NEW Exploring Art Class for January 2015!

Exploring Art – 

Basic Concepts and Skills

*PART – 1

Ages 9 years to adult (or with instructor approval)

8 WEEKLY meetings Starting January 13^th, 2015

Tuesdays
TWO CLASS TIMES AVAILABLE:
10:00-11:00 OR 4:00-5:00

At Pine Grove Baptist Church

This beginning course is perfect for young artists and/or those who have not had art instruction before.  We will take an “exploration” approach to basic skills and concepts such as line, shape, and composition with a variety of materials (including wire sculpture).  The focus of this class is on strengthening and working from observation skills rather than “how to draw” things.  We will further our study of line and shape through discussions and activities based on the Abstract art of Wassily Kandinsky and Joan Miro’

*Part – 2 will be offered for another 8 weeks starting March 24.  You do not have to have had Part – 1 to enroll in Part – 2 (but it is helpful).  Enrollment will be opened up to Part 1 students first, and any open spots after that can then be filled by incoming students.

Class Size Limit: 10 (5 student minimum)

If there is a waiting list, I will consider offering a 2^nd class on Tuesday mornings 10-11

Class Fee (includes all supplies)

Early Bird Deal if paid by January 2 = $60.00 per first student, $40.00 per additional sibling

After Jan. 2^nd = $75.00 per first student, $55.00 per additional sibling

To Register, click on the following link and submit one form per student http://goo.gl/forms/P3H6Iz4BxX

Last Chance for Spring Semester Classes for 2014

Has art been a part of your child's experience this school year.  There's still a chance to explore the arts with these classes to wrap up the school year.

Exploring Block Printing

Ages 11 and older

5 meetings (Apr. 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28)

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30

Come and explore the possibilities in working with carved "linoleum" block printing.  Students will design, carve, and ink one - or MORE - prints in this relaxed studio atmosphere.  They'll learn how to create "shading" effects using dots, hatching, and cross-hatching which is useful in drawing as well as printmaking.  Emphasis is placed on the safe use of tools and everyone gets to keep their blocks for future prints at home.
Class Size Limit: 8




All materials included in class fee.




Early Bird Discount if received by Friday, April 11th.
$55.00 per first student; $45.00 per additional sibling




After April 11th:  $65 per first student; $55.00 per additional sibling

How to Draw...STUFF!

Ages 6 - 10

5 meetings (Apr. 29, May 6, 20, 27, and June 3)

Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30

This is the perfect class for those young artists who want to know how to draw simple characters and objects.  Each class will focus on a particular theme (i.e. animals or people) and observing key details, but variety and individual exploration will be encouraged.  A variety of media will be available including pencil, marker, oil pastel, and more!
Class size limit: 10


All materials included in class fee.


Early Bird Discount if received by Friday, April 11th.
$50.00 per first student; $40.00 per additional sibling




After April 11th:  $60 per first student; $50.00 per additional sibling

Spring Semester Classes to Start in February

The Art of Illustration
This class will touch upon the history of book illustration and introduce notable artists while students practice a variety of techniques. They will create a reference “sketchbook” on such topics as character development, basic rendering of facial expressions and figure proportions, effective storytelling through images, and type/font. For activities, students can work from already published stories or poems, or they can bring their own written creations.

All supplies included.

Class Limit: 10



Ages 10 years to adult (or with instructor approval)

8 meetings

Wednesdays 3:30-4:30

Starting Feb 5 - Mar 26




Tuesdays Early Bird Discount if received by Monday, Jan. 20^th

$65.00 per first student; $55.00 per additional sibling
After Jan. 20^th

$75.00 per first student; $60.00 per additional sibling




**Please make checks payable to: Pine Grove Baptist Church**





　

Junior Skill Builders -
An Introduction to Basic Drawing Techniques
This introductory class will lead beginning drawing students through the essential elements of basic drawing. Students will create a reference “sketchbook” exploring line, shape, form, and value along with discussions and activities in observation. In addition, they will learn about the process of planning a drawing. While the emphasis of this class is placed more on exploration and discovery rather than a finished product, the kids will get to use their practiced skills on at least one final project.

