NEW! Fiber Arts Open Studio

with Eileen Gombosi
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30PM
Tuition: $115
Location: MSS Marble Works

Let your creativity flow during open studio time! This offering is suitable for those with some experience in fiber arts, such as Shibori, block printing, or textile dyeing. Participants will work independently and have specific art project goals while experimenting with techniques, design & color. A variety of supplies & textiles to choose from will be provided for Shibori, block printing & dyeing, in addition to a selection of dyes & natural dyeing materials. There will be a limit of 4 dyeables per participant each week. (Participants are welcome to bring their own textiles, (pre-washed/100% cotton, linen or silk). Adults/Teens 16+

Int./Adv.-Participants are eligible to register after taking at least 1 Fiber Arts class at MSS

November 6-20 REGISTER>

Fiber Arts: Shibori Basics

Instructor: Eileen Gombosi
Mondays, 5-7PM
Tuition: $235
Location: MSS Marble Works

Discover the Art of Shibori, while exploring this traditional Japanese fabric dyeing method. Create custom dyed pieces using a variety of resist dyeing techniques using natural fabrics. Fold, twist, and knot the fabric to create beautiful patterns. Each class will introduce a different technique. Experiment with the Arashi method (wrapping cloth around a pole) to create striped patterns. Create geometric patterns with Itajime folding techniques or circular designs with various Kumo & Ne Maki Shibori methods. Each unique piece holds an element of mystery and surprise as you open your folds and twists, and see the beautiful patterns emerge. Participants will be provided with a variety of dyeables.

Adults/Teens, Materials included: All levels: This class is suitable for both beginners and those with experience interested in learning more dyeing techniques.

October 7-28 RUNNING

Intro To Watercolor Technique and Materials   

Instructor: Steven Jupiter 
Fridays, 10AM-12PM
Tuition: $215
Location: MSS Marble Works

This is a five week comprehensive course that will guide students towards confidence with material selection and developing professional technique with watercolors. The class will start with a hands-on session about the most effective paper, brushes, and pigments to use for a high quality result. This will lead into learning and developing important watercolor techniques like glazing, lifting, masking, and the nuance of mixing pigments. Each session will have painting exercises and demonstrations. In the final two sessions students will work to create a finished piece of art utilizing what they’ve learned so far.
This class is suitable for beginning artists as well as more experienced painters or those continuing on from previous sessions!
All materials included. All level/Adult

October 4 – November 1 RUNNING

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 will be held at the instructor’s studio in Middlebury. Teens welcome!

Session 1: October 7 – November 4 RUNNING
Session 2: November 11 – December 9 REGISTER>
Please note: Session 2 skips Nov 25th week of Thanksgiving Holiday

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 will be held at the instructor’s studio in Middlebury.

Session 1: October 10 – November 7 RUNNING
Session 2: November 14 – December 12 REGISTER>
Please note: Session 2 skips week of Nov 28th for Thanksgiving holiday 

Portraiture in Oils  

Instructor: Katalin Tolgyesi
Evening Sessions: Thursdays 6-8PM
Morning Session: Tuesdays 10AM-12PM 
Tuition: $195
Location: MSS Marble Works

In this five week introductory portraiture oil painting class students will work from a reference photo of their choosing to study the concepts of value, mixing skin tones, controlling the paint and building details. Through hands-on instruction and personalized guidance, your portrait will gradually come to life.
This class covers the most common mistakes made by beginner painters and breaks down the process of portraits into easy-to-understand phases. Students will leave with a finished portrait, an understanding of the oil painting process/ specific skills they can transfer to future projects. This class is suitable for beginning and continuing students.
Materials included. All level/Adult/Teens Welcome!

Fall Morning Session: October 22 – November 19 REGISTER>
Fall Evening Session 2: November 21 – December 19, Tuition $165 REGISTER>
Please Note: Session skips week of November 28 

Drawing for Everyone

Instructor: Phoebe de Noronha
Mondays, 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.

Fall Session 1: November 4-18 REGISTER>
Fall Session 2: December 2-16  REGISTER>