Two outdoor painting classes: New Hope Sundays and Perkasie Fridays All levels welcome. Beginners to advanced. Sundays near New Hope and the Delaware River June 14 through August 2. 7 sessions. $47 drop-in or $300 for the series → Enroll 1st Location is Aquetong Spring Park In New Hope. See the other locations Fridays near Perkasie and Doylestown June 19 through July 24.Fridays near Perkasie and Doylestown 6 sessions. $47 drop-in or $250 for the series. → Enroll 1st Location is Aquetong Park...
20 days ago • 1 min read
We found a summer home Hello Reader, Starting in June, Bucks County Classical Arts Center will be running a summer pop-up at 99 Stockton Suites, Kingwood-Stockton Road, Suite 6B in Rosemont, NJ — off Route 519, about ten minutes from Lambertville. Newly renovated, easy parking, and the sign is already on the door. May classes continue as scheduled at St. Martin of Tours in New Hope. Nothing changes before June -same days, same times, same room. Same name, same instructors, same approach to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Four sessions into Spring Plein Air and this Friday we're at a new location. Hello Reader, Mood's Covered Bridge Park in Perkasie. There's a parking lot, the essentials are covered, multiple good painting views right from where you park, and a short walk to a river overlook that's worth the extra few minutes. Good subject matter all around — the bridge, water, tree canopy. And yes, there's a Dunkin' Donuts nearby if you need to start the morning right. We're continuing the color work from the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
This Friday: the problem with green Hello Reader, Spring is the hardest season to paint outdoors. Not because it's cold or the light is bad — because everything is green, and green is more complicated than it looks. We're three sessions into Spring Plein Air, and this Friday we're staying with the posterization approach we introduced last week — simplifying what's in front of you into clear committed color masses — with a specific focus on reading and mixing the greens. Here's the thing about...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Quick Sketch Drop In: April 18th We’re hosting a Quick Sketch / Life Drawing drop-in session with a live model on Saturday, April 18th, 1:30-4:30pm This is an open drop-in drawing session focused on short poses to strengthen gesture, proportion, and observation. It’s an independent working environment — not a guided class — and is open to all levels, from beginners to advanced artists. No registration is required. Space is limited, so arriving early is recommended. ✍️ Full session details are...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Landscape Easel and Canvas Setup Hello Reader, Spring is coming—and Plein Air Painting begins in two weeks. If you’ve been thinking about painting outdoors but aren’t sure what you need, this will help. I put together a short video showing a simple easel setup for landscape painting: The whole setup... field easel canvas woodworking clips painters tape drawing board Field Easel I use one of the simplest and cheapest easels around, a field easel. Fredrix Canvas Pads These are my favorite...
3 months ago • 1 min read
April at BCCAC — Classes, Sessions, and What’s Ahead Hello Reader, As we move into April, here’s a quick overview of what’s happening at the studio. Classes beginning soon Plein Air Landscape Painting April 10 – May 22 (Fridays, 9:00am–12:00pm) Working from observation outdoors in the Bucks County area → Plein Air details Basic Drawing / Learn to Draw Fridays: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 8:00–10:00am A structured introduction to drawing from observation → Basic Drawing details Ongoing studio...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Come and visit us as we participate in the 2026 FrancoFest in Princeton! Hi, Last year, we participated in the 1st Franco Fest event in Princeton, NJ. It was a celebration of French culture, cuisine and art! We will be holding a booth there this year again! The event will be held on Saturday, April 11th, from 1pm to 6pm. We are hoping you will join us there. The Bucks County Classical Arts Center has deep roots in French culture and art, its lineage going back in history as far as the French...
3 months ago • 1 min read
The Art of the Figure: Drop-In Drawing & Quick Sketch Class Hello Reader, Life drawing is at the heart of all classical training — the essential practice of seeing and understanding form. This Saturday, artists are invited to join our Quick Sketch Drop-In Session, a welcoming space to draw from the live model in a variety of short and long poses. Sessions are uninstructed but moderated, offering an opportunity for independent study within a supportive artistic community. Join us October 11th...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Are you interested in trying a Basic Drawing Class? Learn a bit more by reading the Q&A below! Nautilia demonstrating the finer points of drawing! Get a sharp point! What are basic drawing skills? Basic drawing skills are the foundation of all art. They are the language of drawing—the elements every artwork is built from. You’ll learn how to use line, values, and shading, how to hold a pencil, what different pencils do, and most importantly, how to create a finished drawing you can be proud...
10 months ago • 1 min read