All Supplies Included.

Class Size Limit: 8

Ages 6-10
8 meetings

Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30
Starting Feb. 4 - Mar. 25




Early Bird Discount if received by Monday, Jan. 20^th

$65.00 per first student; $55.00 per additional sibling
After Jan. 20^th

$75.00 per first student; $60.00 per additional sibling




**Please make checks payable to: Pine Grove Baptist Church**




To reserve a spot for any of these classes, please email me with your child's name, age, and contact phone number and you will be sent payment information.  Sign-ups are 1st come-1st served and class fees must be received in order to secure your place.

It's Time for Back-To-School Fall 2013 Art Classes!

It's been a while since I offered these Skill-Builder  "Basics" classes, but it's time to bring them back to have available for a new crop of young artists!  For registration information - contact me at doodlebirdstudio@hotmail.com

REGISTER BY AUG. 30TH FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Skill-Builders Jr.

The Art Express:

From Abstract to Realistic

 

Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.

8 -Week Session  Begins September 5th - Last Class October 24th

*Best suited for students Ages 5-9*

This fun beginners class will take students on a journey through the standard genres of portrait, landscape, and still life while introducing foundational skills. Our first stop will be in abstraction where we will begin playing with the basic elements of line and shape. And, each stop along the way will gradually lead to increased control of these essentials, ending in more realistic depictions of simple imagery. Students will observe the work of selected artists and will explore materials such as pencil, ink, watercolor, collage, and pastel. Class Size Limit: 10

For EARLY BIRD RATES, register by August 30th
$50 per 1^st student (supplies included) and $40 per additional sibling (immediate family/same class)

August 31 or after:
$65 per 1st student (all supplies included) and $55 per additional sibling (immediate family/same class)

Skill-Builders 1: Basic Drawing

 

 

Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 p.m.
8-week Session  Begins September 10th - Last Class on October 29th

Ages 10 years and older
(or 9 year olds who show a self-driven interest and with instructor permission)

*Best for those newer to drawing OR with little

previous art instruction - you can be a beginner AT ANY AGE,

so you're never "too old" for this class*  

This class is for both the artistic and artistically-challenged. Students will explore the “ABC’s” of drawing with line and shape, basic concepts of composition, the simple impact of line variation, the usefulness of negative space, tricks to building simple and complex imagery, and more. Although we will complete one or two “finished” works, please note that the goal of this class is not to generate a stack of frame-able art pieces. Instead, students will create a skills sketchbook, recording their discoveries throughout the session. At this point, more emphasis is placed on understanding the processes and concepts than achieving a perfect result.
Class Size Limit 10

For EARLY BIRD RATES, register by August 30th
Early Bird = $55 per 1^st student (all supplies included) and $40 per additional sibling (immediate family/same class)

August 31 or after:
$70 per 1st student (all supplies included) and $55 per additional sibling (immediate family/same class)

MONDAY MASTERS SUMMER ART WORKSHOPS - Registration Open!

Monday Masters
For kids 5 yrs and older
 Come and join us for fun and creativity art workshops on select Mondays throughout summer! Students will be introduced to a new master artist each meeting while exploring a variety of materials and techniques including drawing, painting, pastel, and more! Classes will be taught by Diane Smith and Paula Gammariello - sign up for individual classes OR register for all of them!

*All classes meet at Pine Grove Baptist Church 11:00 - 12:15*

Class fee: $10.00 per person per class (all materials included)
All 6 classes for $50.00 per person!
 
