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, 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 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, often being done start to finish in one or two classes so that we may have variety each month.

The projects done in this class and Art Exploration 102 often overlap. Art Exploration 102 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 some grades overlap both classes, you may determine placement based on your assessment of your child’s skills and maturity level, or feel free to ask us for assistance in placement.

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.

At the end of the semester we will have an art show where the students can show off their work! We also give them the opportunity to participate in Fall Fest on Saturday September 27th, when we have our fall music recital, followed by an afternoon of stage performances and a vendor fair. Students are allowed to set up a table to show and even sell their artwork or other craft items, or have their artwork on display at our booth.

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 $50 to pay for Sept (2 classes)

10/1 - 2nd installment of $125 to pay for October (5 classes)

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

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Instructor: Cynthia Caldwell

Grades: 2-4

Location: 2nd floor art room

Class size: min: 3 max: 8

Class dates: September 17th through November 19th (10 weeks)