Class outlines
All classes will teach vocabulary and students will get chances for one-on-one guidance throughout the class. While the classes are ordered each will focus on a different skill. With additional classes to be announced soon we encourage you to register even if you may miss some classes, there will be chances to take each of them.
Class 1) Color Theory/ Paint Untilsils
In this class, we will teach all about how we see colors, how we use them to communicate, and how to mix colors. We will do abstract paintings where students will get experience with different sized and shaped brushes, sponges, and palette knives.
Highlighted Art Style: Abstract Expressionism
Class 2) Shapes and shadows
We will teach students how to observe shapes in subjects and translate them to the canvas. Students will learn how to bring out dimension in painting by using shadows and shading techniques. We will paint a simple setup still-life scene.
Highlighted Art Style: Painterly
Ex: “The Green Vase” by Camille Przewodek
Class 3) Perspective
Students will learn how to see, choose, and show perspective in landscape painting. We will translate landscape photos into imaginative representations of scenes.
Highlighted Art Style: Pop Art / Minimalism / Landscape
Ex: “Garrowby Hill” by David Hockney
Class 4) Retrospective 1
Students will use previous lessons in shape, shadow, color, and perspective to paint a setup still-life scene.
Highlighted Art Style: Impressionist/ Realism
Ex: “Still Life With Flowers And Fruit” By Henri Fantin-Latour
Class 5) Retrospective 2
Students will use previous lessons to paint a fun setup still-life scene, landscape, bring an object to paint, or use their imaginations. They can choose their art style and receive guidance to create a piece that is uniquely them.
Highlighted Art Style: Kids choice
Ex: “Lotus at Night” By Ayana Mayes