**Pre-Registration required**
Contact Diane Smith at doodlebirdstudio@hotmail.com
 
Monday Masters Workshop Dates (Revised Schedule):
June 10 - Romare Bearden - Mixed Media Collage
June 17 - Vincent Van Gogh - Starry Night, Oil Pastels
July 1 - Amadeo Modigliani - Stretched Portraits, Chalk Pastels
July 8 - Wassily Kandinsky - Circles, Tempera Paint
July 29 - Pablo Picasso - Cubist Style Faces, Watercolor
August 5 - Henri Matisse - The Heart, Collage

New Skill-Builders Class for Spring

Skill-Builders 4
Magic of Drawing: Creating the Illusion of 3D Space on a 2D Surface

This class will explore several techniques used to create the illusion of depth on a 2 dimensional surface.  Students will develop more creative “control” of their artwork through topics such as shading and shadows, overlapping, visual perspective, one and two-point perspective, value and composition.  They will create a reference notebook as well as projects using a variety of drawing materials.  However, as part of the Skill-Builders Series, the emphasis of this class is on practice and growth in understanding of concepts and technical skills, not necessarily to have a stack of frame-worthy pieces.  We will also observe and discuss how artists throughout history have approached the issue of space.

Previous Skill-Builder classes helpful but NOT required.

Ages 10 yrs and older
8 meetings - Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:45
April 9 - May 28
Class Size Limit: 12

Registration Fees (all materials are included)
Early Bird Rate:  $55.00 per student; $40 per addition sibling registered by April 1st
After April 1st: $65.00 per student; $50 per sibling.

First Class of the New Year for Our Jr. Artists

Once Upon An Art Class 
TUESDAYS 3:30-4:30
7 meetings; Feb. 5 - Mar. 19
Ages 4-9

This class will offer fun arts and crafts projects inspired by popular children’s books. Each class will begin with the reading of a picture book and some discussion of the story and illustrations. Students will then create an art project based on the story and basic art concepts. A variety of materials will be used used and activities will include printmaking, collage, drawing, and painting.

Early Bird Rate by January 25: $55.00/student; $35.00/sibling
Class Fee after January 31: $65.00/student; $45.00/sibling
Class Size Limit: 10

NOTE:  This is the same class offered in the fall.  If your kids enjoyed it, they're welcome to join me again - or tell a friend about it

Tis the Season...For Art

Christmas is getting closer and my Celebrate the Seasons class just came to an end today.  It was a fun way to kick-off Thanksgiving and Christmas - stories, music, and crafts that will (hopefully) be enjoyed for years to come.

Edible cornucopia's using ice cream cones

Lovin' their squishy sock snowmen

Painting homemade ornaments

The mask class is underway and has a couple meetings to go, but the portrait artists from the class before turned out some good work.  We traveled from the Renaissance (realistic) to the modern (abstract), inspired by the styles of such artists as daVinci, Modigliani, Picasso, Warhol, and Basquiat.  A variety of materials were explored, including oil pastel, block printing, tempera paint, collage, and pencil.

Artists at work

Modigliani inspired

Basquiat primitive

Manipulated prints (photocopies) ala Warhol

Holiday Art Classes -Sign-up NOW!

Well, there will only be a few weeks available for me to squeeze in some more art classes after this current session ends.  For those who were on the waiting list for the Once Upon an Art Class that I planned to repeat after this one ends, I will be offering it starting in January as there are not enough weeks available Nov-Dec to do the class in full.  Those on the waiting list already will have first shot at the January class.

But, in the meantime, I have a couple of wonderful short-term options to take us into the Christmas season!  Holiday classes are always popular, so sign-up NOW (and receive the Early Bird Discount)!


Celebrate the Season!

November 6, 13, 27, & Dec. 4
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Ages 5 years and older


This delightful 4-meeting arts and crafts class will ring in the holidays with 2 Thanksgiving crafts and 2 Christmas crafts. Each class will begin with a brief story, poem, or carol followed by a related craft using a variety of materials.  Crafts may include an edible cornucopia, pilgrim hat table decoration, and Christmas ornaments.  All supplies are included - just come and have fun!  All ages 5+ welcome.

