Youth Life Drawing with Nico Galuszka

Saturdays
Sept 21 – Nov 9
8 weeks
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
EDU Room 506A
Ages 13 – 17
$180

Students will draw clothed life models to enhance observational drawing skills by gaining a better understanding of anatomy, proportion, and perspective as they relate to the human form. This drawing class is excellent for teens who are serious about their art education and are preparing a portfolio for college. Supplies & model fee included.

Youth Mixed Media with Nico Galuszka

Saturdays
Sept 21 – Nov 9
8 weeks
1:00 PM -3:00 PM
EDU Room 506B
Ages 14 – 18 yrs
$145

Experiment with works on paper using a variety of mixed-media. This course focuses on the development of perspective drawing skills in combination with the use of other media. This workshop introduces students to safe, nontoxic methods in printmaking to combine with drawings that don’t require a press and that can be applied outside of the studio. Unexpected results are encouraged as a means of fostering new ideas. Supplies included.

Intermediate Drawing with Laike Palermo

Tuesdays
Sept 24 – Nov 12
8 weeks
6:00 – 9:00 PM
EDU Room 506B
Ages 16 & up
$260

Expanded drawing techniques will be introduced for those students who have previous drawing experience. A supply list will be provided.

Supply list available here.

Acrylic Painting with Shanel Kerekes

Tuesdays
Sept 24 – Nov 12
8 weeks
7:00 – 9:00 PM
EDU Room 506A
Ages 16 & up
$175

Explore painting in a studio setting. Projects will be individualized based on the goals and interests of the students. Beginners get step-by-step instruction and advanced students have studio time with the guidance of a professional artist. All levels welcomed. A supply list will be provided.

Supply list available here.

Mixed Media with Maddie Bartley Gambacorta

Wednesdays
Sept 25 – Nov 13
8 weeks
6:00 – 8:00 PM
EDU Room 506B
Ages 16 & up
$175

This workshop is for all levels and presents drawings as a creative process to practice focus, mark making, and hash out ideas. Students will be creating a series of drawings with the use of paint, stencils, color pencils, thread, watercolors and inks. The intent of this workshop is to explore and loosen up your art making through testing out a variety of materials on multiple sheets of paper. The instructor will share her techniques of building layers and experimenting with drawing tools to gradually develop with each work. A series of small 5 by 7 inch drawings on paper become a way to exercise your artistic expression. At the end of the workshop, participants will have created a series of mixed media works on paper. A supply list will be provided.

Supply list available here.

FULL: Youth Pottery with Clarimar Galarza

Saturdays
Sept 21 – Nov 9
8 weeks
10:00 AM -12:30 PM
Clay Studio 508
Ages 12 – 18 yrs
$180

Beginning and continuing students are invited to explore hand-building and wheel-thrown projects in a no-pressure, all-fun atmosphere. Supplies included.

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FULL: Monday Night Pottery with Deb Stewart

Mondays
Sept 23 – Nov 11
8 weeks
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Clay Studio 508
Ages 16 & up
$250 Materials Included

Receive instruction in a variety of hand-building techniques and work on the potter’s wheel. Projects may be either functional or sculptural. All levels are welcome. Supplies included.

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FULL: Continuing Tuesday Night Pottery with Deb Stewart

Tuesdays
Sept 24 – Nov 12
8 weeks
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Clay Studio 508
Ages 16 & up
$250 Materials Included

Students must have 3 prior pottery classes to enroll in this advanced class. Projects may be either functional or sculptural. Supplies included.

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FULL: Wednesday Pottery with Bethany Krull

Wednesdays
Oct 2 – Nov 20
8 weeks
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Clay Studio 508
Ages 16 & up
$250 Materials Included

Receive instruction in a variety of hand-building techniques and work on the potter’s wheel. Projects may be either functional or sculptural. All levels are welcome. Supplies included.

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FULL: Daytime Beginner Drawing with Laike Palermo

Mondays
Sept 23 – Nov 11
8 weeks
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
EDU Room 506B
Ages 16 & up
$175

Explore the basics of drawing through direct observation. With step-by-step instructions students will study formal techniques of drawing over a series of projects that unmask theories of realism and 3D illusion. A supply list will be provided. 

Supply list available here.

Sign up for the waitlist here.

FULL: Beginner Drawing with Laike Palermo

Mondays
Sept 23 – Nov 11
8 weeks
6:00 – 8:00 PM
EDU Room 506B
Ages 16 & up
$175

Explore the basics of drawing through direct observation. With step-by-step instructions students will study formal techniques of drawing over a series of projects that unmask theories of realism and 3D illusion. A supply list will be provided.

Supply list available here.

Sign up for the waitlist here.

FULL: DAYTIME Painting with Laura Valkwitch

Fridays
Sept 27 – Nov 15
8 weeks
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
EDU Room 506A
Ages 16 & up
$260

This is an all-level painting class that provides an introduction to painting for beginning painters as well as advanced techniques instruction for advanced students. Students will work in their preferred medium, either oil or acrylic paints. A supply list will be provided.

Acrylic Supply List

Oil Supply List

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Figure Drawing with Laike Palermo

Thursdays
Nov 7 – Dec 19
6 weeks
6:00 – 9:00 PM
EDU Room 506A
Ages 18 & up
$210

This class will focus on interpreting the human body through drawing fundamentals based on Classical Realism. Learning to create various effects of light, shadow, spatial depth and form by developing a competent technical skill set in drawing. Models will pose for short 20 minutes to 3 hour poses. A supply list will be provided. No class on 11/28.

Supply list available here.

FULL: Oil Painting with Laura Valkwitch

SATURDAYS
Sept 28 – Nov 16
8 weeks
1:30 – 4:00 PM
EDU Room 506A
Ages 16 & up
$220

Students will work in oil paint while honing basic skills and techniques. Beginners get step-by-step instruction and advanced students have studio time with the guidance of a professional artist. All levels are welcome. A supply list will be provided.

Oil Supply List

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FULL: October 4th Pottery Night with Andrea Pawarski

Friday
Oct 4
1 day
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Clay Studio 508
Ages 18 & up
$55 each student

Get a little dirty on a Friday night! Enjoy an evening of fun working with clay making 1-2 pieces. Your work will be fired and ready for pick up in a couple weeks. All supplies included. Please note no refunds will be issued if not notified by 4 pm the Wednesday before class.

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FULL: November 15 Pottery Night with Andrea Pawarski

Friday
Nov 15
1 day
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Clay Studio 508
Ages 18 & up
$55 each student

Get a little dirty on a Thursday night! Enjoy an evening of fun working with clay making 1-2 pieces. Your work will be fired and ready for pick up in a couple weeks. All supplies included. Please note no refunds will be issued if not notified by 4 pm the Tuesday before class.

Sign up for the waitlist here.

Gift Certificate for Studio Artists Artwork, Gift Shop Items, and/or Classes at Buffalo Arts Studio.

$50 -$500

Gift certificates are valid for 18 months, non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. For more information, please contact Lauren McLaughlin at (716) 833-4450 x 113 or lauren@buffaloartsstudio.org.