Zwick Academy of Fine Art
A classical-atelier painting and drawing school in Honolulu, teaching in the observational tradition — cast drawing, figure, portrait, still life — through scheduled workshops. It publishes dates but not prices, so we list the workshop and tell you to ask.
Coming up at Zwick Academy
Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.
AUG 18An Exploration of Composition
Aug 18 – Oct 6
Composition is the visual language that helps communicate to the viewer where to look; includes studies of masterworks and development of original artwork.
See listingDetails →- AUG 20
The Hawaiian Masters: Volcano Painting
Aug 20 – Oct 8
Analysis of masterworks by Walden and Hitchcock, culminating in an original volcano painting.
See listingDetails → - AUG 22
Portrait Painting: Level 2
Aug 22 – Oct 10
Intermediate-to-advanced study culminating in a five-day classical portrait painting from a live model.
See listingDetails → - AUG 23
Introduction to Figure Painting
Aug 23 – Oct 11
Systematic approach using photo references, master copies and live models, with instruction on flesh tones and finishing techniques.
See listingDetails → - SEP 26
Introduction to Classical Oil Painting
Sep 26 – Oct 25
Curriculum covering accurate drawing and proportion, understanding value and light, plus portrait and figure fundamentals.
See listingDetails → - OCT 13
Color Theory
Oct 13 – Dec 1
Study of the color wheel and color relationships, with instruction on color temperature, chroma and neutralization.
See listingDetails → - OCT 15
Anatomy of a Portrait
Oct 15 – Dec 17
Study the head from the inside out: the skull, then the planes of the face, and finally the muscles.
See listingDetails → - OCT 17
Master Copy Workshop: Anders Zorn
Oct 17 – Dec 5
Students create copies studying Zorn's luminous brushwork, direct painting approach and four-color palette method.
See listingDetails → - OCT 18
The Oil Painter's Studio: Materials & Techniques
Oct 18 – Dec 6
Hands-on workshop covering canvas stretching, panel preparation, and the materials, tools and studio techniques of oil painting.
See listingDetails → - NOV 7
Construction Drawing and Artistic Anatomy
Nov 7 – Dec 6
Systematic methods that allow artists to convincingly draw the human body from any angle, in any pose.
See listingDetails → - JAN 9
Introduction to Portrait Drawing and Painting
Jan 9 – Feb 27
Work with charcoal and oil paint using photo references as well as live models, with techniques for proportions and flesh tones.
See listingDetails → - JAN 9
Introduction to Classical Drawing (weekend)
Jan 9 – Feb 7
Foundation course with master copies, still life, portraiture and figure drawing, teaching proportion, value, light and form.
See listingDetails → - JAN 10
Introduction to Figure Drawing (winter)
Jan 10 – Feb 28
Build a foundation through master copies, photo reference and live models, exploring proportion, gesture, construction, value and form.
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