Class Size Limit: 12
Early Bird Rate (if received by Oct. 28th): $40 per first student; $25 per additional sibling
Class Fees after Oct. 28th: $50 per first student; $35 per additional sibling




Amazing 3-D Mega-Masks
Nov. 15, 29, & Dec 6
Thursdays 3:00-4:30
Ages 10 years and older

This 3-meeting class will focus on the creation of at least one unique wall-hanging hand-built/sculpted mask.  Students will design and build these creations using papier-mache', air-dry clay, paint, and assorted enhancements (i.e. feathers, sequins, etc. - as needed).  Class #1 will involve creating the mask base, class #2 will involve practice and the building of features, and class #3 will focus on the painting and decoration.  This is a great opportunity to explore creating in 3-dimensions for a change with results that are truly one-of-a-kind!

Class Size Limit: 10 (need a minimum of 6 students)

Early Bird Rate (if received by Oct. 28th): $45 per first student; $30 per additional sibling
Class Fees after Oct. 28th: $55 per first student; $40 per additional sibling

Back To School - Fall Classes 2012

Once Upon An Art Class
TUESDAYS 3:30-4:30
8 meetings; Sept. 11 - Oct. 30
Ages 4-9

This class will offer fun arts and crafts projects inspired by popular children’s books. Each class will begin with the reading of a picture book and some discussion of the story and illustrations. Students will then create an art project based on the story and basic art concepts. A variety of materials will be used used and activities will include printmaking, collage, drawing, and painting.

Early Bird Rate by August 31: $55.00/student; $35.00/sibling
Class Fee after August 31: $65.00/student; $45.00/sibling
Class Size Limit: 10



Deconstructing the Portrait

THURSDAYS, 3:00 - 4:30
10 Meetings, Sept. 13 - Nov. 15
Ages 10 and older (or with instructor permission)
Something For Everyone - Great Class for Jr. High AND High School Art!

This 10-meeting art adventure will begin by studying the proper proportions of the face while looking at the work of Renaissance artists. Students will create a self-portrait, practicing their skills of observation and rendering facial features. But, kids who struggle with realistic drawing need not fear - we will spend the rest of the course exploring more modern, expressive, and abstract approaches to the portrait. Concepts like exaggeration, expressive vs. natural color, line, shape, and pattern will be discussed and practiced through drawing, painting, and possibly collage. Students will create portraits in the style of artists like Modigliani, Warhol, Basquiat, and Picasso.

Early Bird Rate by August 31: $60.00/student; $40.00/sibling
Class Fee after August 31: $70.00/student; $55.00/sibling

Class Size Limit 12

Summer Classes for 2012

Sculptural Masks
Ages 8 yrs +
June 18-22 (5 meetings; M-F)
11:00-12:00
This one-week class will focus on the creation of 3-dimensional wall-hanging masks. Students will design a character based on themselves or a literary figure of their choice and use a variety of materials such as papier mache, air-dry clay and paint. They will receive instruction in creating various facial features out of modeling clay throughout the week and other useful tips to help them achieve a unique work of art.

Early Bird Rate by June 8: $40.00/student; $25.00/siblingClass Fee after June 8: $50.00/student; $35.00/sibling

　

Once Upon an Art ClassAges 4-8
July 9-19 (8 meetings; M-Th for 2 weeks - NO FRIDAY MEETINGS)
2:00-3:00This class will offer fun arts and crafts projects inspired by popular children’s books. Each class will begin with the reading of a picture book and some discussion of the story and illustrations. Students will then create an art project based on the story and basic art concepts. A variety of materials will be used used and activities will include printmaking, collage, drawing, and painting.

Early Bird Rate by June 22: $50.00/student; $35.00/siblingClass Fee after June 22: $60.00/student; $45.00/sibling


Linoleum Block Printmaking Workshop
Ages 11+
August 6-10 (5 Meetings; M-F)
11:00-12:00Come and discover the unique possibilities of printmaking using carved ‘linoleum’ blocks. This week-long workshop will teach kids about positive and negative space, black and white design, and the inking process. Safe use of tools is emphasized. Students will be able to keep their blocks in order to make more future prints.

Early Bird Rate by July 20: $40.00/student; $25.00/siblingClass Fee after July 20: $50.00/student; $35.00/sibling

Last Spring Art Classes 2012 - Register Now!

That's right!  Let's celebrate spring with some exciting color classes.  Here's one more chance to include art and art history in before summer break...

