Fall/Spring Art Classes for kids/teens (ages 6 through high school). High school drawing and painting class option also available. High schoolers, take both
classes and save 10%!
This year's theme is "Best of..."a collection of some of the most popular projects from my 20+ years of teaching classes (plus a few new ones).
** Save 10% when you register for an entire semester. Students wishing to register for only specific months will be placed on a waiting list until the end of August. Once semester spots have been filled, remaining openings will be offered to students wanting only specific months.
*All classes are held at my home/studio in South Anchorage
Schedule: Choose a day/time that works best for you. Classes meet once a week.
Ages 6-10:
Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 (FULL), Monday 12:00 - 1:30 (FULL) , Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 (FULL ), Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 (FULL), Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30 (FULL), Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 (FULL)
Ages 11 and up:
**Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:30 (2 spots), **Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 (FULL), Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:30 (FULL)
** this is a mixed age class for students approx. ages 9-14.
** High schoolers are welcome to register for the 11 and up classes, and/ or the HS bi-weekly classes (see the link above for info)
** Save 10% when you register for an entire semester. Students wishing to register for only specific months will be placed on a waiting list until the end of August. Once semester spots have been filled, remaining openings will be offered to students wanting only specific months.
*All classes are held at my home/studio in South Anchorage
Schedule: Choose a day/time that works best for you. Classes meet once a week.
Ages 6-10:
Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 (FULL), Monday 12:00 - 1:30 (FULL) , Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 (FULL ), Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 (FULL), Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30 (FULL), Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 (FULL)
Ages 11 and up:
**Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:30 (2 spots), **Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 (FULL), Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:30 (FULL)
** this is a mixed age class for students approx. ages 9-14.
** High schoolers are welcome to register for the 11 and up classes, and/ or the HS bi-weekly classes (see the link above for info)
To register for a class, or for more information, please fill out the contact form below
September
Acrylic Painting - Ever paint by black light? Glow in the dark painting and textures are our theme this month. Students will learn acrylic painting techniques including value (shading, color blending) and texture (we'll use plastic palette knives and additives such as sand, modeling paste, etc.) to create a 3 dimensional aspect to their artwork.
3 weeks - $85 (includes all supplies). Classes start the week of Sept. 12th *Monday classes will meet on Sept. 15th the first week only
Acrylic Painting - Ever paint by black light? Glow in the dark painting and textures are our theme this month. Students will learn acrylic painting techniques including value (shading, color blending) and texture (we'll use plastic palette knives and additives such as sand, modeling paste, etc.) to create a 3 dimensional aspect to their artwork.
3 weeks - $85 (includes all supplies). Classes start the week of Sept. 12th *Monday classes will meet on Sept. 15th the first week only
October
Clay - Always a favorite! This month will feature several of the most popular clay projects from over the years..."salmon on parade", glow in the dark jack o lanterns, and new this year...finger puppets and theater masks.
5 weeks - $135 (includes all supplies).
Clay - Always a favorite! This month will feature several of the most popular clay projects from over the years..."salmon on parade", glow in the dark jack o lanterns, and new this year...finger puppets and theater masks.
5 weeks - $135 (includes all supplies).
November
Watercolor - Winslow Homer will be our inspiration this month as students learn watercolor techniques and complete a realistic watercolor painting. They will also use watercolor pencils to create a blended drawing and older students will experiment with a fun surface called "yupo" (kind of like painting on a white board)
3 weeks - $85 (includes all supplies). *No classes Thanksgiving week
Watercolor - Winslow Homer will be our inspiration this month as students learn watercolor techniques and complete a realistic watercolor painting. They will also use watercolor pencils to create a blended drawing and older students will experiment with a fun surface called "yupo" (kind of like painting on a white board)
3 weeks - $85 (includes all supplies). *No classes Thanksgiving week
December
Food Art - Who doesn't love art you can eat?! Students in my younger classes will make edible "crayons", packaged to give as a gift or keep for themselves. Older students will make stained glass gingerbread ornaments. Beautiful AND tasty!
1 week - $35 (includes all supplies). Classes meet the 1st week of December
Food Art - Who doesn't love art you can eat?! Students in my younger classes will make edible "crayons", packaged to give as a gift or keep for themselves. Older students will make stained glass gingerbread ornaments. Beautiful AND tasty!
