Service Description

A 4.5-hour course over 3 Monday sessions, from 4:00-5:30pm, starting June 10, 2019. Class dates are Mondays: 6/10, 6/17 & 6/24. This course will explore the application of the acrylic medium to paper and canvas. The principles of color, form, and content will be investigated while practicing technical skills. This course is a good fit for mature elementary students through the lower high 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 this medium to take home - Apply focused practice to technical skills using the brush and other tools - Investigate the properties of color pigment in acrylic form - Express their unique point of view and refine their personal style through the creation of an original piece of artwork - Experiment with techniques such as layering, creating texture, and various brush strokes - Have fun and relax in a judgement-free environment