Sundays, 2 PM – 4 PM ET – please adjust for your timezone
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, (no class Feb 14), February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, (no class March 28), April 4, 2027

Plus over 20 hours of recorded demos. Access provided at least a week before each live class session. There is a homework assignment due the first class.

10 weeks- Tuition: $650
Limit: 10 students

Take this class:

• To explore techniques for simplification essential to Alla Prima painting.
• To learn helpful painting habits like palette organization and color decision making.
• To understand the principals of composition as they pertain to all genres of representational painting.
• To build an organized practice for painting within a limited timeframe.
• If you have foundational experience painting.

Is this class for me?

• This class is open to all levels. Some experience painting in oils is highly recommended.
• Taking GCA’s 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:

• Pre-recorded demos are 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.
• 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.

Class Tech Needs:

• The critique portion of the class will be conducted on the Zoom platform and is a live online experience.
• The critique sessions are recorded and made available so students can review critiques after each live session for the entirety of the class.
• The demos are pre-recorded and shared via private links on YouTube. You will need a YouTube account to access the videos and share the email address associated with the account with Admin.
• This class also uses Google Classroom to share resources. Watch this video for more insight.
• All of these services/platforms 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 for the live portion of the classes.