Kids' Drawing
Dates: Sundays, January 11 - February 15 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee: $215 / discount with member code
Ages: 10-16
Levels: All
Sessions: 6
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Drawing is both fun and easy to learn! In this engaging class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects, including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life. You'll have the opportunity to work with different drawing media while learning key techniques such as contrast, highlights and shadows, composition, and more. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it simple to follow along and create beautiful, finished artwork with confidence!
All supplies provided.
Drawing
Date: Sundays, January 11 - February 15, from 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Fee: $240/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 6
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Discover how enjoyable and accessible drawing can be! In this class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects—including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life—using different drawing media. You'll develop essential skills such as working with contrast, highlights and shadows, and creating strong compositions. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it easy to follow along and build confidence as you complete beautiful, finished pieces.
All supplies included.
Afterschool Cartooning for Kids
Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, from 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee: $140/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-16 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Write! Draw! Ink! This workshop allows you to learn the process of cartooning and drawing caricatures. Students will follow along on a step-by-step basis to draw some favorite characters as well as create their own characters and write and draw their own stories.
All supplies will be provided.
Alcohol Marker Illustration
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, January 17-18, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Fee: $155/ discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Gabi Adams
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Curious about drawing with alcohol markers? This beginner-friendly illustration class is your chance to dive in! You'll learn to draw in a fun, stylized way inspired by anime, manga, and comics—covering everything from everyday scenes to sci-fi and fantasy. Then, bring your drawings to life by outlining them with pens and adding bold color using alcohol markers. You’ll also learn techniques with colored pencils and pens to add details and polish your artwork.
Each student will create a finished, frame-worthy illustration, along with extra drawings, practice sheets, and a packet of tips and tricks to take home and keep creating!
All supplies included.
Drawing People and Portraits
Date: Wednesdays, February 18 - March 18, from 2:30 pm –4:45 pm
Fee: $200/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Have you ever wanted to draw people? Learn how to draw Portraits, Caricatures, and People in various interesting poses, going about their daily activities, in this exciting class!
All supplies included.
Travel and Nature Sketching with Pencil, Pen and Watercolors
Date: Wednesdays, February 18 - March 18, from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Fee: $210 / member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Living in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest, one can be inspired by our amazing environment on a daily basis! In this class, you'll learn all about how to draw and paint nature, scenery, and the environment with Pencil, Pen, and Watercolor, in this exciting new class!
All supplies provided.
How to Draw Classical Realism
Date: Thursdays, March 6 - April 24, from 6 pm to 9 pm
Fee: $365/discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 8
Instructor: Nick Colella
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Learn how to create realistic works of art using time-tested methods that have guided professional artists for centuries. This course introduces students to classical drawing practices that emphasize proportion, structure, and accuracy — building a strong foundation that can be applied to any subject matter.
Through step-by-step instruction, students will learn how to establish a solid block-in with correct proportions and how to develop form and value to create the illusion of three-dimensionality on a flat page. Along the way, we’ll discuss the historical roots of classical techniques and why they remain essential for artists seeking both precision and expressive range.
The class also covers recommended drawing materials, their uses, and tips for caring for your tools to ensure lasting results. All levels are welcome — no prior experience required.
Supply List:
Razor Blade/Exacto Knife/Box cutter
Sand Paper
If you have any questions about the supply list, please reach out to the Art Class Coordinator at rchernow@schack..org
Learn Live Gesture Drawing
Date: Wednesdays, March 25 - April 22, from 6 pm to 9 pm
Fee: $325/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Nick Colella
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
In this beginner-friendly course, students will learn the essential techniques that professional illustrators and comic artists use to bring figures to life. We’ll explore what makes a pose dynamic—and why—starting with the core foundations of gesture, proportion, anatomy, and the line of action. Through demonstrations and one-on-one guidance, students will learn how to build a strong, expressive structure in their drawings using rhythm lines, the Reilly Method, and other fundamental tools for creating movement and energy.
By the end of the class, students will complete a dynamic figure drawing and leave with the skills and confidence to infuse future work with liveliness, clarity, and expression.
