2019/2020 Art Class Schedule
2019/2020 classes start back up in September (classes for all ages starting at age 6).
** Save 10% when you register for an entire semester (deducted from December and April's tuition). 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
*Subjects, dates and times subject to change.
2019/2020 Schedule: Choose a day/time that works best for you. Classes meet once a week. *If classes are currently full, you can request to be put on a waiting list
.Ages 6-10:
Monday 12:00 - 1:30, Mondays 4:00 - 5:30, Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30, Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30 , Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 .
**Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 ,
Ages 11 and up:
** Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:30 , Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 , Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:30
** this is a mixed age class for students ages 8-13
** High schoolers are welcome to register for the 11 and up classes, and/ or the HS Thursday classes (see the link under "classes" for info)
** Save 10% when you register for an entire semester (deducted from December and April's tuition). 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
*Subjects, dates and times subject to change.
2019/2020 Schedule: Choose a day/time that works best for you. Classes meet once a week. *If classes are currently full, you can request to be put on a waiting list
.Ages 6-10:
Monday 12:00 - 1:30, Mondays 4:00 - 5:30, Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30, Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30 , Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 .
**Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 ,
Ages 11 and up:
** Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:30 , Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 , Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:30
** this is a mixed age class for students ages 8-13
** High schoolers are welcome to register for the 11 and up classes, and/ or the HS Thursday classes (see the link under "classes" for info)
September: Metal - 2 weeks - $75
Students will use metal foil to make embossed relief artwork. The second week, we will use metal wire and silk to create beautiful translucent sculptures that can be hung for display.
Class dates: 9/16 - 9/18, 9/23-9/25
Students will use metal foil to make embossed relief artwork. The second week, we will use metal wire and silk to create beautiful translucent sculptures that can be hung for display.
Class dates: 9/16 - 9/18, 9/23-9/25
October: Paper - 3 weeks - $105
This month will be all about paper art. Younger students will design and make paper climber toys, come up with their ideal bedroom design and create a paper 3d display. Older students will design elaborate paper masks and learn how to make pop up paper cards.
Class dates: 9/30 - 10/2, 10/7- 10/9, 10/14 - 10/16. *No classes the weeks of 10/21 and 10/28.
This month will be all about paper art. Younger students will design and make paper climber toys, come up with their ideal bedroom design and create a paper 3d display. Older students will design elaborate paper masks and learn how to make pop up paper cards.
Class dates: 9/30 - 10/2, 10/7- 10/9, 10/14 - 10/16. *No classes the weeks of 10/21 and 10/28.
November: Clay - 2 weeks - $75
By far, one of my students' favorite mediums! Kids in all classes will learn the art of making "canes" out of polymer clay and then use them to make casings for ink pens. The second week, younger kids will create monster pencil toppers and older students will learn the fine art of zentangle, using air drying clay as a medium.
Class dates: 11/11 - 11/14, 11/18 - 11/20. *No classes the weeks of 11/4 and 11/25
By far, one of my students' favorite mediums! Kids in all classes will learn the art of making "canes" out of polymer clay and then use them to make casings for ink pens. The second week, younger kids will create monster pencil toppers and older students will learn the fine art of zentangle, using air drying clay as a medium.
Class dates: 11/11 - 11/14, 11/18 - 11/20. *No classes the weeks of 11/4 and 11/25
December: Glass - 2 weeks - $75
Students will use sea glass to create beautiful collages the first week. The second week, students will choose from a glass ornament, or a glass vase to add alcohol paint to to create unique gifts (or something to keep for themselves). We will end the month with a end of year party to celebrate the kids' work
Class dates: 12/2 - 12/4, 12/9 - 12/11. *No classes the weeks of 12/16, 12/23, and 12/30
Total for first semester: $330 ($297 for students registering for entire semester).
