Classes and Workshops

We are pleased to offer a variety of art classes and workshops throughout the year. Class size is limited  to ensure all students get ample personal attention  and to allow for social distancing.  A supply list is provided upon registration. Check back often for new class offerings.

Email gilbertifineart@gmail.com or call 412-303-4590 to register. Payment in full is required before the first day of class.

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Fundamental Drawing With Bill Karaffa

Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm
$150/6 sessions
​Beginning 3/10/22

This course will cover the fundementals to allow students to draw most subject matter. The lessons cover a variety of topics  essential to the beginner artist including: drawing materials and tools; how to use various materials and drawing tools; how to draw essential basic geometries; understanding single/two-point perspective;  how to render shadows and highlights  (value);how to compose a drawing;  understanding the affects of light on objects and scenes;  how to set up and draw a still life; how to compose and draw a landscape; how to draw a basic human figure and how to draw basic animal forms. 

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Realistic Watercolor With Doug Brown

Thursdays, 3pm - 6pm
$150/6 weeks
​Beginning 4/14/22

​Experience the joy of painting realistic watercolors (all levels welcome). Students should bring their own photo reference and watercolor supplies. Doug demonstrates various watercolor techniques each week. 

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Expressionistic Watercolor With Cindy Gilberti

Tuesays 10am - 1pm
$150/6 weeks
​Beginning 4/5/22

Using transparent watercolor, Cindy shows you how to incorporate negative painting, texture and other techniques into your paintings. Students work from their own photos to create one of a kind paintings that convey a personal response to their subject matter.  Value, color theory, perspective are just of a few of the topics covered in this workshop.

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