Curriculum

• Students as young as 6 can begin building a solid foundation in drawing techniques starting on the very first day of classes. An initial consultation between Founder/Instructor Linda Wehrli and the more experienced student determines what medium he/she chooses to explore. From there, the student will continue to build knowledge and expand upon fundamental techniques, such as shading, coloring mixing and more. Pastimes for a Lifetime's curriculum is customized for each student. Whether you are younger or older, a newbie or an old pro, we've got classes to develop your creativity. Art classes in drawing and painting are taught in a small group setting. Linda Wehrli's unique curriculum helps students build skills, style and confidence with a solid foundation of basics. Classes are tailored to each student's abilities and learning style. Each student will finish a class with a completed work of art, as well as the certificate of completion necessary to move on to the next level. During an initial collaborative meeting with teacher/founder Linda Wehrli a student's skill level, goals and interests are assessed.
• Drawing with Graphite 101
  This fun and informative class is ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art classes after a long absence. Basic skills are learned or rekindled with this historic medium. Students will focus on developing measuring and drawing skills, as well as honing sensitivity in the hand. Unique projects in Linda's curriculum improve hand-to-eye coordination while teaching how to measure for proportion. Best practices for sketching and shading with graphite pencil are taught in order to produce dimension, perspective and texture on paper. Students create line and tone drawings for their portfolios or enjoyment. Learn how to bring flat drawings to 3-D life! Ideal for those interested in drawing for fine art, cartoons, commercial or book illustration and storyboards. Prerequisite: None This class is a basic prerequisite and must be taken before moving on. Students will finish the class with a collection of completed graphite drawings and the certificate of completion necessary to move up to the next level.

• Drawing with Graphite 102
  This intermediate level drawing class continues where Drawing 101 leaves off. Students develop their measuring, sketching and shading skills with more challenging subject matter. Includes studying from still life set-ups, using tinted paper and larger formats. Ideal for the artist who wants to take their drawing skills to the next level.

• Drawing with Charcoal 101
  Knowledge of this traditional classical medium is required in most art academies. Why not learn the fundamentals here first? Unique projects in Linda's curriculum present the basics of sketching and creating illustrations that contain incredible depth and tone. Linda shares valuable tips and tricks that will get you up and running on this medium. Ideal for those interested in drawing for fine art and commercial or book illustration Prerequisite: Drawing with Graphite 101 or the equivalent.

• Pen & Ink 101
  They say the Pen is mightier than the sword. This class proves it to be true! In this class students will learn the intricate details of working with this illustrative medium. Unique projects in Linda's curriculum guide the student in how to precisely represent textures, shading and tone, as well as how to use positive/negative space. Product information on pens and papers are covered as well. Ideal for the detail-oriented artist and a foundation for anyone thinking of a career in illustration for fine art, cartoons and graphic novels or commercial art, book illustration and storyboards. Students will finish the class with a gorgeous collection of completed black and white works of art, as well as receive a certificate of completion. Prerequisite: Drawing with Graphite 101 or the equivalent.

• Gray Colored Pencil 101
  Explore the three Gray Families Cool, Warm and French in this unique course. Students start off with good colored pencil basics that apply to all projects. Techniques for achieving rich tonal values and depth are taught in an easy to follow gradient. Ideal for the student who loves colored pencils but prefers working in tone rather than color. Students will finish the class with a collection of completed gray scale works of art, as well as receive a certificate of completion. Prerequisite: Drawing with Graphite 101 or the equivalent.

• Oil Pastel 101
  This creamy, easy-to-mix medium is ideal for the artist who is just beginning to explore color. This course provides the basics of color theory and beyond. Unique projects in Linda's curriculum guide students to learn how to smoothly blend and apply subtle shades, tints and color mixtures to create works of art that look like an oil painting. In addition, students will learn the chemistry behind color mixing as well as how to create color palettes like the classical artists of generations past. Ideal for the artist who is looking for quick set up and easy clean up without compromising on rich intense color. Prerequisite: Drawing with Graphite 101 or the equivalent.

• Chalk Pastel 102
  This intermediate level class explores the use and history of this delicate medium. Students will learn through Linda's thorough curriculum how to mix and apply chalk pastels for a variety of subject matter, including scenery, still life and portraits. Students will also learn the history and chemistry of mixing pigments. This versatile medium is perfect for the artist who enjoys the combination of art and science. Ideal for the artist who likes to get their hands dirty. Prerequisites: Drawing with Graphite 101, Oil Pastel 101 or comparable class.

• Beginning Watercolor 201
  Working with watercolors is like a walk through history on paper. This introductory class focuses on learning solid basic brush techniques for producing clean, crisp colors while developing sensitivity in the hand. Also covered in this course is the history and characteristics of transparent paint, color mixing, basic brushstrokes and painting techniques. Students will also learn product information on different brush bristles and shapes and watercolor papers for different applications.Students will have created a collection of finished works of art in watercolor and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of this class. Ideal for the those interested in painting for fine art or book, advertising or design illustration. Prerequisites: Drawing with Graphite101, Oil Pastel 101 or comparable class.

• Intermediate Watercolor 202
  For those who want to further their skills... this next level class picks up where the beginning class leaves off. Students will learn tips and tricks for painting with tube watercolors. Through Linda's curriculum, students will learn advanced brush and color layering techniques to create texture and tone, which are useful for painting a variety of subject matter. This class teaches students to create deeper richer colors. Ideal for the artist who is interested in painting for fine art or book, advertising or design illustration. Prerequisites: Drawing with Graphite101, Oil Pastel 101 and Beginning Watercolor 201 or their equivalents.

