Art Appreciation

This eight‑week mini course introduces one artist per week, combining a short artist overview with a guided drawing and coloring exercise of a notable work, a c…

Study Kandinsky, Klimt and Picasso through discussion, hands-on projects and a final artist research project with an inspired artwork.

This intermediate oil painting course examines historical and contemporary styles—from Impressionism through Cubism to modern movements—while teaching oil techn…

This 15-week class examines selected works by Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh and their associated movements. Each unit includes a short art-h…

Analyze the 'Country Doctor' photo essay to learn how composition, sequencing, and ethics shaped modern photojournalism and visual storytelling.

Study the lives and artworks of Salvador Dalí, Georges Braque, Audrey Flack and Henri Rousseau, then create art inspired by each artist's style.

A semester survey of early modern and modern art movements, from Renaissance developments through contemporary and photographic practices.

This six-week Level 3 class blends art history with hands-on projects. Students learn about artists such as Kandinsky, Warhol and Van Gogh while practicing mixe…

Weekly artist studies introduce 14 influential artists; students recreate and color renditions of famous works, hear a related story, and receive interactive fe…

Students study ASL history and Deaf culture, analyze Deaf visual and performance art, and create an original art project inspired by ASL storytelling forms.

Beginner-friendly course combining basic Spanish instruction with hands-on acrylic painting. Learners practice painting skills—materials, verbs, color mixing, s…

An eight-week course that pairs brief historical and cultural context with step-by-step drawing lessons on topics like the Great Wall, lanterns, pandas, terraco…

This course introduces visual art techniques—line, color, texture, pattern, and mixed materials—while highlighting influential artists, including BIPOC creators…

Explore the seven elements of art and study nine famous artists through weekly presentations and hands-on drawing and painting projects.

Students study influential African-American artists and learn how their techniques, styles, and life experiences influenced their work from the Harlem Renaissan…

This class covers foundational drawing and painting skills for children: pencil and charcoal techniques, pen-and-ink shading, gesture and contour drawing, one‑p…

Explore five cultural art forms and create one inspired artwork each day using diverse media and techniques.

This class gives young children regular opportunities for creative drawing using simple art materials. Each session begins with an opening song and brief group…

A semester course that moves from quick sketching and observation to painting landscapes. Students study key landscape elements, color theory, composition and p…

Learners encounter artists like Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Claude Monet, and Michelangelo to understand different artistic styles, materials, and cultural c…

Explore the lives, historical context, styles, and cultural impact of major writers, composers, and visual artists through storytelling, discussion, and creativ…

This process-oriented art series combines art history, vocabulary and practical techniques across multiple media. Learners practice line work, color mixing, pri…

Learn about influential artists and recreate their signature paintings through guided drawing steps and basic coloring techniques.

Students explore Gordon Parks' life and analyze American Gothic to learn how photography can expose injustice and shape public understanding.