Summer 2020 Classes
See below for VIRTUAL CLASS: Idea & Form, running Wednesday evenings from May 13 to June 10!
Summer Session is scheduled to begin June 22, and registration will be open by May 10. See below for the full listing of classes, and click the name of the class to register.
Whether you're just starting out or have been practicing for years, Art School at A&H is the perfect place to take classes. From painting to jewelry-making, we are excited to offer you a vast array of learning opportunities to begin a new journey or enhance your craft. The choice is yours. Select your preferred courses from the listings below to get started.
About Materials Fees and Supplies
Each course has either a supply list or a materials fee associated with it. View the supply lists for all classes here. Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the first day of classes. No additional materials are required for classes that have a materials fee unless otherwise noted.
Virtual Art School Class: Idea and Form
The course, taught by Dan L. Hess, runs for 5 consecutive Wednesday nights from 7 to 8 PM, May 13 to June 10th, online via Zoom
Cost: FREE! You will be asked if you'd like to make a donation of any amount to the A&H during the registration process. Please give if you're able to.
Through this course you will become familiar with the foundational elements of the art making process as well as allowing that process to give you greater insight into why you create. You will let go of trying to “Make Art” and recognize yourself as a visual communicator. The basic elements of drawing, painting and sculpture will be discussed including line and planes, color, composition, gesture, volume/mass, scale and sequence/narrative. Each week will have a different topic. You will spend the time between sessions working on creating/preparing what is needed for the next week’s class.
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Instructor Dan L. Hess is the A&H's Chief Preparator (and all-around great longtime staff member), as well as an A&H Artist-in-Action in 2015-16. Originally from Long Island, Hess received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in NYC and a Master of Fine Arts from Stony Brook University in New York. His elaborate video installations, drawings and photographs have been exhibited from New York to Shanghai, and can be found in private collections across the globe. Hess worked as both the Visual Coordinator for Christie’s Auction House and an Adjunct Professor of Art at Stony Brook University.
Intermediate Drawing
Mondays 6pm-8:30pm
June 22 - Aug 17
Instructor: Calixto O'Neill
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $200 plus supplies (see supply list)
This course will cover many advanced areas of painting such as:
Principals of composition, using rule of thirds, and several other accepted concepts. Value studies will help establish composition prior to painting. Use of viewfinder and proportional divider will be covered. A limited color pallet will be explored to create most colors. Various Liquin mediums will be introduced. New brush types and pallet knife will be covered. Light, its properties and how it impacts a painting. Paintings in this class will follow a classical style.
Jewelry Fabrication
Classes begin the week of June 22 and run for 9 weeks - see full schedule below
Instructors: Marion Fague-Bass, Jim Hosner, Candace Stern
Location: Studio 5 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials fee (new students $25 for first two projects plus $20 shop fee; returning students pay $20 shop fee and bring all materials)
Join this popular program to learn the three stages of fabrication – cutting, welding, polishing – while completing original projects. Students also learn stone-setting and safety techniques.
Choose one class time from the list:
Tuesdays, 10am-1pm (Jim Hosner)
Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm (Jim Hosner)
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm (Jim Hosner)
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm (Jim Hosner)
Thursdays, 1pm-4pm (Marion Fague-Bass)
Thursdays, 6pm-9pm (Candace Stern)
Saturdays, 10am-1pm (Jim Hosner)
Jewelry: Metal Clay Beginners
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm
June 23 - Aug 18
Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + $25 shop fee, and $25 materials fee to cover first project only. Expect to pay $75-100 on metal clay for remaining projects.
Discover the wonderful world of precious metal clay. Students will get extensive hands-on experience in the basics of metal clay and will be guided step-by-step through the process to design and create several unique pieces. Best practices will be taught for working with metal clay including rolling, texturing, cutting, shaping, refining, firing, finishing, etc.
Jewelry: Metal Clay Ongoing
Tuesdays 1pm-4pm
June 23 - Aug 18
Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials and $15 shop/studio fee, $5 per firing.
Expand your experience with precious metal clay! Students will continue the hands-on art of precious metal clay, design and create several unique pieces while learning best practices for working with metal clay including rolling, texturing, cutting, shaping, refining, firing, finishing, etc.
Beginning Watercolors
Tuesdays 1pm-5pm
June 23 - July 28
Instructor: Glen Ward
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $185 plus supplies (see supply list)
Start at the very beginning to acquire fundamental watercolor skills and explore techniques unique to this medium. A step-by-step approach ensures success for all students, regardless of experience.
