Tween (Grades 4-9)

Foundational Drawing and Painting

$212/ 7 week session ($35 drop in)

This weekly 90 minute class is for middle school/early high school age students who are moving on to a more independent level in their art. The teacher will work with students towards reaching their own individual artistic goals, comparing students only to themselves and their progress over time. Projects will include working with still life, breaking down a photograph, portrait work, developing illustration skills and more. All supplies are included and will vary within projects. Supplies may include pastel, marker, colored pencil,  charcoal pencils, tempera paints, watercolor paints and acrylic paints. Class sizes are kept small so that the teacher can give lots of personal attention to each student. 

Pottery Basics 

$212/7 week session ($35 drop in)

In this weekly 90 minute class middle school/early high school age students will learn the basics of "throwing" on a high powered pottery wheel. Students will toggle between hand building and wheel stations, learning all of the skills necessary for creating pottery. Trimming and glazing techniques will be focused on, as well as an appreciation for the process of kiln firing. Students will be supported to work on more independent projects over time, as the teacher will introduce project planning techniques to help students find their creative voice.  Class is limited to eight students to ensure that students receive lots of personal attention. 

Due to our kiln firing schedule, projects may not be ready to take home on the last day of class. If this happens, you will receive a call from us when projects are ready for pick up.  

The Art of Storytelling with Illustrator Mark Levine (ages 9 and up)

$239/ 7 week session ($40 drop in)

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.

The Art of Storytelling

Sundays: 10AM-12PM

Spring 2: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 
 

Sundays: 12:30PM-2:30PM

Spring 2: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26  

Tween Foundational Drawing and Painting 

Mondays 6:30PM-8PM

Spring 2: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 

Tuesdays: 4:30PM-6PM

Spring 2:  5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21  

Wednesdays: 4PM-5:30PM

Spring 2:  5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22   

Tween Pottery Basics

Mondays: 4:30PM-6:00PM

Spring 2: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 

Wednesdays: 4PM-5:30PM

Spring 2:  5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22   

Fridays 7:30PM-9PM  

Spring 2: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24    

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Sundays: 10AM-12PM The Art of Storytelling 

Summer: July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21  

Sundays: 12:30PM-2:30PM The Art of Storytelling  

Summer: July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21

Wednesdays: 5PM-6:30PM Tween Pottery

Summer: July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17

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