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn

Start painting with this beginner’s level class. Students will learn some basic drawing before exploring how to mix and apply color. Techniques on color mixing and application intuitively. All levels. More info/supply list: vissari.net

Minimum age 15. 8 sessions.

Color Theory

James Vissari

$280

Class: Tu, Jan 16-Mar 5, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn

Learn how color is interpreted and used in our work to bring meaning. Examine the color wheel and color schemes and how they are used. Study the effects of reflective color and complementary schemes, mixing the subtleties of hues, tones and tints using still life in the studio. All levels. More info/ supply list: vissari.net. Minimum age 15. 8 sessions.

Play with Abstraction

Elisabeth Vismans

Class 1: Tu, Sep 26-Nov 14, 12:30-3pm, Online

$280

Class 2: Tu, Jan 30-Mar 26; No Class Feb 20, 6:30-9pm, Online

With bold and striking paintings unlock your fascination with abstraction. Explore rhythm of color, negative/positive space, movement, intuition. Lectures: Art history. More info: elisabethvismans@gmail.com. All skill levels. Minimum age 18. 8 sessions.

Basic Drawing

James Vissari

Class: Tu, Sep 19-Nov 7, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn

Explore the fundamentals of gouache painting. This medium differs from transparent watercolor because of its creamy consistency and matte, opaque finish. It can be rewetted and reworked, as well as used with the dry brush technique of oils and acrylics. Participants will work from their own photographs. Class will include critiques, discussions of gouache masters, and demonstrations. All levels are welcomed. More info: 301.526.3694, annwallaceart@aol.com

Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.

Composition $280

James Vissari

Class: Tu, Jan 16-Mar 5, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn

Learn how the elements of art and design—line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space—are organized or composed according to the principles of art and design—balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity/ variety— to give the painting structure and convey the intent of the artist. Still lifes will be used in the studio to guide us to a better understanding. All levels. More info/supply list: vissari.net. Minimum age 15. 8 sessions.

$280

Learn how to draw! The science and math behind getting your drawings correct is followed up with the fun of intuitive drawing with proportion and shading. We will learn how to measure and use value to make more realistic drawings. For the absolute beginner to an intermediate level. More info/ supply list: vissari.net. Minimum age 15. 8 sessions.