The Irvine School of Art offers both private and group lessons with professional art instructors in a variety of mediums. Whether studying oil painting, watercolor or acrylic methods, sculpture, figure drawing, portraiture or pastel. All ages are welcome. From preschoolers to seniors, students are encouraged to progress artistically from his or her expressive and experiential stage.
Our Irvine School of Art faculty includes: Paul Bonneau, Steve Hrehovcik, Judith Kinsman, Dennis Poirier and Russel Whitten. For more information on our faculty, click here.
Upcoming Irvine School of Art classes & workshops:
Summer: 6 classes June 29-August 6
2hr classes, $100, $90 RTA Members
3hr classes, $120, $108 RTA Members
You may be given a materials list at registration. If the instructor does not require specific supplies prior to class, please bring a basic art kit of paints, brushes, a water can, drawing tools and surfaces, as well as any subject matter that inspires you.
2hr classes, $100, $90 RTA Members
3hr classes, $120, $108 RTA Members
You may be given a materials list at registration. If the instructor does not require specific supplies prior to class, please bring a basic art kit of paints, brushes, a water can, drawing tools and surfaces, as well as any subject matter that inspires you.
Gardens in Watercolor
Gardens in Watercolor participants will venture around the
Kennebunks to paint outdoor compositions at various gardens, inns and scenic
locations. This class is fun, relaxing and good for those who want to paint
local color. Judith Kinsman, www.judithkinsman.com Tuesdays 9am-12pm, May 4-June
8 ($120), July 6-27 ($90) and August 3-24 ($90)
Studio Drawing
Studio Drawing will provide a step-by-step approach to recreate
space and form as we see it. The emphasis will be on tonal drawing, direct
observation and nature. The development of forms derived from the study of
perspective and value will play as the foundation for this class. Russel Whitten,
www.russelwhittenart.com Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Studio Watercolor
Studio Watercolor is an advanced approach to learning the
skill of painting in watercolor. The focus will be on value, color mixing,
shading, capturing light, various surfacing techniques such as wet on wet and
wet on dry. Russel Whitten, www.russelwhittenart.com Tuesdays 1-4pm
Oil Painting in the Kennebunks
Oil Painting in the Kennebunks takes you to different scenic spots around the area to paint. This is a good class for anyone who wants to learn to work with oils for the first time, or for someone who wishes to improve technique. Dennis Poirier, www.dennispoirierstudio.com Wednesdays 9am-12pm
Color Notes:
Color Notes: the Landscape is perfect for building confidence in painting. Step-by-step you will learn how to successfully paint from life. Value drawing, composition and color theory will be taught. Acrylic will be the primary medium, but artists are encouraged to paint in any medium they choose. Paul Bonneau, www.paulbonneau.net Fridays 1-4pm
