Allow our hands on youth studio classes to guide your family through the informal and formal processes of artistic expression in a welcoming and supportive environment. Students are exposed to traditional and experimental techniques introducing foundational theory and technique progressing to advanced interpretive design. Your child will gain confidence through applying various artistic project themes interwoven with a grounding in art history and a study of the techniques and artwork of historical masters.
Colored Pencil Fun (Ages 10-12)
With Kate Humphreys
Begins: June 9, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio E
Students will learn the basic techniques of the colored pencil medium, such as — application, layering and juxtaposing color, color lifting, line impressing, plus some insights into texture control. a Variety of papers and subject matters will be explored.
Cool Mixed Media (Ages 8-10)
With Jen Fisher
Begins: June 9, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D
During this fun, hands-on art class students will spend 5 days taking a deep dive into Mixed Media Art. Students will look at the work of a variety of mixed media artists and incorporate their unique styles and techniques into their own artwork. This class will be filled with fun & learning but also a relaxed space for participants to create and learn together.
FUN-ctional Pottery (Ages 6-9)
With Alexandra Salazar
Begins: June 9, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
While making bowls and mugs, along with a world of other 3d creations, children will learn coiling, slab, and pinching techniques. They will glaze their work with our beautiful selection of studio colors, and by the end of the week they will take home their little treasures!
Fun Fiber Arts (Ages 6-7)
With Christine Lyons
Begins: June 9, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
During this fun, hands on art class students will spend 5 days taking a deep dive into fiber arts. We'll look at the work of a variety of fiber artists and incorporate their unique styles and techniques into our artwork. This class will be filled with fun & learning but also will be a relaxed space for participants to create and learn together.
Fun with Collage (Ages 8-9)
With Glenda Lubiner
Begins: June 9, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Collage is a creative, fun and exciting process of revealing and concealing, adding and subtracting until the mysterious result emerges from the layers. In working with a variety of materials and objects you will explore your interests, discover your dreams and learn new ways of seeing.
Introduction to Jewelry Making & Design (Ages 10-12)
With Jane Levy
Begins: June 9, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
This class is for students who have no experience in jewelry making. Instruction covers the fundamentals of basic tools and safety in the jewelry studio. Students will be engaged in the design process to create both decorative and functional metal objects. The works produced may include wearable art as rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets.
Wild Patterns (Ages 8-9)
With Babette Turcat
Begins: June 9, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
This week participants will be introduced to patterns found in the wild! Animals such as giraffes and zebras along with sunsets and landscapes will be referenced for color palettes and silhouettes.
Colored Pencil Fun (Ages 10-12)
With Kate Humphreys
Begins: June 9, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio E
Students will learn the basic techniques of the colored pencil medium, such as — application, layering and juxtaposing color, color lifting, line impressing, plus some insights into texture control. a Variety of papers and subject matters will be explored.
FUN-ctional Pottery (Ages 10-12)
With Alexandra Salazar
Begins: June 9, 1:00 pm
1 week, weekdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
While making bowls and mugs, along with a world of other 3d creations, children will learn coiling, slab, and pinching techniques. They will glaze their work with our beautiful selection of studio colors, and by the end of the week they will take home their little treasures!
Fun Fiber Arts (Ages 6-7)
With Christine Lyons
Begins: June 9, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
During this fun, hands on art class students will spend 5 days taking a deep dive into fiber arts. We'll look at the work of a variety of fiber artists and incorporate their unique styles and techniques into our artwork. This class will be filled with fun & learning but also will be a relaxed space for participants to create and learn together.
Fun with Collage (Ages 8-9)
With Glenda Lubiner
Begins: June 9, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Collage is a creative, fun and exciting process of revealing and concealing, adding and subtracting until the mysterious result emerges from the layers. In working with a variety of materials and objects you will explore your interests, discover your dreams and learn new ways of seeing.
Painting (Ages 6-7)
With Marie D'Autant
Begins: June 9, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D
Paintings in the style of the HIghway Men (black paper/gouache) Sumi-e Paintings (black tempera, either bamboo brushes or round brushes) Jasper Johns Number Painting (tempera) Batik Painting (Elmer's Blue gel glue, wax paper, white fabric, liquid acrylic)
Wild Patterns (Ages 8-9)
With Babette Turcat
Begins: June 9, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
This week participants will be introduced to patterns found in the wild! Animals such as giraffes and zebras along with sunsets and landscapes will be referenced for color palettes and silhouettes.
Animals in Pastels (Ages 10-12)
With Kate Humphreys
Begins: June 16, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio E
Students can express their love for their pets and animals using pastels. Participants will explore many pastel painting techniques and colored paper. Students will learn to analyze the shapes of animals’ structure. Bring in your own photos, copy from references or create a beautiful painting from your imagination.
Drawing Essentials (Ages 8-9)
With Glenda Lubiner
Begins: June 16, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio 2
Drawing is a skill that anyone can learn for a lifetime. Students will be using graphite pencils to capture light and shadows in their compositions. Projects include classic drawings of nature, still-life with fruits, and mixed media. Step-by-step instructions will be provided for each drawing type.
FUN-ctional Pottery (Ages 6-9)
With Alexandra Salazar
Begins: June 16, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
While making bowls and mugs, along with a world of other 3d creations, children will learn coiling, slab, and pinching techniques. They will glaze their work with our beautiful selection of studio colors, and by the end of the week they will take home their little treasures!
Introduction to Jewelry Making & Design (Ages 10-12)
With Jane Levy
Begins: June 16, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
This class is for students who have no experience in jewelry making. Instruction covers the fundamentals of basic tools and safety in the jewelry studio. Students will be engaged in the design process to create both decorative and functional metal objects. The works produced may include wearable art as rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets.
Painting Pretty Landscapes (Ages 8-9)
With Babette Turcat
Begins: June 16, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
In these lessons, participants will learn various acrylic techniques. One focus will be on landscapes and the other on seascapes.
The Art of Needle Felting (Ages 10-12)
With Elizabeth Vitale
Begins: June 16, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Students will learn the techniques of Needle Felting, a textile material that is produced by pressing wool fibers together, while creating two-dimensional works such as landscapes and portraits. Simple embroidery stitches will be incorporated to embellish the two dimensional creations. The class will transition to needle felting three-dimensional realistic or imaginative animal creations. Students will be exposed to the historical and practical uses of felted objects and the artistic creations using felted wool.
Wire, Wood, and More (Ages 6-7)
With Christine Lyons
Begins: June 16, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
In this fun filled week we will design and build substantial sculptures from paper, cardboard, wood, wire and found objects. Some will be colorful. Others natural. Students will learn how to design and then build and make changes along the way. This offers both practical and imaginative opportunities to create. Artist inspiration includes Calder, Henry Moore, John Henry and Christopher Kurtz.
