In this class, students will be introduced to a wide variety of mediums, techniques, and styles. This includes drawing and painting mediums, such as watercolor, acrylics, gouache, pastels, pen and ink, and charcoal, but also printmaking, paper cutting, clay, and weaving, to name just a few. Students will learn basic art concepts and techniques such as color theory, shading, sketching, and perspective. We explore art from different genres, specific artists, past and present, and art from a wide array of cultures around the world.

At this age, our goal is to expose them to various forms of art and materials they may not have at home or school. We combine step-by-step projects with time to explore mediums on their own. Projects are typically short, usually being done start to finish in a single class so that we may have variety each month.

The projects done in this class and Art Exploration II usually overlap. Art Exploration II is for grades 3-6, so often the same project is taken to the next level of difficulty, or maybe the students are given a bit more creative freedom. Since grades 3 & 4 overlap both classes, you may determine placement based on your assessment of your child’s skills and maturity level.

We will often do messy projects and sometimes use acrylic paints or ink which may be permanent. We have aprons, but you may want to have your child come in old clothes, or you may want to bring a long-sleeved smock for them to wear. If wearing long sleeved clothes, we try to have them push or roll them up above their elbows. If your child has long hair, it is best to have it back in a hair tie.

This is an ongoing class, meaning a varying set of skills and new projects are taught each month.

If you would like to automatically be re-enrolled each month and be on autopay, please contact us at info@rosellefa.com so we can send you a form.

Instructor: Cynthia Caldwell

Grades: 1-4

Location: 2nd floor art room

Class size: min: 3 max: 8

Class dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26

Supplies: All supplies are included in the cost.

Note: The price on this class varies month to month based on the number of Wednesdays in the month and any holidays. The cost is $25 per class.

Registration closes 24 hours prior to the start of the first class. Please review our registration, cancellation policies, and studio rules.