Wednesday, August 20
Thursday, September 18. 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:30-9:00pm | Toledo Artists’ Club
Join other artists for a monthly drop-in session of life drawing from a live, undraped model. Poses will range from 1 minute to 60 minutes. Tables and chairs are available to use. Bring your own drawing materials. Cost is $10 for each 2.5 hour session. Relaxed, respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere. No instruction, just people who love drawing the human figure.
Anatomy for Drawing
5 Wednesdays, October 1 – October 29
12:30-3:30pm | Toledo Art Museum
This class offers an introduction to human anatomy and proportions for young artists interested in figure drawing. Students will explore the basics of human structure using both skeletal models and clothed live models, alongside artworks from the TMA collection as references. A live model will be present for 2–3 sessions. This is a great foundation class for students interested in character design, portraiture, animation, or anatomy studies.
Oil Painting
5 Sundays, September 28 – October 26
1:00-4:00pm | Toledo Art Museum
Whether you’re completely new to oils or curious to try a more traditional medium, this course offers a hands-on introduction to essential techniques and materials. Learn the basics of oil painting tools and materials, including brushes, paints, and mediums. Explore techniques such as color mixing, layering, and glazing. Stretch your own canvas and create an original oil painting to take home. This class is perfect for anyone looking to expand their painting skills or try something new in a supportive environment.
Patterns in Paint: Color and Design Inspired by Algorithms
5 Wednesdays, November 5 – December 3
12:30-3:30pm | Toledo Art Museum
Students will learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting and color theory—then apply those skills to design and paint their own original patterns. Drawing inspiration from the Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms exhibit, students will explore how color and repetition can create visually compelling works. You will paint a final design that integrates both pattern and color concepts. No prior painting experience needed—just curiosity and creativity!
Pattern Design Workshop
Sunday, November 9
1:00-4:00pm | Toledo Art Museum
Dive into the world of patterns in this fun, hands-on workshop inspired by Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms! Students will learn how to generate a pattern from a basic module. Explore techniques like reflection, glide, glide reflection, radial symmetry, and more. Students will create their own original pattern design inspired by the Infinite Images exhibit. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a deeper understanding of how patterns work—and a unique artwork of their own!
