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25 Woburn St.
Reading, MA 01867
t: 781.942.9600

Email: info@creativeartsforkids.org


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Now registering for Fall 2008!
Classes start Sept. 29th, 2008.

Please note the change in number of weeks for each class.


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 MacInnes
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 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.



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