Intro to Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays 10am-12pm
June 24 - July 29
Instructor: Calixto O'Neill
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $185 plus supplies (see supply list)
Students will learn how to paint still life, landscapes, people, pets with special attention to color, form, texture, value and brush technique.
Applying Color Theory
Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:45pm
June 24 - Aug 19
Instructor: PJ Svejda
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $150 plus supplies (see supply list)
A series of small painting studies focusing on foundational rules of color theory. Learn the basics of color mixing for any painting. Everything from basic color mixing, temperature (which colors are warm or cool), highlights, shadows, reflective colors, value, whew! Whether you are a novice or a professional this class is packed with tips and tricks that are sure to change the way you look at color forever. Each class will cover a new skill with small practice exercises.
Painting: Acrylics
Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
June 24 - Aug 19
Instructor: PJ Svejda
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $200 plus supplies (see supply list)
This multi-level class gives you the opportunity to explore acrylic paint to create three guided paintings, each completely different in subject and style. Your fourth painting is done independently with your choice of subject. Whether you have basic skills, are already a painter, or want a refresher, this is a fun class to learn skills, technique and color theory!
Intermediate Oil Painting
Wednesdays 6pm-8:30pm
June 24 - July 29
Instructor: Calixto O'Neill
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $200 plus supplies (see supply list)
This course will allow students to continue to develop their oil painting technique as the classical painters have. Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting
Advanced Painting
Sundays 1pm-5pm
June 28 - Aug 2
Instructor: Glen Ward
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $185 plus supplies (see supply list)
This class is designed for students who are familiar with painting basics, and are looking to explore new and different techniques, including incorporating mixed media, increasing their skills, and more. Beginning watercolors, or similar, is a recommended prerequisite.
Beginning Pottery
Thursdays 6pm-9pm
June 25 - Aug 20
Instructor: Cindy McDowell
Location: Studio 4 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $245 + $40 materials fee
Students will be taught the basics of working with clay techniques in hand building, wheel throwing, altering shapes, decorating, glazing and firing. Students select the projects made, or select to follow a scheduled project for the lesson. Personal and group instruction are provided.
Ceramics Open Studio
Thursdays 6pm-9pm
June 25 - July 16 (4 weeks) or Aug 20 (6 weeks)
Instructor: Cindy McDowell
Location: Studio 4 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: 4 weeks: $124, 9 weeks: $245; materials fee $40
Looking to pursue a path in ceramics? Need only an occasional helpful hint? Ceramics Open Studio is available! Students provide own materials and supplies to create artwork. Staff are happy to answer occasional questions, but this is for self-directed, experienced artists. Please note: clay body & supplies guidelines available upon request.
Pottery: Alternative Firings
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm
June 23 - Aug 18
Instructor: Cindy McDowell
Location: Studio 4 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $245 + $40 materials fee
Work with alternative firing techniques such as saggars, horse hair, raku and pit firing. Other techniques include airbrushing stoneware glazes, trailing glaze and slip, colored clay, colored slip, and other decorative techniques. Beginning pottery, or extensive experience with clay, is recommended before taking this class.
Sculpting 1: Sculpting & Casting
Saturdays 10am-1pm
June 27 - Aug 29 (excluding July 4)
Instructor: Kent Arblaster
Location: Studio 6 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials fee (depending on project)
Beginning through advanced students will learn the lost wax method of casting, starting with techniques for sculpting in clay or wax. Then the process moves to construction of polyurethane or silicone molds. Final art pieces are cast in a myriad of materials, including acrylic & urethane plastics, foam rubber, plaster & cement products, plus metals and cold-cast metals. This is the perfect class for creating miniatures or cast jewelry. Participants must be over 18 years old. Class size is limited!
Teen Sculpting Class
Saturdays 1pm-4pm
June 27 - Aug 29 (excluding July 4)
Instructor: Kent Arblaster
Location: Studio 6 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials fee (depending on project)
For teens 15 years and older. Students will learn the lost wax method of casting miniatures, starting with techniques for sculpting in clay or wax. Then the process moves to construction of polyurethane or silicone molds. Final art pieces are cast in a myriad of materials, including acrylic & urethane plastics, foam rubber, plaster & cement products, plus metals and cold-cast metals. This is the perfect class for creating miniatures or cast jewelry. Students and parents must attend a walkthrough before registration - please call 407-539-2181 ext. 265 or email education@artandhistory.org for more information.