Studio School

CCAE Studio School offers a group of coordinated classes that focuses on perceptual drawing and oil painting. We are interested in helping students develop skills that enable them to record and interpret, analyze and express. We are geared towards painting and drawing from life, stressing the importance of spatial relationships and careful observation. For more information, visit ccae.org/studio-school.

PAINTING FROM LIFE: THE FIGURE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com This class will focus on accurate observation and structural understanding of the human figure. We will seek to translate these complex subjects to their simplest terms and methodically build our painting from a foundation of simple but essential color relationships. We will work with a nude live model from direct observation.

COURSE CODE: PFLF Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 1:30-5pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $385

PAINTING FROM LIFE: THE PORTRAIT

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com This class will continue the focus on accurate observation and structural study on the portrait. We will seek to translate these complex subjects to their simplest terms and methodically build our painting from a foundation of simple but essential color relationships. We will work with a nude live model from direct observation.

COURSE CODE: PFLP Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 1:30-5pm. Begins Aug. 9 | $385

PAINTING PLEIN AIR: DECONSTRUCTING THE LANDSCAPE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com This online course will deconstruct the elements of plein air painting to help students develop a versatile and methodic outdoor painting practice. Concepts covered will be: composition, choosing your subject, mechanics of working outdoors, structure of light in the landscape, and creating space with color. Students will work from photographs or master copies, and will be encouraged but not required to share work made outdoors. A great way to prepare for the plein air painting season, or to explore this rewarding subject for the first time. Class time will consist of demonstrations, slideshows, and critique. All demonstrations will be done in oil, but acrylic and gouache are also welcome.

COURSE CODE: PPDL Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $320

STUDIO SCHOOL DRAWING

Brett Gamache & Jeremy Durling | Artists This drawing class will use the figure as a basis for understanding basic drawing elements such as line, form in space, spatial relationships, light and dark, gesture, and composition. Beginners will be welcomed and continuing students will also be challenged. Some classes might also include interior drawing, still life, and landscape.

COURSE CODE: IDRW Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 9am-12pm. Begins Jun. 27 | $455 | Brett Gamache No class Jul. 4 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $515 | Jeremy Durling No class Jul. 27

PAINTING ON THE CHARLES

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com Join us for a (safe physically distanced) plein air landscape painting class along the Charles River in Cambridge, MA. This class is for the beginner as well as the more advanced painter. Topics covered include: setting up, beginning a painting, composition, mixing color, creating space, and capturing light. Students are asked to bring materials (paints, brushes, portable easel, canvas) as well as a mask.

COURSE CODE: LPCH Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 9am-1pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $320 Sec. 02: 5 Wednesdays, 9am-1pm. Begins Aug. 3 | $320

PAINTING FOUNDATIONS:

STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPE

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com You will be guided through a series of foundational color experiments involving personal still life setups. These ideas will then be applied to simplifying landscapes while working from a photograph. Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in this intensive, structured developmental painting program. We’ll stress visual language elements such as composition, observational measurement, values, space, and mark-making. In addition, we’ll utilize a series of limited palettes to build strength and understanding of color theory and color mixing. Oil paint is the preferred medium, but students who are comfortable using acrylic or gouache are welcome to do so.

COURSE CODE: PFPH Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $425 No class Jul. 26

PAINTING THE INTERIOR: INTERIOR LIGHT

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com This class will explore the complex subject of painting an interior space. We will work one step at a time from a combination of direct observation, photo reference, and invention. We will begin with drawing and color studies and use these to inform a larger final painting. Our goal is to better understand how to capture light and perspective in this complicated environment. Can be paired with Painting through the Window for a 2-part course. Experience in drawing and painting in oil or acrylic is required. Oil paint is the preferred medium, but students who are comfortable using acrylic are welcome to do so.

COURSE CODE: PINT Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm. Begins Aug. 4 | $285

PAINTING OUTDOORS ON THE NORTH SHORE

Brett Gamache | Artist & Art Instructor, brettgamache.com Join us for a plein air landscape painting class along the north Shore’s seacoast with locations including Gloucester, Rockport, and Ipswich. Topics covered include: setting up, beginning a painting, composition, mixing color, creating space, and capturing light. Students are asked to bring materials (paints, brushes, portable easel, canvas) as well as a mask. Oil painting is the preferred medium, some painting experience is required. This class will meet in-person outdoors.

COURSE CODE: PONS Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 9am-1pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $300 Sec. 02: 5 Fridays, 9am-1pm. Begins Aug. 5 | $300

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ABSTRACT ART:

PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA

Rachel DeLuca | Painter In this workshop, students will learn to develop their own artistic voice through exercises in abstract thinking. Classes will introduce you to contemporary artists working all over the globe as well as artists throughout history. We will begin with a series of guided projects using acrylic paints and mixed media. Students will also be able to explore individual projects and develop skills to speak about their work. Students should have taken one of the following prerequisites prior to enrolling: Beginner Abstract Painting, Abstract Art: Contemporary Approaches, or Painting Abstract Art: All Levels Part One.

COURSE CODE: ABSI Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-9pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $360

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com Join us for an introduction to the materials and mechanics of oil painting as well as the fundamentals of visual language. You will learn about composition, drawing, values, and color while working from still-life and other projects. no experience is necessary.

COURSE CODE: PAPP Sec. 8 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Jun. 27 | $390 No class Jul 4 & 25, Sep. 5

MINDFULNESS AND INTUITIVE ART

Jhilam Sanyal | Artist Art as a mindfulness practice and the act of intuitively painting or drawing is a practice accessible to all regardless of art experience or skill. This class will introduce mindfulness practices utilizing art for stress relief, establishing a connection with your heart and innate creativity, and incorporating creative practice into your daily life. The class will focus on mindfulness and art as a process rather than a finished product or the technical aspects of art. Activities will include guided meditations and instructor led exercises to aid the student in discovering their own, unique natural creativity. Students will also have the opportunity to use their own art supplies and experiment with mediums of their choice. no art experience required.

COURSE CODE: MDIA Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Jun. 25 | $50 Sec. 02: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Jul. 23 | $50

PORTRAIT DRAWING FROM HOME:

WEEKLONG INTENSIVE

Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com Using pencil and charcoal we will create representational portraits using various approaches, including the use of master copies, photographs, and ending with self-portrait. Attention to traditional drawing fundamentals (i.e. line, shape, value, mark) will be stressed. Some drawing experience is recommended.

COURSE CODE: PORH Sec. 01: Monday - Friday, 6-9pm. Begins Aug. 15 | $200