
Instructor, Babette Turcat
Specializes In:
Mixed Media | Painting
Babette is an art teacher, freelance artist and member of the American Portrait Society. Palm Beach County had been lucky enough to have Babette teaching art here since 1988. In addition to teaching at various schools in Boca Raton, Babette is a former Fine Arts Director at the Levi’s JCC. She has been trained as well in therapeutic art, expressive art and Fine Arts. Babette enriched and brings out the talents of her many students which range from private and group sessions for adults and children. Babette has helped hundreds of students prepare for auditions/portfolio reviews for college and art school admission.
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Upcoming Sessions

Pastel Painting
Begins: March 19, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Learn the techniques of painting in soft pastels, color theory, composition, perspective, and shadow patterns. This class is designed for students who have experience in drawing but want to explore or extend their range of skills with pastel painting.

Pastel Painting
Begins: April 23, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Learn the techniques of painting in soft pastels, color theory, composition, perspective, and shadow patterns. This class is designed for students who have experience in drawing but want to explore or extend their range of skills with pastel painting.

Wild Patterns (Ages 8-9)
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.

Wild Patterns (Ages 8-9)
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.

Painting Pretty Landscapes (Ages 8-9)
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.

Painting Pretty Landscapes (Ages 8-9)
Begins: June 16, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 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.

Inspired by the Masters (Ages 8-10)
Begins: June 23, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Discover the mediums and techniques of master artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Gustav Klimt and Braque George. This class is a fun introduction to the wonderful world of art for the naturally curious and creative young artist. This class will allow children to experience the styles and techniques used by “The Masters”. Students will learn art vocabulary and develop art making skills through discussion and hands-on activities with a variety of media for drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, fibers and

Inspired by the Masters (Ages 8-10)
Begins: June 23, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Discover the mediums and techniques of master artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Gustav Klimt and Braque George. This class is a fun introduction to the wonderful world of art for the naturally curious and creative young artist. This class will allow children to experience the styles and techniques used by “The Masters”. Students will learn art vocabulary and develop art making skills through discussion and hands-on activities with a variety of media for drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, fibers and

Contemporary Art (Ages 8-9)
Begins: June 30, 9:00 am
4 days, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
This week participants will be introduced to to Romero Britto, contemporary artist. They will be learning about patterns and colors. They will also foray into graffiti as an art form.

Contemporary Art (Ages 8-9)
Begins: June 30, 1:00 pm
4 days, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
This week participants will be introduced to to Romero Britto, contemporary artist. They will be learning about patterns and colors. They will also foray into graffiti as an art form.
Exploring Nature Through Art (Ages 8-10)
Begins: July 7, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio 2
Grab your binoculars and your sketch books, as we study wildlife art & venture deep into the jungle. Discover the unique & colorful world of bugs, flowers, plants, & wild animals. A variety of media may be used including clay & acrylic paint.
Exploring Nature Through Art (Ages 8-10)
Begins: July 7, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio 2
Grab your binoculars and your sketch books, as we study wildlife art & venture deep into the jungle. Discover the unique & colorful world of bugs, flowers, plants, & wild animals. A variety of media may be used including clay & acrylic paint.
Abstracts in 3D (Ages 8-9)
Begins: July 14, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
A week inspired by two artists, Joan Miró and Wassily Kandinsky. Participants will learn about the abstract art movement and will be speaking about the elements of art as well.
Abstracts in 3D (Ages 8-9)
Begins: July 14, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
A week inspired by two artists, Joan Miró and Wassily Kandinsky. Participants will learn about the abstract art movement and will be speaking about the elements of art as well.

Painting Pretty Landscapes (Ages 8-9)
Begins: July 21, 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.

Painting Pretty Landscapes (Ages 8-9)
Begins: July 21, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 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 Craft of Fine Art (Ages 8-9)
Begins: July 28, 9:00 am
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
In this Fine Arts Crafts module participants will choose one of four paintings. They will be introduced to the four artists and will then interpret the painting in a 3-D sculpture.

The Craft of Fine Art (Ages 8-9)
Begins: July 28, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
In this Fine Arts Crafts module participants will choose one of four paintings. They will be introduced to the four artists and will then interpret the painting in a 3-D sculpture.