
Instructor, Marie D'Autant
Specializes In:
Mixed Media | Painting
I am an art lover. Sharing and teaching an artistic culture to children is my passion. I enjoy being able to face new challenges and engage with my students to continuously help them achieve their artistic goals. I enjoy exchanging thoughts, feelings and ideas, assisting in developing their imagination, and the capacity for reflection and communication and through creativity transforming it into a work of art.
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Upcoming Sessions

Elements of Expression (Ages 5-8)
Begins: March 19, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Wed 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D
The program begins with definitions and projects of the elements of expression, such as line, value, color, texture, shape and space. We also work with different techniques of painting, such as pencil, colored pencils, charcoal, pastel chalk, oil pastel, acrylic and watercolor. Once we have reviewed the basics we continue with lessons I call, Art through Time. During these classes I transport my students through art from prehistoric times to contemporary art, studying many eras, trends, and styles.

Elements of Expression (Ages 5-8)
Begins: April 23, 4:30 pm
5 weeks, Wed 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D
The program begins with definitions and projects of the elements of expression, such as line, value, color, texture, shape and space. We also work with different techniques of painting, such as pencil, colored pencils, charcoal, pastel chalk, oil pastel, acrylic and watercolor. Once we have reviewed the basics we continue with lessons I call, Art through Time. During these classes I transport my students through art from prehistoric times to contemporary art, studying many eras, trends, and styles.

Painting (Ages 6-7)
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)
Art from Nature (Ages 6-7)
Begins: June 16, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Do the little creatures, patterns and wonders of nature inspire and amaze you? Would you love to try your hand at recreating some of nature’s beauty through your own lens? In this class we will explore the beauty and magic of nature through drawing, painting and clay.

Mermaids and Monsters (Ages 6-7)
Begins: June 23, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Come and join the wonderful world of unicorns, mermaids, pirates and monsters! In this class we will be drawing, painting, sculpting, collage and creating one of a kind pieces inspired by the magical world of fairy tales! Participants will discover a variety of techniques and will explore the use of different materials in the process of art-making.

Youth Adventures in Drawing (Ages 6-7)
Begins: June 30, 1:00 pm
4 days, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
During this fun and creative week, students will learn some techniques for drawing realistically and expressively. Students will experiment drawing in small and large scale, themes will be from everyday life as wells as from individual imagination.

Adventuring in Mixed Media (Ages 6-7)
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
Matisse Cutouts (Construction paper. glue, scissors) Pop Art in the style of And Warhol - Styrofoam Prints Impressionistic Landscapes ( Tempera Paint) Jim Dine Hearts ( collage, tempera, oil pastels) It's a Piece of Cake Sculptures in the style of Wayne Thiebaud ( cardboard, masking tape, tempera paint, tissue paper, glue)

In Three D (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 D
During this fun week, students will build and design 3D art pieces using paper, cardboard, wood, wire, found objects and more. They will share ideas about many creative possibilities for their projects. Students will learn to apply steps in brainstorming problem solving, designing then in creating their own unique artwork. Participants will also learn about techniques of modern and ancient artists as they apply their concepts in 3D art.

Mermaids and Monsters (Ages 6-7)
Begins: July 21, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Come and join the wonderful world of unicorns, mermaids, pirates and monsters! In this class we will be drawing, painting, sculpting, collage and creating one of a kind pieces inspired by the magical world of fairy tales! Participants will discover a variety of techniques and will explore the use of different materials in the process of art-making.

Animalpalooza! (Ages 6-7)
Begins: July 28, 1:00 pm
1 week, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Where the Wild Things Are!! (Extra Fine Sharpie and watercolors) Close up bugs (black glue/ tempera or water color paint) Henri Rousseau Jungles (crayon resist/ crayon, watercolors) George Rodrigue Blue Dogs (tempera) Cat or Dog Collage (with scrap printed papers)