Art Classes with Mark Levine
Mark's two unique classes
The Art of Storytelling with Illustrator Mark Levine
$239/ 7 week session
Age Level: Tween-Young adult (ages 10-18 or older)
In this weekly two hour class, students will work towards drawing and illustration goals, working to create their own story line with characters that they have created. The Art-of-Storytelling will give each student the opportunity to explore their own concepts, stories, characters, in a sequential layout used in comic book and graphic novels. The course however is not limited to storyboarding for comic books. The teacher will present his techniques and methodology to the class as a whole as they can be applied to produce comic strips, cell animation, storyboards for a video game, or online graphics. It is important to note that each student will be given one on one direction and support by me in each class. The teacher will encourage each student to work on their own level as far as talent, abilities, interest, and subject matter. The teacher will direct each student to work on individual goals, stay on task and learn a new skill set. Some students will complete a three page story while others might complete a couple of stories that are 3-5 pages. The teacher does not give students homework due to the heavy load of homework already given by their teachers-but optional assignments based on developing their unique skill set, using whatever artistic media they may have at home. Besides tapping into each student's drawing and painting abilities as it applies to illustrating, the instructor will teach layout and design, printing techniques, calligraphy, masthead-title page design and art direction.
Lastly, the instructor will encourage a “team” atmosphere that reflects on art studio bullpens that produce artwork for the comic book industry. We will accomplish this by sharing ideas, sketching together, and discussing a broad range of subjects.
Adult Foundations of Drawing
$216.50/7 week session
Age Level: 16 and up
This class focuses on “The Art of Drawing". If you always thought about how to further your understanding, skills and talent you currently use while creating a drawing, my class will help guide you. As with all my classes, each student is recognized where they are, is so far as their current skills and talent. That said, what ever you want to focus on is what I will teach you. With small classes, I give each student my undivided attention and guidance.
We will be using the following mediums: Graphite, charcoal, Nu-pastels, Ink, and ebony pencils to explore the basics: shading, perspective, color, composition, methods, and paper.
REQUIRED: As I give weekly assignments to further your engagement with drawing, a sketchbook/any size you are comfortable with is important for your growth. Classes are diverse in age and skills, from young adults to seniors… you have the passion, some skills- I would enjoy having you as a student.
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Class Times:
Fridays 6:30PM-8:30PM
"Adult Foundations of Drawing"
Winter: 1/7, 1/14 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
Sundays: 10AM-12PM
"The Art of Storytelling"
Fall Session 2: CLASS IS FULL. E-MAIL KATHYGSTUDIOE@GMAIL.COM FOR WAITLIST
Winter: 1/2, 1/9 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
Sundays: 12:30PM-2:30PM
"The Art of Storytelling"
Fall Session 2: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19
Winter: 1/2, 1/9 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
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COVID19 Response
To keep our students and families safe, we have implemented the following new procedures in our classes:
Limited attendance. One student and one child will be permitted to work together in each class (Please leave siblings home as we are trying to reduce the number of people in our studio at a time.) Each adult/child group will work together at an individual table.
New entry procedures:
Students will line up outside at the start of class and will be let in one group at a time. Student Temperatures will be taken before being permitted to enter (must be under 100). Students must use hand sanitizer or wash up before entering the classroom. Clean aprons will be provided for each student. At this time, masks must be worn by students when entering/leaving and moving around the studio. They may remove while seated. Teachers and staff will continue to wear masks for the foreseeable future.
Exit procedures:
Class times are now staggered so that fewer people will be entering/exiting at one time. At exit time, only one child/parent group will leave the space at a time.
Cleaning Logs:
We are now required by New York State to keep daily cleaning logs. During your classes, you will see supplies and areas continually being cleaned down to ensure the most sanitary environment possible for our students.
Feeling sick? Please stay home for the week and take advantage of our very flexible make up policy.
Locked Doors
During our class times, our doors will remain locked. Outside people will not be permitted to enter our space for any reason. All registration will occur online to reduce the number of people in our office at a time.