Making
History (ages 8-12) 4:00-5:30 pm New! FULL
Teen Art Scene (12-teen)
7:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday:
Acrylic & Watercolor Painting (ages
8-12) 4:00-5:30 pm FULL
Studio
Art (teens & adults) 7:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday:
Wildlife Art (ages
8-12) 4:00-5:30 pm
Creative Drawing (teens & adults) 7:00-9:00 pm New! FULL
Thursday:
KidsArt
(ages 6-8) 4:00-5:30 pm
Illustration
(12-teen) 7:00-9:00 pm FULL
Friday:
Private instruction & birthday parties by appointment.
(Also available on other days and times throughout the week).
Saturday:
Young
Artists (ages 8-12) 9:30-11:00 am FULL
(Afternoons available for private instruction and parties).
COURSES
KidsArt (ages 6-8)
Thursday Afternoons, 4:00-5:30 pm (January 7th - March
18th)
A varied curriculum with a full range of styles, materials and projects that
range from learning to draw what you see, to visually expressing feelings through your imagination. Group discussions encourage
students to talk about their own art and the art of their peers, while they learn about color, shapes, artistic styles, and
how art fits into their everyday life. Both realistic and abstract art are explored through drawing, painting and collage.
All materials provided. Cost: $240
Note:
The curriculum in KidsArt continues to change each semester. The course is intended to provide students continuous
study in the visual arts.
Young Artists (ages 8-12)
Saturday Mornings, 9:30-11:00 am (January 9th - March 20th)
Students
are involved in a varied curriculum of drawing, painting and collage, while exploring a variety of subject matter, styles,
and media. Projects are executed in both realistic and abstract styles and will range from learning to draw what you see,
to creating from the imagination. Students are encouraged to begin to develop a personal style, and eventually they begin
to discover their preferred media (paint, pastel, pencil, collage, etc), and subject matter. Throughout the course, children
learn to express their feelings both verbally and visually. All materials provided. Cost: $245
Note: The curriculum
in Young Artists continues to change each semester. The course is intended to provide students continuous study in
the visual arts.
Wildlife Art (ages 8-12)
Wednesday Afternoons, 4:00-5:30 pm (January 6th - March 17th)
Animals
of all kinds are the subject matter for this course. Students will create drawings and paintings of everything from dogs and
cats to elephants and dolphins. We will use pencil, charcoal, oil and chalk pastels, colored pencils and acrylic paint; each
medium lending itself to the specific texture of each animal. Students will learn how to draw and paint fur, feathers, and
different textures of animal skin to create realistic effects in their artwork. All materials
provided. Cost: $245
Making History (ages 8-12) New!
Monday Afternoons, 4:00-5:30 pm (January 4th - March 15th)
From pre-historic
through modern, students will learn about art history and its movements, by drawing and painting in the styles of particular
movements and artists. We will utilize pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink, colored pencils, acrylic paint and watercolors as well
as different drawing and painting surfaces, each being conducive to the desired texture and finish of the artwork. We will
begin with pre-historic cave paintings, and advance to projects including Monet and Impressionism and Picasso and Cubism.
All materials provided. Cost: $245.
Acrylic & Watercolor Painting (ages 8-12)
Tuesday Afternoons,
4:00-5:30 pm (January 5th - March 16th)
Learn to paint a variety of subject matter
such as landscapes, seascapes, animals and abstract, while also learning the techniques and properties of both acrylic paint
on canvas and watercolors on paper. Students will learn to mix and handle each medium and to choose the proper brushes for
specific tasks, as they create realistic images in exciting and colorful compositions. All materials
provided. Cost: $250.
Note: Acrylic and watercolor
paint is water based, non-toxic and cleans up easily, but it is permanent. Please wear appropriate clothing - it will not
wash out of clothes.
Teen Art Scene (ages 12-teen)
Monday Evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm (January 4th - March 15th)
This course
is designed to incorporate a full range of the visual arts as part of a teenagers overall education. Students begin with various
drawing exercises to improve observational skills, and then explore a variety of figurative and abstract styles, while experimenting
with different media and surfaces. Students will work with a variety of dry and wet media, and will be encouraged to develop
their individual style, and express themselves through their art. Group critiques occur on a regular basis, which help students
develop lifelong skills and confidence. All materials provided. Cost: $250
Note: The curriculum in Teen Art Scene changes each semester. The course is intended
to provide students continuous study in the visual arts.
Illustration
(ages 12-teen)
Thursday Evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm (January 7th - March 18th)
Students will be challenged to produce ideas for drawings and
paintings that would be used for commercial products such as magazine covers, greeting cards, posters, package designs and
CD covers. With each assignment, students will create artwork and lettering that corresponds with the product. In other words,
the artwork will represent the music, the magazine the holiday, etc. While some research work on the computer and possibly
some photography will be required at home, all work in the classroom will be done by hand. Open to beginners and certainly
anyone thinking about a career as an illustrator. All materials provided. Cost: $245
Creative Drawing (teens and adults) New!
Wednesday Evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm (January 6th - March 17th)
A course for beginners and anyone wishing to explore new ideas for the drawing surface, both realism and abstraction
will be explored. Working from observation of real objects as well as directly from our feelings, we will focus on drawing
elements such as shape, value (lights and darks), composition, space and color. Students will be encouraged to create feeling
and emotion in their work. Discussions will include observation of existing artworks and group critiques where student’s
comments and suggestions add to the learning and growth process. All materials provided. Cost:
$245.
Studio Art (teens and adults)
Tuesday
Evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm (January 5th - March 16th)
This open-studio session is for
those who have at least some drawing experience, and desire a relaxing, creative space to execute their artwork, and be socially
involved with other artists. Students choose their own project and bring their own materials, and have the opportunity to
receive instruction and direction on their individual work, and be involved in class critiques. Teenagers preparing for art
school, and anyone interested in developing their style, or continuing to work in their chosen style and medium, can benefit
from this class. Registration is ongoing while space permits. Cost: $200