SkillBuilders Jr. - Color Carnival

*Best suited for beginning students Ages 6-10*
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 beginning April 12 (8 meetings)


This beginning class is designed to introduce younger students to some of the basic concepts of color and color theory. Beginning with black and white, we will answer the question “What is Color?” We will then ask “Where does color come from?” as we explore primary, secondary and neutral colors. Every class will include hands-on exploration of the given concept through color mixing, a homemade color wheel, and other related projects. Example reproductions from art history will be shared and discussed.

EARLY BIRD RATE: $55 per 1^st student (register by March 16th); $40 per additional sibling
$65 per 1^st student (March 17th and beyond); $50 per additional sibling

COLOR BLAST
Ages 11 years and older (or with instructor permission)
Skill-Builders 3: Basic Color helpful, but NOT required - new students welcome
New Time Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 beginning April 10 (8 meetings)

This class picks up where Skill-Builders 3: Basic Color left off, taking a turn toward the wild side. There will be some review of basic color theory as needed, but the focus will be on the psychological, emotional, and expressive use of color. Topics in this class include looking at the color wheel in terms of “value,” practice working with a limited color palette, and the historic use of expressive color, particularly early 20^th century painting.

EARLY BIRD RATE: $55 per 1^st student (register by March 16th); $40 per additional sibling
$65 per 1^st student (March 17th and beyond); $50 per additional sibling

Tuscan Mural Project Revealed

It's been months in the making, but the protective top coat is on and the Tuscan mural project is finally complete.  Thanks to the McCune's for trusting me with a feature wall in their family room and allowing me to transport their home and family members to an Italian countryside.  The goal was warm earthy golds and browns, deep greens, and fields of red poppies.  The three children and the beloved family dog (my painting buddy on many days) were to be picking poppies in the field. 

I don't have the best pictures at the moment, so these will have to do.

The "Before" picture - this wall stuck out from everything
else around it, just begging for a mural treatment.

The far hill went through several stages of green before finding
the right one. 

The final result (except for the blue tape - now removed)

Detail of the kids and dog - couldn't get a good shot because of
glare even without the flash.  So, I'll have to update this one later.

New Spring Semester Classes Beginning in January

Skill-Builders 2: Let There Be Light
Creating the Illusion of 3-Dimensions with Line, Shape, and Value

Ages 10 years and older (or with instructor permission) *Best for students from Skill-Builder 1 or beginning students - young and old - with an interest in art* `
Tuesdays 3:00-4:15 beginning January 24^th (8 Meetings)

This class will continue to explore the “ABC’s” of drawing through hands-on exercises, observation, and discussion. Concepts presented will include 3-D forms and their relationship to everyday objects/figures, the study of light and its effect on objects, shading options, creating a full range of values with graphite and charcoal pencils, and cast shadows. Like the Skill-Builders 1 class, students will create a skills sketchbook, recording their discoveries throughout the session. They will also create their own “value scale” to take and use on their own .

EARLY BIRD RATE: $50 per 1^st student (register by December 31st); $35 per additional sibling
$60 per 1^st student (January 1^st and beyond); $45 per additional sibling


(New) Faces in Time

Ages 6-11 (or with instructor permission)
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 beginning January 26^th (8 meetings)

Kids will enjoy traveling through time on this journey through history and the study of portraiture. Our journey will include Ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Greece, the Italian Renaissance, and 20^th Century modern. We will study how the face was depicted in these different eras AND how to draw the basic features in their proper places. Besides drawing, we will also use materials such as air-dry clay, collage, paper mosaic, and paint!

EARLY BIRD RATE: $55 per 1^st student (register by December 31st); $40 per additional sibling
$65 per 1^st student (January 1^st and beyond); $50 per additional sibling


(New) COLOR BLAST!

Ages 11 years and older (or with instructor permission)Skill-Builders 3: Basic Color helpful, but NOT required - new students welcome
Thursdays 3:30-4:45 beginning January 26^th (8 meetings)

This class picks up where Skill-Builders 3: Basic Color left off, taking a turn toward the wild side. There will be some review of basic color theory as needed, but the focus will be on the psychological, emotional, and expressive use of color. Topics in this class include looking at the color wheel in terms of “value,” practice working with a limited color palette, and the historic use of expressive color, particularly early 20^th century painting.

