Art Classes
Art classes will explore different media including drawing, painting,
sculpture, and various craft activities. It will focus on fun introductory
activities with these media. Activities will teach and reinforce art
concepts and principles.
Drawing Classes
Drawing classes will focus on using techniques and teach different
approaches drawing. Instruction will focus on observational skills,
drawing from the imagination, use of color, shading, proportion, and
composition. Self-direction and self-reflection will also be encouraged.
Painting Classes
Painting classes will begin with focus on teaching students to master the
painting medium. Brush use, color mixing, manipulation of the paint
materials. As skills in these areas develop artistic intent and purpose
will be emphasized. Paintings will vary in subject matter from still-life,
to portrait to landscape. Older youth and adult classes will be painting with
heavy-bodied acrylic paint on canvas board.
Ceramics Classes
Ceramics classes will begin with the development of technical skills in hand
building and/or wheel throwing. Glazing techniques and surface decoration
will be taught as well. Ceramics students should commit to at least two
months of instruction in order to provide time to develop pieces to completion.
Refinement of form and aesthetic considerations for ceramic pieces will be the
focus for advanced students.
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