Spring 2016 Art Class Schedule

Spring 2016 Classes

Contact me today at artwithaubrey@gmail.com to sign up for classes!

Session I

Multicultural Art - Amate Bark Painting

Fees $36 all supplies included

Amate is a form of bark paper that has been manufactured in Mexico since the pre-Hispanic times. In this class we will study the art of making paper out of bark and the history of Amate bark paintings. We will look at a variety of images to get inspired to create our own!

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Tuesdays February 23- March 15 

10-11:00 am for artists 5 years and older

Thursdays February 25- March 17

10-11:00 am for artists 5 years and older

Drawing Class- Celtic Knots and Illuminated Lettering

Fees $36 all supplies included

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In this class we will learn how to draw celtic knots- simple or complicated based on your level. We will also study the art of illuminated text and learn how to design our own. We will use a variety of tools including pencil, ink, colored pencil, and paint to design and embellish our art.

Tuesdays February 23- March 15

11:15-12:15pm for artists 8 years and older

Thursdays February 25- March 17

1-2:00pm for artists 8 years and older

Session II

Multicultural Art- Moscow's Magnificent Domes

Fees $36 all supplies included

In this class we will research Russian architecture, which is found in Moscow and across the country. We will look at pictures of onion-shaped domes on buildings such as St. Basil’s Cathedral and discuss the designs and patterns found in the domes. We will create a diorama of a Russian skyline!

Tuesdays March 29- April 19

10-11:00am for artists 5 years and older

Thursdays March 31- April 21

10-11:00am for artists 5 years and older

Watercolor Painting class

Fees $36 all supplies included

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In this class we will learn some watercolor basics and create a few paintings to practice our techniques. Even if you have taken watercolor class before you are welcome to come and work in a more independent study type of way.

Tuesdays March 29- April 19

11:15-12:15pm for artists 8 years and older

Thursdays March 31- April 21

1-2:00pm for artists 8 years and older

Session III

Multicultural Art- African Art

Fees $36 all supplies included

In this class we will explore the arts of Africa including textiles and mask making.

Tuesdays April 26- May 17

10-11:00 am for artists 5 years and older

Thursdays April 28- May 19

10-11:00 am for artists 5 years and older

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Drawing Class - Ledger Art

Fees $36 all supplies included

Nineteenth-century Plains Indian drawings have often been called “ledger” drawings because they were made with pencil, ink, and watercolor on pages of old ledger or account books. In this class we will learn more about the history of these drawings and look at many examples for inspiration before we create our own version of Ledger Art!

Tuesdays April 26- May 17

11:15-12:15pm for artists 8 years and older

Thursdays April 28- May 19

1-2:00pm for artists 8 years and older

Adult and Teen Drawing Class

Ink and Watercolor Class

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In this class we will learn drawing techniques using ink, such as stippling, crosshatch, creating value with line, etc. We will also learn a variety of watercolor techniques and use them to create beautiful background papers for our ink drawings. We will also add watercolor after we have created ink drawings. This is a great class if you like to doodle as well as if you are into realistic drawing. You will be free to explore using all of this information to create images or text or combinations. This kind of art can be used to create fine art works as well as card fronts or illustrations.

For Teen and Adult artists

Thursdays, October 15-29 (3 weeks)

7-8:30 PM

Fees = $40, all supplies included

Realistic Grid Drawing Class

In this class we will learn a drawing technique that uses a grid overlay on a reference image that directly correlates with a grid on our drawing paper. This is an excellent way to control proportion and detail while drawing realistically. Learning to use this tool will also help you to more easily scale up a small reference image into any size you would like to make it. We will use drawing pencils and tools and increase our shading and drawing skills. 

