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NEW! Youth Art Classes:
Winter 2010 Class Schedule

The following youth classes are designed for students between the ages of 3 and 18. Class sizes are limited and most fill quickly so register early. If for any reason a particular class does not fill, you will be notified and a full refund will be given.


Get Creative with Clay (ages 8 - 14)
7 week class
Date: Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jen Labie
Cost: $200
Pick up date held after clay is fired - to be announced.

Explore the exciting possibilities of working with clay. You will learn the basics of hand building and will make several cool and useful projects such as an animal shaped pinch pot, and an original slab-built plate, bowl, mug or tray. Your pieces will be glazed and fired in a kiln. Each piece will be your own unique design and creation. Seven week class, pieces to be picked up at a later date after fired.

Student's Name
Student's Age


If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.


Mixed Media Paintings (ages 6 - 13)
6 week class
Date: Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 15th, 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Diana Cilenti
Cost: $200

Learn tricks and tips for using a wide variety of interesting materials to create unique and exciting paintings. In this mixed media class you will have the opportunity to explore working with a variety of materials such as watercolor, ink, acrylic, pastels, fabric, tissue paper and much more. Find out how to combine materials for surprising and wonderful results in your artwork. Explore the amazing possibilities while completing several finished pieces. Six week class, reception on seventh week.

Student's Name
Student's Age


If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Preschool Art (ages 3 - 5 with adult)
Looking for a unique, high quality activity for you & your child? This class is designed for children to attend with a participating adult. We will explore art through watercolor, printmaking, painting, collage, sculpture & much more. Each class session will have three or four engaging art & craft activities. Six week class (no reception).

6 week class
Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $125 for 1 adult w/1 child, $175 for 1 adult w/2 children.
Cost:
First Child's Name
Second Child's Name

or

Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $125 for 1 adult w/1 child, $175 for 1 adult w/2 children.
Cost:
First Child's Name
Second Child's Name


If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Mapping the World through Art (Europe)
(Home School Students ages 7 - 15)
6 week class
Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 16th at 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

Home schooled students will create handmade maps that are geographically accurate as well as visually appealing. Each map will be a unique work of art. Students will also be introduced to the art and culture of the region we are mapping. The winter session will focus on the continent of Europe. Students can chose to map all of Europe or a specific country or region. We will complete a brief overview of European art through the ages, and create several quality pieces of art inspired by this interesting area of the world. Six week class, reception on seventh week.
Student's Name
Student's Age


If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Fashion Illustration (ages 10 - 15)
6 week class
Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 16th at 3:30
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

If fashion is your passion you will love this class. Learn to sketch the human figure while using your creativity to design your own fashions. Tips will be given to help with figure proportion as well as drawing faces, hands and feet. In addition you'll practice drawing fabric folds and textures as well as fashion accessories such as shoes and purses. You'll learn both quick sketching methods and how to work with "croquis." Each student will receive a sketchbook for your designs. You can use artists pencils, professional markers, ink and watercolor to complete several sketches for your portfolio. Individual interpretation, developing a personal style and creative drawing skills are emphasized. Six week class, reception on seventh week.

Student's Name
Student's Age
If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Old Masters Drawing Techniques (ages 8 - 14)
6 week class
Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 16th at 3:30
Instructor: Clark Derbes
Cost: $200

Learn an exciting method of drawing similar to that used by the old master's (da Vinci, Rembrandt, Durer & Goya). You will be taught how to shade and create volume in your drawings by making multiple small marks using a variety of single width utensils such as pencils, brushes, paint markers and ink pens. We will be working on wood boards for fantastic results. You will complete one or more finished pieces of art ready to hang in your own private collection.

Student's Name
Student's Age

If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Comic Book Art (ages 7 - 14)
Six week class
Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 17th at 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at drawing comics and cartoons, here is your chance. You'll have the opportunity to create your own original cast of characters. You will learn to draw your characters from many views and with a range of expressions and poses. You can match captions or dialogue with your illustrations. Add color or shading to make your drawings pop. By the conclusion of this class you will have created your own comic book.

Student's Name
Student's Age

If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Funky Quilts (ages 9 - 15)
Six week class
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 17th at 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wylie Garcia
Cost: $200

Get cozy this winter with your very own hand crafted funky quilt. In this class you will learn how to piece, stitch, and embellish a quilt in your own funky, fun and personal style. Participants are invited to bring in old clothes, fabrics, and interesting trimmings or chose from the fabrics and trim we have on hand. Quilt batting, backing fabric, and sewing machines will be provided.
Student's Name
Student's Age

If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Acrylic Painting (ages 5 - 12)
Six week class
Date: Thursday, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Jan. 18th at 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

Create bright, bold and beautiful paintings. Learn painting & color mixing techniques. Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting effects. Paint several full color paintings on quality artists' paper & one painting on a large-sized canvas.
Student's Name
Student's Age

If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Rock 'n Roll, Snip 'n Sew (ages 10 - 15)
Six week class
Date: Fridays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12
Time:
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 19th , 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wylie Garcia
Cost: $200

Get ready to rock out in your own fabulous one of a kind rocker gear! In this class we will listen to upbeat music while turning old tees, jeans, shoes, and accessories into hip, retro, rock star style fashions. Use a sewing machine and learn some creative hand sewing techniques. The only previous experience needed is to be able to thread a needle and tie a knot.


Student's Name
Student's Age

If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Multi-generational Acrylic Painting(ages 5 - 105)
Three week class
Date: Saturdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Diana Cilenti
Cost: $150 per pair ($75 each)

Find an art buddy who is a different age from you and sign up together for this unique class. Bring your child, mother, grandfather, nephew or neighbor, etc. and discover the richness of a multi-generational art experience. We will each produce our own acrylic paintings on canvas. Create bright, bold and beautiful paintings. Learn painting & color mixing techniques. Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting effects.
Adult's Name
Child's Name
If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Multi-generational Paper Making (ages 5 - 105)

Three week class
Date: Saturdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Diana Cilenti
Cost: $150 per pair ($75 each)

Find an art buddy who is a different age from you and sign up together for this unique class. Bring your child, mother, grandfather, nephew or neighbor, etc. and discover the richness of a multi-generational art experience. Using blenders, deckles, and other paper making tools, we will work collaboratively to create beautiful, one of a kind papers or three dimensional paper objects. Our materials will be both organic (grasses, leaves, etc.) and man-made (glitter, tissue, etc.) Once you learn this amazing process you might not want to stop.
Student's Name
Student's Age

If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.




Individualized Art (ages 12 - 18)

Six week class
Date: Saturdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Instructors: Teresa Davis/Diana Cilenti
Cost: $200

If you are passionate about exploring your art in depth, this class will provide you with studio time and support. You will focus on a particular category of art of your choice, select your materials, and produce several quality pieces. You'll write an artist's statement and have the opportunity to show your work in Davis Studio or another public venue. Six week class (no reception)

Note: This is an-going class. Students are encouraged (though not required) to take more than one, six week session throughout the year in order to develop a body of work.
Student's Name
Student's Age
If you would prefer to pay by check, please print this form and mail with your payment. Click here for registration form.

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