This class is an opportunity to begin to build an art portfolio, or to improve your portfolio and/or applications for art schools/universities. My goal is to help students who are interested in improving artistic skills and/or to mentor students who are looking to get into an art program. Depending on your needs, you'll learn a variety of techniques and skills from drawing basics, paintings, photography, color theory to portfolio building/strengthening, developing titles, captions and descriptions for your work, reviewing different applications for art universities or other opportunities, and more. All levels of art experience are welcome!

This class is for those interested in getting started in printmaking from their home! Gelatin printing is a very fun, easy, non-toxic method to create beautiful and unique images. Gelatin is the traditional material for this method, but can be vegan using agar instead (you can state your preference). A plate of gelatin is created which becomes the surface to hold the ink. Different objects, fabrics, utensils, shapes can be used to create patterns and images in the print. This class can be done in a set of 3 1 hour classes (preferably 3 days in a row), but the class timing can be adapted and can be extended depending on the desire.. In the first class you will learn how to make the gelatin plate and care for it, and start to learn about different techniques. The second class you will begin to print. You will learn how to use the gelatin plate and ink and will try a few different techniques and surfaces to print on. In the third class you will learn some more advanced techniques and applications for the gelatin printing. After this you'll be an expert and can print at home whenever you want! For children, this class will need to be done in person, or if doing an online class will need the help of an adult to make the gelatin plate.

This is a class for someone of any age who is a beginner in art. You will learn the foundations of drawing skills from material knowledge, techniques, paper types, collage, to color theory, form, lighting, perspective, a little art history, and more. The different lessons covered can be adapted to different ages. Some things you will learn: -how to hold a pencil and other tools -gesture drawing -shading -line quality -cross-hatching -blind-contour drawing -blending and smudging -image composition