Youth Art CLasses

Early Fall, Fall, and Winter:

Early Fall: September 5 - October 14 (6 weeks)
Fall: October 16 - December 16 (8 weeks)
Winter: January 8 - March 2 (8 weeks)

Mondays

Youth Draw and Paint (Ages 8-12) with Theresa Miles

Days & Times:
Mondays - 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Level:
Ages 8-12
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio A
Instructor:

This course provides an in-depth study to drawing and painting materials. The seven elements of art will be covered in the following subjects: portraits, one-point perspectives, animals in landscapes, and abstracts. Mediums used are pencils, watercolor, sharpies, alcohol ink markers, colored pencils, and acrylic paints. Instilling good habits in young artists, students will create a portfolio the first day of class that will be sent home full of their artwork on the last day. Youth Draw and Paint is a great experience for young artists with their eyes on Bak.

Art School Prep with Maggie Jahn

Days & Times:
Mondays - 5-7pm
Level:
Ages 9-14
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B
Instructor:

Students will learn advanced techniques in still-life drawing and construction techniques for paper sculptures. This course is exceptional for young artists wishing to hone their skills to become better artists.

Tuesdays

Youth Draw and Paint (Ages 5-7) with Theresa Miles

Days & Times:
Tuesdays - 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Level:
Ages 5 - 7
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio A
Instructor:

This beginning course for little learners is an introduction to drawing and painting materials. Through guided drawing lessons, students will create in their own style and at their own developmental level. Mediums used are pencils, crayons, colored pencil, markers, watercolor paints, and tempera paints. Subjects include portraits, animals in landscapes, and fun abstracts. Instilling good habits in young artists, students will create a portfolio the first day of class that will be sent home full of their artwork on the last day. Youth Draw and Paint is a great experience for young artists to learn the building blocks of art.

Wednesdays

Youth Sculpture Ages 7-12 with Amalia Mermingas

Days & Times:
Wednesdays - 5-7pm
Level:
Ages 7-12
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio E
Instructor:

In this mixed media sculpture class, students will learn to work with a variety of sculptural materials such as air-dry clay, papier-mâché, plaster, and cardboard. Students will learn to plan a sculpture and then problem-solve to bring it to life. We will cut, glue, tear, sculpt and paint to make unique and fun works of art.

Thursdays

Character Design for Beginners with Bianca Urbanowicz

Days & Times:
Thursdays - 5-7pm
Level:
Ages 12-16
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B
Instructor:

In this course, the student will be introduced to the world of Computer Animation for Feature Film. They will learn about the industry, the different parts of the studio Pipeline, and what goes into making some of their most beloved films. Choosing one of the three fairy tales provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course, the students will then decide upon a character to design. Using the principles of shape language, color theory, and character posing the students will begin the lifelong exploration of how to bring a character to life. Week 1; Explore what it means to character design and discuss the pipeline of the animation studio. Take a look at the 3 Fairytales and choose one with a character to focus on Week 2; Discuss shape language, color, line, and anatomy in designing a character. Designing the characters will be done with paper collage, pencil, and paper, or marker. Choose the final design direction and begin thinking about the pose sheet Week 3; Wrap up the final design and begin 4 body attitudes sheet one pose being the Hero Pose Week 4; Continue refining body attitudes and Hero Pose Week 5; Nail Down the Hero and start Character Turn Around Week 6; Continue Character Turn Around Week 7; Finish Up Turn Around and/or do some fun designing using what we have learned to test those new creative muscles Week 8; Answer questions, talk about Portfolio, what setting up a portfolio is like.

Art of Doodling with Amalia Mermingas

Days & Times:
Thursdays - 5-7pm
Level:
Ages 12-16
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio C
Instructor:

Get over your fear of the blank page! Do you never know what to draw? Do you wish your hand could relax so you can draw with confidence? In Doodling, there are no mistakes, only confidence. In this workshop, we will conquer the blank page and learn to let your hand just draw without second-guessing yourself. All supplies are included.

Fridays

Drawing Painting and Glitter Oh MY! with Theresa Miles

Days & Times:
Fridays - 10am - 11am
Level:
Ages 2-5
Location:
373 Tequesta Drive - Studio A
Instructor:

This fun class for 2-5 year olds with their parents, grandparents, and caregivers will give both the children and adults a chance to explore a variety of art experiences in a relaxed art space. This is the perfect class to create all those amazing art projects without having to clean up the mess afterwards at home. These young artists will experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and work together in a classroom setting. Each week, the young artists will create a new project, gaining confidence and self-esteem in becoming a skilled artist.

Saturdays

Youth Plein Air with Amalia Mermingas

Days & Times:
Saturdays - 10am-12pm
Level:
Ages 8-16
Location:
Constitution Park Gazebo
Instructor:

Aspiring artists can experience painting in the outdoors, drawing inspiration from the world around them. Students will meet at the Gazebo in Constitution Park for 3 outdoor painting sessions, using watercolors to create colorful landscapes. Students will learn to paint gesturally and from observation with confidence. Once students have mastered painting in the outdoors, we will meet in the classroom where they will work from photos to complete their landscapes. Some drawing experience is preferred.

All Supplies are included with this class.