ART - KIDS

Fall 2010 Classes - Now Enrolling!
Check each class for start date. Call 781.942.9600 for more information.

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Homeschool Art Academy Ages 6-12
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm; Begins 10/5/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $140 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1 hour)

Creative Buffet Ages 3-5
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am; Begins 10/7/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $140 (10 weeks / 1 hour)

Drawing 101 Ages 4-6
Improve observation and investigation skills through the art of drawing! Translate 3D images to 2D drawings by exploring perspective, line, shape, gesture, proportion and examining works by prominent artists.
Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm; Begins 10/4/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $14 (10 weeks / 1 hour)

Mixed-Bag Media Ages 5-7
Mixed media combines traditional media (ink, charcoal or pencil, paint, clay) with collage or 3D designs to create unique artwork. It's a great opportunity to experiment with a variety of techniques and materials to stimulate creativity and self expression. Students work with paint, plaster, wood, different papers, etc. to create engaging and fun projects.
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm; Begins 10/6/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $140 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1 hour)

Painting 101 Ages 7-9
Continue to paint with panache! In this class students are exposed to different paint mediums, styles and artists through amusing and creative projects. With an introduction to color theory, students also learn to mix and create different colors – a technique extremely important for any artist to master!
Mondays, 4:45-5:45pm; Begins 10/4/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $140 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1 hour)

Manga for Kids Ages 8-11
Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45pm; Begins 10/5/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 12
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $140 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1 hour)

Pottery for Kids Ages 8-12
Discover the versatility of hand building with clay! Techniques of coil, slab and pinch will be used to create figures, faces, birdhouses and more. Demonstrations on the wheel. Non-toxic paints and ceramic glazes will be used to add surface decoration to kiln-fired work. Clay is painted with non-toxic paints or ceramic glazes. From creating to glazing the process takes 3 weeks. Please be aware some pieces do not make it to the end of the process - pottery may break in the kiln. Some weeks may include air-dry clay and/or other forms of pottery.
Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Begins 10/6/10, Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Jamie MacInnes
Tuition: $145 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1 hour)

Sculpture Ages 11-15
Mondays, 5:45-7:00pm; Begins 10/4/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $150 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1.25 hours)

Drawing & Painting Studio Ages 12+
Perfect for students interested in learning or perfecting painting and drawing skills! Students work on several fun and imaginative projects to learn drawing concepts like line, contour, value and perspective amongst other skills. Painting builds upon drawing skills with the introduction of color theory and exposure to different mediums.
Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm; Begins 10/7/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Dennis Hart
Tuition: $160 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1.5 hours)

Manga for Teens Teens 12-18
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30pm; Begins 10/5/10
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $160 + $10 material fee (10 weeks / 1.5 hours)

But I Can't Draw! (Adult) Adults & Teens 16+
Now's your chance! You can learn to draw. You can improve on your current drawing skills. Reach down deep to your creative side!
Thursdays, 6:30-9:00pm; Begins 10/7/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Dennis Hart
Tuition: $148 + $10 model fee (8 weeks / 2.5 hours)

Wheel Throwing (Pottery) Adults & Teens 16+
Center! Open! Pull! Trim! Glaze! Learn or improve using the wheel to create functional or abstract pottery. Explore the benefits of creative expression by sculpting, shaping and molding clay while meeting others in a relaxed atmosphere. Please note pottery may break in the firing process.
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00pm; Begins 10/6/10; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Lesley King
Tuition: $148 + $40 materials fee (8 weeks / 2.5 hours)

Private Art Lessons Ages 8-Adult
Have an up coming Art Show? Preparing a portfolio? Want to work on specific art skills? Then one-on-one art lessons might just be for you. Lessons are scheduled with the art teacher and are six week sessions. Some supplies provided.
Date & time to be arranged with instructor. Private lessons in low fire pottery/clay, drawing (pencil, ink, pastel, chalk) and painting (acrylic, oil, water color).
Tuition: 30 min. $195, 45 min.$283, 1 Hour $378 (6 sessions)

Classes for other age groups are listed on the ART drop-down menu.