For Teen and Adult artists

Thursdays, November 5-19 (3 weeks)

7-8:30 PM

Fees = $40, all supplies included

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To register simply contact me via email at artwithaubrey@gmail.com

Fall 2015 Classes

I am really excited to see what we can create together this fall! Note that two different classes are offered each session. Each class will be offered at two different times during the week to accommodate more students

****Register today by contacting me via telephone at 765-532-6049 or email at artwithaubrey@gmail.com *****

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Session I

Multicultural Art - First Nations

In this class we will explore artwork of people from the first nations of the Americas. We will learn about the culture, literature, and art of different tribes. Projects will include several mediums. We will draw, paint, weave, and create an instrument in paper mache! 

Artists 5 and up

Fees = $36 per student, all supplies included

Tuesdays August 25- Sept 15

10-11:00 am

OR

Thursdays August 27 - Sept 17

10-11:00 am

***New
Wednesdays September 9-30
1:00-2:00 pm

Drawing Class - Realistic Grid Drawing

In this class we will learn a drawing technique that uses a grid overlay on a reference image that directly correlates with a grid on our drawing paper. This is an excellent way to control proportion and detail while drawing realistically. 

Artists 8 and up 

Fees = $36 per student, all supplies included

Tuesdays August 25- Sept 15

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

OR

Thursdays August 27 - Sept 17

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

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Session II

Multicultural Art - Ancient Egypt

In this class we will have loads of fun discovering interesting facts and art forms of Ancient Egypt. Our main project will be to create our own canopic jar! We will do a little of everything - salt clay sculpting, paper mache, painting, drawing, and writing in hieroglyphs! So much to learn and create!!

Artists 5 and up

Fees = $36 per student, all supplies included

Tuesdays Sept 22- October 13

10-11:00 am

OR

Thursdays Sept 24 - October 15

10-11:00 am

Drawing Class - All about Me

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In this class we will do a series of "self portrait" drawings in pencil as well as color that represent us and the things that we adore! 

Artists 8 and up

Fees = $36 per student, all supplies included

Tuesdays Sept 22- October 13

11:15 am-12:15pm

OR

Thursdays Sept 24 - October 15

11:15 am-12:15pm

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Session III

Multicultural Art - Arts of Asia

Hokusai

In this class we will study the amazing art of Japanese artist, Hokusai. We will create our own painting in the style of Hokusai and turn it into a beautiful lantern. In addition we will take a look at Chinese dragon puppets! We will finish off by making our own dynamic puppet using paper mache clay.

Artists 5 and up

Fees = $36 per student, all supplies included

Tuesdays October 20- November 10

10-11:00 am

OR

Thursdays October 22 - November 12

10-11:00 am

Drawing Class - Ink and Color

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In this class we are going to have a blast learning watercolor techniques to create special drawing papers as well as using watercolor to add color to our ink drawings. Let me know if you would like to sign up or if you would like more information. Details of times, dates and fees are below.

Artists 8 and up

Fees = $36 per student, all supplies included 

Tuesdays October 20- November 10

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

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                                                     Thursdays October 22 - November 12

                                                     11:15 am - 12:15 pm

****For more information or to Register contact me via telephone at 765-532-6049 or email at artwithaubrey@gmail.com *****

Adult and Teen Drawing classes

Adult and Teen Drawing  

Class 1- Proportion and portraiture 
In this class we will focus on drawing skills and techniques like shading and blending as well as elements like line, value, and texture to help your drawing become more realistic. We will learn how proportion is key to drawing the human face and also focus on drawing eyes and hair.

Tuesdays May 19- June 2 (3 classes)
7-8:30 PM
Fees = $40 all supplies included (feel free to bring your own sketchbook if you like)

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Class 2- Pastel Chalk Drawing
In this class we will learn how to paint with chalk pastels. We will do a series of exercises to learn different techniques for drawing with chalks including blend
ing and layering. We will complete still life drawings as well as landscapes, including reflections in water.

Tuesdays June 9-23 (3 classes)
7-8:30 PM
Fees = $40  all supplies included





Class 3- Watercolor Painting

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In this class we will familiarize ourselves with watercolor paints as well as several fun techniques. We will learn a bit about composition and abstraction and sketching and masking for watercolor paintings. We will complete at least one painting.

