Saturday Class Schedule 2024-2025 AGES 4-13+ Years
Ages 4-6 ~ Time: 10:00am-11:15am
Session 1: Nature and Landscapes
NOVEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 21, 2024 ~ 7 Week Session
In this class, children will explore the beauty of the natural world by creating simple landscape compositions featuring skies, trees, and hills. Guided by thoughtful prompts, they will learn to observe and represent the elements of nature that inspire them. This artistic journey not only enhances their creativity but also fosters a lifelong appreciation for the environment.
Session 2: Mastering Lines
JANUARY 11 – FEBRUARY 22, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session
This imaginative class introduces children to the expressive potential of different types of lines. Through engaging drawing and painting activities, they’ll discover how lines can convey emotions and movement, bringing their ideas to life. This exploration encourages playful experimentation, empowering young artists to find their unique voice.
Session 3: Self-Portraits for Little Artists
MARCH 1 – APRIL 19, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session *No Class March Break March 15th, 2025
In this playful and introspective class, children will learn about their facial features and create charming self-portraits. Through simplified exercises, they’ll explore proportions and expressions, celebrating their individuality in a creative way. This nurturing environment encourages self-discovery and confidence as they express who they are through art.
Session 4: Animal Studies in Art
APRIL 26 – JUNE 7, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session
This delightful class allows young artists to connect with the animal kingdom through observation and creativity. They’ll practise drawing and painting their favourite creatures, learning to appreciate the shapes and colours that define each animal. By fostering curiosity and observation skills, this class helps children express their love for nature and wildlife through art.
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Ages 7-12 ~ Time: 12:30pm-1:45pm
Session 1: The Human Figure
NOVEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 21, 2024 ~ 7 Week Session
This class focuses on the beauty and complexity of the human figure, introducing students to basic proportions and gestures. Through gesture drawing and observation of simple human poses, they’ll capture movement and form with newfound confidence. This exploration nurtures their ability to express human emotion and connection in their artwork.
Session 2: Perspective Drawing
JANUARY 11 – FEBRUARY 22, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session
In this class, students will discover the principles of one-point perspective, enabling them to create depth in their drawings. Through projects like cityscapes and interiors, they will learn to manipulate space and form with confidence. This skill not only enhances their artistic repertoire but also deepens their understanding of how to represent the world around them.
Session 3: Colour Theory and Expression
MARCH 1 – APRIL 19, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session *No Class March Break March 15th, 2025
In this vibrant class, students will dive deeper into the world of colour, learning about mixing, complementary colours, and the emotional impact of hues. They will create colour wheels and use them to produce mood-driven abstract art, allowing their creativity to flourish. This exploration empowers them to use colour as a powerful tool for expression in their future works.
Session 4: Portraits in Fine Art
APRIL 26 – JUNE 7, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session
In this thoughtful class, students will learn the foundational techniques of portrait drawing, focusing on facial proportions and expressive features. Through focused projects, they’ll create portraits that convey personality and emotion, developing their skills in blending and shading. This journey into portraiture enhances their ability to connect with their subjects on a deeper level.
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Ages 13+ ~ Time: 2:00pm-3:15pm
Session 1: Portraiture with a Classical Approach
NOVEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 21, 2024 ~ 7 Week Session
In this advanced class, students will master traditional portrait techniques, focusing on anatomy, expression, and fine details. They will create realistic portraits, learning the intricacies of blending and value. This journey into portraiture enhances their ability to convey emotion and individuality, enriching their artistic voice.
Session 2: Mastering Light and Form
JANUARY 11 – FEBRUARY 22, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session
This intensive class delves into chiaroscuro techniques, exploring how light and shadow create volume and depth. Using charcoal, graphite, or soft pastels, students will create high-contrast studies that challenge their understanding of form. This exploration enhances their ability to depict three-dimensionality, elevating their artistic practice.
Session 3: Introduction to Figure Drawing
MARCH 1 – APRIL 19, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session *No Class March Break March 15th, 2025
This class emphasizes the study of human anatomy and gesture drawing, allowing students to deepen their understanding of the human form. Through life drawing sessions, we will practise using various media, capturing the essence of movement and posture. This experience fosters both technical skills and a greater appreciation for the beauty of the human body.
Session 4: Landscape Painting in Depth
APRIL 26 – JUNE 7, 2025 ~ 7 Week Session
In this comprehensive class, students will study various approaches to landscape painting, focusing on composition and atmospheric effects. They’ll create realistic or curious landscapes using acrylic or watercolour, paying attention to perspective and mood. This exploration fosters a deeper connection to nature and enriches their artistic skills in capturing its beauty.
