ALL ADULT PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS ARE DONE VIA EMAIL. Please email "enrollment@princetonacademyofart.com"  to request your application link for our full time program and digital registration form for part-time study. This includes registrations for night classes.

CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025. Please see below for class schedule:

Evening Classes:

• Tuesdays 7:00PM - 9:00PM
• Wednesdays 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Princeton Academy of Art does not permit students to enroll in regular adult classes via our course catalog. At this time, our course catalog is used for adult workshops and youth program registrations only.

At Princeton Academy of Art, our academic programs are deeply rooted in the classical tradition, drawing inspiration from the Russian academic tradition and the influential curricula of the Italian and French Academies.

Students learn to begin working with an underpainting in earth tones to establish values and structure, followed by the gradual application of glazes to build depth and vibrancy, as well as direct painting methods. 

These techniques are paired with the study of constructive drawing, a cornerstone of representational art. Students develop a strong foundation by deconstructing complex forms into simple geometric shapes and mastering proportion, perspective, and anatomical accuracy. This approach allows artists to create advanced compositions with precision and accuracy.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING

Thursdays Begins 11/6/2025

Fees: $18 public / $15 students (please email a copy of student ID to enrollment@princetonacademyofart.com  to receive the disccount code)

About: This focused evening session is dedicated to figure drawing from a live, nude model. This open studio is uninstructed and suitable for artists at any stage who wish to maintain a regular drawing practice and refine observational skills.

Format

Live model will participate in short gestural poses as well as longer, sustained poses.

Traditional studio setup with easels, drawing boards, clips and tape are provided.

Recommended For

• Artists building or maintaining figure-drawing fluency.
• Students preparing portfolios who need consistent practice from life.
• Educators and professionals seeking structured time with a model.

What you can Bring

• Vine/compressed charcoal
• Graphite
• Conte pencils
• Kneaded/white erasers, clips or tape
• Newsprint/drawing surfaces
• Watercolor paints

PAA will provide easels, boards, clips, tape, and pencils.

Studio Guidelines

• Ages 18+ (or enrolled teens with prior approval).
• No photography or video of the model.
• Please arrive early to set up; late arrivals should enter between poses.
• Respect the model and fellow artists; follow staff instructions regarding seating and sightlines.

Fridays, 3/6/26-3/27/26

11:00am-5:00pm

This four week workshop is for art instructors who want to sharpen how they teach drawing and painting. Led by Anna Neis, the focus is on how to clearly demonstrate foundational skills and communicate them effectively to students at different levels.

Each session blends studio work with group discussion. Participants will practice the same exercises they might assign in class while also talking through how to structure lessons, give useful critiques, and address common student challenges.

Topics include proportion, planar construction, value and color relationships, and building clear visual priorities. The emphasis is on practical teaching methods rather than personal portfolio work.

This workshop is best suited for instructors and advanced artists who are interested in improving their classroom approach through hands on practice and shared discussion.

All materials will be provided.

MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED

AGES 16+

This four-week course will be a focused introduction to the principles of portrait painting from observation. Students will begin with studies from constructive drawing diagrams to establish a clear understanding of the head’s structure, emphasizing planar construction, proportion, and anatomical landmarks.

In following sessions, students will work directly from the model in a series of short-format painted studies. These exercises are designed to reinforce observation of form, color, and light. Instruction includes demonstrations, critique, and ongoing one-on-one feedback.

Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced students who seek to strengthen their understanding of clarity and structure in portraiture.

Tuition: $600

When: Mondays, July 13, 2026 - August 3, 2026; 10:30AM - 4:00PM

MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED

Ages 16+

Tuesdays, August 14, 2026 - August 4, 2026

10:30am - 4:00pm

This four-week summer workshop focuses on still life and landscape painting through traditional oil techniques. The course emphasizes careful observation, compositional structure, and the disciplined study of light and color.

Throughout the workshop, students receive individualized critiques and demonstrations that clarify process, with the goal to develop technical fluency and visual understanding.

This workshop is suitable for both developing and experienced painters seeking sustained practice within a rigorous and supportive studio environment.

Tuesdays: July 14, 2026 - August 4, 2026

OR

Wednesdays: July 15, 2026 - August 5, 2026

7:00PM-9:00PM

Tuition: $500 for one day per week, or $750 for both (Save $150!)

IF REGISTERING FOR BOTH DAYS, PLEASE REGISTER HERE

This four-week summer night class follows the same structure and standards as our academic-year evening program, offering focused studio practice in a disciplined environment. Students may choose to work in drawing or painting, with subjects including still life, landscape, and portrait. Individual guidance and critique is provided throughout each class, supporting both developing and experienced artists.

This summer session offers an opportunity to continue studio practice, strengthen foundational skills, and work consistently within a focused evening setting.

Tuesdays: July 14, 2026 - August 4, 2026

AND

Wednesdays: July 15, 2026 - August 5, 2026

7:00PM-9:00PM

Tuition: $500 for one day per week, or $750 for both (Save $150!)

This four-week summer night class follows the same structure and standards as our academic-year evening program, offering focused studio practice in a disciplined environment. Students may choose to work in drawing or painting, with subjects including still life, landscape, and portrait. Individual guidance and critique is provided throughout each class, supporting both developing and experienced artists.

This summer session offers an opportunity to continue studio practice, strengthen foundational skills, and work consistently within a focused evening setting.

MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED

Figure Drawing with Live Nude Model

AGES 18+

July 16, 2026 - August 6, 2026

10:30am - 4:00pm

This four-week intensive introduces students to the foundational principles of constructive figure drawing. Students will begin by working from diagrams and academic plates, focusing on planar construction, gesture, proportion, and key anatomical landmarks. These sessions build a framework for understanding the figure as a structured form in space.

Students will then apply these principles in direct observation from a live model. These sessions emphasize clarity of form, directional movement, and spatial relationships, reinforcing the transition from theoretical study to perceptual accuracy.

This course is well suited for students with prior drawing experience who wish to deepen their understanding of the human figure through a structured, academic approach. But, is open to all skills levels.