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Beginner Painting, ages 9-13
In this beginner's class, students will learn the fundamentals of painting while studying traditional and contemporary painters. Lessons will include color theory and basic techniques such as layering and highlighting. Working from still life, students will learn to break down objects to simple forms, then build in details. This class will provide the knowledge and confidence to tackle painting; beginning with acrylics and progressing to oils.
Instructor: Elizabeth Rocha
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
July 1 - August 5
6 sessions M: $121 NM: $134 Materials: $35
Learn to Draw Like a Pro Intensive, ages 8 and up
This fun, yet intensive, course will cover basic drawing with a focus on the character. Assignments will build upon each other beginning with drawing shapes, use of light and shadow, perspective and composition. We will then draw the figure: basic anatomy, construction of the body, poses and gesture drawing. Limited to 10.
Ages 8+
Instructor: Elizabeth Rocha
Monday - Friday, 3:00–5:30pm
Section 1: August 9 - 13
Section 2: August 16 - 20
5 sessions M: $114 NM: $127 Materials: $25
Comics, ages 8+
Master the steps needed to make your own comic book. Learn character design, plotting and perspective. You will master all the tricks to creating a dynamic page turner. All you need is paper, pencils and a vivid imagination! Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Limited to 10.
Instructor: Elizabeth Rocha
July 2- August 6
6 sessions M: $121 NM: $134 Materials: $35
Fantasy & Folk: Drawing & Painting
In this class students will refine their skills in drawing and painting while populating their worlds with fantastic characters. Working with colored pencil, ink, watercolor, and mixed media, students will learn to accurately render magical landscapes, playful still lifes and mystical figures.
Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
June 30 - August 4
6 sessions M: $121 NM: $134 Materials: $35
Learn to Draw Like a Pro!
This fun, yet intensive, course covers basic drawing, with a focus on the character. Through a series of weekly exercises, students polish their ability to see clearly and to render the world around them. Explore ways of creating space, light and texture, while becoming familiar with figure drawing, basic anatomy, construction of the body, poses and gesture drawing. Limited to 10.
Instructor: Elizabeth Rocha
Ages 8+
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
July 2- August 6
Ages 10+
Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30pm
June 29 - August 3
6 sessions M: $121 NM: $134 Materials: $35
Mega Sculpture, ages 6-8
During this class students will learn to build tremendous sculptures of robots, giants, monsters, buildings or anything they can imagine. Working with different everyday materials including clay, cardboard boxes, and wire, students will create structures that will test their problem-solving skills and delight their creative side! Limited to 8.
Instructor: TBA
Fridays, 3:30–5:30pm
July 2- August 6
6 sessions M: $146 NM: $162 Materials: $40
Pottery & Wheelthrowing
Learn about the creative possibilities of clay. These classes will introduce students to hand-building techniques and the basics of wheelthrowing. Students will develop sensory skills, an understanding of balance and concepts of textures. Both individual and group instruction will be available. All projects will be kiln fired. Limited to 8.
ages 6-8, Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Mondays, 2:30-4:30pm
July 12- August 16
Ages 5-7, Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30pm
July 13 - August 17
ages 8+, Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
July 14 - August 18
ages 9-12, Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
July 15 - August 19
July 16 - August 20
ages 7-9, Instructor: Mark Mancuso
Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm
July 16 - August 20
TEEN CLASS!, Instructor: Amber Gadde
Mondays, 6 - 8 p.m.
July 12- August 16
6 sessions M: $146 NM: $162 Materials: $40
Parent & Child Pottery, ages 4-5
Spend time with your child sculpting clay. Make a zoo, create your own set of fun dinnerware, or use your imagination to invent fantastic clay sculptures! Limited to 4 pairs.
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 am or 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
July 16 - August 20
6 sessions M: $179 NM: $199 Materials: $40
Drawing & Painting, ages 4-6
Have fun learning the basics of drawing and painting. In these classes students will focus on drawing and painting skills, as well as trying their hand at collage and 3-D work. Students will use many different kinds of media: pencil, charcoal, tempera, pastel and more. Limited to 8.
Instructor: Peg Kane
Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:30pm
Section One: June 28 – July 14
Section Three: July 26–August 11
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm
Section Two: June 29–July 15
Section Four: July 27–August 12
6 sessions M: $132 NM: $147 Materials: $35
Parent & Child Art Stations, ages 2-3
Have fun learning the basics of drawing and painting. In these classes students will focus on drawing and painting skills, as well as trying their hand at collage and 3-D work. Students will use many different kinds of media: pencil, charcoal, tempera, pastel and more. Limited to 8.
