YOUTH COURSES & WORKSHOPS

171 Art Major

(grades 9–12)
Weeklong Intensive for High School Students

SSAC Faculty

This course is designed for high school students who are serious about art and looking for new inspiration and individualized instruction. Students will explore basic drawing elements of line and composition, explore color mixing with paints, and dabble in other techniques including ceramics/sculpture and printmaking. Students will be responsible for purchasing some materials and should be prepared for the workday to simulate studio classes in art school.

8/17–8/20 Tuesday–Friday 10:00–4:00
$185M $215NM 4 classes

FALL 2010 CLASSES

107 Adventures in Art

(ages 4 1/2 and up)

Ann Conte

On a fun-filled journey of the imagination, students will paint, draw, build, sculpt and create. (No class October 11)

9/20–11/22 Monday afternoon 1:00–2:30
$160M $190NM 9 classes

110 My Favorite Things

(ages 4 1/2 and up)

Seana Carmody

Young artists will paint, draw, sculpt and create all kinds of masterpieces. Students should bring their imaginations and get ready for lots fun making art!
9/24–11/19 Friday morning 10:00–11:30
$160M $190NM 9 classes

115 Wild Things

Designed for Full-Day Kindergartners!
(grades K–1)

Patrice Kelley

Students will make wild and crazy mythological creatures using papier mache, paint, sculpture, collage and drawing materials! (No class October 11)

9/20–11/29 Monday afternoon 4:00–5:00
$130M $160NM 6 classes

123 Art Expressions

(grades 1-4)

Patrice Kelley

Express yourself! Art Expressions is one of the Art Center’s most popular classes--perfect for students who love to think creatively and enjoy a range of projects including painting, drawing, papier mache, clay and fiber. (No class November 11 or 25)

9/23–12/2 Thursday afternoon 4:00–5:30
$160M $190NM 9 classes

127 Learning from the Masters

(grades 1-4)

Marion Carlson

Artists throughout time have studied and mimicked the masters. This multi-media class will focus on great artists—such as Cezanne, Dali and Matisse—and assist young artists in developing their drawing, painting, collage and sculptural skills.

9/28–11/30 Tuesday afternoon 4:00–5:30
$175M $205NM 10 classes

133 Introduction to Cartooning

(grades 3-5)

Seana Carmody

Students will begin with drawing hand and facial gestures to learn the many emotions expressed in cartooning. They will also learn to draw simple body movements, create their own characters, and develop these into a comic strip story. Students are encouraged to bring their own sketchbook. (No class November 24)

9/22–12/1 Wednesday afternoon 4:00–5:30
$175M $205NM 10 classes

139 Hands in Clay

(grades 1-4)

Ann Conte

Have your children sink their hands into cool clay and create wonderful, colorful ceramic pieces. Students will be encouraged to experiment and use their imaginations. Finished pieces will be glazed and fired. (No class November 24)

9/22–12/1 Wednesday afternoon 4:00–5:30
$190M $220NM 10 classes

147 Collage Club

(grades 5–8)

Gary Nisbet

Students will explore the art of collage and learn about contemporary collage/multi-media artists Wayne Thiebaud, David Hockney and Andy Goldsworthy. Students will create masterpieces using magazine pages, postcards, stamps, etc. and build sculpture out of recycled materials—including things from nature such as sticks, rocks and leaves.

9/21–11/23 Tuesday afternoon 4:00–6:00
$185M $215NM 10 classes

150 Draw & Sketch II

(grades 6–8)

Seana Carmody

A ten-week exploration of drawing and quick sketching with emphasis on line, form and value. Students will experiment with pencils, colored pencils, pastel and watercolor and will take advantage of nice weather days to do quick journal sketching outdoors. Students are encouraged to bring their own small drawing journal. (No class November 11 or 25)

9/23–12/9 Thursday afternoon 4:00–6:00
$185M $215NM 10 classes

154 DigIn—Create with Clay

(grades 5–8) Please note 3:30 start!

Ann Conte

Clay projects of all types for all types—experienced or newcomers. Hand built coil, slab, the potter’s wheel, and glazing will be explored. Bring your creative ideas and your imagination—and dig in! All pieces will be glazed and fired. (No class October 11)

9/20–11/29 Monday afternoon 3:30–5:00
$185M $215NM 10 classes

170 Digital Photography

(grades 8–12)

SSAC Faculty

Students will learn about standard camera features, found in both SLR and point-and-shoot cameras through a variety of assignments. A portion of each class will be spent on assignment, including frequent outdoor walks, weather permitting. Students should bring digital camera, camera manual and can bring a laptop, with photo “viewing” software if desired.

9/24–12/4 Friday afternoon 4:00–5:30
$160M $190NM 10 classes