Adult Art Classes

SCHOOL OF ART

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We offer exciting non-credit courses and diploma programs specifically designed to provide an outstanding quality art education.

Kick the “can`t” out of your life!  Enjoy learning with art educators who are all professional artists dedicated to your development, appreciation and enjoyment.

SAMPLE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AP171-371 Acrylic Painting I-III Students learn techniques of color mixing and paint application. Landscape and marine paintings will be completed.

W161-461 Watercolor Painting I-IV Students learn to paint on cold pressed and rough textured watercolor paper. Expression and freedom of line are emphasized.

O181-281 Oil Painting I-II Emphasis is placed on material, canvas preparation and color mixing. Form and shading is taught through the use of positive and negative space. Still life, landscape, figure painting, composition and design are developed.

D191-491 Drawing I-IV Contemporary techniques for interpreting the proportions of the human form are taught through demonstration and diagrams. Students complete portraits and drawing in charcoal, pastel and oil.

I111-411 Illustration I-IV Students learn proportion in drawing inanimate and animate forms. The play of light and shade on form is presented. Techniques for using pen and ink, watercolor washes and oil paint illustration is demonstrated.

  • We provide a stimulating cultural environment with ongoing exhibits throughout the shoreline and in our own gallery.
  • Classes are taught in well-lighted, ventilated rooms airconditioned during the summer.
  • Students have access to art reference instruction books, art magazines, studio desks and easels.
  • The paved parking lot on school grounds has ample room for student vehicles.

AVAILABLE CLASSES

Portfolio Development

Oil Painting
Acrylic Painting
Watercolor
Pastels
Drawing Land and Seascapes
Drawing Inanimate Forms; Figure Drawing
Drawing Animals; Drawing and Anatomy
Drawing with Color Pencils
Illustration
Fashion Illustration
Book Illustration Pen and Ink
Design; Advertising Design
Composition; Cartooning; Calligraphy and Lettering
Perspective Drawing

COMBINED ILLUSTRATION AND CREATIVE ADVERTISING DESIGN

This unique diploma program offered only by the Shoreline School of Art & Music provides adult students with a comprehensive background in illustration and advertising design.

The program includes courses in Creative Advertising Design, Illustration, Perspective, Anatomy, Drawing, Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil painting.  See Course Descriptions above.