Mondays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM  
Instructor: Roberto Osti  
Ten-Week Course (30 Hours)  
No class on October 12 (Indigenous People’s Day) 

Paint portraits from a variety of models using the direct painting method. Examine the proportions and volumes of the head, as well as the placement, structure, and characteristics of the facial features, through preliminary drawings and demonstrations. Develop color using a limited palette to understand how to use chroma, temperature, value, tint, and tone. Instruction will address materials, composition, paint handling, and color mixing, blending, and theory. Homework assignments working from photos, Masterworks, or oneself/others will encourage students to learn to make personal aesthetic and technical choices and to practice concepts addressed in class. Open to all levels, this course is excellent for beginners as well as experienced students who want to review fundamental techniques or who simply enjoy painting portraits from life. Note: Course tuition includes a $65 model fee.

Registration Still Open!  
Materials List   
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Wednesdays, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM  
Instructor: John Greig  
Ten-Week Course (30 Hours)  
No class on November 25  

This class will explore wood as a primary art-making medium, looking at its many types, techniques and uses. Students will develop a well-rounded foundation of wood-working skills including cutting, milling, laminating, joinery and safe use of wood-working tools. Contemporary, traditional and ancient art works made of wood will be presented for historical and contextual understanding. Students will be encouraged to find their own unique voice within the material while building skills. Tuition includes $30 materials fee.

Register by: September 23  
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.