• Beginning Acrylics 301
  Brighten up your world with amazing acrylics! This medium offers the flexibility of oils with a faster drying time and less hassles. In this class, students will learn techniques of the 20th century masters, including how to mix colors, prepare canvas, and execute styles including impressionism, contemporary realism, color block and abstract. Linda's curriculum covers product information about acrylic paint, brushes recommended and their care and cleaning. Ideal for the artist who is interested in painting with bright colors and thicker paint layers that dry quickly. Prerequisites: Drawing with Graphite101, Oil Pastel 101 and Beginning Watercolor 201 or their equivalents.

• Water Soluble Oils 401
  Have you said no to oil painting because it is hazardous to the environment? Well now is the time to say YES! In this class, students will celebrate the deliciousness of this buttery and traditional medium in its new water-soluble, non-toxic form. Students learn the basics for mixing water-soluble oil colors and brush techniques including how to paint a traditional Grisaille or tonal painting followed by delicate glazing or color layering. A variety of styles and subject matter are covered along with product information about water-soluble oil paint, brushes recommended and their care and cleaning. Prerequisites: Drawing with Graphite101, Oil Pastel 101 and Beginning Watercolor 201, Beginning Acrylics 301 or their equivalents.

Mediums Taught

• Drawing with Graphite & Charcoal
  While learning to draw with Graphite and Charcoal, students will focus on developing measuring and drawing skills, as well as honing sensitivity in the hand. Unique projects in Linda's curriculum improve hand-to-eye and encourage best practices for sketching and shading in order to produce dimension, perspective and texture on paper. Students create line and tone drawings for their portfolios or enjoyment. Bring your flat drawings to 3-D life!

• Drawing with Pen & Ink
  Drawing with Pen & Ink teaches students the intricate details of working with this illustrative medium. Unique projects in Linda's curriculum guide the student in how to precisely represent textures, shading and tone, as well as how to use positive/negative space.

• Painting with Oil or Chalk Pastel
  Unique projects in Linda's curriculum guide students to learn how to smoothly blend and apply subtle shades, tints and color mixtures to create works of art that look like an oil painting. In addition, students will learn the chemistry behind color mixing as well as how to create color palettes like the classical artists of generations past. This medium is useful in creating a variety of subject matter, including scenery, still life and portraits.

• Painting with Watercolor
  Painting with watercolor focuses on learning solid basic brush techniques for producing clean, crisp colors while developing sensitivity in the hand. Also taught is the history and characteristics of transparent paint, color mixing, basic brushstrokes and painting techniques.

• Painting with Acrylic
  This flexible medium offers a faster drying time and less hassles than oils. In classes, students will learn techniques of the 20th century masters, including how to mix colors, prepare canvas, and execute styles including impressionism, contemporary realism, color block and abstract.

• Painting with Oil Paint
  Classes teach students to celebrate the deliciousness of this traditional medium in its new water-soluble, non-toxic form. Learn the basics for mixing water-soluble oil colors and brush techniques including how to paint a traditional Grisaille or tonal painting followed by delicate glazing or color layering.

Tuition & Enrollment

Monthly Packages

• Monthly 1-Hour Art Class Package$22.004 Class Package: $88.005 Class Package: $110.006 Class Package: $132.007 Class Package: $154.008 Class Package: $176.009 Class Package: $198.0010 Class Package: $220.0011 Class Package: $242.0012 Class Package: $264.00

• Monthly 2-Hour Art Class Package$44.002 Class Package: $88.003 Class Package: $132.004 Class Package: $176.005 Class Package: $220.006 Class Package: $264.00

Semester Package

• Semester Art Class Package$257.40
  13 lessons within a 3-month block qualify for a 10% discount. Semester Art Class Package $22/lesson for a total of $257.40 for 13 hours of art classes booked within a 3-month period.("Semester Discount" valid over a consecutive 3-month time block.)

Try an Art Class

• Try an Art Class$22.00
  1-hour Trial Art Class.

Gift Certificates

• Monthly 1-Hour Art Class Package$22.004 Class Package: $88.005 Class Package: $110.006 Class Package: $132.007 Class Package: $154.008 Class Package: $176.009 Class Package: $198.0010 Class Package: $220.0011 Class Package: $242.0012 Class Package: $264.00

• Monthly 2-Hour Art Class Package$44.002 Class Package: $88.003 Class Package: $132.004 Class Package: $176.005 Class Package: $220.006 Class Package: $264.00

• Semester Art Class Package$257.40
  13 lessons within a 3-month block qualify for a 10% discount. Semester Art Class Package $22/lesson for a total of $257.40 for 13 hours of art classes booked within a 3-month period.("Semester Discount" valid over a consecutive 3-month time block.)

• Try an Art Class$22.00
  1-hour Trial Art Class.

Class Schedule

Sat

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

Tue

• All Ages 1-Hour Art Class
  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. 1-Hour Art Class.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

Wed

• Adults & Seniors 1 Hour Art Class
  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for Adults and Seniors.

• Adults & Seniors 1 Hour Art Class
  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for Adults and Seniors.

• Adults & Seniors 1 Hour Art Class
  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for Adults and Seniors.

• Kids 1 Hour Art Class
  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 6 12.

• Teens & Adults 1 Hour Art Class
  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 13 and up.

Thu

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Staff: Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

Fri

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Staff:Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.

• All ages 1 Hour Art Class
  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Staff:Linda Wehrli. Individual art lessons in a small group setting for children ages 8 12, teens and adults.