Art Instruction: Ongoing art classes and workshops in Mount Shasta CA:

Balos Atelier offers ongoing art classes and workshops at his studio in beautiful Mt. Shasta, California, offering a peaceful and inspiring environment in which to pass on the great painting techniques of the Old Masters « along with more contemporary methods « to individuals at every level of experience. Ongoing painting and drawing classes are offered in 4-week courses, where the student can choose to attend once per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays or Friday), or twice per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays or Friday), or all three days (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday) for the entire 4 weeks. Maximum enrollment for these courses is 8 students, to allow for ample individual attention for each student. Each session is 3 hours. For a clalendar click here. Also, starting Feb 18th we are going to have a life model drawing/painting instructions. This life drawing/painting will start at 3:30PM - 6:30PM. To view the course start/end dates and prices stop by:

Weekend workshops are also offered for individuals desiring a more intensive period of instruction in a short time period. 2-day workshops offer a Saturday and Sunday, five hours per day. Cal for dates and prices.

For students visiting from out of town, click here for the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce, where you can view options for accommodations.

Advanced Atelier Program

Aleksander Balos offers a comprehensive course of study designed to allow students to attain a high degree of ability in representational drawing and painting. For those interested, the course of study will replicate the atelier system of art instruction of the great European academic and impressionistic painting schools of the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition, the atelier program offers artist a venue to find, develop and express their own stylized way of drawing and painting.

Students focus on developing their perceptive, technical and conceptual faculties and cultivating skills in drawing, painting, and picture composition. The atelier is a place of collaborative learning, individualized instruction, and dedication to creating fine art with a high level of craftsmanship.

Admission is based on a personal interview and portfolio review. Students interested in applying for admission should contact Aleksander Balos directly. Click here for contact information. You can also check our blog here.

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