What is a microcontroller? It's another tool in the artist's kit. A way to add lights, sound, and movement and make artwork interactive and dynamic. And it's the subject of an upcoming workshop at The Art League.

April 16, 2014

Plein Air Classes: Taking Our Easels (& iPads) Outside

Art Classes

At The Art League School, the world is our classroom, and what better time than the spring to take advantage of that?

March 12, 2014

Jumpstart Workshops in March & April

Art Classes

One of the most frequently asked questions at The Art League School is "what class is good for beginners"?

March 4, 2014

Five Professional Development Workshops

Art Classes, Artful Resources

This month and into April, The Art League is offering workshops for emerging and professional artists who want to learn more about marketing, taxes, framing, writing an artist statement, and more.

February 28, 2014

Sketchbook on Steroids: Art on the Go With Your iPad

Art Classes

The workshop instructor, longtime Art League teacher Bobbi Pratte, sent us some images she painted on the iPad, along with this note:

February 6, 2014

See What Encaustic is All About

Art Classes, Exhibits

In an exhibit here at the Torpedo Factory, you can see all the different, beautiful ways students have used the color, texture, and translucency of wax.

December 6, 2013

Hey Beginners! Take a Crash Course in Painting

Art Classes

One of the most common questions we get at The Art League School is where beginners should start.

October 28, 2013

Workshop: What is Clay?

Art Classes

Coming up next weekend, we've got a special workshop planned for ceramics students with visiting instructor Judit Varga.

September 25, 2013

Make Halloween Masks & Movies

Art Classes

With fall officially in the air, it's not too early to be thinking about Halloween — and coming up in October, there are two one-day workshops to get you in the spirit.