Levels 1 and 2
Level 1 - (1 hour) 6 - 8 year olds, Level 2 - (1. 5 hours) 8 - 10+ year olds - Both homeschool classes meet beginning at 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Click here for more information Older homeschoolers are welcome to join any after school or evening classes.

Storytime Art (1.5 hours) One Monday a month

Special 1.5 hour sessions where young artists will listen to a story and complete a drawing based on the book. We’ll experiment with a variety of drawing and painting materials. Our emphasis will be on having fun while exposing these young artists to colors, shapes, and letter recognition.

Cost per session: $18, Limit 6 per session
Time: Tuesdays - once a month - 9:30 -11:00 am

2007/2008 dates
Join us for as many sessions as you like: November 2nd, December 4th, Jan 8th, Feb 5th, Mar 4th, Apr 1st, and May 6th

Children must be potty trained
No additional registration fee for these classes.

Students may participate in any class that’s appropriate for their interest and skill. Age is not a prerequisite for any class, but a starting point.

Beginning Artists: (1.0 hour.) 4.5 - 6 year olds

Get ready to be amazed at what these young artists can do. Teachers will use guided lessons based on subject matter that appeals to this age group. Every project will present a new set of fun challenges. Aside from the excitement of being able to draw what they are seeing Beginning Artists gain the added benefit of increasing their fine motor coordination, problem solving skills, and concentration all while having a great time. All of these skills will be an asset in the classroom (or homeschool) setting.

Please note that not all 4.5 year olds are ready for these classes. If you’re not sure about your child please ask and we’ll arrange a free try-out class. Class size limited to 6 on Wednesdays, 8 on Saturday morning

Level 1: Basic Drawing (1.0 hour) 5 - 8 year olds,

Projects in this class are designed to guide students in developing their drawing skills while encouraging self-expression and individual creativity. Most of the lessons are guided, with the teacher showing how to break the subject matter down into basic art elements. Students will have their own vision and build on the instructions to create their own finished piece. The non-competitive, friendly atmosphere allows students to take risks and try new things. Subject matter includes: animals, sea life, still life, art history, the human form, buildings, vehicles, and different cultures.

Older beginners benefit by being in a class with more instruction giving them self-confidence and the tools they need to draw realistically on their own.

Level 2: Basic Drawing (1.5 hours)
younger 7 - 8 years, older 8 - 10 years, please email or call if you have questions/concerns - ages are a starting point and can be flexible.

This class is similar to Level 1: Basic Drawing but is designed for children with longer attention spans who are ready for more challenges. The additional time allows students to develop and complete their projects.

Level 3: Drawing/Mixed Media (1.5 hours) 9 –12 year olds

This class is for students who are ready to take their art skills to the next level. Students will begin drawing more independently. Guidance is provided on an “as needed” basis leading students through the decision making process involved in creating art. Some lessons will be guided; others will be based on drawing from imagination as well as 3-D objects. Shading, creating volume, beginning perspective, and composition will all be introduced. We will work towards developing finished pieces.

Level 4: Drawing/Mixed Media
(1.5 hours) 11-14+ year olds
Basic drawing skills are necessary.

Find your creative expression while exploring drawing and painting techniques. This is an intermediate level fine arts drawing and painting class. Projects include nature, still life, animals, the human form, vehicles, and more. The emphasis will be on composition, creating volume, color, perspective, and the use of a range of media to create exciting effects. Students will begin to work on independent projects.

Level 5: Representational and Intrepretive Drawing (1.5 hours)
13+, teens encouraged and begnning adults
Independent drawing skills are required.

A further exploration of drawing designed for skill development. Projects will be based on studies of 3-D objects, photographs, the human form, art history and more. Emphasis will be on independent projects, creating complete compositions starting with thumbnail sketches, shading, color theory, and perspective. We’ll explore a variety of different techniques and media. Students will keep a portfolio of work as they develop their own style and individual expression. Some projects may require time outside of class to complete.

Classes for Home Schoolers: Levels 1 and 2
Level 1 - (1 hour) 6 - 8 year olds, Level 2 - (1. 5 hours) 8 - 10+ year olds - Both homeschool classes meet beginning at 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Click here for more information Older homeschoolers are welcome to join any after school or evening classes.