Students will use sea glass to create beautiful collages the first week. The second week, students will choose from a glass ornament, or a glass vase to add alcohol paint to to create unique gifts (or something to keep for themselves). We will end the month with a end of year party to celebrate the kids' work
Class dates: 12/2 - 12/4, 12/9 - 12/11. *No classes the weeks of 12/16, 12/23, and 12/30
Total for first semester: $330 ($297 for students registering for entire semester).
January: wood - 2 weeks - $75
This month, students will use wood pieces to create relief sculptures as they learn about art principles. . Younger classes will use assorted wood pieces that they will paint and arrange to create relief sculptures focused on the principles of "emphasis" and "space". Older students will use wooden reeds to create spindly, abstract sculptures. Younger students will also do some painting on wooden pieces , while older students will try their hand at wood burning.
Class dates: 1/20 - 1/22, 1/27 - 1/29. *No classes the weeks of 1/6 and 1/13
This month, students will use wood pieces to create relief sculptures as they learn about art principles. . Younger classes will use assorted wood pieces that they will paint and arrange to create relief sculptures focused on the principles of "emphasis" and "space". Older students will use wooden reeds to create spindly, abstract sculptures. Younger students will also do some painting on wooden pieces , while older students will try their hand at wood burning.
Class dates: 1/20 - 1/22, 1/27 - 1/29. *No classes the weeks of 1/6 and 1/13
February: Dyes and Inks - 2 weeks - $75
Students will use dyes to color fabric and then when dry, use bleach pens as a medium for creating high contrast art. Week 2, students will get to play with alcohol inks (always a class favorite!) on yupo paper and mount their final projects on canvas board.
Class dates: 2/3 - 2/5, 2/10 - 2/12. *No classes the weeks of 2/17 and 2/24.
Students will use dyes to color fabric and then when dry, use bleach pens as a medium for creating high contrast art. Week 2, students will get to play with alcohol inks (always a class favorite!) on yupo paper and mount their final projects on canvas board.
Class dates: 2/3 - 2/5, 2/10 - 2/12. *No classes the weeks of 2/17 and 2/24.
March: Pencil - 4 weeks - $120
Each week's lesson will build on the previous one as students learn how to see (and then draw) like an artist. Students of all ages will start by doing some fun observation exercises focused on helping them identify specific lines and space. Other lessons will teach kids how to use varying values to add shading and dimension, ending with a group project where they will each draw pieces of a puzzle, that when put together will reveal a larger drawn realistic image.
Class dates: 3/2- 3/4, 3/16 - 3/18, 3/23 - 3/25, and 3/30 -4/1. *No classes the week of 3/9 - 3/11 (spring break)
Each week's lesson will build on the previous one as students learn how to see (and then draw) like an artist. Students of all ages will start by doing some fun observation exercises focused on helping them identify specific lines and space. Other lessons will teach kids how to use varying values to add shading and dimension, ending with a group project where they will each draw pieces of a puzzle, that when put together will reveal a larger drawn realistic image.
Class dates: 3/2- 3/4, 3/16 - 3/18, 3/23 - 3/25, and 3/30 -4/1. *No classes the week of 3/9 - 3/11 (spring break)
April: Acrylic Painting - 4 weeks - $120
Students will get to use neon paints and acrylic mediums to create a nighttime scene. We will also focus on the principle of contrast as kids choose an animal to paint using complementary colors.
Class dates: 4/6 -4/8, 4/13 - 4/15, 4/20 - 4/22, 4/27-29.
Total for 2nd semester: $390 ($351 for students registering for entire semester)
Students will get to use neon paints and acrylic mediums to create a nighttime scene. We will also focus on the principle of contrast as kids choose an animal to paint using complementary colors.
Class dates: 4/6 -4/8, 4/13 - 4/15, 4/20 - 4/22, 4/27-29.
Total for 2nd semester: $390 ($351 for students registering for entire semester)
To register for a class, or for more information, please fill out the contact form below
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 by the first class of each month, 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 if paying month to month. 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 by the first class of each month, 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 if paying month to month. 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