2007 Course & Program Offerings...

Classes generally meet once a week and run continually throughout the academic year organized by terms running approximately 10-12 weeks in length. Our curriculum and projects are designed to present a progressing level of skill and challenge so that students can gain the most out of our program. Our small class size and individualized instruction allows you to join at any time.

PreSchool Monart

3 - 4 Years Old

A class for 3 and 4 year olds that encourages visual perception and eye hand coordination skills. Students will learn the visual recognition of the 5 Elements of Shape and how to use them in the recognition of the Alphabet, the Numbering system, the Drawing of their own name, and simplistic drawings of creatures from nature. Games that incorporate the use of crafts, music, and movement will teach proficiency in following directions and achieving pre-drawing and reading readiness skills.
Media: All

Getting Ready I

4 - 6 Years Old

An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 4 and 5 year old. Students work on their ability to recognize the elements of shape and combine them in drawing the creatures from nature and objects from their world.
Media: Markers & Pastels

Getting Ready II

4 - 6 Years Old

A class for 4-6 year olds who have mastered the ability to recognize the elements of shape and have achieved a skill level that allows them to make independent choices in composition and background ideas. Geared for the student who has learned to focus and concentrate for the one hour class, without an undue need for individual attention.
Media: Markers, Pastels and Water Color

Homeschool-GR

4 - 6 Years Old

Basic Drawing I

6 - 8 Years Old

An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 6 and 7 year old. Students quickly learn to recognize the elements of shape and are introduced to various choices of how to interpret the lesson, their own creative rendering of the subject and background.
Media: Markers, Pastel, Water Color

Basic Drawing II

6 - 8 Years Old

A class for 6-8 year olds who have mastered the ability to make independent choices in the interpretation of the lesson, show a confidence in their drawing skills, and can color in with control. Geared for the student who has learned to focus and concentrate for the one hour class and shows the ability to put effort into their work.
Media: Markers, Pastel, Water Color, and Colored Pencils

Homeschool-BD

6 - 8 Years Old

An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 6 and 7 year old. Students quickly learn to recognize the elements of shape and are introduced to various choices of how to interpret the lesson, in their own creative rendering of the subject and background.
Media: Markers, Pastels, Water Color

Writing and Illustrating

6 - 8 Years Old

Learn to write and illustrate your own compositions. This is for all students ages 6 and above including adults. Students will learn about story structure, character development and plot lines. Students will be encouraged to bring their imaginations to life! For beginners and intermediate writing students.
Media: Writing for students 6+ -- even adults

Drawing Fundamentals

8 - 12 Years Old

An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of an 8 to 12 year old. Students will learn the Elements of Shape and how to use them in creating drawings from a variety of realistic, abstract, and expressionistic styles. Lessons will introduce them to inspirations from 2Dimensional graphic materials, 3Dimensional objects, the human form, perspective, and proportion.
Media: Graphite pencil, Chalk Pastel, Oil Pastel, Mama

Intermediate Drawing

8 - 12 Years Old

A class for 8-12 year olds who have achieved the skill level of working independently on projects, rarely needing a step by step demonstration by the teacher. Geared for the student who has mastered the basic skills in line, shape, proportion, perspective, and the ability to create volume through light logic, using 3 dimensional objects. Can stay focused and concentrated for a 2 hour class and is confident enough to explore various subject matter and live models with comfort.
Media: Graphite pencil and sticks, Chalk Pastel Penc

Homeschool-DF

8 - 12 Years Old

Photoshop - computers

8 - 12 Years Old

Have you ever wondered how Photoshop works? Well, this weekly hourly class will give you the skill set needed to manipulate images on your Mac or PC. An additional lab fee will be required per student.
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Cartooning

8 - 12 Years Old

Want to make your own cartoon characters or learn to illustrate cartooning? This weekly hour and a half class will explore the loose characters of the cartooning relm as well as help you illustrate your own comic book.
Media: pencil, colored pens, markers

Open Workshop

8 - 12 Years Old

Open studio hours for students who are interested in working on portfolio pieces, some instruction given. Basic studio supplies available. Students must bring their own canvases and acrylics/oils/and brushes. Students sign up for the semester for one hour of instruction and one hour of studio time each week. Some guest artists will visit and teach during these sessions.
Media: watercolors, colored pencils, markers, pastels

Flash - computers

8 - 12 Years Old

Flash is a modifying and animating tool used by MAC and PC users. If you'd like to learn how to make images dance across your computer screen, this weekly hour and a half class will give you the tools needed to become proficient in Flash. You are required to bring your own laptop computer to class and an additional lab fee may be required.
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Drawing: Teens & Adults

13+

An Independent Study class for Teens and Adults, that ranges from students with no experience to ones who have fairly good basic drawing skills. Will introduce the student to all subjects, media, and styles of drawing and painting.
Media: All possible drawing media, water color, and acrylic paint.

Teens & Adults

teens

Figure Drawing

teens

Want to develop your artistic skills for drawing the human body? This teen-adult weekly 2 hour class will teach you proportion as it relates to the human body. Live model drawing will be explored.
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Homeschool - Teen

teens

A special two hour class for students who are 13+ who want to enhance their artistic abilities in drawing and painting. Different artistic mediums will be explored.
Media: Charcoal, colored pencils, conte crayon, acrylics, markers