Forest Floor Collage

Instructor: Mel Kolstad
Date: Thursday, March 6th       
Time: 10A-1P
Fee: $60
Level: Beginner +

Fond du Lac artist Mel Kolstad is one of Richeson School of Art’s most popular instructors – and for good reason! Her classes are excellent opportunities to create art using new techniques and fresh ideas, and her latest class, Forest Floor Collage is no exception. Students will explore the medium of collage through nature inspired materials and techniques. Using materials such as paper, fiber, and wood, students will create multiple richly layered collages inspired by the forest floor. All materials provided.

Beginning Drawing - Line, Value & Perspective

Instructor: Nathan Brandner
Date: Saturday, March 8th       
Time: 10A-3P
Fee: $75
Level: Beginner +

Three classes in one! Popular Richeson instructor Nathan Brandner is combining his three beginning drawing classes in this one day intensive. This workshop delves into the fundamental principles every artist should have in their toolbox. Part one will be spent on understanding the massive importance of the line. In part two participants will explore values and how our perception of light informs our drawings. Part three will focus on simplifying the ideas of perspective and using them to strengthen one’s drawings. This beginner course is for the artist looking for a sound basis for which to begin the process of drawing. All materials included. There will be a break for lunch.

Oil Painting Boot Camp

Instructor: Nathan Brandner
Date: Thursday, March 13             
Time: 10A-3P
Fee: $85
Level: Beginner +

This unique perspective on oil painting is about creating a good routine and positive habits that are found in successful painters daily practices. For beginners looking to learn good practices from the beginning to those experienced painters looking to take their work to the next level this class is for you. In Oil Painting Boot Camp we will cover some of the smaller nuances that are often overlooked and rarely taught in workshops and classes. In this rigid formulaic class students will learn habits on how to create useful practices that will help them see painting in a new light.

Swing Bridge in Oils

Instructor: Steve Wysocki
Date: Wednesday, March 19        
Time: 9:30A-4:30P
Fee: $85
Level: Intermediate +

Join Stephen Wysocki as he guides students through creating his painting Swing Bridge in oil paint. Students will explore the process of painting with oils through studying color mixing, paint application and values, without the stress of determining the painting composition. Most students will finish the painting by the end of class.

A seasoned artist, Stephen Wysocki utilizes the bold application of color to convey movement and excitement in his pieces. “I am always looking to create an atmosphere in my work. I believe color can stand alone to convey a mood in a piece of work. I like to explore an image by playing with the many warm and cool tones.”

This class includes all oil painting materials; however, if you like to use an apron or gloves, please bring them with you as they will not be provided.  There will be a break for lunch.

Color Theory: The Building Blocks of Color

Instructor: Nathan Brandner
Date: Thursday, March 27            
Time: 10A-2P
Fee: $80
Level: Beginner +

Great paintings are built on simple foundations. This class will focus on creating realistic structure through control of value and color. Basic shape building can be a surprising confidence booster as you learn to break down the complexities of reality into its simplest form. Focusing on color mixing this class will help beginners and intermediate painters achieve higher attention to color in their work.

Artist Book & Print Night

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Date: Thursday, March 27th       
Time: 5p-8P
Fee: $15
Level: Beginner +

Join us for an evening session of book art and printmaking in our studio every final Thursday of the month! This drop-in event is designed for book artists and binders, print artists, and creative people who are interested in learning more about the book arts and printmaking with the intent of coming together for a casual evening of instruction and mutual inspiration. Bring your latest project, take advantage of our studio printing press and enjoy the company of other artists.

During the March Artist Book & Print Night, we will begin the evening with Neenah artist and Richeson Gallery Manager, Emily Runnerstrom. Emily will teach the double pamphlet stitch with cover book structure. This is a simple yet elegant book structure that comes together quickly. Emily will teach this lesson at the beginning of the evening after which participants are welcome to explore the lesson taught or work on their own projects. Minimal supplies will be provided for this project. Visit our website for a suggested list of supplies and tools.

Minimal supplies will be provided during this session. Please check this page closer to the date for suggested supplies.

Different instructors will join us for the following final Thursdays. Join us for diverse instruction in the book arts and printmaking!