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

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