Online Art Classes - Adults & youth
With the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) now affecting the life around the world, we are offering online art classes and workshops for adults to explore their creativity and learn new art forms. Believing there is a hidden artist in everyone, we are ready to help you find yours. The session is geared toward simplicity and ease of use.
You need a laptop/desktop/iPad/Mobile device to connect to zoom video conference in order to join the classes. Supplies list is provided with each art class and workshop section below.
For registration, please complete and submit the Registration Form to secure you spot. You can also request a group session for 6+ students.
You'll receive instructions about how to join online classes and other details after receiving your registeration.
Note: All classes are subject to have 6 or more students.
Topic: Acrylic Painting
Time: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: $60 per session (4 classes - 1 hour each)
We'll be using acrylic paints on 11" x 14" canvas or canvas panels. Students can also use watercolor paper as an alternative.
Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Ivory/Mars Black, Ultramarine Blue, phthalo blue, Dark green, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red/Vermilion, Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Purple
Spring Session 1: Irises (Thursday - April. 1 - 22)
Dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22
Cost: $60 per session (Four 60 minute sessions)
We'll be using acrylic paints on 18" x 18" or 16" x 20" canvas.
Spring Session 2: Poppies (Thursday - April. 29 - May 20)
Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Cost: $60 per session (Four 60 minute sessions)
We'll be using acrylic paints on 16" x 20" canvas.
Topic:Madhubani Painting (Indian Folk Art)
All levels (Kids, Youth and Adults)
Time 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST - Monday
Cost: $60 per session (4 classes - 1 hour each)
The folk and tribal arts of India are very ethnic and simple, yet colorful and vibrant enough to speak volumes about the country's rich heritage. Every region in India has its own style and pattern of art, which is known as folk art, and we will be exploring them in this class. Madhubani painting (Mithila Art) is from the Mithila region of Bihar State, and one of the many famous Indian folk art forms. These paintings often characterized by complex geometrical patterns, people and their association with nature and the scenes, deity from the ancient epics and representing ritual content for particular occasions, including festivals, religious rituals, etc. This is an intrecrate artform, and it will take approximately a session/4 classes to complete a painting with some homework. Students will define the pace of the class.
Students should use watercolor paper for drawing, and acrylic paints and fine line markers/sharpies for coloring. Keep these supplies handy along with basic drawing pencil, eraser and a sharper during the class.
Spring Session 1: Woman with fishes (Monday - April 26 - May 17)
Number of sessions: 4
Dates: 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Topic: Pichwai Painting (Indian Folk Art)
All levels (Youth and Adults)
Time 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST - Monday
Cost: $80 per session (4 classes - 1-1/2 hours each)
Pichwai is a 400 year old art form that originated in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, Pichwais are visually stunning and intricately detailed paintings that narrate tales from Lord Krishna's life. This is an intrecrate artform, and it will take approximately a session/4 classes to complete a painting with some homework. Students will define the pace of the class, an extra class can be arranged at an additional cost.
Students should use watercolor paper for drawing, and acrylic paints or poster colors for coloring. Keep these supplies handy along with basic drawing pencil, eraser and a sharper during the class.
Spring Session 1: Shreenath ji's face (Monday - 3/29 - 4/19)
Number of sessions: 4
Dates: 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19
Spring Session 1: Gopi's face (Monday - 4/26 - May 17)
Number of sessions: 4
Dates: 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Art Supplies List:
Canson XL SeriesWaterColor Paper 140 LB - 9" x 12" : Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M59O4C OR 11"x15": Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Strathmore-360-111-300-Watercolor-Sheets/dp/B000KNLQIM
Fine point black marker: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QHI43S/
Acrylic paint set for students: https://www.amazon.com/Sargent-Art-23-0501-Beginning-Professionals/dp/B004P1IDC2
Paint Brush Set: https://www.amazon.com/Heartybay-10Pieces-Round-Pointed-Nylon/dp/B00V4EG6D6
Markers: https://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Permanent-Highlighter-Sketching-Alcohol-based/dp/B01H1NV1RE
OR https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Color-Pen-Assorted-S360-36/dp/B001E6F108
Ball Bearing Compass with Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/Westcott-Bearing-Compass-Pencil-Nickel/dp/B00DUXMN0E
Pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler
Rag cloth for wiping brushes
Container for water
Palette
Apron (to avoid color stains on clothes)
Missed Class Policy:
If you know you are going to miss a class, you must notify me 48 hours ahead of time via email. There are no refunds for missed classes. But a missed class can be applied as credit for a future class.