Saturdays, 12 PM – 2 PM ET – please adjust for your timezones
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, (no class February 21), February 28, March 7, 14, 2026

Plus over 12 hours of recorded demos. Each week’s corresponding demo is provided a week before each live class session.

There is a homework assignment due the first class.

8 weeks– Tuition $515
Limit: 10 students per section

Take this class:

• to immerse yourself in the phenomenon of form and light as it pertains to the study of fabrics.
• to practice the method of painting any object or collection of objects form by form using the methods of painting at GCA.
• to learn helpful painting techniques like palette organization and color decision making.

Is this class for me?

• Some oil painting experience is recommended.
• Taking GCA’s Painting Orientation Seminar is helpful if you are new to GCA.
• Some drawing experience, especially in the Academic method, is always useful for painting classes at the GCA.

How often is this class offered?

• This class is offered once or twice a year.

Class Format Notes:

• 2 hours of pre-recorded demos distributed weekly. The first demo is distributed the week before the first live class. Homework is due on the first class.
• 2 hour live critiques class.
• Students work on their weekly assignment outside of class time.
• The class will be conducted on the Zoom platform and is a live online experience.
• The pre-recorded demos will be shared via a private video link on YouTube. YouTube is free but will require an account to view the video.
• This class also uses Google Classroom to distribute materials. Watch this video for more insight.  All of these services are free but require registration.
• It will be necessary for students to have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone. The recommended device is a laptop or desktop.
• Every online class is recorded.
• Critiques are only given during the live class time.
• Attendance at every live class isn’t mandatory.
• Absentee students can still submit their work at least 15 minutes before the live class starts and the instructor will critique the work during the class. The critique will then be viewable in the recording.
• Students receive access to the class recording within 24 hours of the class finishing. The recording gets posted into the google classroom.
• Access to the recordings is available for the duration of the class plus an additional 30 days. There are no extensions.