Is your child just beginning their artistic journey, or do they love to create and want to explore a wide variety of art materials and techniques? Our Beginner Youth Art Class is the perfect starting point!
Fall Session Focus: Core Elements of Art – Line, Shape, Color, Basic Form.
Learning Outcomes: Students will develop proficiency in creating varied line qualities, distinguishing geometric and organic shapes, understanding primary and secondary color mixing, and exploring warm/cool color palettes. Early engagement with 2D and 3D conceptualization is emphasized through drawing, watercolor, and paper sculpture.
Key Projects: “Shape Creatures” for form exploration, foundational color theory experiments, and introductory monoprinting techniques.
- Ages: 8-12
- Class Time: Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Beginner)
- Term Length: 10 weeks per term Sept 15 – Nov 17th
- $450/term
- A limited number of single class drop-in spots are available. $50 per drop-in class (all supplies included) Must pre-register to reserve a spot.
Each week features an exciting, hands-on project designed to inspire creativity, encourage experimentation, and build fundamental skills in a supportive, step-by-step manner.
- Week 1: Drawing Basics – Lines & Shapes
- Week 2: Color Exploration – Primary, Secondary & Warm/Cool Colors
- Week 3: Painting with Watercolors – Wet-on-Wet & Layering
- Week 4: Paper Sculpture & Form Students create a 3D relief sculpture.
- Week 5: Expressive Self-Portraits
- Week 6 and 7: Clay Play – Pinch Pots & Simple Sculptures
- Week 8: Printmaking – Monoprinting & Stamp Making
- Week 9: Mixed Media Collage – Texture & Space
- Week 10: These weeks are for students who may have missed a previous session to catch up on a project, and for all students to engage in free exploration with materials or work further on a current project under instructor guidance.
Find information about missed classes, enrollment discounts etc here: ENROLLMENT POLICIES
Why Choose Picket Fence Art Studio This School Year?
A Safe & Supportive Environment: We foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere where students feel comfortable experimenting, expressing themselves, and building confidence.
Project-Based Learning: Every week brings a new, engaging project that applies artistic concepts in a fun, tangible way.
Dedicated Make-Up / Open Studio Week (Week 9): We understand busy schedules! Each 9-week term includes a dedicated Week 9 where students can catch up on a missed project or simply enjoy extra creative time in an open studio environment. This means no missed learning and valuable flexibility for your family.
Expert Instruction: Our passionate instructors are skilled artists and educators committed to nurturing each child’s individual creative potential.
Small Class Sizes: Ensuring personalized attention and tailored guidance for every student.
All Materials Included: High-quality art supplies are provided for every single project – just bring your enthusiasm!
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