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 be exposed to basic art concepts and techniques such as color theory, shading, sketching, and perspective. We explore art from different genres, famous and little-known 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. Unlike the later Art Exploration classes, this class is more process-driven than project-driven. We want children to explore on their own and be creative. While the instructor may establish certain parameters for a class, they will not be providing step-by-step instructions as in Art Exploration 101 & 102.

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/semester.

The cost is $25 per 60-minute lesson, plus a non-refundable $20 registration fee (paid at signup). All supplies are included, including an art journal. Once registered, we will send you a link for setting up autopay and you will be billed as follows:

9/12 - 1st installment of $75 to pay for Sept (3 classes)

10/1 - 2nd installment of $100 to pay for October (4 classes)

11/1 - 3rd installment of $75 to pay for November (3 classes)

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Instructor: Cynthia Caldwell

Grades: K-2

Location: 2nd floor art room

Class size: min: 3 max: 8

Class dates: September 16th through November 18th (10 weeks)