This class is pre-enrolled. It has limited availability and when a spot opens we fill it with the next available person on the waiting list. We encourage you to add your name. Thank you for your patience.
This nine-week class offers the perfect atmosphere for self-exploration and artistic camaraderie. Students with skills in their chosen medium have the opportunity to learn from each other’s methods, practice new techniques, and paint in a positive and supportive group setting. Each class begins with a critique reviewing the previous week’s work facilitated by Kate. Carefully designed still lifes are provided and students may take advantage of studio time to work on projects of their choice.
This class is pre-enrolled. It has limited availability and when a spot opens we fill it with the next available person on the waiting list. We encourage you to add your name. Thank you for your patience.
Come learn the techniques for creating a wide array of color and tonal value with a limited palette. Instruction with oil paint will focus on skill-building in the use of value and color with the goal that each student applies these skills to the painting style of their choice. Those with experience and confidence in any painting medium - oil, acrylic, watercolor etc. - may join the class to take advantage of weekly critiques in addition to utilizing the still life's that will be set up for each session.
Join our instructor, Bogi Pataki, for eight weeks of guided practice exploring the drawing of the human form. In this class, we will focus on the basic principals and helpful tools that are needed for figure drawing.
You will learn about the importance of perspective, proportion and scale, fundamental shapes, forms and more to help you construct the body. We will use anatomical models to understand the basic structure of the human figure and explore movement through gesture drawing with a live model. Model gender may change subject to model availability.
Explore the fundamentals of oil painting. You will be introduced to the tools and techniques of this medium, such as paint mixing, value study, and color theory. Aided by instructor demonstrations, you will learn how to paint landscapes, create atmospheric abstract art, and work from still-life displays. The last two weeks will be dedicated to harnessing the techniques and tips you have learned as you work to complete your own oil painting. Beginners fear not! Oil painting is forgiving. No experience is necessary. We invite you to develop a new artistic practice.
Have you always wanted to learn to draw? In this eight-week course, develop your drawing and observational skills all while learning the foundational building blocks of artistic creation. With these simple elements - line, edge, volume, value, texture, and perspective - anyone can begin their artistic journey. Weekly demonstrations and consistent drawing practice throughout the course will build your skills and contribute to the simple enjoyment of drawing.
Develop your skills in watercolor painting while watching your budget. Learn about basic materials and identify ways to mix a variety of colors with a limited paint palette. With the instructor's demonstrations and individual guidance, you will learn about transparency, value, composing and planning your images, and a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Throughout the eight weeks, you will practice painting exercises and finish a final painting. Come practice in a relaxed environment where there is no wrong way to learn this magnificent medium.
This class is perfect for folks who are interested in learning more about watercolor, but don't want a traditionally structured approach. We will focus on loose, playful, and experimental ways to work with this unique medium. We'll discuss ways to manipulate the paint, run through exercises designed to help you loosen up your art-making process, and play with additives that affect outcomes of your paintings. We'll work in both abstract and representational styles. Everyone from complete beginners to those hoping to reinvigorate their love for playing around with watercolor are welcome!
Creating art is a lifelong pursuit full of twists, turns, growth and discovery. In this class, we will explore artmaking while learning more about your own creative process by using Harvard College's "Studio Habits of Mind". By using these proven techniques, we can expand our ways of working in all mediums. Materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring in their own supplies too. No experience necessary!
This figure drawing open studio has 10 sessions. Open Studios are meant for personal practice without an instructor. Participants must bring their own drawing supplies and paper. The model will be nude and changes weekly. The length of each pose will vary. Please see our open studio guidelines linked on our website for more information on the format of the class.
This figure painting open studio has 10 sessions. The model will be clothed and changes weekly. This class has one long pose. Open Studios are meant for personal practice without an instructor. Participants must bring their own painting supplies, canvas or paper. Please see our open studio guidelines linked on our website for more information on the etiquette and format.
Online registration, Wheel Throwing Fundamentals: Monday Session
Online registration, Wheel Throwing Fundamentals: Tuesday Session
Are you new to wheel throwing? Have you taken a wheel throwing class before but want to learn new skills? This class will cover the basics of throwing including wedging, centering, and creating simple forms on the wheel. Classes will begin with an instructor demonstration and move into hands-on activities to help you learn the basics of throwing and preparing your work to be fired. Students will leave this 8 week course with at least 3 finished forms to take home. All levels welcome.
