THE JOY OF WATERCOLOR Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level One of the most fun media to work in, this course will help students to use the water properly and be more confident with paper and color. We will experiment with washes – wet into wet, dry brush, and other techniques. This course will incorporate still […]
CREATIVE PAINTING Vickie Marsango All levels This course introduces students to painting strategies in a variety of forms, for the acrylic and/or oil painter. A series of studio assignments will generate creative ideas, explore techniques, and develop dynamic artwork. Students will enjoy a casual approach to intuitive painting combined with an emphasis on color mixing, […]
ACRYLIC PAINTING – THE BASICS AND MORE Christine Thomas Beginner and intermediate levels Learn how to master the medium of acrylic in this class for beginner and intermediate students. Get comfortable with the fundamentals of color, mixing color, under painting, layering, and brush handling. Students will learn how to easily transfer their images and designs […]
FIGURE SCULPTURE Winter 2019 Materials FIGURE SCULPTURE George Paxton Intermediate and advanced levels Students will develop proficiency in figurative sculpture in this ten-week course. Working from a live model, students will create one or two figure sketches in water-based clay that may be fired into a finished work. We will then move on to create […]
WATERCOLOR MAGIC Gloria Clifford Intermediate and advanced levels This offering is a more in-depth course in the use of watercolor. Classes are structured to stretch the student’s ability to use references that are more advanced than merely “copying.” Each class will have a theme, but keeping in mind the student’s individual artistic vision. This class […]
ACRYLIC PAINTING – THE BASICS AND MORE Christine Thomas Beginner and intermediate levels Learn how to master the medium of acrylic in this class for beginner and intermediate students. Get comfortable with the fundamentals of color, mixing color, under painting, layering, and brush handling. Students will learn how to easily transfer their images and designs […]
OIL & ACRYLIC STUDIO Lorraine Fouquet Intermediate and advanced levels This enjoyable and relaxing course is for those who have had a beginning painting class. It will help the student progress and learn more about color, composition, and finding their own style by translating a personal photo or photographs that inspire them into paintings. Each […]
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM I Vickie Marsango Beginner and intermediate levels This studio course is for students who wish to explore a painting medium with an emphasis on creative thinking. Students will discover the fundamental techniques of acrylic painting merged with an innovative approach to color harmony, compositional balance, and expressive mark making. Comparisons of abstract expressionist […]
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM II Vickie Marsango Intermediate and advanced levels This course is designed for the intermediate and advanced abstract or non-representational painter. Students must have completed Abstract Impressionism I before enrolling. Each artist will be given guided exercises to express their own individual visual language and creative voice. Exploratory and independent study will be encouraged […]
Clay Class Tool List ADVANCED CERAMICS STUDIO Walford Campbell Intermediate and Advanced levels This studio course is geared to the student who is motivated to undertake ambitious individual work in clay and further his or her understanding of ceramic art. The instructor will provide guidance, advice, critiques, and encourage self-exploration. The goal for this course […]
EXPLORING COLORED PENCILS John Cullen Beginner and intermediate levels This course offers new and exciting ways to use colored pencils and other mixed media. Students will learn important color theory applications and a variety of new techniques. Composition and critiques will be employed as well as individual instruction. Classes meet January 9 – March 13 […]
WATERCOLOR STUDIO Joel Johnson Intermediate and advanced levels This course will provide students with demonstration on how to advance their painting techniques, further their knowledge of composition and design, and select tier subject matter. The instructor will demonstrate as well as give individual critiques. Classes meet January 9 – March 13 Register by Jan 2 […]
ACRYLIC PAINTING – THE BASICS AND MORE Christine Thomas Beginner and intermediate levels Learn how to master the medium of acrylic in this class for beginner and intermediate students. Get comfortable with the fundamentals of color, mixing color, under painting, layering, and brush handling. Students will learn how to easily transfer their images and designs […]
“PLAYING” WITH CLAY Peggy Thomas All levels Open to beginners through advanced students, this class includes both hand building and wheel throwing. Beginners learn the basics with creative projects and basic wheel throwing. Returning and advanced students work on perfecting their techniques. This course will cover surface decoration, design, and glazing instruction and will also […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
PAINTING STUDIO AND MORE Christine Thomas All levels Come join a friendly group of artists who work independently while sharing with each other. The instructor provides suggestions and demonstrations as needed or requested. This studio class is open to 2D media, including oil, mixed media, watercolors, and drawing. This is a ‘no pressure’ class during […]
KUMIHIMO BEAD WEAVING Gina Johnson Beginner and intermediate levels Kumihimo is a fun, easy method of weaving beads. In this class beginner and intermediate students will create bracelets and necklaces using seed beads on a simple wheel. We will explore patterns from nature and use hand-crafted focal beads to enhance the course projects. Classes meet […]
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Aric Attas Beginner level Take your photography to the next level using Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. This interactive workshop is designed to teach you digital workflow from camera to computer to printer. Learn how to organize your images and get the most out of them using the editing capabilities of Photoshop CC […]
PASTELS SECRETS OF CREATING A SOFT PASTEL DRAWING Carol Siegel Berman Beginner and intermediate levels Learn the secrets of creating a pastel drawing using soft, not oil, pastels. Students will learn steps to create a successful pastel painting. This course will explore and have fun with this exciting medium. Pastel is easily correctable and workable […]
PAINTING WHAT YOU WANT IN OILS Marlene Evans Putnam Intermediate and advanced levels This course is for students who aspire to go to the next level in oil painting. An intensive study of tones and values, design, and composition will be done in every class. Students will learn unique color combinations as well as paint […]
PORTRAIT SCULPTURE George Paxton All levels Students will develop their ability to create portraiture in this five-week course. Working form a live model, students will create a life-sized portrait sculpture bust. Individual instruction will be provided. Principles of portraiture will be explained and developed. Measurements will be taken with calipers and utilized in developing the […]
