Fundamentals of Drawing at Flower City Arts Center

In this class students focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing is required or expected. More advanced artists will also benefit from this refresher course.

A suggested materials list will be supplied prior to the first class.

Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 6-8:30

This class is full but you can get on a waiting list. Register here

A Taste of Plein Air Painting at Flower City Arts Center

Join me for a four-week plein air class designed for artists of all experience levels who want to explore the fun of creating outdoors. Each session will take place at a different location, offering fresh inspiration and new challenges. Use the medium of your choice—whether it's oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, or pen and ink—allowing for personal expression and experimentation.

The class will include guided instruction, group critiques, and plenty of time for independent work—all in a supportive, creative environment.

Bring your favorite materials, an open mind, and your love for the open air! A suggested materials list will be provided prior to the first class.

Register here

Session 1: Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22

Session full with waiting list

Session 2: Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28

Session just opened!

Intro to Gouache Painting at flower City Arts Center

Gouache is a water-based, opaque, pigment-rich medium. The ability to layer light over dark makes it as flexible as acrylics and oils, and yet it can be used like watercolor in transparent layers. This course is an introduction to materials, color mixing, and paint handling, with an emphasis on gouache’s painterly qualities. Each class will include a demo and plenty of time for painting. Storing and framing of gouache paintings will also be covered. A suggested materials list will be supplied prior to the first class.

Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-8:30pm

In Session

Oil Painting At The Art Stop

In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

Daytime Class: 6 week Class $179
Mondays 11:00-1:00
5/19/25-6/30/25 Skip 5/26

Last session until September! In session

Daytime Drawing 101 at the Art Stop

Can’t draw but want to? Can draw but want to get better? In this class you will use pencil, charcoal, and pastel to learn basic forms, one and two point perspective, negative space, tonal value and proportion. Use these fundamentals to draw anything. Drawing accurately is the basis for all other fine art mediums. You need to be able to accurately sketch out your canvas or paper before going on the next step.

Weds: Weds 11:00-1:00 5/28/25 - 6/25/25 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $129 for Five Weeks

Last session until September! In session

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD
@ 20 DEEP WINERY
THURSDAY AUGUST 21 | 5:00PM-8:00PM $40

Get outside and paint the lovely vineyards at 20 Deep Winery in Mendon this summer! This plein air painting class will cover the basic tools and techniques needed to paint outdoors, including how to set up a palette and choose a subject. After a short demonstration, participants will enjoy one-on-one instruction and interaction with instructor Victoria Brzustowicz as they work at their own pace, while sipping wine as you learn. We’ll end the session by sharing our artwork created in this session, and you’ll go home with a finished oil painting of the late summer vineyards. This class is suitable for beginner and more experienced artists. All tools and materials will be provided. Class will be held at 20 Deep Winery, 187 Mendon Ionia Rd, Mendon, NY 14472. Pre-registration required. (Wine not included in the class price)

Register here.