Supply List:
Razor/box cutter/exacto knife
Sand Paper
If you have any questions abiut tge suply list, please reach out to the Art Class Coordinator at rchernow@schack.org
Core Drawing 101: Drawing for All Levels
Date: Sundays, April 5 - May 10, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Fee: $200/ discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Angeline Shrike
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
In this class, you’ll strengthen your drawing skills by revisiting the core principles that all great artists rely on. Guided by an atelier-trained, classical artist, you’ll focus on careful, deliberate practice to improve your understanding of form, light, and space.
Drawing from traditional 17th-century techniques, you’ll work through exercises on proportion, gesture, value, and the use of light and shadow. The goal is not just to draw what you see, but to see more clearly—developing the eye and mindset of an artist.
This class is perfect for anyone who wants to reconnect with the fundamentals of drawing or refresh their existing skills.
Materials list to bring to class:
You’re welcome to order these supplies online, but if you have the time, it’s recommended to visit your local art store instead. This gives you a chance to explore the variety of materials available and compare items in person.. ArtSpot Edmonds and Artist & Craftsman Supply are great places. Blick is also a good alternative.
Pencil pouch for storing your drawing supplies
5-6 pads of Strathmore 400 Drawing Paper (18x24)
Box Cutter Knife or Xacto Knife
*If you have any questions regarding the supply list, please reach out to the class coordinator at rchernow@schack.org
Alcohol Marker Illustration
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 18, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Fee: $165/ discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Gabi Adams
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Curious about drawing with alcohol markers? This beginner-friendly illustration class is your chance to dive in! You'll learn to draw in a fun, stylized way inspired by anime, manga, and comics—covering everything from everyday scenes to sci-fi and fantasy. Then, bring your drawings to life by outlining them with pens and adding bold color using alcohol markers. You’ll also learn techniques with colored pencils and pens to add details and polish your artwork.
Each student will create a finished, frame-worthy illustration, along with extra drawings, practice sheets, and a packet of tips and tricks to take home and keep creating!
All supplies included.
Drawing
Date: Sunday, April 19 - May 24 (SKIP MAY 3), from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Fee: $180/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Discover how enjoyable and accessible drawing can be! In this class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects—including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life—using different drawing media. You'll develop essential skills such as working with contrast, highlights and shadows, and creating strong compositions. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it easy to follow along and build confidence as you complete beautiful, finished pieces.
All supplies included.
Drawing with Colored Pencil
Dates: Wednesdays, April 29 - May 20, from 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Fee: $200/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Colored Pencils are some of the most versatile media ever! We will be doing a variety of subjects, including landscapes, animals, and still lifes. We will explore color, value, shadow, perspective, and materials in this fun and informative class for everyone. Many of the subjects will be taught in a step-by-step fashion, in which you will be able to follow along with the steps being done in front of the class.
All supplies provided.
Travel and Nature Sketching with Pencil, Pen and Watercolors
Date: Fridays, May 22 - June 26 (SKIP JUNE 5), from 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm
Fee: $210 / member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Living in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest, one can be inspired by our amazing environment on a daily basis! In this class, you'll learn all about how to draw and paint nature, scenery, and the environment with Pencil, Pen, and Watercolor, in this exciting new class!
All supplies provided.
Drawing
Date: Wednesdays, May 27 - June 24, from 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Fee: $195/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 6
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Discover how enjoyable and accessible drawing can be! In this class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects—including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life—using different drawing media. You'll develop essential skills such as working with contrast, highlights and shadows, and creating strong compositions. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it easy to follow along and build confidence as you complete beautiful, finished pieces.
All supplies included.
Kids' Drawing
Dates: Sundays, May 31 - June 28 (SKIP JUNE 7), from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Fee: $160/discount with member code
Ages: 10-16
Levels: All
Sessions: 6
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Drawing is both fun and easy to learn! In this engaging class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects, including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life. You'll have the opportunity to work with different drawing media while learning key techniques such as contrast, highlights and shadows, composition, and more. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it simple to follow along and create beautiful, finished artwork with confidence!
All supplies provided.
