Creativity takes courage.
Henri Matisse
FINE ART CLASSES
Art classes meet in room 127 of the Greensboro Cultural Center weekly for 6 weeks per session. There are 6 sessions per year. Class size is limited to 8 to 10 students and pre-registration is required. Payment is due by the first class. Please note: these classes are for ages 16 & up.
SESSION 2 2025
March 3- April 26: No Classes and the building is closed April 18th, 19th, 20th
Life Drawing Monday
6:30-9pm
Instructor: Kelly Taylor
Session 2: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21
$175/6 weeks
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This is a 6 week course in the academic tradition of life drawing. Working from a live model, students will gain knowledge of methods and techniques to aid in the accurate depiction of the human body from direct observation. In this course the topics covered may include basic artist’s anatomy, body plan, mass conceptions, perspective, observation and measuring skills. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended.
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Tuesday 10-12:30
Instructor: Lisa Woods
$175/6 weeks
All materials are provided
Session 2: March 18, 25, April 1,8, 15, 22
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Start working with watercolors today! Are you interested in working with watercolor paints but not sure how to get started? This class is perfect for beginners as an introduction into the medium and will cover image composition, effectively using color, and other techniques specific to watercolor. *Students are required to bring a sketchbook and pencil. All other materials are included.
Beginning to Intermediate Drawing
Tuesday 6:30-9 Instructor: Kelly Taylor
$125/6 weeks
Session 2: March 18, 25, April 1,8, 15, 22
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In this drawing course, beginner students will learn the practice and principles of drawing. Emphasis on working from observation with a wide variety of media and genres explored.Intermediate students will be challenged to build upon the foundational drawing skills and techniques. Students will use dry mediums such as graphite, charcoal, pencils. Through demonstrations, personal instruction, and exercises, students will explore different subjects/compositions, textures, papers, and application techniques suitable for each unique medium.
Advanced Watercolor Painting
Thursday 10-12:30
Instructor: Lisa Woods
Session 2: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 24
$125/6 weeks
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In the Advanced Watercolor course, you will apply your knowledge of color theory and watercolor techniques to ultimately build a painting of a subject of your choosing. Through a combination of instructor demonstrations and individual practice, you will learn to plan and execute your paintings using a variety of subjects. Intro to Watercolor is highly recommended.
Painting Portraits(Oils)
Thursday 6:30-9
Instructor: Essence Foster
$175/6 weeks
All materials are provided
March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24
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In this class you will learn the basic foundational skills of portrait painting by using traditional methods to create realistic portrait painting from a live model. The course will cover the principal stages of building portrait structure and proportion along with knowledge of how to make color temperature and light values of skin tones. Learn the foundations for painting portraits with confidence.
artalliancegso@gmail.com for more information.