Carnegie Museum of Art’s renowned permanent collection and temporary exhibitions provide unique environments that will inspire your creativity. Learn from professional artists in small classes that assure individual attention and lively exploration of original works of art in the galleries. Select work will be included in student exhibitions.

Call 412.622.3288 to register for classes or download the registration form (.pdf).

Refund policy: Cancellations made at least one week before class starts receive a refund less $10 processing fee.  Cancellations made with less than one week’s notice, but prior to the second class meeting, receive a refund less $10 processing fee plus a single class fee.  No refund for cancellations made after the second class has met.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Should hazardous conditions result in cancellation of classes, announcements will be made on television stations KDKA, WTAE, WPXI and FOX, and through the Adult Studio message service at 412.622.1976.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available through the generosity of the Scaife Family Foundation. Teachers earn ACT 48 hours for participation in all adult programs and classes. Hours awarded equal the total number of hours of the lecture, event, or class. A completed event/class response form (available at the event) is required. For information, call 412.578.2560.

 

Drawing

Whether you are new to drawing, highly skilled, or looking to build your portfolio, we have the class for you. Beginners will receive step-by-step instruction, while more advanced artists will strengthen and refine their skills. Renowned artists guide students as they learn correct techniques, experiment with materials, sketch in the galleries, and share insights during critiques.

I Can’t Draw

Sundays, June 2–June 30  (5 sessions)
1–4 p.m.
$110 ($88 members)

Are you new to drawing? The supportive instruction in this class will teach you drawing fundamentals and help build your confidence.  Register online .

Elements of Drawing (Wallen)

Sundays, July 14–August 11 (5 sessions)
1–4 p.m.
$110 ($88 members)

Strengthen and refine your skills with renowned artists as you experiment with materials, spend time sketching in the galleries, and share insights with classmates during critiques.  Register online.

Discount: Combine I Can’t Draw and Elements of Drawing and save: $198 ($158 members); Register online.

Life Drawing (Bowden)

Fridays, June 7–28 (4 sessions)
9:30 a.m.–noon; noon–12:30 critique
$90 ($72 members)   Register online.

Open Studio: The Undraped Model (Bowden)

Fridays, June 7–28 (4 sessions)
12:45–3:45 p.m.
$88 ($70 members)

Experiment in different media with monitored, short and long poses of the undraped model.  Register online .

Painting

Painting the Figure (Castonguay)

Fridays, July 12–August 9 (5 sessions)
9:30 a.m.–noon;  noon–12:30 p.m. critique
$112 ($90 members)

The class will concentrate on color, proportion, line, composition and light. The class will feature the same partially draped model and consistent pose throughout to allow students to work on a midsize to large canvas. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, and pastels are welcome. Register online

Open Studio: Painting the Undraped Model (Castonguay)

Fridays, July 12–August 9 (5 sessions)
12:45–3:45 p.m.
$110 ($88 members)  Register online.

Discount: Combine Painting the Figure and Open Studio: Painting the Undraped Model and save: $200 ($160 members)   Register online.

Watercolor: Painting Outdoors

Learn how to capture outdoor views in watercolor during daylight or evening hours in areas surrounding the museum in Oakland. In the first session, explore watercolor techniques in the studio. In the last session, learn how to transform your outdoor watercolor sketches into finished paintings.

Evening Watercolor (Bowden)

Thursdays, June 6–27 (4 sessions)
6–9 p.m.
$88 ($70 members)  Register online.

Daylight Watercolor (Christopher)

Wednesdays, July 10–31 (4 sessions)
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
$88 ($70 members)  Register online.

Ceramics

Creating with Clay (Boan)

Saturdays, June 8–August 10 (10 sessions)
1–4 p.m.
$225 ($180 members)

Beginners start off with a basic introduction to hand-building, while more experienced students work on individual projects. The class includes a focused discussion of the variety of ceramic techniques and methods displayed in works on view in the museum galleries.  Register online.