Youth Art CLasses
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Classes
Description
Join us for a fun and immersive 2-day Teen clay workshop where you’ll discover the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel!
Learn how to shape and create beautiful vessels like cups and bowls, guided step-by-step through the wheel-throwing process. By the end of the workshop, each student will have 3–4 unique, handcrafted pieces that will be glazed and fired. (pick-up approx. weeks after completion of Workshop)
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity!
Registration
Description
- Still life
- Grid Drawing
- Painting (acrylic) – no oil painting unless water-mixable oil- no solvents or oils
- Charcoal and Pastel
- Color Pencil
- representational vs. abstract work
- conceptual vs. observational
- Application and portfolio deadlines
- How you need to submit your portfolio
- If there are open days or portfolio days when you can present your portfolio in person
- Number of pieces you should submit
- Size requirements for the pieces
- If there are any special required pieces you must submit (for example, the Rhode Island School of Design has required all applicants to submit a drawing of a bicycle)
- You should also look at examples of previously submitted art portfolios.
- Original artwork of the student’s creation
- 15-20 pieces showcasing various mediums, styles, and subjects
- Demonstrate creativity, willingness to experiment, and critical thinking
Supply List
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Basic supplies are provided. Students can bring in personal supplies if they prefer or if their project goals go beyond the scope of the provided materials.
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Laptop, iPad, or phone needed for viewing reference images and documentation
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Music will be played in the studio, but students can bring headphones to listen to personal music while working
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Water bottle (we are located in the Flex Space outside of the main gallery).
Description
Supply List
Only a notebook and pencil, all tools and supplies are provided
Registration
Description
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.
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Description
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.
Registration
Workshops
Description
Join us for a fun and immersive 2-day Teen clay workshop where you’ll discover the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel!
Learn how to shape and create beautiful vessels like cups and bowls, guided step-by-step through the wheel-throwing process. By the end of the workshop, each student will have 3–4 unique, handcrafted pieces that will be glazed and fired. (pick-up approx. weeks after completion of Workshop)
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity!
Registration
Description
Build a ceramic wall piece in this 2-day hands on workshop! Using slabs Amalia will demonstrate and assist as students construct a 2D ceramic piece of their own design. She will discuss various painting, drawing, and layering methods as well as relief sculpture to build a rich “clay painting”. This workshop is great for beginners, storytellers, and 2D artists. The clay is your canvas. Bring your ideas and lets get back on the wall!
Day 1.
- Intro, Slide show
- Demonstration: Building your form.
- Idea Brainstorm. 1 on 1.
- Begin building wall pieces. Finish by EOD
Day 2.
- Flip over and clean/refine
- Relief demo
- Work Time
- Painting with Slips/Underglazes
Supply List
Sculpting and carving tools, paintbrushes different sizes, Sketchbook or drawing pad.
Registration
Description
Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear close-toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron if you like.
Email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org
