Art class descriptions

Art class description for ages 3 & 4 : Art classes for this age are great for improving motor skills, hand-eye coordination, exploring textures, learning about shapes, mixing colors and more. This class includes a lot of process art and basic techniques in painting, crafting and clay. Some of the materials we use in this class are clay, paper, acrylic paint, watercolor paint, tempera and markers. We will practice gluing materials together, learning how to outline, exploring and creating textures as well as making objects out of clay! All projects take 1 class to complete.

Art class description for ages 5-11 : These art classes are meant for children at any level, whether they have previous knowledge or none at all. Each project we complete is based off a curriculum that encourages creativity while having structure. Children will learn to draw from life, photographs as well as imagination, learning how to properly use each material a variety of ways. Projects normally take 1-4 classes to complete depending on the size, difficulty for the student as well as the pace that the student works at. Materials we teach include: Acrylic paint and watercolor cakes, charcoal, graphite, chalk pastel, oil pastel, marker, colored pencil and gouache.

Art class description for ages 11-17 : Our classes for this age group involve instructing tweens/teens of any knowledge level how to create artwork formulated from their own ideas with inspiration from life as well as photographs while using their imagination. We teach them about the principles of design, basic color theory, perspective as well as how to use certain materials in order to capture the effects they need such as texture, form, value, patterns, feelings, etc. In this class they will work in their sketchbook, experimenting with different materials and formulating ideas for artwork. Projects in these classes can take anywhere from 1 month to 2 months to complete, depending on the class frequency as well as his/her working pace. Materials we teach in this class include: Acrylic paint, liquid watercolor, watercolor cakes, charcoal, graphite, pen, chalk pastel, oil pastel, brush pen, ink, marker, colored pencil and gouache.

Art class description for Portfolio Drawing and Painting : This class is best for student artists wanting to develop a professional artist portfolio either for work, school or personal gain. It is best for student artists that already have a basic knowledge of drawing and painting and want to further their technical skills. This class delves into perspective, draftsmanship, hyperrealistic drawing, advanced painting, design principles, advanced color theory and much more. Students will be required to purchase a mixed media sketchbook as well as a portfolio case for this class. Materials we teach in this class include: Pen, graphite, charcoal, acrylic paint, water color, oil paint, alcohol marker and colored pencil.

Art class description for Clay: This class is great for those child artists that want to get messy, learn how to mold, fold and carve Clay to make 3-dimensional art! Most projects will be taught in a step-by-step manor with room for individualizing. We use non-toxic air dry clay in this class.

Art class description for Sculpture class: This class will involve using many types of materials to create 3 dimensional art. While all students will be tasked with using the same materials in a project, they will be challenged with creating their own idea for designing their sculpture (how it will look). Examples of materials we use are clay, paper maché, plaster, cardboard and recycled materials. While most materials will be provided, we may ask students to bring in recycled materials from home (no need to purchase anything). All artwork will take a month or two to complete so a trial class is not available for this type of class. We encourage walk ins to come by and check out what we are working on if you are interested in enrolling in sculpture class.

A trial class for ages 5-17 is available for new students (one time only) for $15 (Not valid for returning students).

Ages 3-4 classes please use the second button below to register.