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Mixed Media Collage Workshop
with Anthony Ciambella
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Anthony Ciambella
Weekend Workshop
Mixed media art and collage offer a myriad of possibilities to combine papers, photographs, and 3D elements to make a statement, convey something personal, or create something textural, colorful, and beautiful. Develop rich and complex imagery finding inspiration from memory, literature, films, and other sources, while working in a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. Sessions will discuss the characteristics of adhesives, paper and fabric cut-outs, wood, and plastics. Students will receive one-on-one instruction and participate in open discussions about their ideas and work. Topics include construction, storage and presentation strategies. Open to all levels.
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.
Painting the Portrait and Clothed Figure
with David Wilson
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Instructor: David Wilson
Six-Week Short Course (21 Hours)
No class on November 28 (Thanksgiving Break)
Paint from a clothed model to advance your skills in portraiture and figure painting. Explore the proportions and anatomy of the head and neck structures, the definition of features, and how to capture expression and likeness, as well as conveying the gesture and construction of the figure with the incorporation of drapery/clothing. Instruction will cover a variety of topics including glazing, broken color, surface texture, composition and design, the relationship of the figure to the environment, the creation of atmosphere and color harmony, and open- versus closed-form painting. All levels welcome. Instruction will be geared toward oil, but students are welcome to draw-only, or use other appropriate media, if they wish. Note: Tuition includes a $40 models fee.
Image: David Wilson
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.
The Figure in Clay Workshop
with Colleen O'Donnell
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell
Weekend Workshop
Learn the techniques and tools of figure sculpture through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from the model. Explore anatomy, proportion, gesture, and design through the versatility of clay. Personal expression will be emphasized though representational and abstract approaches. Open to all levels and perfect for beginners. Tuition includes a $35 models fee.
Register by: October 30
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.
Color Matters Workshop (ONLINE)
with Kassem Amoudi
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ,
Instructor: Kassem Amoudi
Weekend Online Workshop (Zoom Only)
Elevate the role of color and learn how to incorporate it both strategically and intuitively into your paintings under the guidance of artist/critic/mentor Kassem Amoudi. Examine concepts of temperature, value, saturation, and harmony/contrast through color relationships. Explore color’s role in creating focal points, suggesting space, influencing mark, and promoting personal expression. Work from personal subject matter (objects, images, emotions, or ideas) to develop your personal style, informed by examples from contemporary and modern art. Painting experience recommended.
Register by: November 13
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.
Palette Knife Painting Workshop
with Shushana Rucker
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Weekend Workshop
The painting knife is an important accompaniment to the brush for creating textural effects, expressive marks, and broad planes of color. Learn how to use this tool to achieve bold lines, crisp edges, and even fine details while working from still life or reference imagery. Explore color, texture, and painterly application as you expand your range of painting techniques for your own representational or abstract work.
Register by: November 30
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.