1 week - $35 (includes all supplies). Classes meet the 1st week of December
Total 1st semester: $340 ($310 with 10% discount off cost of instruction . Applied to December class)
January
Paper Art - Several years ago my students did a cast paper project using paper pulp and molds they made themselves. It's a little messy, but very fun and is making a return appearance this month.
2 weeks -$60 (includes all supplies). Classes start the week of Jan. 22nd
Paper Art - Several years ago my students did a cast paper project using paper pulp and molds they made themselves. It's a little messy, but very fun and is making a return appearance this month.
2 weeks -$60 (includes all supplies). Classes start the week of Jan. 22nd
February
Olympic Art - It's an Olympic year and this month features a variety of projects focused on the winter games. Students will use a unique, bendable wood material to make sculptural collages based on their favorite Olympic sport. We'll also be using wax as a medium to create some colorful impressionist style artwork.
3 weeks - $85 (includes all supplies). *No classes the week of the 26th
Olympic Art - It's an Olympic year and this month features a variety of projects focused on the winter games. Students will use a unique, bendable wood material to make sculptural collages based on their favorite Olympic sport. We'll also be using wax as a medium to create some colorful impressionist style artwork.
3 weeks - $85 (includes all supplies). *No classes the week of the 26th
March
Mini Art - Sometimes little art can make a big impact! This month features mini acrylic paintings in tiny frames, and a puppet set that fits in a matchbox. ** Optional spring break class - realistic clay food art - ($25, not included in the tuition for other March classes)
2 weeks - $60 (includes all supplies). *Classes start the week of March 19. * optional spring break class - March 12 - 14.
Mini Art - Sometimes little art can make a big impact! This month features mini acrylic paintings in tiny frames, and a puppet set that fits in a matchbox. ** Optional spring break class - realistic clay food art - ($25, not included in the tuition for other March classes)
2 weeks - $60 (includes all supplies). *Classes start the week of March 19. * optional spring break class - March 12 - 14.
April
Animation Drawing - Zoetropes, flip books, comic strips, and anime. Students will learn about how to use drawing skills to tell stories and create movement.
5 weeks - $135 (includes all supplies).
Animation Drawing - Zoetropes, flip books, comic strips, and anime. Students will learn about how to use drawing skills to tell stories and create movement.
5 weeks - $135 (includes all supplies).
Total 2nd semester: $340 ($310 with 10% discount taken off cost of instruction. Applied to April classes).
The "Fine Print" - please read over before registering. It will be assumed that if you register for a class that you agree with and understand the following policies:
**Cancellation- 2 weeks notice is required if you or your child will not be able to attend classes. If you need to cancel with less than 2 week's notice, 50% of the cost will be charged. If no notice is given before a class starts, the full amount for the class will be charged.
** Payment is due on the first day of a class, unless prior arrangements are made.
**if requesting payment through a charter school, please make sure funds are allotted before class. There will be a $25 additional charge for inadequate funding at the end of the school year or direct payments from parents received after the end of each month of classes. NEW STUDENTS: a $50 deposit per student is required prior to classes starting. It will be returned to you upon once all class funds have been received.
** Projects and dates of class may be subject to change. Classes may be cancelled if less than 4 students register.
** All classes are held at my home in South Anchorage
**I am a vendor with IDEA, Denali Peak, and Family Partnership charter schools
**Cancellation- 2 weeks notice is required if you or your child will not be able to attend classes. If you need to cancel with less than 2 week's notice, 50% of the cost will be charged. If no notice is given before a class starts, the full amount for the class will be charged.
** Payment is due on the first day of a class, unless prior arrangements are made.
**if requesting payment through a charter school, please make sure funds are allotted before class. There will be a $25 additional charge for inadequate funding at the end of the school year or direct payments from parents received after the end of each month of classes. NEW STUDENTS: a $50 deposit per student is required prior to classes starting. It will be returned to you upon once all class funds have been received.
** Projects and dates of class may be subject to change. Classes may be cancelled if less than 4 students register.
** All classes are held at my home in South Anchorage
**I am a vendor with IDEA, Denali Peak, and Family Partnership charter schools
