Class Descriptions
Level 1
6 - 7 years old
1.5 hour class
Level 1 classes meet for 1.5 hours weekly. The additional time allows students to add more creativity and individual details to their work. The classes are instructional - we teach how to see and how to translate what you see your two dimensional drawing surface.
- Recognize and identify: line, shape, color, texture, value, space (art elements)
- Identify and name primary and secondary colors, warm and cool colors
- Follow guided step by step drawing lessons and start to understand how to "build" a drawing
- Begin to make personal creative choices
- Understand vertical and horizontal
- Identify foreground, middle ground, and background placement
- Use materials appropriately
MEDIA: Markers, watercolors, chalk pastel, oil pastel
Level 2
8 - 10 years old
1.5 hour class
Level 2 classes are 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 3
11 - 13 years old
1.5 hour class
Level 3 is a transitional level where students work more independently - classes are held in our Studio. Level 3 classes are designed for students who are ready to challenge themselves and continue to grow as an artist.
Students are required to bring a spiral bound sketch book to class. All other supplies are included.
Level 3 students:
- Identify and use: line, shape, color, texture, value, space (art elements)
- Identify and use all of the principals of art: balance, symmetry, center of interest, movement, repetition, and harmony
- Identify and name primary, secondary and tertiary colors, complimentary and analogous colors – color mixing, color theory
- Consistently preplan and create preliminary drawings
- Learn to critically evaluate artwork
- Use shading/modeling to create volume and three dimensionality
- Gain continued exposure to observational drawing (drawing from actual objects)
- Gain exposure to one and two point perspective
MEDIA: Markers, watercolors, chalk pastel, oil pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, graphite pencils, acrylics, ink
UPDATE: Teen Foundations is not being offered as a separate class as of the 2022/23 school year. 11-13 year olds are welcome to join a Level 3 class.
Level 4
14+ years old, high school students
1.5 hour class
Level 4 is designed for students who have been in Level 3 classes for at least a year, more likely 2+ years. Students in this class will be challenged to work at an increasingly higher level, Independent drawing skills and a willing attitude are necessary.
Students who are in the process of creating a college portfolio are encouraged to register for Level 4. We will work with you to determine what pieces your portfolio needs. Class time can be spent on portfolio preparation.
Students are required to bring a sketch bound book to class. All other supplies are included.
If you are new to the school we're happy to help you determine the right level. Please email us to ask questions.