Upcoming Classes
August 4th - Drawing Shadows - Nicora Gangi
August 11th - oil painting water using the Bob Ross wet-on-wet technique® - Pam Davis
august 18th - Writing to Art - Elaine Person
August 25th - NO TT, Gallery CLOSED
Click here to register - August 4th - How to draw Anything
How to Draw Anything (Values and Shading)
Think you can’t draw? Think again! The secret to drawing isn’t talent—it’s learning how to truly see. Every object, no matter how detailed or complex, can be broken down into simple shapes, making it easier to understand and recreate on paper.
Join internationally recognized artist and educator Nicora Gangi for an inspiring Technique Tuesday as she shares the foundational skills every artist should know. Through step-by-step demonstrations, Nicora will teach you how to identify the basic shapes within any subject and use pencil shading (known as value) to create depth, dimension, and realism on the page.
Nicora Gangi earned both her BFA and MFA from Syracuse University and served as a professor in the Syracuse University School of Art and Design for 29 years. An award-winning artist, she has received numerous Grand Prize and First Place honors, has been featured in multiple publications on pastel and watermedia painting, and has lectured regionally, nationally, and internationally. Her work is represented by Edgewood Gallery in DeWitt, New York, and Gangi Studio in Florida.
Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to strengthen your drawing foundation, this class will give you practical techniques and the confidence to move beyond the stick figure and begin drawing with intention.
please email madisonc@wgart.org for any questions or to be placed on the waitlist
Click here to register - Technique Tuesday at Foundation for Healthier West Orange - next workshop February 24th
Discover new ways to bring your creativity to life! Each week, Technique Tuesday offers a fresh artistic skill, tip, or project to inspire and expand your abilities—whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out. Come explore a variety of mediums, learn hands-on techniques, and enjoy the relaxed, supportive atmosphere of creating together.
“Seasons of Color: Mood & Expression in an Accordion Booklet”
The chief aim of color should be to serve expression as well as possible’ Henri Matisse. In this class we will explore our own expressions of color for the seasons and moods. We will make a simple folded accordion booklet and then ‘color’ on the pages what we think about colors and its effects.
This class is offered by Vibrant West Orange in partnership with the Winter Garden Art Association, made possible, in part, through a generous grant from Duke Energy.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to save your seat.
- Members, please complete your $0 ticket purchase to confirm your registration
- Non-Members, complete your class registration for $8 - class fees are non-refundable
Artist Bio:
Nicora Gangi was educated at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA (BFA 1974 and MFA 1976). She was a Professor of Art at Syracuse University for 29 years. Gangi has been awarded many Grand Prize and First Place awards and grants. She has been and continues to be published in numerous artist’s books on pastel paintings. She has lectured regionally and nationally as a visiting artist at universities and artist’s guilds.
Technique Tuesday at the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange
In partnership with Vibrant, we’re bringing Technique Tuesday classes to the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange every other week! These creative sessions are open to all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn, relax, and connect through art.
Please register for upcoming classes below.
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