Overview of watercolor for all levels of artists A discussion of materials (paper, paint, brushes), composition and drawing, the three basic paint washes, the importance of values, color mixing strategies, masking, dry brush, and all sorts of tips and specialty textural techniques. While a variety of painting styles and approaches are discussed and encouraged, the […]

Have you ever seen a drawing and wondered, “How’d they do that?” This fun and challenging class will explore the materials and methods of several artists, such as Jim Dine, Jennifer Bartlett, Georges Seurat and others who work in many different ways. We’ll look at examples of their drawings, and discuss why and how the […]

Paper is a wonder material. It makes an appealing surface for paintings and drawings, but it can also be cut, pasted, folded, and woven. Taking cues from the paper work of artists like Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Josef Albers, this online class will explore the possibilities of paper. We will make paintings, drawings, collages, […]

Through a variety of exercises, students will learn basic anatomy and movements of children and animals. They will apply their observational skills into developing unique, believable and appealing characters suitable for children’s books. The emphasis is on creating characters who are consistent through a variety of facial expressions and movements. Two Day Weekend Workshop, Sat […]

All paintings live or die based on underlying design. Unfortunately, composition is one of the most challenging and least intuitive things about learning to paint. Where color and shape can be observational, good composition is nearly the opposite – it must be invented. In this class we’ll demystify the “principles of design” by going under […]

Whether you are a first time printmaker or a seasoned professional artist, this class will get you set up with everything you need to know about how to print in Concord Art’s Print Studio. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of printmaking through color mixing and inking while learning about proper technical use […]

Join artist Cal Rice in this three day intensive workshop focusing on surrealist drawing and painting. Starting with the technique of “automatic drawing” we will explore the ways in which artists can tap into the subconscious to create unconventional and imaginative imagery. The drawings created on day one of the workshop will then serve as […]

Let’s dye with Indigo! From the palest summer sky to an almost purple black, come learn how to transform any natural fiber with your favorite shade of blue. Cathy will show you fun and easy techniques for creating one-of-a kind Indigo textiles. Please bring 4-5 textile items, such as t-shirts, tablecloths, cloth napkins, dresses, yardage, […]

In this One Day Workshop learn the art of Visible Mending! In a movement against throw away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover forgotten techniques and the joy of mending. Visible Mending encourages you to: -Be less wasteful -Make your clothing unique, personalized and reflect your style -Repair, […]

Ron Rosenstock, internationally known photographer, is conducting a one-day workshop on how to prepare your artwork for an exhibition. Learn how to cut mats and frame your artwork to museum standards. Everyone will have a hands-on experience with a 32-inch, classic Logan mat cutter. All materials needed will be supplied. Topics to be covered include: […]

This workshop is about moving from landscape into abstraction. The idea of landscape to abstraction covers a very broad range. It is very difficult to move one’s thinking towards the abstract, but through using the lines of land, deciphering shapes, and simplifying, we will change our language from the literal to the non- objective using […]