Sense 2012, ZAFA has worked to offer students the highest level of instruction in classical drawing and painting.

Through workshops, lectures, private lessons, academic programs and organized weekly model sessions ZAFA provides a place where students have access to traditional techniques and straight forward, systematic methods of approach to classical realism.

ZAFA aims to teach the underlying principals of drawing and painting in a clear and concise way that is easy to understand, laying a strong foundation for students of all levels to build upon and continue to improve there skills.  We feel that these underlying principals transcend medium or subject matter and are essential tools for any student interested in furthering their art.

Technique and Teaching Practices

The instruction at ZAFA is based upon a systematic progression from simpler projects introducing fundamental concepts to more challenging projects as students improve are are ready to tackle higher level aspects of drawing and painting. Each class is structured in such a way that students are able work at their own pace and skill level and benefit from one-on-one instruction focused on the areas they need improvement in. This cumulative learning process and individualized course structure insures that students have a strong foundation on which to build their skills and are not overwhelmed as projects and concept become more challenging. This also allows students of all ages and skill levels to work alongside one another in a class without anyone feeling left behind or held back. 

Through the courses offered here, students are encouraged to first become proficient with proportion, form, value and a high level of craftsmanship and accuracy. After mastering these skills, they move onto the challenges painting provides, such as temperature variation, color values, and the challenges of using paint as a medium.

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