Classes & Workshops

Classes are held at Gage Academy of Art

April 7 - June 9, 2025

Throughout this course, you'll delve into the rich tradition of portrait painting, honing your skills in color mixing, brushwork, and composition. Under the guidance of the instructor, you'll acquire strategies for organizing visual information and then translating that to the canvas. With the dynamic presence of a live model, you'll explore the interplay of light and shadow, bringing depth and vitality to your portraits. This class provides a supportive environment to develop your artistic voice and master the timeless art of portraiture.

Beginning Portrait Painting

Foundation Oil Painting

Painting from Life

April 7 - June 11, 2025

In the final installment of this three-part foundation oil painting series, students will bring together the skills and techniques developed in the previous classes to paint from the live model. This class focuses on capturing the human form through observation, emphasizing proportion, gesture, anatomy, and the interplay of light and shadow. Students will explore color mixing, layering, and brushwork to create a dynamic and lifelike rendering. The instructor will guide participants through the process, from initial sketching and blocking in shapes to building depth and texture. This hands-on experience provides an opportunity to deepen observational skills, overcome the challenges of working from life, and create a finished, expressive piece that reflects the artist's unique interpretation of the model. By the end of the session, students will leave with increased confidence in their abilities, and a greater appreciation for the art of oil painting from life."

Foundation Figure Drawing

Techniques and Materials

April 8 - June 12, 2025

This figure drawing class is designed for artists of all levels who want to expand their skills and experiment with different mediums and techniques. The course focuses on the human form and aims to improve your understanding of anatomy, proportion, and gesture. You will have the opportunity to work from the live model and experiment with various mediums such as graphite, charcoal, and trois crayon. Throughout the course, you will receive individualized feedback and guidance from the instructor to help you refine your skills and achieve your personal goals.