Rees Atelier
Monochrome Portrait
Adults
Saturdays, 1pm-4pm
July 14-August 11 (5 sessions)
Cost: $200 + $35 model fee
This beginners course will teach students how to build a portrait with basic but foundational techniques. First, the course will cover the appropriate uses of dots, linemarks, and simple shapes in creating portrait outlines. Students will then build on those outlines with tones and values. Finally, we will learn how to look at each portrait in its full composition to unify the painting.
Instructor: James Jiang
Loosening Up! Alla Prima Drawing For Kids
Young students of all levels will learn the fun, loose process of creating Alla prima drawings (drawings done in one day) by practicing from master copies, reference photos, and still life in an impressionistic manner. Working loosely allows students to play with abstraction as well as realism to create finished drawings. Everyone will learn how to draw while exploring their creativity!
Instructors: Morgan Laplante (with Timothy Rees)
Ages 7-17
Thursdays 4:15-6:45
July 12- August 2 (4 sessions)
Cost: $100
Introduction To Painting For Kids
Finally, a fun class for children that teaches the classical techniques of painting! Using the supplied non-toxic oil paints, canvases, and brushes, students will learn from renowned Chinese artist James Jiang and Timothy Rees as they teach about mixing color, applying paint, and making successful paintings using still life and reference photos. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite things to class to paint a picture of!
Instructors: James Jiang (with Timothy Rees)
Ages 7-17
Saturdays, 9am-12pm
July 14-August 11 (5 sessions)
Cost: $150
For more information or to purchase, please visit http://reesfineart.com/purchase
Click here to view a short video on what to expect in the bundles
New! Summer Classes Adult and Youth
Adult Programs (Age 15+)
Classical Painting Bundle
For those who wish to study remotely, the Classical Painting Bundle is a comprehensive video course. With over one hundred hours of footage, it covers lectures, demonstrations, and introductions to each assignment of the CPC year loaded onto a USB external hard drive. The bundle also includes a textbook and instructions on utilizing the program remotely. Critique blocks are also available for purchase!
*CPC100 students can now begin at any date, and must complete the 10 week term within 3 months
*CPC200 students can now begin at any date, and must complete the 10 week term within 3 months
*CPC300 students can now begin at any date, and must complete the 10 week term within 3 months
Remote Study (for those unable to attend classes)
Academy Drawing (Part Time) Program Enrolling Now! Begin at any date!
Apprenticeship Tuition
Monday-Friday 10pm - 4pm
$1300 + $400 model fee
contact info@ReesAtelier.com to register!
Spring Term
Summer Term
Fall Term
January 8- April 13 (Skipping week March 26-March 30)
May 7- August 10 (Skipping week TBD)
September 3- December 14 (Skipping week in late Sept TBD)
Spring Break: April 14 - May 6 Fall Break: August 11 - September 2 Winter Break: December 15 - January 6
For more information or to purchase, please visit http://reesfineart.com/purchase
Apprentice (Full Time) Program
*CDC200 students can now begin at any date, and must complete the 10 week term within 3 months
*CDC300 students can now begin at any date, and must complete the 10 week term within 3 months
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays
(Pick 2 or more days per week, 20 sessions total) 1-4pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays
(Pick 2 or more days per week, 20 sessions total) 1pm-4pm
Students may now begin any Academy course at any date!
Students have 3 months to complete their 10 week (20 session) course, and the 3 months begins after the student's first class.
Check the Apprentice Term Dates below to see when mandatory breaks are scheduled.
CPC100 Tuition First Term Painting
CPC200 Tuition Second Term Painting
CPC300 Tuition Third Term Painting
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays
(Pick 2 or more days per week, 20 sessions total) 1-4pm
$550
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays
(Pick 2 or more days per week, 20 sessions total) 1-4pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays
(Pick 2 or more days per week, 20 sessions total) 1-4pm
$550
$550
$550
CDC300 Tuition Third Term Drawing
$550
CDC200 Tuition Second Term Drawing
Bargue Plates
Casts, Still Life, and Figure Quick Sketch
Portrait and Figure Master Copies
Click here to view a short video on what to expect in the bundles
*CDC100 students can now begin at any date, and must complete the 10 week term within 3 months
Academy Painting (Part Time) Program Enrolling Now! Begin at any date!
CDC100 Tuition First Term Drawing
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays
(Pick 2 or more days per week, 20 sessions total) 1-4pm
$550
Apprentice Term Dates
For those who wish to study remotely, the Classical Drawing Bundle is a comprehensive video course. With over one hundred hours of footage, it covers lectures, demonstrations, and introductions to each assignment of the CDC year loaded onto a USB external hard drive. The bundle also includes a textbook and instructions on utilizing the program remotely. Critique blocks are also available for purchase!
Classical Drawing Bundle
Registration
CONTACT US
Think you might be ready to take the leap? Visit the studio to take in the atmosphere, visit (between 1 and 4pm) with instructor Tim Rees and other students, then register today and reserve your spot. Feel free to email with any additional questions or to be put on the full time waiting list. Before registering for any adult class, it is encouraged students watch the orientation video linked below. Also, all students in the adult program get access to the instructional videos from the classical drawing/painting bundle for their registered term! The videos cover lectures, demonstrations, and materials - it's the atelier on the go!
Miscellaneous Fine Print:
-Easels are provided, but students are required to bring their own drawing/painting supplies. Blick Art Materials in Tempe has a supply kit for The Academy at Rees Atelier. Ask an associate for details.
-If a student does not wish to attend after registration, a request must be made 3 weeks prior to beginning the term to receive a refund. After this point, a refund will only be granted if the spot can be filled via waiting list.
-Refunds are not given after student has begun their first class.
-Adult Program Part Time Students may complete their 10 week term within 3 months from their first class. Certain black-out dates apply. Students will be given advance notice about dates that classes will not be held.
VISIT THE STUDIO
1833 W Main St #115
Mesa, AZ 85201
TEL: 480.519.1476
EMAIL: info@ReesAtelier.com
Watch: Academy Orientation Video
Call or click on a link below to register.
You will receive registration confirmation via email within one business day.