Tween (Grades 5-9)
Our Unique Programs
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Foundational Drawing and Painting
$212/ 7 week session
This weekly 90 minute class is for 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. Please bring any samples you may have of past student work on the first day so class so that the instructor may gauge the student's learning level, and discuss possible projects and goals with the student.
Pottery Basics
$212/7 week session
In this weekly 90 minute class, 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 9-17)
$239/ 7 week session
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.
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Class Times:
Sundays: 10AM-12PM
"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
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
Mondays: 4:30PM-6PM
"Tween Pottery Basics"
Fall Session 2: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
Winter: 1/3, 1/10 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14
Mondays 6:30PM-8PM
Tween Foundational Drawing and Painting"
Fall Session 2: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
Winter: 1/3, 1/10 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14
Tuesdays: 2:30PM-4PM
"Tween Pottery Basics" 4 week workshop/$121
Fall Session 2: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30
Winter: 1/4, 1/11 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15
Tuesdays: 2:30PM-4PM
"Tween Foundational Drawing & Painting" 4 week workshop/$121
Fall Session 2: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30
Tuesdays: 4:30PM-6PM
"Tween Pottery Basics"
Fall Session 2: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
Tuesdays: 4:30PM-6PM
"Tween Foundational Drawing & Painting"
Fall Session 2: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
Winter: 1/4, 1/11 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15
Wednesdays: 4PM-5:30PM
"Tween Pottery Basics"
Fall Session 2: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
Winter: 1/5, 1/12 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
Wednesdays: 4PM-5:30PM
"Tween Foundational Drawing & Painting"
Fall Session 2: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
Winter: 1/5, 1/12 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
Fridays 7:30PM-9PM
"Tween Pottery Basics"
Fall Session 2: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Winter: 1/7, 1/14 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
Fridays 7:30PM-9:30PM
"The Art of Storytelling"
Fall Session 2: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Winter: 1/7, 1/14 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
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COVID 19 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.