Chinese Landscape Painting

Instructor: Yinglei Zhang
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Tuition: $150
Location: Marble Works

Chinese painting has three main categories: Landscape, Figures, and Birds & Flowers. Traditionally, Landscape paintings are considered the most important among the 3 categories. This class is suitable for those who have some experience with Chinese painting, and are familiar with the basics of using paper, and brushwork with ink. Participants will learn how to use gradations of black ink and limited colors on paper, how to draw trees, rocks, mountains, and water, and create their own landscape painting. The class will also cover the use of the seal. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate. Adults & Teens, Materials Included

March 19-April 9 RUNNING

NEW! Peony Painting Workshop

Instructor: Yinglei Zhang
Saturday, 10AM-3PM
Tuition: $90
Location: Marble Works

The Peony is the Queen of the flowers as it’s dazzling, vibrant, rich, and beautiful. Learn how to break down the various elements of a peony; draw a Peony flower head, leaf and the whole plant. Participants will use gradations of black ink and colors on paper, while experimenting with fun techniques. All levels/Some experience with Chinese painting is helpful, but not necessary. Adults/Teens, Materials Included

There will be a 1-hour lunch break for the workshop-students need to bring a lunch.

April 12 REGISTER>

NEW! Chinese Painting: Mounting Your Work

Instructor: Yinglei Zhang
Saturdays, 10AM-3PM
Tuition: $180
Location: Marble Works

This workshop is for those who have already taken Chinese painting classes, love Chinese painting & Calligraphy, or work on Xuan paper and would like their work to be seen. If you would like to get your paintings ready to show or frame for someone as a gift, this workshop is for you!

Chinese paintings which are not mounted are not considered finished. The back mounting is integral. It will bring out all of the subtleties of the brush strokes, making the painting smooth and strong. Learn about the mounting process, to prepare your work for framing or mounting on a traditional Chinese scroll. 

Materials for mounting will be provided by the Instructor 

Students will need to bring: 1-2 clean smooth wooden boards* and 2-3 finished paintings no larger than 16” x 20”

*Boards from around your house may be used, such as: board from a board game, cabinet door or scrap wood

There will be a one hour lunch break-Students will need to bring their own lunch.

April 26 & May 3 REGISTER>

Monday Night Oil Painting   

Instructor: Mary Lower 
Mondays, 6-8PM
Tuition: $145
Location: Lower Studio 

Whatever your level of experience, this class is your laboratory to learn from seeing and expand your command of the oil medium. The first class presents a one night fun painting challenge. For the next four classes, students work on canvas following a painting process that emphasizes form, the dynamics of composition and use of value, intensity, and temperature of color. Instruction will include demonstrations, examples from art history and individual critiques. Oil painting supplies will be provided. Classes are held at the instructor’s studio in Middlebury. Teens welcome!

Spring Session 1: March 17 – April 14 RUNNING
Spring Session 2: April 28 – May 26 REGISTER>

Thursday Morning Oils  

Instructor: Mary Lower 
Thursdays, 10AM-12PM
Tuition: $145
Location: Lower Studio 

This class is for both the beginner and the more experienced oil painter. Students will begin by blocking in the composition focusing on placement, proportion, perspective, and the dynamics of composition. Value, intensity, and temperature of color will be emphasized. Instruction will include demonstrations, examples from art history and individual critiques. Oil painting supplies will be provided. Classes are held at the instructor’s studio in Middlebury.

Spring Session 1: March 27 – April 24 REGISTER>
Spring Session 2: May 1 – 29 REGISTER>

Gouache Fundamentals and Watercolor  

Instructor: James Beihl
 Mondays 6-8PM
Tuition: $195
Location: MSS Marble Works

The purpose of this class is to develop a love and appreciation for the medium of Gouache and how to paint with it in the manner of a watercolorist. Students will learn the fundamentals and examine the strengths and limitations of gouache through a study of the basic techniques employed when using the medium. Throughout the session we will do a limited number of Gouache pieces in which students will be able to apply and explore techniques gone over in class. We will also learn a little about the history of the medium and how it can be used with watercolor. Each session we will bring to bear techniques gone over in class, and recapping basic Gouache techniques students will explore new uses for Gouache such as how to incorporate an underdrawing. The class will appeal to both watercolorists, as well as people who are curious about Gouache in general.  
All level/Adult. Materials included.

March 17 – April 14  RUNNING

NEW! Drawing For Everyone

with Phoebe deNoronha
Monday, 5:30-7PM
Tuition: $75
Location: MSS Marble Works

Whether you are a beginner at drawing or more experienced, this class invites you to break down drawing into its basic elements before combining them together again into a finished piece of art. Each week we will be using a new still-life composition set up by the instructor (or students are welcome to bring in their own props to draw). We will be practicing line, shape, texture, space, and value as separate pieces. All levels/Teens welcome.

Materials: Students will need to bring a 12×14 or larger sketchbook. Students can bring their own graphite pencils, charcoal pencils or sticks, and 1-2 erasers. MSS will provide basic drawing supplies for those who do not bring their own.

April 28-May 12 REGISTER>