Have you ever thought about trying your hand at art, but you didn’t know where to start, or you were afraid your work wouldn’t be good enough?  Are you an artist that wants to put more play into your art practice?  Art Journaling is a wonderful way to explore art and get your thoughts and […]

Learn about a famous artist each week and make original works inspired by these famous artists. Experiment with different art materials each class while learning about each artist’s style: Georgia O’Keeffe (oil pastel), Wayne Thiebaud (painting), Maurice Sendak (illustration), Louise Nevelson (abstract sculpture), and Andy Warhol (printmaking).

Learn to draw people using basic shapes, proportion, perspective, and anatomy. Practice in class by studying characters, creating self portraits, and drawing classmates. Extra time will be dedicated to drawing portraits, facial expressions, clothing, hands, and hair. No experience or special drawing talent required. Individual goals and styles are encouraged.

Cartooning is such a rich area for young artists! We will explore character development using simple shapes, body language and facial expression. We’ll try our hands at drawing characters from all walks of life and species before developing our own range of characters.

Instructor Laura McCormick will plan weekly projects where students are encouraged to explore a wide variety of art styles and techniques. The class will work with watercolor, pastel, charcoal, and acrylics, all the while strengthening both their artistic skills and their understanding of art. Each student is encouraged to work at their own level and […]

Instructor Laura McCormick will plan weekly projects where students are encouraged to explore a wide variety of art styles and techniques. The class will work with watercolor, pastel, charcoal, and acrylics, all the while strengthening both their artistic skills and their understanding of art.

Create 2-dimensional works while learning both drawing and painting techniques. Instructor-guided projects can include still life, landscape, portrait, figure, abstraction and more. Work with a variety of materials including: pen, pencil, colored pencil, marker, pastel, watercolor and acrylic. Recommended for grades 3-5.  

If you aspire to become a published book author and illustrator, we have the program for you. Under the guidance of published illustrator Kristin Quell-Garguilo, students will work in collaboration to develop a children’s book that will be self published at its completion. All students will be working toward one story together, a true community […]

Traditionally taught drawing and painting course for children ages 8 and up. Students will complete studies in all mediums and explore all subject matter including still life, figure drawing and plein air work (as weather permits). This course incorporates a combination of guided instruction and independent studies with individualized instruction. Recommended for children ages 8 […]