Try your hand at clay! Beginners and those interested in refreshing their skills are welcome in this class as we learn about the materials, methods, simple tricks, tips, and rules involved in hand-building ceramic items. Learn how to make a layered tile, then move up to three dimensions with a vase or cup. The instructor will guide you through handbuilding methods such as coils, pinch pots, log rolls, soft slabs, hard slabs, stamps, and sprigs. We will also learn various glaze techniques like staining, sgraffito, resist, inlay, stencils, and more. As you work on projects of your own choosing, you will have the instructor there to help you consider the best design and construction methods.
Learn a new skill in this made-for-beginners printmaking class. Your instructor will guide you through the basics, from technique and safety to style and design. By the end of this 8 weeks, you will have learned everything you need to take your practice home and work confidently in a print studio!
Materials List, Intro to Printmaking
This class is pre-enrolled. It has limited availability and when a spot opens we fill it with the next available person on the waiting list. We encourage you to add your name. Thank you for your patience.
Enjoy this open-ended printmaking studio class where you can freely explore your printmaking designs and process. An instructor will be present to offer guidance when you need someone to help you brainstorm ideas, answer your questions, provide technical assistance, and give demonstrations. Sessions allow you to try out our tools, presses, and materials while you work side by side with an active and engaged studio community!
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This course is available for those who are interested in working in a darkroom but are unfamiliar with shooting on film. In these individually scheduled, one-on-one courses, an instructor will guide you through the basics of manual camera function and shooting on black & white 35mm film. Bring your own camera or check one out with us.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This flexible and customizable course is designed for beginners with no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. In this individually scheduled, one-on-one course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom photography processes, adjusting the curriculum to focus on your goals within the medium. Topics covered include processing black & white film, contact printing, and enlargement printing in a black & white darkroom. Please note: This course does not include instructions on camera function & shooting. An additional lesson can be scheduled for those enrolled who require such instruction.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This one-day session is designed for those who have had some previous experience in black & white photography, processing, or printing but have been away from it for some time. We will go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing together as a refresher to these hands-on procedures. Participants must bring an exposed roll of film to work with for this class.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Come be a part of the Eugene Collage Collective and celebrate collage with us in this open studio session! Meet fellow collage artist and learn from a variety of interesting styles. Open to all levels of experience. Some collage materials will be provided. Please bring your favorite materials and tools. *This is an open studio - no instruction will be provided.
Get drawn into the 3D world of Watercolor! Leave those flat pages behind and join your instructor, Gracie Thornock, in painting, cutting, layering and stacking the beautiful elements of your piece.
Come try your hand at watercolor in this step-by-step crash course! By the end of the workshop we will have created a painting - from sketch to finish art peice - using layered paint to block out lighting and build up colors and shapes.
What a perfect time to bring your visions of the future to life! Enjoy an exciting morning with your Instructor, Ciara Glines, as she helps you envision what brings you joy. Come cut, color, glue, and glitter away with us as you bring your vision to life! You will leave this workshop with a poster-size collage that will visually motive you and showcase what this year has to offer.
All cancellations for classes, camps, and labs will incur a $50.00 administrative fee ($25 for workshops). Your refund will reflect this fee.
Full refunds or credits (minus the cancellation fee) will be offered if cancellation is made 10 business days or more prior to the start date of the class, workshop, lab, or camp.
A 50% refund or credit (minus the cancellation fee) on the cost of the class will be issued if a cancellation request is made within 6-10 business days prior to class, workshop, or camp.
No refund or credits will be given for cancellation requests made 5 business days or less prior to class, workshop, or camp. There are no refunds after the first session of the class, workshop, or camp.
No refunds, credits, or make-ups are offered for individuals who miss a class session, workshop, lab, or camp. No refunds or credits if asked to leave a current class, workshop or camp due to misconduct. Please read our behavior policy.
We are currently offering scholarships for 50% of the cost of tuition for classes. Scholarships are available for all age groups through the Susi Larsen & Cameron Serbu Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Madeleine Christenson Scholarship Fund.
To be considered applicants must fill out the application prior to registration and payment. If awarded applicants will be contacted for the remaining payment.
Print Scholarship Application ~ OR ~ Online Scholarship Application
In the event of bad weather, including snow to high heat conditions, the Art Center will hold any outdoor classes inside. If traveling to the art center isn't advisable, we will cancel classes for that day and a make-up session will be held at a later date. Please check our website for updates after 12 pm on the day in question to see if afternoon and evening classes are canceled.
MKAC has a parking lot for art students, visitors, and staff. If you happen to arrive for your class and the parking lot is full, please come into the office and grab a parking pass. This will override the street parking time limits for your class time!
