Drawing + Painting

Studio capacity:

Front of studio = 9 people, including instructor
Back of studio = 6 people, including instructor

All Levels

Introduction to Painting

In person

Christian Curiel

This course introduces traditional painting techniques, focusing on the key systems used to organize visual information, including perspective, proportion, geometry, color, value, and light. Through guided assignments, students will learn to create realistic, clearly articulated visual spaces, reconciling the illusion of three-dimensional volume with the two-dimensional picture plane. Focusing on still life painting, students will refine their skills in proportion, perspective, and the depiction of light and volume, using color and tone to capture depth and texture. Join us for this engaging journey into the fundamentals of painting and discover the power of visual storytelling. CAW does not supply paint, brushes, or canvas. Please see the list below for what students need to bring. Tuition includes $10 materials fee for basic supplies from CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/6/2025–2/24/2025

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The Artist’s Way Circle

Jamia Weir

Work your way through the ever popular and powerful book, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron and launch into the depths of your creativity. Unblock and empower your artist self to shine within a helpful community of “accountability buddies,” facilitated by Artist Teacher, Jamia Weir. Part self-study and part group work, this course will be about YOU leading yourself through the exercises and activities, then coming together each week for check-ins, organic discussions, and art projects inspired by the creative process Cameron outlines. Together, we will form a “sacred circle” of supportive “believing mirrors,” where we’ll witness and celebrate each other’s creative growth. Jamia Weir recently moved back home to Connecticut after teaching art for 15 years at the elementary level in Los Angeles. In that time, she received her Master’s degree in Art Education, went on artist residencies, published written works, and was an active member of Textile Arts LA as well as the underground

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/6/2025–4/7/2025

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Figure Drawing

In person

Lamar Smith

Join us to draw or paint from a live nude model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses. These are monitored "open drawing" sessions; there is no instruction. The course runs monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. Session Dates: 1/7/25, 2/4/25, 3/4/25 School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/7/2025–3/4/2025

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Saturday Drawing Club

In person

Beth Lovell

Show up for your creative self in 2025 with the Saturday Drawing Club. Explore weekly prompts and materials combined with a mix of conversation, creative time, and feedback. Bring an ongoing project or start from scratch. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/11/2025–3/1/2025

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Introduction to Drawing

In person

Diana Brownell

This beginner drawing class is designed for anyone who enjoys drawing. Students will explore various drawing materials and perspectives, experimenting with line, positive and negative shapes, depth, and volume. They'll also learn techniques to create light and shadow effects on objects in different settings. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. Please see reccomended student material list below. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/25/2025–3/1/2025

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Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments

In person

Fritz Horstman

Approach color and thus your art practice with new and open eyes. Working from Josef Albers's famous "Interaction of Color," as well as Horstman's new book "Interacting with Color" we will experiment with such color phenomena as simultaneous contrast and the illusion of transparency. No prior experience is required. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/29/2025

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Intermediate + Advanced

Drawing the Figure in Dramatic Lighting

In person

Eric March

Learn how to capture the figure and the portrait in unusual and dramatic lighting situations. Challenge your drawing habits and expand your skills by drawing the figure with lighting from below, from behind, and with multiple light sources. Discover how a solid understanding of the structure of the figure can give you the tools you need to successfully depict a variety of lighting situations. See how lighting can impact the drama, mystery, and interest in a figure drawing. The class will be taught with demonstrations and individual coaching. Students will draw from a live model. Some figure drawing experience recommended. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. Please see recommended student material list below. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/8/2025–3/1/2025

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Beginner + Intermediate

Watercolor for Beginners

In person

Kathryn Stamps

Would you like to explore watercolors? Feeling unsure or out of practice? You can do it! Watercolors are a whimsical and simple way to explore ideas, make memorable sketches of your travels or daily life, and develop visual self-expression. Students will learn about materials, look at examples, create color studies, make thumbnail sketches to generate ideas and compositions, and develop sketches and paintings that explore color, line, shape, texture, and more. Whether you enjoy landscape, still life, abstract, or contemporary art, you will have the space and support to develop your style and learn helpful techniques to help you on your creative journey. Please see list of supplies for students to bring below. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/11/2025–3/1/2025

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Beginner

Introduction to Painting

In person

Christian Curiel

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/6/2025–2/24/2025

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