Discover the versatility and beauty of watercolor painting through demonstrated techniques and hands-on practice in producing a finished painting.

Learn techniques that will widen your field of creative expression by taking on daily photographic challenges.

Discover why Lightroom is the leading software in the photographic industry

A daily exploration of singular master artworks intended to transport the viewer to a particular moment in time of monumental consequence. Students will engage in "active seeing" to explore the artwork's form and content.

Learn the characteristic shapes and styles of Art Nouveau and how it can be utilized in your own home decor, artwork and other projects.

Learn the the fundamentals and basic history of Chinese calligraphy.

Learn the techniques to create a wide variety of illustration types, from cartoonish to realistic.

Learn fundamentail drawing skills and concepts to accurately draw from observation.

Gallery Talks: Monday through Friday at 6:30 PM ET ~ Artist talks on various art forms. FREE VIRTUAL Weeks 1 & 2: Gallery Talks stream on the Common Ground on the Hill YouTube Channel IN-PERSON Week 3: Gallery Talks at Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall

Learn to draw the human figure from a live model.

Create a nature poem and explore other modes of presenting it, including collage, photography, music and more.

Learn to use your smartphone for photography in outdoor locations.

Explore properties and techniques associated with soft pastels

Learn to use the many features of Photoshop, including layers, layer masks, selection tools and more.

Learn to paint in the great outdoors!

Learn about the iconic Baltimore art of screen painting and create a screen to adorn your home.

Use watercolor to create prints using plexiglass as a printing plate.

Improve the quality of your cell phone photographs using the free app Snapseed and others.

Take better photos with your iPhone, using apps and photography techniques.