Monday, June 24, 2019

2019 Fall Classes

***ALL FALL CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED***


2019 Fall Classes
Session I
credit
Aboriginal Painting

Aboriginal art is art made by the indigenous people of Australia. We will learn about this art form and design a composition that we will paint in the Aboriginal style. 









Wednesdays August 28-September 25(5 Weeks)
from 10:00-11:00 am
or
Thursdays August 29-September 26
from 10:00-11:00 am

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included







Watercolor Painting - Color Theory

We will explore how to use watercolor paint by studying color theory! Color theory is both the science and art of using color. It explains how humans perceive color; and the visual effects of how colors mix, match or contrast with each other. Students will create several watercolor paintings to demonstrate their knowledge of color theory.



Wednesdays August 28-September 25 (5 Weeks)
from 11:15am-12:15pm
or
Thursdays August 29-September 26
from 11:15am-12:15pm

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included



Paper Mache Birds

We will study the beautiful artwork of Oaxacan artists of Mexico and use their colorful and detailed style to paint paper mache birds that we will design and create in class!

Wednesdays August 28-September 25 (5 Weeks)
from 12:30-1:30pm
or
Thursdays August 29-September 26
from 12:30-1:30pm

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included





Session II

Bookmaking
We will paint and cut and glue and sew our way to creating a few books that students can take home. These books are wonderful for use as visual journals or to create their own storybook with illustrations and text or anything else they dream up!



Wednesdays October 2-30 (5 weeks)
from 10-11:00am
or
Thursdays October 3-31
from 10-11:00am

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included




Watercolor- resists

We will use watercolor paint along with various resists such as liquid masking fluid, tape, and wax to create dynamic and layered watercolor paintings.






Wednesdays October 2-30 (5 weeks)
from 11:15am-12:15pm
or
Thursdays October 3-31
from 11:15am-12:15pm

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included

Chalk Pastel Portraits
Student work


We will study the work of Sandra Silberzweig and learn how to use chalk pastels. Then we will create larger than life chalk pastel portraits of our own!
Wednesdays October 2-30 (5 weeks)
from 12:30-1:30pm
or
Thursdays October 3-31
from 12:30-1:30pm

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included

Session III

Printmaking - Islamic tiles

We will study the beauty and symmetry of Islamic tile work and then produce our own tile to be used in a colorful printmaking project.


Wednesdays November 6- December 11 (5 weeks with 1 week off for Thanksgiving)
from 10-11:00 am
or
Thursdays November 7- December 12
from 10-11:00 am

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included




Watercolor and Drawing

We will combine watercolor painting with drawing using markers and watercolor pencils as well as permanent ink to create a series of paintings.

Wednesdays November 6- December 11 (5 weeks with 1 week off for Thanksgiving)
from 11:15am-12:15pm
or
Thursdays November 7- December 12
from 11:15am-12:15pm

                                      For artists 5 years and older
                                      Fees = $45 all supplies included

Acrylic Landscape Painting

In this class, students will learn how to paint in layers and create depth in landscape painting using acrylic paint on canvas.

Wednesdays November 6- December 11 (5 weeks with 1 week off for Thanksgiving)
from 12:30-1:30pm
or
Thursdays November 7- December 12
from 12:30-1:30pm

For artists 5 years and older
Fees = $45 all supplies included