Class DESCRIPTION

There are three types of classes offered at Gress Art Studio:

Adult OPen Studio cLASS

$50/class

Open studio classes are directed toward students who are seeking foundational practices in drawing and painting, either beginner or advanced, and wish to work on their own subject matter with personalized instruction. Open studio classes meet once a week for 3 hours and run month to month allowing students to start and stop as they wish throughout the year. Each student will receive one on one instruction and art technique demonstrations.
​Full Tuition: $200/ month
*art supplies not included

Specialty Workshop/Youth art camp

$50/class

Specialty workshop courses are offered at specific times throughout the year focusing in depth on a variety of different topics such as color mixing, beginning/intermediate watercolor, art history, master copies, basic printmaking, botanical illustration, portrait drawing and painting, direct vs. indirect oil painting and pastel techniques. Workshops are designed around specific lectures and demonstrations with planned projects based upon the techniques being covered. These courses are usually between 6-12 weeks long, meeting once a week for 3 hours. Seasonal youth camps fall under this category with all supplies included.
Full Tuition: $300 for 6 week course
$600 for 12 week course
*art supplies not included

Youth class

$35/class
(7-13 yrs. old, 1.5 hour session)
$30/ class
(5-6 yrs. old, 1 hour session)

​The Youth Class is for children ages 5-13 (teens go into adult classes). Young students will be exposed to various art techniques and will use various art mediums like acrylic paint, watercolor, chalk pastel, charcoal, printmaking, and basic sculpture. Projects are fun and engaging, students practice specific techniques, yet are encouraged to make it their own and to be creative! The youth class meets once a week and runs month to month.
​*all supplies included

Winter Class schedule

Winter Classes run December 2020 - March 2021
MONDAY
Youth Class: (Windsor Location)
1:30 - 3pm
TUESDAY
Adult Open Studio:
9am - 12pm
Youth Class: (Windsor Location)
4:00 - 5:30pm
THURSDAY
Adult Open Studio:
5:30 - 8:30pm
Friday
Kids 5/6 yr. old Class:
​(Windsor Location)
10  - 11:15 am
Youth Class:
​(Loveland Location)
4 - 5:30 pm
SATURDAY
Adult Pastel Class: 
9am - 12pm

 Fall/Winter 2020 specialty Workshops

Youth Winter Holiday Art Camp: 
​ages 7-14
Monday December 21st 10 am - 1 pm (Windsor Studio)
Tuesday December 22nd 10 am - 1 pm (Windsor Studio)
Tuesday December 29th 10 am - 1 pm (Loveland Studio)
Tuition: $50/session
*all supplies included 
Under the direction of instructors Amanda Gress and Pat Pilkington, adept in engaging artists of all abilities, students will engage in interactive lessons while learning about the fundamentals of art and design. A range of media, art forms, and inspirations will be explored including drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture! Projects will be organized so that students are working on a similar theme, but with freedom for each to be creative and add their own ideas.

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Intro to Chalk Pastel Landscape:
Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm
4 weeks (Jan. 9th - 30th)
Tuition: $200
*supplies not included (supplies list will be given out upon registration)
*loaner pastel set available for duration of class for $70 (paper sold separately)

​Designed for beginner/intermediate students who want to learn simple pastel techniques for painting varied elements of the landscape such as seascapes, trees, grassy fields, sunsets, stormy and clear skies, puffy white clouds, watery reflections and other natural elements. Students will work from various photo references and old master paintings of landscapes to practice the learned techniques. You can expect plenty of individual attention and helpful demonstrations.
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Beginning Watercolor Class: 
Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm
6 classes (Feb. 6th- March 13th)
Tuition: $300
*supplies not included (supplies list will be given out upon registration)
*loaner paint set, brushes and paper available for duration of class for $90 

Designed for those who have no or little experience in watercolor, this course will focus on getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques while enjoying the process of painting. A brief history along with the basics of materials, tools, techniques learning different washes, layering washes, color mixing, building tones, and brushwork will be covered. Lessons consist of step-by-step demonstrations that students will then follow and practice. The first two weeks will mostly be practicing learned techniques in a series of simple drills then for the following weeks students will explore more complex subjects of still life and landscape. 

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other services

private lesson teen/adult

$75/ 2 hour session

​Private lessons are tailored specifically for each student to help them meet their own personal artistic goals. Whether you are a beginner or advanced in your art training the studio will help equip you with the art techniques and skills that will aide you in reaching your artistic vision. Supplies not included.

private lesson child

$45/ 1 hour session

One hour lessons are recommended for children ages 5-12. Art projects are fun and engaging covering a variety of different art mediums and techniques. Supplies are included.

art birthday parties

$120/ 1.5 hours

Base rate for 1-8 children. Add $12/child for additional children up to 12 maximum. Select one themed art project idea and each child will create their own piece with step by step instruction. All materials included.