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Using pencils, markers and gouache (opaque watercolor), we learn to take our ideas from a line sketch, to value study, and finally into color with gouache (opaque watercolor). Emphasis is placed on line and value in the design stages (grey scale), and learning to explore various ideas before choosing one to be worked out in gouache (color). This class can be taken more than once building on previous knowledge. It can also be taken as a one off. No pre-requisites are required. This will be combining concepts from my previous sketchbook and gouache painting classes into one class. Ages 15+ unless permission is given by the instructor. Please reach out with questions.
Supplies: all supplies are provided.
Teaching Artist: Chris Best
Minimum enrollment to run: 5

Nature is often the best teacher, especially when it comes to drawing and painting. This class uses live plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables as still life subjects to teach observational drawing skills. During the course, we'll explore drawing materials and wet media including but not limited to: graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and illustration markers. This class includes one day of off-site drawing(location TBD) where we meet to draw from nature locally. All skill levels welcome; artists may bring their own materials in addition to using the materials provided. Email holly@rosar.io for further information.
Supplies: all supplies are provided.
Teaching Artist: Holly Rosario
Minimum enrollment to run: 3

Learn to paint still life in Maryland Hall's beautiful north light studio. Inspired by the colorist tradition of the Cape Cod School of Art, students will learn to create form and atmosphere using color. Class is open to all levels of experienceLearn to paint still life in Maryland Hall's beautiful north light studio. Inspired by the colorist tradition of the Cape Cod School of Art, students will learn to create form and atmosphere using color. This class is open to all levels of experience.
Supplies: students will bring their own supplies based on the supply list provided by the teaching artist upon sign up.
Teaching Artist: Melissa Gryder
Minimum enrollment to run: 5

This course emphasizes the principles of design, composition, perspective, and color in landscape painting. Students will work in oil from photographic reference, while advanced painters may also develop larger works from plein air studies. Instruction is tailored to all levels, from beginner to advanced, and the course may be repeated to further strengthen skills and personal style.
Supplies: students will bring their own supplies based on the supply list provided by the teaching artist upon sign up.
Teaching Artist: Melissa Gryder
Minimum enrollment to run: 5

Using pencils, markers and gouache (opaque watercolor), we learn to take our ideas from a line sketch, to value study, and finally into color with gouache (opaque watercolor). Emphasis is placed on line and value in the design stages (grey scale), and learning to explore various ideas before choosing one to be worked out in gouache (color). This class can be taken more than once building on previous knowledge. It can also be taken as a one off. No pre-requisites are required. This will be combining concepts from my previous sketchbook and gouache painting classes into one class. Ages 15+ unless permission is given by the instructor. Please reach out with questions.
Supplies: all supplies are provided.
Teaching Artist: Chris Best
Minimum enrollment to run: 5

The Wednesday Morning Figure Co-op offers the opportunity to work from life, working with experienced nude figure models. No critique or instruction is provided. Co-op members with diverse levels of artistic background bring drawing or painting materials of their choice and work independently in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. Easels, workbenches and tables are provided. A model fee of $10 is collected at each three-hour session. If work-space permits, those enrolled in any of the three drawing and painting co-ops (Wednesday morning figure, Thursday evening figure, Friday morning portrait) are welcome to attend the other two studio co-ops, paying the model fee for sessions they attend. Artists should register for the Co-op they intend to use the most. For more information, please contact Susan Jurow, srjurow@gmail.com

The Thursday Evening Figure Co-op offers artists with daytime commitments the opportunity to study from life, working with experienced nude figure models. No critique or instruction is provided. Co-op artists with diverse levels of artistic backgrounds bring drawing or painting materials of their choice and the ability to work independently in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. Easels, work benches and tables are provided. Three-hour sessions begin with a few gesture poses followed by one long pose for concentrated study. Occasionally the artist group decides to vary the routine with a gestures-only session, or a two-week pose. A model fee of $10 is collected at each session for 3 hours of work with experienced figure models. It is the practice that people registered for any of the three Maryland Hall drawing/painting co-ops (Wednesday morning figure/Thursday evening figure/Friday morning portrait) are welcome to attend sessions of the other two co-ops by paying the model fee for sessions they attend, but artists should register for the Co-op they intend to use the most. *High school artists 16 and older are allowed to participate in this session with the following requirements:
· Portfolio
· Parental permission
· Recommendation of art teacher
· Life drawing experience
For more information, please contact Louise Wallendorf, lawfineart@gmail.com or Leslie Sater, lesliesaterart@gmail.com"

The Friday Morning Portrait Co-op offers opportunity to work from life in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. Our diverse models include professionals as well as subjects new to posing for portraiture. Easels, workbenches and tables are provided. Co-op members with various levels of artistic background bring drawing or painting materials of their choice to work independently at their own pace, without instruction. A modest $10 model fee is collected at each three-hour session. Management of our Portrait Co-op sessions is rotated among experienced members of the studio. If work-space permits, those enrolled in any of the three drawing and painting Co-ops (Wednesday morning figure, Thursday evening figure, Friday morning portrait) are welcome to attend the other two studio Co-ops, paying the model fee for sessions they attend. Artists should register for the Co-op in which they intend to participate most. For more information, please contact Deborah Judy, judy.deborah@gmail.com