Current Courses & Clinics
8-Week Foundations of Drawing Course
This course welcomes students of all skill levels, focusing on the development of both artistic vision and technical accuracy. You’ll learn to observe the world more closely and translate what you see onto paper with confidence. We’ll explore a range of drawing techniques—from contour and gesture drawing to more refined methods—and practice combining them effectively. Along the way, we’ll study light and shadow to create lifelike, expressive drawings that capture the depth and nuance of real-world scenes.
Course Date & Time: September 8-November 3, 2025; Mondays 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Drop In: $50
Supply List:
18″ x 24″ pad of newsprint paper
Fine point permanent markers
Charcoal, vine, or compressed charcoal (avoid the fat-squared compressed varieties)
Kneaded eraser
Art chamois (chamois from the auto part stores are more economical)
For the first class, bring the first 2 items and we’ll discuss the rest.
✍️ Figure Drawing Foundations: Artistic Anatomy
The human form is one of the most intricate and captivating subjects in art. It pushes artists to develop core skills—proportion, draftsmanship, value, and composition—while offering endless opportunities for creative expression. In this course, we’ll explore the anatomical foundations that bring the figure to life. By studying skeletal structure and muscular systems, you’ll learn to draw figures that feel natural, dynamic, full of vitality, and beautifully composed.
Drop-In: $50
Supply List:
18″ x 24″ pad of newsprint paper
Fine point permanent markers
Charcoal, vine, or compressed charcoal (avoid the fat-squared compressed varieties)
Kneaded eraser
Art chamois (chamois from the auto part stores are more economical)
For the first class, bring the first 2 items, and we’ll discuss the rest.
Open Studio (Lonely Arts Club)
“Enjoy painting and working on personal projects in a supportive community environment. Chris will offer tutorials and demonstrations covering various aspects of painting, drawing, and art in general, and will be available to guide as you create
Course Date & Time: Thursdays beginning June 19, 1:00-3:00. This class is ongoing
Course Rate: 5-class punch pass- $200. Students are only charged for classes they attend.
Suggested Supply List (each artist is welcome to work with their preferred supplies):
Palette 11″x14″ or larger
Palette knife
Brushes, I prefer Flats #4-#6
Rags or paper towels
Solvent-odorless mineral spirits
Titanium White
Cad. Lemon
Cad. Yellow
Cad. Orange
Cad. Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
🎨 Alla Prima Foundations: Painting the Still Life in a Single Sitting
Discover the art of alla prima—painting directly and expressively in one session—while mastering the fundamentals of oil painting. In this hands-on still life class, you’ll develop core skills in color mixing, value, temperature, and composition, learning to paint with confidence and clarity.
Through demonstrations and personalized instruction, you’ll complete finished paintings from life and gain a deeper understanding of how to see and translate light, form, and color with bold, painterly brushwork.
🖌️ Join us at AlvarezSchool.com and bring your still life to life—all in a single sitting.
Drop In: $50
Supply List:
Palette 11″x14″ or larger
Palette knife
Brushes, I prefer Flats #4-#6
Rags or paper towels
Solvent-odorless mineral spirits, I prefer to use walnut oil
Suggested Palette:
Titanium White
Cad. Lemon
Cad. Yellow
Cad. Orange
Cad. Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Ivory Black
Kids’ Art Camp!
Kids’ Art Camp invites children to discover the joy of creating with a variety of 2D and 3D materials. Through fun, hands-on activities like drawing to music, collage, rubbings, and more, campers will explore imaginative, non-representational art. All supplies and materials are included.
Plein Air Painting Retreat!
Immerse yourself in a three-day, three-night retreat at the breathtaking John Wesley Ranch, nestled next to the scenic beauty of Mueller State Park. Enjoy comfortable lodging and expertly crafted meals by High Altitude Taste, featuring the culinary talents of Chef Aubrey. This enriching workshop offers 18 hours of hands-on instruction, complemented by engaging evening critiques to refine your skills.
Outdoor easel
Palette 11″x14″ or larger
Palette knife
Brushes, I prefer Flats #4-#6
Rags or paper towels
Solvent-odorless mineral spirits
Sunscreen, hat
Water
Suggested Palette:
Titanium White
Cad. Lemon
Cad. Yellow
Cad. Orange
Cad. Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Ivory Black
Ongoing Classes
Open Figure Drawing Class
Non-instructional figure drawing session focusing on short poses ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes.
Class Date & Time: Thursdays 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monthly Membership Rate: $60
Non-Member Rate: $20 per session
Please be advised:
We request that if you have had a fever, chills, cough, fatigue, or have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 that you do not come to class. Stay home and get well.