“PLAYING” WITH CLAY Peggy Thomas All levels Open to beginners through advanced students, this class includes both hand building and wheel throwing. Beginners learn the basics with creative projects and basic wheel throwing. Returning and advanced students work on perfecting their techniques. This course will cover surface decoration, design, and glazing instruction and will also […]
NEW CLASS TIME ADDED! January 10 thru February 7, Thursdays - 3:00 pm. Over the years, we have periodically looked at some films from Italy, mostly covering the earlier, more formative years in the history of that nation’s cinema. This time around we’ll focus more on recent contributions, as Italy begins to break away from […]
CORK, CANVAS & COMPANY Explore your creative side with new friends in the studios. Whether your idea of art is drawing doodles or you are an experienced artist, Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun night out for everyone. A professional artist will guide and assist in creating your masterpiece. Bring your own wine and […]
IN SEARCH OF CAMELOT: THE PRE-RAPHAELITES AND THEIR WORLD Chris Fasolino This course has been designed to accompany the Victorian Radicals exhibition at the Museum. We will explore the colorful beauty and the chivalrous ideals of the Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as the artists’ eccentric personalities and lives. We will view paintings of courageous knights […]
ART HISTORY: THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES Chris Fasolino In this course, we will explore the art history of the ancient world, beginning with the bold mariners who sailed the wine-dark sea and inspired Homer’s Odyssey, the Stoic warriors who built the Mycenaean citadels, and the art and architecture of Athens and classical […]
Join filmmaker and VBMA faculty member, Xaque Gruber, on a journey through his short film and television projects. Xaque, who divides his time between Vero Beach and Los Angeles, will share stories on the making of each comedy, drama, documentary, and even reality TV. This fun and lively program will include the Vero Beach premiere of […]
Join filmmaker and VBMA faculty member, Xaque Gruber, on a journey through his short film and television projects. Xaque, who divides his time between Vero Beach and Los Angeles, will share stories on the making of each comedy, drama, documentary, and even reality TV. This fun and lively program will include the Vero Beach premiere of […]
POTTERY LAB Labs allow currently enrolled ceramics students to work independently in Studio 5 outside of class time during any lab listed below. A lab monitor will be present. Labs begin January 14 Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Thursdays, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. #WT59 $90 (Museum members $70)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
Simulcast Presentation - New York Times bestselling novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter THE LEGACY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Since his first appearance in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has become arguably the most enduring fictional character of the past two centuries. Why? What about Arthur Conan Doyle's creation caused him to outlast his peers in the popular imagination, […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
SPLASH WATER DROPLET PHOTOGRAPHY J. Scott Kelly This three-hour studio workshop will be a BLAST and will also test your hand-eye coordination as well as your patience! It might take a little while to get in sync but once you do you won’t be able to stop! This workshop will cover the set-up for water […]
CORK, CANVAS & COMPANY Explore your creative side with new friends in the studios. Whether your idea of art is drawing doodles or you are an experienced artist, Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun night out for everyone. A professional artist will guide and assist in creating your masterpiece. Bring your own wine and […]
Themed, docent-led gallery tour of the newest exhibitions and a connected art project in the Museum Art School Studios. January 26, 2019 / Sculpture Park *Drop-in between 10am and 1pm, or preregister online. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership
Museum Babies (0-24 months) A five-week class designed for babies and their caregivers for art-viewing, art-making, sensory experiences, and playful learning at the Museum. Week 1: How to look at art with your baby Week 2: How to talk to your baby about art Week 3: Music in the galleries Week 4: Books in the […]
A five-week class designed for toddlers and their caregivers for art-viewing, art-making, and playful learning at the Museum. Week 1: How to look at art with your toddler Week 2: How to talk about art with your toddler Week 3: Music in the galleries Week 4: Books in the galleries Week 5: Toddler art making […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
DRAWING BASICS A simple, fun approach to give a better understanding of drawing… January 31, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This simple one-day workshop on drawing will walk you through many of the “basics” of drawing. Whether a refresher or the first drawing class you have ever taken, it will make sense and help […]
CLASSIC FLORALS AND STILL LIFES IN OIL February 1-3, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A very popular class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting florals, and still lifes - beautiful florals, some fruits and vegetables and maybe even a donut or a few! Includes interesting and memorable discussions […]
The Contrast Duo is a new piano and violin ensemble that presents a broad and diverse range of repertoire that mixes performance art with the traditional. Yasa and Darren have performed internationally and have been the most sought-after ensemble in championing the duo literature. Their most recent accomplishments include 1st prizes at John Oliveira Inaugural […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
CORK, CANVAS & COMPANY Explore your creative side with new friends in the studios. Whether your idea of art is drawing doodles or you are an experienced artist, Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun night out for everyone. A professional artist will guide and assist in creating your masterpiece. Bring your own wine and […]
This course is for realist painters wanting to incorporate more abstract expression in their work and for abstract painters seeking guidance in developing their expression. The focus will be on understanding the four phases involved in creating an abstract painting that engages emotionally and intellectually through the artist’s handling of their chosen medium. Discussions, demonstrations […]
Saturday, February 9, 2019 1:30pm Individual seats: $25 Asbury Shorts USA is New York City's longest running short film exhibition and touring show. Since 1981, their short film "Concerts" have been presented at venues across the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Germany. Asbury Shorts’ mission is to screen world-renowned, festival award-winning short films in theaters, […]