Tuesdays July 7-21 (3 classes)
7-8:30 PM
Fees = $40 all supplies included








Contact me at artwithaubrey@gmail.com for more information or to register for classes.

Summer Art Camps 2015

Story Quilt Paintings
June 1-4
4 classes 10-11:00am each day Mon-Thurs
ages 5 and up
Fees = $36

"The story quilt is an art form that features in many different cultures around the world. The leading contemporary artist working in this area is Faith Ringgold. Faith Ringgold has used both personal stories and historical memories as inspiration for her quilt artworks. Visit www.faithringgold.com/ for more information about her and her work."source

In this class we will study the work of artist and illustrator Faith Ringgold. We will make a series of painted papers to use as quilt blocks. We will design an illustration to tell a story and we will use crayon resist and watercolor painting to complete it. We will
put together all of the elements to create a large story quilt painting.


Pop up and Movable Illustrations

June 8-11
4 classes 10-11:00am each day Mon-Thurs
ages 5 and up
Fees = $36

Ever wanted to make a card or a book with moving parts or images that pop up? This is the class for you! In this class we will begin by creating a series of painted papers to use in collaboration to create animals and bugs in the style of artist and illustrator Steve Jenkins. We will then create a page layout as a background and add our animals and bugs as pop up and / or movable illustrations! Lots of painting, cutting, and gluing!

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Water Color painting
June 15-18
4 classes 10-11:00am each day Mon-Thurs
ages 5 and up
Fees = $36

Learn some skills to enhance your watercolor paintings. In this class we will be learning several watercolor techniques. We will also study color theory and color mixing. We will use this information to create some wonderful finished paintings.










Paper Mache Animals
June 22-25
4 classes 10-11:00am each day Mon-Thurs
ages 5 and up
Fees = $36

Get ready to be creative and be messy! This class is a lot of fun. We will create an armature for our creature, cover it in a couple of layers of paper mache, and add details in paper mache clay. Finally we will complete our sculptures by painting them in acrylic based paints. It is important to dress for the mess in this class.



Contact me at artwithaubrey@gmail.com to register or for more information!

2015 Spring classes

Session I

Famous Artist - M.C. Escher

M. C. Escher, Sky & Water I, woodcut, 1938

Artists k-12
In this class we will have fun combining math and art as we learn all about the life and work of M.C. Escher. We will use the elements and principles of design to create interesting and one of a kind tessellations. We will   increase our art vocabulary and understanding of what makes an artwork successful.  Students will be involved in group discussions and encouraged to use their new vocabulary to discuss artwork.

Tuesdays (4 classes) March 3- March 31 (excluding March 24)
10-11:00 am
Fees = $36 all supplies included
Thursdays (4 classes) March 5- April 2 (excluding March 26)
10-11:00 am
Fees = $36 all supplies included



Preschool
Artists 3-5 years old
In Preschool Art we work on lots of fun projects to help learn art skills such as cutting with scissors, drawing, painting, and glueing. We also focus on art vocabulary like texture, line, symmetry, etc. Most of all we have fun with the process of creating art!!!

Tuesdays (4 classes) March 3- March 31 (excluding March 24)
11:15am-12:00pm
Fees =$27 all supplies included

Drawing
Artists 8-18
In this class we will use a variety of drawing tools. We will focus on proportion, shading, adding details, and much more. Students will be encouraged to join in on class critiques and use art vocabulary to discuss their own and others' artwork.

Thursdays (4 classes) March 5- April 2 (excluding March 26)
11:15-12:15 pm
Fees = $36 all supplies included - feel free to bring your own sketchbook to work in

Session II

Wheat Field with Cypresses, 1889, National Gallery, London

Famous Artist - Vincent Van Gogh
Artists k-12
In this class we will study the life and work of Van Gogh. We will learn how he used the elements of art to create his landscape paintings and then apply what we have learned in a landscape painting of our own. We will   increase our art vocabulary and understanding of what makes an artwork successful.  Students will be involved in group discussions and encouraged to use their new vocabulary to discuss artwork.

