Art Classes @ ArtSquare in Leesburg
12 Cardinal Park Drive SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
For Adults:
Painting Light From Life
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
6 3-hour classes
November 2 - December 14 - no class Nov. 23rd
January 11 - February 15
March 7 - April 18 - no class April 4th
May 2 - June 6
I'll shed light on the basics of painting the still life. With focus on color therory, values, edges, materials and paint application, students will soon be on their way to exciting and luminous compositions. For more iinfo.. click here
Drawing with Pencil to Prismacolor
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
6 3-hour classes
November 2 - December 14 - no class Nov. 23rd
January 11 - February 15
March 7 - April 18 - no class April 4th
May 2 - June 6
Draw? Yes you can! Students start with simple shapes as they define value, form and negative space in charcoal, conté and graphite. A progression to color explores the surprising and varied characteristics and techniques of colored pencil. Drawing drapery will be included. Advanced students may work from class still life or subject of their own choosing. For more info...click here.
For Children:
The Art of Drawing
Wednesday afternoons, 4:15 to 6:15 pm
5 2-hour classes
January 11 - February 8
March 7 - April 11 - no class April 4th
May 2 - May 30
Ages 9 and up. Learn the fundamentals of drawing in a positive and fun atmosphere. The class sheds light on the mysteries of drawing by teaching the basic concepts that are the heart of the art of drawing. Students will learn the basics for drawing objects, be introduced to the foundations of perspective, form and shading plus numerous other techniques to enhance creativity. The Art of Drawing course goes beyond basic skills to increase confidence. For more info...click here
Still Life, Landscape and Figure
Painting and Drawing in Tuscany
2-Week Workshop in Seravezza, Italy
Instuctors: Kurt Schwarz
Montorno -- View from the studio Montorno -- View across the valley
Enjoy two glorious weeks – with eight solid days of painting and drawing instruction and demonstration provided by Kurt and Dana. All levels of experience are welcome. Your painting and drawing subjects are boundless. A model is provided every day, the Montorno studio grounds and the quaint village below beckons and everything can become an intriguing still life – whether you pick it right from the tree or find it in the market. This intensive workshop will help you grow as an artist, like no once-a-week class can do.
The meals and wine (provided every day you are in the studio) are unforgettable! Group field trips, your own excursion and getting to know the wonderful people of a town where very few tourists tread round out this very special experience.
Accommodations are in one of the quaint houses in downtown Seravezza. Double-occupancy and shared bath (unless otherwise specified) breakfast, snacks and plenty of coffee are provided in your house. Transportation to and from the studio is also provided every day.
$3300 student
$2700 companion...no instruction
Visit Montorno.com for more info and to watch the video
We need to hear from you soon if you are interested e-mail me today! dana@DanaThompsonDesigns.com
