Semesters
Johnson School of Art offered a 10-week Fall, Winter, and Spring semester, and a six-week Summer
semester.
Instruction was available for ages six through adult. Unless otherwise noted, beginners were always welcome.
Courses
Classes met once per week during the 10-week semesters.
The Summer Semester offered six one-week courses. Classes met each day, Monday-Friday.
Class size: Courses were activated
with a minimum of five students and, depending on the course, were considered full with 10 to 12 students.
All students received individualized attention:
From the onset of a course, each student's abilities (talent, interest, work ethic) were observed and evaluated by the
instructor. Individual goals and needs become a part of the course curriculum. Unless otherwise noted, beginners were always
welcome.
KidsArt (ages
6-8), Young Artists (ages 8-12) and Teen Art Scene
(ages 13-19) were courses with new curriculum each semester. They were intended to provide students continuous study in the
visual arts.
Snow Cancellations:
JSA notified each student in the event of a class cancellation due to weather.
Workshops
JSA offered
workshops, such as a three-hour figure drawing session with a live model. The Workshops page displayed the information
and registration form.
Private workshops were
also scheduled. This included an art session for an organization such as the Girl or Boy Scouts,
or a birthday party with friends.
Birthday Parties
Typically
a three-hour session, families chose an art activity and had two hours of instruction, and an hour of party time.
Private Instruction
Children, teens and adults received one to one, or small group instruction.
While appointments were made at various times throughout the week, Fridays were set aside specifically for private instruction.
College admission
portfolio development for high school students was always available.
