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March 2024
This four-week class will explore materials and techniques of drawing, Each week students will be introduced to a new medium such as charcoal, soft pastels,…
Find out moreBack by popular demand, we are offering this class again (prior students welcome!) with the new goal of creating a poster-size montage of four different…
Find out moreThis class is a drop-in figure drawing workshop with a model. VisArts will provide standing easels for students; other drawing materials are not provided. The…
Find out moreIn this workshop, students will explore the similarities and differences between repetition, rhythm, and patterns and examine how we can combine repetition, rhythm, and patterns…
Find out moreApril 2024
“Learning by doing” could be the motto of this series, which we are offering again to adults online at VisArts. In the course we will…
Find out moreArmed with a pad and colored pencils, students ages 14+ will sleuth out new subjects to sketch in the pedestrian-only section of Rockville Town Square!…
Find out moreBeginner through intermediate-level students will learn to draw the figure expressively through observation of live models. There will be an emphasis on training the eye…
Find out moreThis eight-week course provides a foundation in a wide variety of paper crafting methodologies and introduces a range of genres within the realm of paper…
Find out moreThis hands-on class explores how the principles of composition and elements of art work together. Students will delve into this concept through mark-making and the…
Find out moreThis four-week class will concentrate on drawing natural objects, plants, and flowers. We will use a variety of mediums; charcoal, pastels (oil and chalk), pencil,…
Find out moreThis class is back by popular demand! The poster shown (approximate dimensions 18” x 24”) was created by a student in our first series, who…
Find out moreAre you curious how to make your own hardcover sketchbook? In this introductory class, students will learn the intricacies and techniques behind case binding their…
Find out moreCelebrate Earth's beauty (on Earth Day!) by creating charming collages with seashells, stones, twigs, and other gifts from nature. This class is for ages 14…
Find out moreMay 2024
Soft pastels are a versatile medium: a cross between painting outside and drawing. They are fun to use and create beautiful special effects. This class…
Find out moreIn this class, students will learn how to create comic art and illustrations and learn how to develop their art skills through basic drawing, perspective,…
Find out moreIf you have never picked up and tried out a pastel pencil by Conte a Paris, you are in for a treat! The most common…
Find out moreThis is a beginner’s adult course in the fundamentals of art. Students will investigate the concepts and principles of two-dimensional visual design. Additionally, an introduction…
Find out moreThis course is perfect for the beginner to an intermediate drawer. The student will learn how to communicate with the eye and hand to make…
Find out moreThis course will cover subjects in still life, animals, faces, interiors, and landscapes, with some lessons extending over two meetings. Several art media will be…
Find out moreJune 2024
Explore art-making through mixed media and collaged paper! In this class for Beginners and Advanced Beginners, we’ll explore processes for creating abstract-based work using mixed media…
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