Artstart

A mixed-media class for young children. Art history, music and stories enrich projects in drawing, painting clay, printmaking, & papier mache. Two projects each session. Bring snacks!

Drawing Animals

In this class we'll be looking at pictures of animals and working from animal models. We will also look at African designs and symbols as well as landscapes. We'll be drawing, painting and making prints.

Kids' Choice:

Kids pick their projects! Explore drawing, art history, painting, papier mache, clay or printmaking. I work with each student individually on their project. Come with ideas about what your focus will be!

Drawing & Watercolor

The painting class involves basic drawing and the exploration of color. We'll be making color wheels and will learn about primary/secondary/intermediate colors & color mixing. Materials: Pencil, ink, watercolors.

**Bring watercolor pad

Clay Fountains

In this class we'll be drawing and working with clay and making clay fountains. **Supplies: Students must bring their own small pump and a large, wide pot to put the fountain in.

Painting: Underwater scenes

In this class the focus will be on underwater creatures and scenes We'll be mixing colors and using various watercolor techniques. **Bring watercolor pad

Clay Maskmaking

In this class we'll be looking at masks from around the world for inspiration. We'll be designing our masks, then forming them out of clay, painting them with glaze, carving & firing them.

Friday Night Teen Studio

Teen class meets all year long!!

Punchcard Only: Cost $250 + $10 Clay fee

Teens: Ages 12 & up

Each punchcard has 16 one-hour sessions.

Sunday Teen Studio

Sunday Teen Class, 1-3pm or 3:45-5:45pm

All year long!

Punchcard: $250/16 hours of class

Ages 11 & up

Clay Animals

In this class we'll be looking at pictures of animals and working from animal models. We will also look at African designs and symbols and make animals or tiles out of clay.

Clay Portraits or Masks

In this class we'll be learning to draw our faces through measuring and using mirrors. We'll make colorful clay portraits of ourselves or a mask based on a variety of cultural motifs. Materials: Choice of tempera, watercolor or pastels. Also clay and glazes.

Drawing: Still life w/Matisse

In this class we'll be working with line, shape, color, perspective composition, color & shadow. We¹ll be working from a still life and looking at the work of Henri Matisse.

Impressionist Painting

In this class, we will be drawing and painting and looking at the work of the Impressionists. We'll be exploring the styles and colors used by the Impressionists and mixing our own colors. We¹ll also be learning basic drawing techniques.

Drawing, Shape, Color

In this class we'll be with shape & color and looking at the work of Joan Miro. Materials: pastels, marker, paint.

Dream Painting w/Chagall

This class involves the exploration of color & color mixing. We will also be learning basic drawing techniques and focusing on the colorful and dream-like quality of the work of Marc Chagall. Materials used: pencil, tempera, watercolors, and pen & ink.

Portraits: Drawing & Clay

In this class we'll be learning to draw our faces using mirrors and making a colorful clay protraits of ourselves. Materials: Choice of tempera, watercolor or pastels. Also clay and glazes.

Portrait Painting with Frida Kahlo

In this class we'll be looking at Mexican Folk Art and the work of Frida Kahlo. We'll be painting self-portraits that tell a story using the format of the Mexican Retablo paintings. Frida Kahlo brought attention to the Retablo style through her many self-portraits. We'll be framing the paintings and decorating the frames.

*BRING MATERIALS: Plain, black wood frame or Mexican tin frame (nichos)

Kids' Choice Punchcard

All year long!!

Saturday or Sunday

1-3pm or 3:45-5:45pm

Ages 5-12

Cost: $250 + $10 Clay Fee

Each card has sixteen one-hour class sessions. Students pick their projects. Projects range from in-depth drawings, paintings, clay or 3-D to projects related to school topics being studied at the time.

Make Your Own Art Group

All year long!!

Adults or Kids

Cost: $120 for 8 hours of class (minimum)

Make Your Own Group! Bring your friends & pick your days, times and projects! Explore drawing, art history, painting, papier mache, clay or printmaking. I work with each student individually on their projects. Times and days /evenings are flexible.

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Teens pick their project! In depth Projects range from drawing, printmaking, clay sculpture & handbuilding, painting, Art History & projects relating to school topics being studied at the time. Come prepared with ideas!