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ACTONART DRAWING SCHOOL
Drawing & Fine Art Programs for children, teens and adults
Portrait by Taylor S.
SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS
OUR SPRING TRIMESTER begins registering new students on March 7, 2020. Check here to see a complete listing of class openings. Our schedule page shows what classes have openings and those that remain full. Classes will begin on Monday, March 16th.
NEW THIS SPRING!
COLORED PENCIL DRAWING & TECHNIQUES
12 CLASSES
• For ages 10 and Up
• Thursday, 4:30 to 6 pm
• 1.5 Hour class
• All high quality materials included
COLORED PENCILS are a very popular medium due to their perceived ease-of-use, their low cost and "clean" working characteristics. While all of these things can be true—the opposite can be as well! Artwork produced by colored pencils can range from ultra-realism to sketchy representation. And with the variety of colored pencils available the single limiting factor is frequently the amount of time an artist is willing to spend to achieve their visions.
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• Thursday, 4:30 to 6 pm
• 1.5 Hour class
• All high quality materials included
COLORED PENCILS are a very popular medium due to their perceived ease-of-use, their low cost and "clean" working characteristics. While all of these things can be true—the opposite can be as well! Artwork produced by colored pencils can range from ultra-realism to sketchy representation. And with the variety of colored pencils available the single limiting factor is frequently the amount of time an artist is willing to spend to achieve their visions.
See more info…
Adult drawing and painting classes for spring
Adult Studio Art
11 CLASSES
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon,
March 17th — June 9th
(no class 4/21 and another week TBD)
March 17th — June 9th
(no class 4/21 and another week TBD)
S. Ishii - Adult
This class has been designed for people who have some experience and would like a mixture of studio time for independent work/experimentation, as well as structured projects that guide students in working with new materials and techniques. We’re also going to include some instructed figure drawing, with at least one class that will feature a live model and a variety of poses. All high quality materials and model fees are included in the course tuition.
Now you can feed your artistic brain—be guided through the use of new materials and techniques—and have complete freedom to work independently—all in the same class!
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Now you can feed your artistic brain—be guided through the use of new materials and techniques—and have complete freedom to work independently—all in the same class!
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Introduction to Painting
8 CLASSES
Mondays, 10am to 12 noon, — check Comm Ed website — April 27th - June 22nd (no class 5/25 for Memorial Day)
N. Ward - age 15
Painting is a specific form unto itself, and requires different thinking processes, materials and techniques. This intro series will offer an opportunity to “try before you buy” three different paint mediums including watercolor, acrylic and oil paints.
Visit AB Community Ed web site to REGISTER
Visit AB Community Ed web site to REGISTER
Introduction to Oil Painting
8 CLASSES
Thursdays, 1 to 3 pm,
March 19th - May 14th (no class 4/23)
March 19th - May 14th (no class 4/23)
A. Likhanova - age 15
Oil painting has long been a “standard” among fine-art painters. It’s versatile, flexible and as a water-soluble medium, cleaner and safer today than ever before. This intro level class will lead you through a series of projects designed to teach a comprehensive set of foundation skills.
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Introduction to Watercolor Painting
8 CLASSES
Tuesdays, 1 to 3 pm,
March 17th — May 12th (no class 4/21)
March 17th — May 12th (no class 4/21)
Painting with watercolors can be remarkably simple or impressively complex depending upon your desire to engage with the medium. This intro level class will present a basic foundation that all watercolorists need to have in their skillset.
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Introduction to Portrait Drawing
11 CLASSES
Thursdays, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm,
March 19th — June 11th (no class 4/23 and another week TBD)
March 19th — June 11th (no class 4/23 and another week TBD)
L. Dallimore - Adult
Learning to draw portraits is much more attainable than most people realize. It’s not a “gift” that some people possess but a practiced skill that they’ve developed usually with instruction and guidance. And it’s remarkably satisfying to do once you’ve learned the basics.
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Drawing for Adult Beginners
6 CLASSES
Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm,
check Comm Ed website
— April 29th to June 3rd
check Comm Ed website
— April 29th to June 3rd
Have you ever wished you could draw but didn't know where to begin? Perhaps you even feel intimidated by the idea of taking a drawing class because you don't believe you have "talent" or don't already know how to draw. Drawing is a skill that can be taught and learned and it's never too late to learn. ActonArt's Drawing for Adult Beginners course will introduce you to the concepts and visual perceptions that are the basic foundation of realistic/representational drawing in a relaxing, no-critique environment. Guided projects and exercises will cover the use of line (edges), tone (light and shadow), spaces (negative and positive), and relationships (perspective, proportion, etc.) A variety of mediums may be used, including graphite, charcoal, marker, soft pastel or colored pencil. Absolutely no experience is necessary or expected. All high quality materials are included in the course fee. This class is offered at ActonArt studios…through the AB Community Education web site.
Visit AB Community Ed web site to REGISTER
Visit AB Community Ed web site to REGISTER
What Class Next?
CURIOUS about what ActonArt offers students who already know they’re destined for a career in the creative arts? Or possibly you’d just like to know what class makes sense for your child who just loves to draw?
Well then, check out our handy-dandy flow chart that shows the logical progression through classes. Please keep in mind there is no “right” path down the chart. The chart simply illustrates what can be expected in terms of moving into higher level classes over time.
Some students want nothing but Foundation classes, while others want to experience it all! If you have questions please give us a call at 978-266-1600.
Well then, check out our handy-dandy flow chart that shows the logical progression through classes. Please keep in mind there is no “right” path down the chart. The chart simply illustrates what can be expected in terms of moving into higher level classes over time.
Some students want nothing but Foundation classes, while others want to experience it all! If you have questions please give us a call at 978-266-1600.
ORANGE BOXES represent Foundation classes that teach the comprehensive processes of drawing. BLUE BOXES represent Cartooning and Manga classes which also present foundation concepts and techniques, but always via Manga or Cartoon subject matter. GREEN BOXES represent Portfolio classes that require knowledge and technical skills taught in the foundation classes. These classes are designed to provide students seeking art related careers exposure to, and experience with complex materials, methods and planning processes. Most portfolio classes are open to anyone even if they are not planning to develop a formal portfolio.