Drawing + Painting

Painting for all! This class covers foundational painting skills through a progression from observational still life to increasingly abstract approaches. Students explore value, color, composition, and gesture through hands-on studio exercises that emphasize seeing, perception, and material experimentation. Working from direct observation and lived experience, students learn to simplify, translate, and transform visual information into expressive painted forms.  Students may work in acrylic or oil paint. Most demonstrations will be using oil paint. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials (such as newsprint and/or charcoal) 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–4/13 and 4/20–6/1

Learn how to create digital artwork using Procreate on the iPad. We'll cover the essentials—drawing, color, layering, and brush techniques—while exploring how digital tools can enhance your creative process. Procreate’s intuitive features make it easy to blend traditional art skills with modern flexibility. Designed for beginners or anyone curious about digital art, this class offers a step-by-step approach to building skills and confidence with Procreate. 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–4/13 and 4/20–6/1

In this 8-week class, students will bring original characters to life, from first concept to finished design. Learn the principles of character design while creating characters for animation, games, comics, or illustration projects. Each week focuses on a different part of the process, combining design fundamentals with drawing techniques. Work digitally or on paper and develop multiple fully realized characters with turnarounds, expression sheets, and color variations. 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 16+

Dates: 3/14–5/2 and 5/9–6/27

Show up for your creative self with the Saturday Drawing Club. This session's theme is "Illustrate Your Life." We'll make drawings, narrative art, and comics based on memories and daily life. 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 additional shared 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/14–5/30

Have you ever wanted to create animations like The Amazing World of Gumball(2011), Steven Universe (2013), or The Owl House (2020)? This is your chance to bring your ideas to life. In this hands-on class, students will learn the essential skills behind digital animation. Start with guided exercises that introduce the animation program and core concepts, then spend the second half developing your own original animated short. Whether you’re building on skills from previous experiences or exploring animation for the first time, you’ll be supported every step of the way as your ideas move from concept to screen. By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid foundation to keep animating with confidence. This class is welcoming to beginners while still engaging for those with some prior experience. iPads will be provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 16+

Dates: 3/14–5/2 and 5/9–6/27

Learn how artists observe and interpret their surroundings, translating what they see into thoughtful, well-constructed paintings. Through creating and arranging their own still lifes, participants will explore composition, light, and spatial relationships while painting objects within specific settings and lighting conditions. Instruction will focus on color identification and mixing, understanding value, and learning to simplify and generalize forms to create clear, cohesive images. Emphasis will also be placed on considering objects in relation to the space around them—an essential skill for confident, expressive painting. This foundational class is designed for new and returning students who wish to develop the skills needed to work independently in oil or acrylic. Please bring a tube of red, yellow, blue, white, and black paint, along with a bristle brush, to the first session. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for newsprint and charcoal provided by CAW. School

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/4–5/9

Explore the complementary practice of collage and drawing. Through guided prompts, demonstrations, and supportive feedback, students will experiment with mark-making, layering, and composition. Emphasis is placed on personal expression, creative confidence, and developing ideas at one's own pace. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for newsprint and charcoal 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/22–6/25