Instructor: Peg Kane
Fridays, 10:00am - 11:30pm
Sec 1: July 16–30
Sec 2: August 6-20
3 sessions M: $50 NM: $55 Materials $15
Moms, Dads and Tots, ages 2-3
Work creatively one-on-one with your child. We will use a variety of traditional art and household materials and will explore these in an open, expressive environment. There will be lively music, singing, and creative movement. Limited to 12 pairs. Each tot must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Janet Ashton
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30am - 11:30pm
June 28, 30, July 5 & 7
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
June 29, July 1, 6, & 8
4 sessions M:$120 NM: $132 Materials: $20
Artventures
Ages 6-9
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Students learn about visual arts in a fun and non-competitive environment. Each week is based on an exciting theme. The students will explore painting, drawing, sculpting, collage, and more! Bring a packed lunch and a snack. Limited to 15.
One week session: M: 323 NM: $359 Materials $45
For each additional session: M: $291 NM: $323 Materials $45
June 23 – 25
Hawaiian Luau
Lead Teacher: Peg Kane
Kick off the summer with a festive, tropical party! Create your own volcanos and surfboards.
3 Days: M: $176 NM: $196 Materials $30
June 28 - July 2
Mini & Mega Sculpture
Lead Teacher: Elizabeth Rocha
A spin on our popular class. You’ll build whatever you can imagine larger than life size and smaller than a mouse!
July 5 - 9
Bonjour, Paris!
Lead Teacher: Vanessa Irzyk
Explore France in the 19th & 20th centuries. Learn about Cézanne, van Gogh, & Rodin while you create your own masterpieces.
July 12 - 16
Amazon Rainforest
Lead Teacher: Elizabeth Rocha
Explore the different creatures of the Amazon rainforest and rivers! Build your own ecosystem filled with parrots, boa constrictors, and monkeys.
July 19 - 23
Wild Things
Lead Teacher: Vanessa Irzyk
Create multimedia artwork and unleash your wildest side with a week for all of the crazy creatures in your imagination!
July 26 - 30
Around the World
Lead Teacher: TBA
Jump from country to country during your summer vacation! From China to Australia to Brazil, we’ll create works of art about travel and foreign countries!
August 2 - 6
Catchin' Air
Lead Teacher: Vanessa Irzyk
Create works of art that fly over your head! Spend the week working on kites, airplanes, birds, and helicopters!
August 9 - 13
Inca Empire
Lead Teacher: TBA
Learn about this ancient culture by making masks and traditional Inca calendars and by building impressive structures like rope bridges & Machu Picchu.
August 16 - 20
Doodle Bugs
Lead Teacher: Vanessa Irzyk
Pull out a magnifying glass and venture into the insect world. Build moving models of inchworms, butterflys, ladybugs, and more!
August 23 - 27
Kaleidoscope
Lead Teacher: Vanessa Irzyk
This week will be a colorful one! Experiment with patterns, symmetry & tessellations in all kinds of media.
One week session: M: 323 NM: $359 Materials $45
For each additional session: M: $291 NM: $323 Materials $45
Summer Studios
Ages 10-16
Mon. - Thur., 10am - 2pm
Summer Studios is a two week program that offers young artists the opportunity to study drawing, painting, and ceramics in a focused, creative environment. After gaining familiarity and proficiency with pencil, brush, and clay, the student will be inspired to use these media for personal creative expression. Students study two hours of drawing and painting, and two hours of ceramics each day. Bring a lunch for the break. When you call to register, please specify age group: Ages 10-12 or Ages 13-16. Limited to 8 per age group.
July 12-22
with Wendy Soneson & Ann Fitzgerald
July 26 - August 5
with Elizabeth Rocha & Ann Fitzgerald
August 9 - 19
with Elizabeth Rocha & Ann Fitzgerald
One two-week session:M: $414 NM: $460 Materials $55
For each additional session: M: $372 NM: $414 Materials $55
Jewelry & Metalsmithing: A Metals Sampler
This class will explore the different types of metals used in metalsmithing. Techniques include shaping, soldering, piercing, etching and embellishing in copper and brass. Silver available for a small additional fee. Limited to 6.
Ages 12+
Instructor: Leslie Shershow
Mondays, 3:30–5:30pm
July 5 – August 9
Instructor: Heather Wang
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
July 8 – August 12
6 sessions M: $121 NM: $134 Materials: $35
Pottery and Wheelthrowing Intensive
This intensive pottery class will give students an introduction to the basics of hand-building and wheelthrowing or allow them to build on their previous ceramics study. All projects will be glazed and kiln-fired. Students should bring a packed lunch. Limited to 8.
Ages 9 - 12
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Wednesday - Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
June 23-25
3 sessions M: $150 NM: $167 Materials: $25
Jewelry & Metalsmithing: A Metals Sampler Intensive
This class will explore the different types of metals used in metalsmithing. Techniques include shaping, soldering, piercing, etching and embellishing in copper and brass. Silver available for a small additional fee. Limited to 6.
Ages 12+
Instructors: Heather Wang and Margaret Langdell
Monday - Friday, 10:00am–2:00pm
July 5 – August 9
Section 1: June 28 - July 2
Section 2: July 12 - 16
Section 3: July 19 - 23
Section 5: July 26 - 30
Section 7: August 9 - 13
5 sessions M: $198 NM: $220 Materials: $40