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
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: Library
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: Library
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.
Forming Shapes (Ages 6-7)
Begins: July 14, 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 filled week of creativity, we will make three dimensional things. We will use clay to make hats, fabric to make bowls and wood to make jewelry. Plan on mixing it up with materials and themes! We will also make plates and wind chimes as whole group lessons. If you can imagine it, we can brainstorm and create it. We will have a design studio style meeting and then give students free choice to design and create. There will be hands on and demonstrations in forming processes, so students will have guidance in using each material. Artists who inspire us are Oppenheim, Chihuly, Dr.Seuss, Paolo Soleri
Forming Shapes (Ages 6-7)
Begins: July 14, 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 filled week of creativity, we will make three dimensional things. We will use clay to make hats, fabric to make bowls and wood to make jewelry. Plan on mixing it up with materials and themes! We will also make plates and wind chimes as whole group lessons. If you can imagine it, we can brainstorm and create it. We will have a design studio style meeting and then give students free choice to design and create. There will be hands on and demonstrations in forming processes, so students will have guidance in using each material. Artists who inspire us are Oppenheim, Chihuly, Dr.Seuss, Paolo Soleri
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.