EARLY BIRD RATE: $55 per 1^st student (register by December 31st); $40 per additional sibling
$65 per 1^st student (January 1^st and beyond); $50 per additional sibling

New Art Class Listings- Sign Up Now for EARLY BIRD prices!

Join us for these fun, creative classes before the holidays!  Just 5 weeks so they will end in the first week of December.

(New) Mini Skill-Builders: Exploring Art
Ages 4-6
Tuesdays beginning November 8th (5 meetings) 2:00-2:50

This class is the perfect introduction to art ideas and materials for the youngest artists. Kids will be encounter art skills, concepts and materials in a “no pressure” atmosphere with emphasis on exploration rather than outcome. Some of the materials used will include oil pastel, chalk pastel, paint, and collage. Concepts and skills practiced will include drawing, coloring and cutting basic shapes.

Early Bird Registration: $35 per first student; $20 per additional student (same family)

Registration After Nov. 1st: $45 per first student; $30 per additional student

　

(New) ATC's: Artist Trading Cards
Ages 10-adult
Tuesdays beginning November 8th (5 meetings) 3:00-4:00
*Note that because this is more of a “studio” class, this class is open to a wide age range of students. Open-ended lessons are planned to offer inspiration and direction, but the student is free to explore the materials based on their own abilities.

Welcome to the world of “ATC’s” - an international art trend started in the 90’s in which artists create small original works of art to trade with others. Students will create custom art trading cards using a variety of materials such as oil pastel, watercolor, color pencil, paint and collage. The only rule behind the ATC movement is that cards measure 2 ½” x 3 ½” and that cards be traded but not sold (or you can keep them for yourself). Each student will receive a plastic trading card protector sheet in which to keep their cards.

Early Bird Registration: $45 per first student; $30 per additional student (same family)

Registration After Nov. 1st:  $55 per first student; $40 per additional student

(New) Christmas Around the World
Ages 6-12
Thursdays beginning November 10th (5 meetings) 3:30-4:30

It’s almost Christmas and there’s no better time to take a little trip around the world. We will “visit” 4 or 5 countries, learn about their Christmas traditions and how say “Merry Christmas” in the native languages, and create a simple holiday craft from that country. This will be a fun, light-hearted, and interesting way to ring in the season.

Early Bird Registration:  $45 per first student; $30 per additional student (same family)

Registration After Nov. 1st:  $55 per first student; $40 per additional student

Back to School Art Classes Beginning September 2011!

 

Register NOW for the first round of classes coming this fall!  This is a great opportunity to learn about art, artists, history, drawing and painting techniques, and MORE!  Just e-mail to register...

 (New) Skill-Builders Jr.
Super Shapes -
The Building Blocks
of Drawing

Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Ages 6-10 years (or with instructor permission)

Come and discover how 2-dimensional shapes transform into 3-dimensional forms! Through visual examples from various artists, games, and discussion, beginning artists will learn to identify and render the sphere, cube, cone, pyramid, and cylinder. Kids will create their own “Book of Shapes” and will practice assembling some common objects in drawings, achieving the illusion of real space on a flat page.

Class Size Limit 10
8 week session beginning September 13th
$50 per 1^st student (supplies included)
$35 per additional sibling (immediate family/same class)

Skill-Builders 1: Basic Drawing

Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Ages 9 years and older

This class is for both the artistic and artistically-challenged. Students will explore the “ABC’s” of drawing with line and shape, basic concepts of composition, the simple impact of line variation, the usefulness of negative space, tricks to building simple and complex imagery, and more. Although we will complete one or two “finished” works, please note that the goal of this class is not to generate a stack of frame-able art pieces. Instead, students will create a skills sketchbook, recording their discoveries throughout the session. At this point, more emphasis is placed on understanding the processes and concepts than achieving a perfect result.

