ART - KIDS
Now registering for Fall 2008!
Classes start Sept. 29th, 2008.
Please note the change in number of weeks for each class.
2 classes designed for Homeschoolers! Please call to discuss tailoring a class specifically for your Homeschool Group!
Art for Homeschoolers Ages 4+
Call 781.942.9600 fr class description, or try back later. Tuesday, 10:30 - noon, begins Sept. 30; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $ (12 weeks / 1.5 hours)
Art for Homeschoolers II Ages 7+
Call 781.942.9600 fr class description, or try back later.
Thursday, 10:30 - noon, begins Oct. 2; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $ (10 weeks / 1.5 hours)
Family Art Ages 18 mo. - 6 years with caregiver
Come and share the artistic experience with all of your children. Toddlers will experiment with a variety of fun and safe art materials while older children explore more sophisticated concepts with some of the same and some different art materials. Materials may include clay, tempera, watercolor, chalk, fabric, etc. Each week will feature a different project. Children will work on different skill building activities while exploring media.
Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Begins Oct. 1, Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $125 (10 weeks / 1 hour)
Clay Mania Ages 4-6
Imagine what you can make when you play and build with clay! Explore the world of clay; create one of a kind creature, tiles, pots and more. The possibilities are endless! Clay takes one week to dry then it is placed into the kiln and fired to bisque ware. Clay is either painted with non-toxic paints or ceramic glazes, which requires one more firing. From creating to glazing the process takes 3 weeks. Please be aware some pieces don't make it to the end of the process - pottery may break.
Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. begins Oct. 1, Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $148 (10 weeks / 1 hour)
Beginning Drawing & Painting Ages 4-6
This is more then just a painting class. Students will learn about colors and a variety of paint processes as they add color to prints. We will also use clay, make handmade books and more. This class teaches basic color theory and painting skills with fun and engaging projects that also include other materials. Dress for the mess!
Monday, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m., Begins Sept. 29, Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $138 (10 weeks / 1 hour)
Mixing It Up Ages 4-6
Experiment with a variety of craft techniques in an artful way. Work with paint, plaster, and wood to create a handmade book, masks, marbled papers, and sculptures. All projects are age appropriate, fun and engaging for the student. Classes focus on a new project every week to help the student explore the world of art.
Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Begins Oct. 1, Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $138 (10 weeks / 1 hour)
Clay Builders Ages 7-9
Imagine what you can make when you play and build with clay! Create pots, tiles, bookends and more. The possibilities are endless! Clay takes one week to dry then it is placed into the kiln and fired to bisque ware. Lessons are age appropriate and follow the Strands for Massachusetts. Clay is either painted with non-toxic paints or ceramic glazes, which requires one more firing. From creating to glazing the process takes 3 weeks. Please be aware some pieces don't make it to the end of the process - pottery may break in the kiln.
Monday, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m., begins Sept. 29; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $172 (10 weeks / 1.25 hours)
Drawing 101 Ages 7-9
Enhance basic drawing skills; learn about line, shape, composition, value and texture. Gain inspiration from imagination, the figure and art history. Lessons are age appropriate and follow the Strands for Massachusetts. It is recommended that students dress for mess, or bring a large art shirt to wear, smocks are available, but still be prepared for mess.
Monday, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., begins Sept. 29; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $155 (10 weeks / 1.25 hours)
Painting 101 Ages 7-9
Students will learn the basic concepts of painting in a dynamic way while learning about the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.
Wednesday, 4:30-5:45 p.m., Begins Oct. 1, Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $155 (10 weeks / 1.25 hour)
Manga Drawing Ages 10+
Students will work on the development of a short story with their own character designs. The short story will be bound and shared with all students in the class. Students will also be given short reading assignments to become familiar with the style and type of cartoon Japanese artist use. Students will draw during class, going over assignments, technique problem solving, new techniques and be introduced to materials to help develop a style all their own. Students will be given a sketchbook the first day of class for weekly drawing assignments to help with the progress of their drawings. Students should be prepared to draw a lot, and have fun doing it.
Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., begins Sept. 30; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $228 (12 weeks / 1.5 hours)
Drawing & Painting from Observation Ages 10-13
Students will learn how to create 3 dimensional space on a 2 dimensional surface using light, shadow and color. Learn several approaches by working from a still-life, photograph or self portrait.
Thursday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., begins Oct. 2; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Dennis Hart
Tuition: $184 (10 weeks / 1.5 hours)
Advanced Drawing & Painting Ages 10-13
Stay tuned for a class description, or call 781.942.9600.
Monday, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m., begins Sept. 29; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $184 (12 weeks / 1.25 hours)
Comics & Animation Ages 10-13
Stay tuned for a class description, or call 781.942.9600.
Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m., Begins Oct. 1, Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Kirsten Brown
Tuition: $184 (12 weeks / 1.25 hour)
Independent Study Groups Ages 10+
Small group setting offered for budding artists. You choose the concepts and skills you wish to develop further. The curriculum is designed based on your interest and ability. Please call Instructor Jamie McDonough for more information on curriculum development.
Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., begins Sept. 30 - OR -
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., begins Oct. 1;
Minimum: 3, Maximum: 5
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $249 (12 weeks / 1.5 hours)
Teen Clay Studio Teens (13+)
Create clay pieces using hand-building techniques and wheel throwing skills. Pieces will range from sculpted figures to vessels with feet and handles. Pieces are fired and glazed. Limit 8 students.
(Price includes 50 lbs. of clay, glazes and some tools, the purchase of additional tools is recommended, additional clay and glazes can be purchased for an additional fee.)
Monday, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m., begins Sept. 30; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Jamie McDonough
Tuition: $198 (12 weeks / 1.25 hours)
Teen Drawing & Painting Studio Teens (13+)
Begin with drawing techniques such as line, value and composition before moving into color studies and wet medium such as acrylics. Supplies are provided.
Thursday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., begins Oct. 2; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Dennis Hart
Tuition: $184 (10 weeks / 1.5 hours)
Oil & Acrylic Painting Adults & Teens (16+)
Using oil and/or acrylic paints, experiment with color mixing while learning about color theory. Tackle the subjects that have been painted throughout history; still life, landscape, abstraction, and the figure. Try out different paint handling techniques while you develop your own personal style. A materials list will be available before classes start.
Thursday, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., begins Oct. 2; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Dennis Hart
Tuition: $189 (10 weeks / 2.5 hours)
Watercolor Adults & Teens (16+)
Perfect for beginning and intermediate watercolor students. Develop skills in color theory, drawing, style and paint application. Study master watercolorists as an aid to learning. Materials list available before classes start.
Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., begins Sept. 30; Minimum: 4, Maximum: 8
Instructor: Rick Shaffer
Tuition: $ (10 weeks / 2 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.
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.