Perspective Drawing
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, December 6 - 7 from 2 pm to 5 pm
Fee: $135/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All Levels
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Brennan Rigg
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
This beginner-friendly class will help students build a solid understanding of both linear and atmospheric perspective. Through hands-on observation and drawing exercises, you’ll learn how to create the illusion of depth and space, represent three-dimensional forms, and apply these techniques to your own artistic goals.
Students will explore how to recognize and use different types of perspective, draw basic forms and objects in linear perspective, and create simple landscapes using atmospheric perspective. Along the way, you’ll take notes, experiment with small studies, and develop your own original compositions that bring a sense of realism and depth to your drawings.
Please bring to class:
Drawing Pencils: hardness 2H, B, and 5B
Single Hole Pencil Sharpener
Large Kneaded Eraser
Sandpaper Block
3 Colored Pencils: red, yellow, and blue.
Blending stumps
5mm Graphite Stick
9” x 12” Drawing Pad
12” Ruler
Drawing
Date: Sundays, November 16 - December 14 from 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Discover how enjoyable and accessible drawing can be! In this class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects—including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life—using different drawing media. You'll develop essential skills such as working with contrast, highlights and shadows, and creating strong compositions. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it easy to follow along and build confidence as you complete beautiful, finished pieces.
All supplies included.
Kids' Drawing
Dates: Sundays, November 16 - December 14 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee: $190 / discount with member code
Ages: 10-16
Levels: All
Sessions: 6
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Drawing is both fun and easy to learn! In this engaging class, we’ll explore a variety of subjects, including landscapes, animals, flowers, and still life. You'll have the opportunity to work with different drawing media while learning key techniques such as contrast, highlights and shadows, composition, and more. Each subject will be taught step by step, making it simple to follow along and create beautiful, finished artwork with confidence!
All supplies provided.
Drawing the Pacific Northwest Landscape
Date: Saturday, November 8, from 9 am - 4 pm
Fee: $155 / discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kristin Frost
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Do both art and the outdoors inspire you? If the beauty of nature fuels your creativity, this workshop with local artist Kristin Frost is the perfect fit. Together, we’ll explore drawing a Pacific Northwest landscape, focusing on elements like trees, water, and sky. Through live demonstrations of pencil techniques, composition tips, and thoughtful discussions about process, you’ll build a solid foundation in drawing while also exploring your individual style. Learn how value, texture, and scale can work together to create expressive landscapes that capture the essence of the natural world.
Neurographic Art & Zentangle Fusion
Date: Saturday, September 27 from 10 am to 1pm
Fee: $150/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jose Castro
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Discover the meditative power of line, shape, and pattern in this relaxing mixed media workshop. In this class, we’ll combine the intuitive flow of neurographic art with the structured elegance of Zentangle techniques to create expressive, abstract compositions. Using watercolor and permanent markers on mixed media paper, students will explore line and color as both artistic elements and tools for self-reflection and emotional expression.
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore. Each participant will leave with a unique finished artwork that blends neurographic lines, Zentangle-inspired patterns, and watercolor washes, offering a deeply personal and creative visual journey.
All supplies provided.
Drawing Summer Series
Dates: Monday - Friday, August 4 - 8 , 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-16 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Drawing is extremely easy and fun! We will be drawing a variety of subjects, such as landscapes, animals, flowers, and still lifes in this class. We will be working in several drawing media and will be covering contrast, highlights, shadow, and composition in this exciting class!
The subjects will be taught step-by-step. You will be able to follow along with the steps to achieve beautiful finished projects!
All supplies will be provided.
Drawing People Summer Series
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 28 -August 1, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-16 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Have you ever wanted to draw people? Learn how to draw Portraits, Caricatures, and People going about their daily activities in this exciting class !
All supplies will be provided.
Animation (Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 28 - 31 from 9 am - 1 pm
Fee: $275
Ages: 11-14 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Joann Kim
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Get ready to bring your drawings to life in our Drawing for Animation 4-day summer camp! This camp will teach you the basics of animation, including how to show movement, emotion, and timing through drawing. You’ll learn how to create characters and scenes that move and express feelings.
Students will also explore zoetropes and flip books, two classic animation techniques that demonstrate how still images can appear to move. Additionally, they’ll dive into storyboarding, the process of planning out a story through pictures and timing.
