Looking at Art: Critique as a Creative Practice
Dates: Sunday, October 18, 25 & November 1, from 10 am - 1 pm
Fee: $125/ member discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginner/Intermediate
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Jennifer Fernandez
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Have you ever had a difficult critique experience or wished you could look at art and better understand why you like or dislike it? This class explores the art of looking and provides practical tools for thoughtfully engaging with artwork—whether you’re visiting a gallery, participating in a critique group, or looking at your own work with fresh eyes.
Students will learn the Description, Analysis, and Interpretation method of critique before exploring an adapted version of Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process. Through examples by a range of artists and optional discussion of student work, you’ll practice giving and receiving constructive feedback while building confidence, curiosity, and community.
No art experience is required—just a willingness to look closely and share your perspective.
Creating with Procreate
Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 20- 21, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All Levels
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Larine Chung
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Learn to create digital art in Procreate! This hands-on workshop covers essential tools, brushes, layers, and drawing techniques, while helping you develop your own style and visual storytelling skills.
Students will complete exercises in comic-style line art, character studies, or a full master copy, tailored to your interests.
Required Supply list:
iPad with Procreate downloaded,
iPad stylus
Creating with Procreate
Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 - 27, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All Levels
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Larine Chung
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Learn to create digital art in Procreate! This hands-on workshop covers essential tools, brushes, layers, and drawing techniques, while helping you develop your own style and visual storytelling skills.
Students will complete exercises in comic-style line art, character studies, or a full master copy, tailored to your interests.
Required Supply list:
iPad with Procreate downloaded,
iPad stylus
All Things Encaustic
Date: Saturday, March 14, from 11:30 am - 2 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & 2
Explore the fundamentals of Encaustic Art in this exclusive inaugural Masterclass with Jackie Cort. This lecture-based class offers valuable insights and fun ideas drawn from over 15 years of experience working with encaustic.
Topics include studio setup, safety, tips and tricks, Q&A sessions, live demonstrations, curated sources, what to avoid, ways to save money, and making a strong medium. You’ll also discover new ways to use this versatile medium, experiment with playful techniques, and uncover artistic strategies that will help you develop your own style. Bring all your questions (and aprons)! This is a unique opportunity to get started with encaustic art with hands-on support.
All levels of experience welcome!
All supplies provided.