Class Size Limit 12
8 week session beginning September 13th
$50 per 1^st student (supplies included)
$35 per additional sibling (immediate family/same class)

　

(New)   Skill-Builders 3: Basic Color (pt. 1)

Thursdays 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Ages 11 years and older

Junior high and high school students will dive into the rich world of color! We will explore basic color theory by starting with making a color wheel. Students will create a skills reference book that includes the modern vs. traditional primary colors, secondary and tertiary colors, neutrals, and the effects of light and shadow on color. Other hands-on practice will focus on the use of color throughout history, recipes for various flesh tones, and more! Most lessons will use liquid watercolor, pan watercolor, and tempera paint. Note: Part 2 will be offered in the spring; part 1 not required, but recommended.

Class Size Limit 12

8 week session beginning September 15th
$55 per 1^st student (supplies included)
$40 per additional sibling (immediate family/same class)

Spring Classes Come to an End with Creative Modern Portraits

The Face to Face: Deconstructing the Portrait class ended in an explosion of color inspired by artists like Picasso and Jean Michel Basquiat. 


Medusa



I hope all the students have a great summer and hope to see you in the fall (or join me for summer classes!)

Announcing the Summer Art Class Program

Doodlebird Studio will continue to offer art classes this summer!  Please note that these classes meet daily rather than weekly.  Registration is now open for the following:

by 8 year old students

(NEW) Super Sculpted Maskmaking
June 20-24 (M-F)      
11:00-noon     
ages 8-13
This goes beyond the typical mask through the use of paper mache, air-dry clay, paint, and wide variety of multi-media decorations.  Students will design and sculpt a mask - human, animal, or fantasy character - that can be displayed as a 3-D wall-hanging.
$40 per 1st student (all supplies included)
$30 per additional sibling (immediate family only)

Linoleum Block Printing Workshop
July 18-22 (M-F)   12:00-1:30
ages 12-adultCome and explore the possiblities in working with carved linoleum block printing.  Students will design, carve, and ink one - or MORE - prints in this relaxed studio atmosphere.  Emphasis is placed on the safe use of tools and everyone gets to keep their blocks for future prints at home.
$40 per 1st student (all supplies included)
$30 per additional sibling (immediate family only

Skillbuilders Jr.
The Art Express: From Abstract to Realistic
July 18-28  (8 meetings M-Thur; no meetings on Fridays)
11:00-noon      
Ages 6-11
This fun beginners class will take students on a journey through the standard  genres of art - the portrait, landscape, and still life - while introducing foundational skills.  Our first stop will be in abstraction where students will play with the elements of line and shape.  Each stop along the way will gradually lead to increased control of those essentials, ending in more realistic depiction of simple imagery.  Students will observe and discuss the work of selected artists and will explore materials such as pencil, ink, watercolor, collage and pastel.
$50 per 1st student (all supplies included)
$35 per additional sibling (immediate family only)

It's a Wrap - the Landscapes/Seascapes Class Comes to a Close

Just thought I'd share a few of the seascapes from this series of classes...

These seascapes were inspired by Winslow Homer with instruction on creating a reflection in the water and the characteristics of watercolor.  I had a great time, kids!  Hope you did, too.

Joshua's



Jaron's



Nathan's



Caleb's - I think...



Krystine's



Checking in With the Teen Portraits "Deconstructed" Class...



Hannah's feeling a little 2-dimensional today...

 Today was the halfway mark for the "Face to Face: Deconstructing the Portrait" class, so I thought I'd share some of the students' work.

The first several meetings of this class focused on works from the Renaissance and the study of realistic proportions and facial features.


And they practiced profile proportions



Students practiced frontal proportions...

 




Putting it all together in a Self Portrait

 


Proportion Practice



From there, we jumped ahead to the late 19th and early 20th centuries where artists began to "play" and experiment with style and approach.  For the examples shown here, the artist Amedeo Modigliani was in the spotlight and his work was used as our inspiration as we began to distort and abstract the portrait.   

Great work kids - I look forward the the next project!



A work in progress...

 


Great color - unique interpretation!