Learn to Paint and Draw
Portrait, painting and drawing classes for students of all ages and levels, taught by Heather Collins.
Taught by Heather Collins
Heather studied the classical atelier tradition and brings these drawing and painting methods to the classroom. She was the host of Portraits in Pastels, a television series on portrait painting, and has taught classes to students of all ages ever since. Whether a student is picking up a pencil for the first time or refining years of practice, classes are developed around the same fundamentals Heather uses in her own studio work.
Media & Teaching
Heather was the host of Portraits in Pastels, a television program on portrait painting. She would paint a different live model in each episode, and would explain her methods and techniques as she worked.
Heather has enjoyed teaching art and sharing her interest in helping students develop skill based art techniques. She has taught a variety of art classes for students of all ages, from group workshops, to semester credit courses, and instructed painting or drawing demonstrations.
She has also offered ongoing virtual art classes in different subjects, to students of various age groups and skill levels.
A charcoal drawing group class
Another youth class with finished drawings
Classes for Every Age
Youth Classes
For young artists learning to see and draw. Proportion, shading, simple still life shapes, and portrait studies are taught with projects that encompass each concept.
Adult Classes
For beginners and experienced painters alike. Heather teaches comparative drawing, grisaille underpainting, and color theory working with cast, still life and portraits in the traditional methods.
Tools to Create Fine Art
Observation and practical study of line, shape, volume and proportion.
Seeing light and shadow and rendering halftones in gradation on form.
Exploring techniques and theory with limited or full color palettes, prepared or open palettes, and direct or indirect methods.
Individual feedback in each session so that students can progress at their own pace.
Class Format
Materials lists are provided ahead of time, and no experience is required to start.
Contact the studio for current schedules, availability, and pricing.