Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Learn to draw the human figure from life using a classical academic approach rooted in 19th century French training. Suitable for beginners through advanced students, this course emphasizes careful observation and disciplined looking. Working from a single long pose over six weeks, participants will build a drawing step by step, developing both accuracy and unity. Each class includes demonstrations and individualized feedback. Astoria Jellett has trained at both the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and Florence Academy of Art, and combines both approaches to give you a taste of atelier training. All materials provided.

This beginner to intermediate class at the Jepson Center every Tuesday from June 2nd to July 7th, 2pm to 4:30pm, will invite participants to bring in and set up their own things to create a painting from. Setting up a still life will launch the exploration, helping participants to see light and color before beginning to paint. The class will teach painting application and color mixing to create the illusion of space and volume. This class is like going to the gym—only much more fun! Participants will build observational and creative muscles studying the things they love. All materials provided.