Tuesdays (4 classes) April 7- April 28
10-11:00 am
Fees = $36 all supplies included
*Update 4 spaces still available! 4-3-15

Thursdays (4 classes) April 9 - April 30
10-11:00 am
Fees = $36 all supplies included



Preschool
Artists 3-5 years old
In Preschool Art we work on lots of fun projects to help learn art skills such as cutting with scissors, drawing, painting, and glueing. We also focus on art vocabulary like texture, line, symmetry, etc. Most of all we have fun with the process of creating art!!!

Tuesdays (4 classes) April 7 - April 28
11:15am-12:00pm
Fees =$27 all supplies included


Drawing
Artists 8-18
In this class we will use a variety of drawing tools. We will focus on proportion, shading, adding details, and much more. Students will be encouraged to join in on class critiques and use art vocabulary to discuss their own and others' artwork.

Thursdays (4 classes) April 9 - April 30
11:15-12:15 pm
Fees = $36 all supplies included - feel free to bring your own sketchbook to work in

Georges Rouault, Reine de Cirque, 18.8"x12.4"x1"

Session III

Famous Artist - Georges Rouault
Artists k-12
In this class we will study the life and artwork of Rouault. We will discuss the expressionist period and how to show emotion in artwork. We will create a portrait inspired by the work of Rouault using paint, chalk, and india ink. We will engage in a class critique and discuss how our art makes us feel and why. 

Tuesdays (4 classes) May 5- May 26
10-11:00 am
Fees = $36 all supplies included


Thursdays (4 classes) May 7 - May 28
10-11:00 am
Fees = $36 all supplies included






Preschool
Artists 3-5 years old
In Preschool Art we work on lots of fun projects to help learn art skills such as cutting with scissors, drawing, painting, and glueing. We also focus on art vocabulary like texture, line, symmetry, etc. Most of all we have fun with the process of creating art!!!

Tuesdays (4 classes) May 5- May 26
11:15am-12:00pm
Fees =$27 all supplies included



Drawing
Artists 8-18
In this class we will use a variety of drawing tools. We will focus on proportion, shading, adding details, and much more. Students will be encouraged to join in on class critiques and use art vocabulary to discuss their own and others' artwork.

Thursdays (4 classes) May 7 - May 28
11:15-12:15 pm
Fees = $36 all supplies included - feel free to bring your own sketchbook to work in

More 2014 classes!

Elements and Principles of Design I
Artists k-12
In this class we will learn all about the elements and principles of design increasing our art vocabulary and understanding of what makes an artwork successful. We will do a series of projects to help us understand what the elements and principles are and how they work. Students will be involved in group discussions and encouraged to use their new vocabulary to discuss artwork.

Tuesdays (4 classes) November 11 - December 2
10-11:00 am
Fees = $36 all supplies included


Bookmaking
Artists k-12
Join us as we create a series of decorative papers and use them to make our own books. We will learn several book binding techniques. These books make great gifts, art journals, or the base for your very own illustrated story.

Tuesdays (4 classes) November 11- December 2
11:15am-12:15pm
Fees =$36 all supplies included



***NEW***
Holiday workshops

Nativity Shadow Box
Adult/child 10 years and older class
Pick your favorite kid or come alone as an adult and join us to create a one of a kind nativity shadow box. This is a great way to get ready for the holidays and spend time together being creative! The box will open and close, be free standing and have a lighting feature!

Saturday, November 22
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fees = $30 Per couple -all supplies included

Advent Pocket Book
Artists k-12
Come and make a book complete with pockets that can also stand as a display. The book will contain 12 days of Christmas count down tags for your family to enjoy. Come dressed for painting.

Saturday, December 6
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Fees = $20 all supplies included

****Contact me today to register! artwithaubrey@gmail.com or 765-237-9002
Classes are limited to 10 students***