By the end of the camp, you’ll have a storyboard, a series of animated drawings, and hands-on experience with animation techniques that bring your artwork to life.
All supplies are provided, but please bring lunch and join us for a fun, hands-on week of drawing and animation!
Perspective Drawing: Learning the Basics
Dates: Tuesday, July 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All Levels
Sessions: 1
Instructor: JoElle Gragilla
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Ever struggled to make buildings look right in your drawings? In this workshop, we’ll break down the basics of 1- and 2-point perspective in a simple, no-stress way. Whether you’re sketching cityscapes or just want to make boxes look less wobbly, this class will give you the foundation you need.
In this session, you’ll:
· Learn the basics of linear and atmospheric perspective
· Practice drawing in 1- and 2-point perspective step by step
· Get tips for adding depth and dimension to your sketches
No experience needed and all supplies provided!
Drawing & Painting Sci Fi and Fantasy Creatures Summer Series
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 21 - 25 from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-16 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Painting and Drawing Studio
Explore the fascinating world of fantasy creatures in this exciting class! We will depict dragons, dinos, mecha, monsters, robots, elves, gnomes, trolls, shape-shifters, mutants, clones, giant insectoids, animal-creature hybrids, multi-creature hybrids, and all the amazing things they do: running, flying, swimming, battling foes, rescuing heroes, breathing fire, etc.
We will explore creatures in a variety of media, starting with drawing and continuing in the media of your choice — colored pencil, watercolor, and markers.
All supplies will be provided.
Drawing and Painting Pets Summer Series
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 14 -18 , 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-16 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Have you ever wanted to Draw and Paint a portrait of your pet? Learn how to draw and paint pet portraits in a variety of interesting poses going about their daily activities in this exciting class!
All supplies will be provided.
Cartooning Summer Series
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-16 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Write! Draw! Ink! This workshop allows you to learn the process of cartooning and drawing caricatures. Students will follow along on a step-by-step basis to draw some favorite characters as well as create their own characters and write and draw their own stories.
All supplies will be provided.
Drawing Summer Series
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 7 -11 , 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 10-16 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center Drawing & Painting Studio
Drawing is extremely easy and fun! We will be drawing a variety of subjects, such as landscapes, animals, flowers, and still lifes in this class. We will be working in several drawing media and will be covering contrast, highlights, shadow, and composition in this exciting class!
The subjects will be taught step-by-step. You will be able to follow along with the steps to achieve beautiful finished projects!
All supplies will be provided.
Drawing
Date: Mondays, May 26 - June 23 from 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Fee: $180/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Drawing is extremely easy and fun! We will be drawing a variety of subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers, and still lives in this class. We will be working in several drawing media and will be covering contrast, highlights/shadow, composition etc. in this exciting class! The subjects will be taught in a step-by-step fashion. You will be able to follow along with the steps to achieve beautiful finished projects!
All supplies included.
Homeschool Art Day
Dates: Friday, May 23, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fee: $15
Ages: 6+
Levels: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Elena Weber
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Designed for Kindergarten-High School-aged students and their caregivers. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Register for each child attending. Caregivers need to attend with their kid(s) but do not need to register.
Families and educators! The Schack Art Center is excited to host Homeschool Art Day!
Discover new themes and techniques, from watercolor to collage, while honing your skills in composition, color theory, and art history. Each program offers an engaging theme and focuses on the enhancement of academic curriculum highlighting literacy, observation, critical thinking, communication, and social skill development. This program offers a great opportunity for interaction between different homeschool groups in a creative setting. Join us for a journey of creativity and self-expression in a welcoming environment!
Space is limited to 10 participants; please register early.
Cost is $15/student
Colored Pencil & Oil Pastels
Dates: Mondays, March 3 - 31 from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Fee: $225 / member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
Colored Pencils and Oil Pastels are some of the most versatile media ever! Learn a bit about both media in this fun class! We will be doing a variety of subjects- Including landscapes, animals, and still lifes. We will explore color, value, shadow, perspective, and materials, in this fun and informative class for everyone. Many of the subjects will be taught in a step-by-step fashion, in which you will be able to follow along with the steps being done in front of the class.
All supplies provided
