Service Description

A 6-hour course over 4 Friday sessions, from 4:00-5:30 pm, starting May 10, 2019. Class dates are Fridays: 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 & 5/31. This course will focus on drawing as a tool for translating what the eyes and the creative mind see. By observing objects from nature through the artist lens, students will practice skills encompassing line, shape, value, texture, scale, composition, and space. Tools include pencil, ink, and marker, as well as a selection of different types of paper. Work critique and a sample of relevant art history will be woven throughout the course. This course is a good fit for mature elementary students through middle school grades. All art classes are personalized based on your child's interests and goals, and are taught by experienced educator Jessi Almstead, from her home studio. All art materials are included, as well as a healthy non-allergenic snack. During this course, your young artist will: - Create a number of original works in various media to take home, as well as a personalized sketchbook - Apply focused practice to technical skills using a variety of drawing tools, including graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, and washes - Investigate the properties of light as it relates to three dimensional objects - Express their unique point of view and refine their personal style through the creation of original pieces of artwork - Learn how to critique the work of others using constructive methods - Observe and reflect upon a selection of classical and contemporary drawings - Practice skills related to sketching, shading, outlining, coloring, adding texture, and layering. - Have fun while learning, as well as reduce stress and anxiety