Spring/June Schedule 2013

~Projects do not repeat from session to session~

Spring Children/Teen Classes | Spring Adult Classes | June Children/Teen Classes | June Adult Classes

Spring Classes for Children and Teenagers

Mature young people age 13 and above are welcome and encouraged to join adult classes. All classes are taught by owner and director, Lindsay Fogg-Willits, unless otherwise noted.

PROJECTS DO NOT REPEAT FROM SESSION TO SESSION.

Sculpture Extravaganza (Ages 6 - 12)

Mondays, March 18 - May 13 (no class 4/15); 8 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $145 (includes materials)

Children in this class will turn their ideas into 3- dimensional pieces of art! We will work with clay, wood, cardboard, paper mache, wire and more to create a variety of small and large sculptures. This is a great class for children who have big imaginations and a love for building! Come ready to get your hands messy! Smocks are provided.

Drawing and Painting (Ages 6 - 12)

Tuesdays, March 19 - May 14 (no class 4/16); 8 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $140 (includes materials)

This class will help students develop their painting and drawing skills through weekly technique demonstrations, material experimentation and projects which focus on a variety of subject matter. We will explore ways that value, line, color, perspective and design principles can enhance a work of art. This will be a fun and relaxed introduction for students who feel less confident in their abilities as well as an opportunity for students with more experience to develop their skills.

Art Exploration (Ages 5 - 12)

Wednesdays, March 20 - May 15 (no class 4/17); 8 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $140 (materials included)

Thursdays, March 21 - May 16 (no class 4/18); 8 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $140 (materials included)

This class is perfect for children who want to try a little bit of everything! Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials and techniques. Throughout the session we will experiment with painting, printmaking, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture, collage, and more! At the end of each class there will be "choice time": an opportunity for students to explore materials and subject matter of their choice.

Exploring Collage!
A Morning of Art Making for Children (ages 5-10) and Their Parents!!

Sunday, April 7 10:00am - 12:00pm $25 for a parent and child pair, and $10 for any additional family member. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, April 3rd.

During this morning workshop, children and their parents will explore the exciting medium of collage! We'll spend our time together at three stations, all of which will look to an artist for inspiration as child and parent work together (or separately) to create some beautiful art. At one of our stations we will learn about Eric Carle's art and collage our own animals using painted papers. At another, we'll look to Picasso's Three Musicians and will collage our own people playing instruments. And at a third station we'll explore soft materials like fabric, ribbon, yarn, felt, etc. as materials for collage as we create spring flower scenes inspired by the paintings of Van Gogh. This workshop is a great chance to delve into a variety of supplies and create some really beautiful pieces!

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Private Lessons
$40/hour (ages 5+)
For small group lesson fees, contact the studio.

Birthday Parties and Art Parties for any occasion!
Please call the studio for pricing and booking. 413.584.3050

Spring Classes For Adults

These classes are also open to mature young people ages 13+. All classes are taught by owner and director, Lindsay Fogg-Willits, unless otherwise noted.

Spring Children/Teen Classes | Spring Adult Classes | June Children/Teen Classes | June Adult Classes

The Fundamentals of Color Theory ---- A ONE DAY WORKSHOP!

Sunday, March 3 10am - 1pm $40 (includes materials)

This workshop is designed for those people who want to develop their understanding of color theory as a way of improving their ability to mix colors, create dynamic compositions and convey mood in their work. We will spend the 3 hours creating our own color wheels, value swatches and other mixing tests as well as exploring the impact of colors when they are placed together through a variety of painting and/or drawing exercises. This class will be a fun and useful introduction (or review) to color principles for the novice and experienced artist!

The Art of Watercolor Glazing (Ages 15+)
with award-winning illustrator Bob Marstall

Tuesdays, March 19 - May 7 (no class April 16); 7 weeks 9:30am – 12:00pm $200 (Includes most materials. A list of additional needed materials will be provided at registration.)

Come explore the medium of watercolor and the art of washes and glazes! Basic concepts of watercolor painting will be covered with the focus on creating deep, rich color through the application of many transparent layers of paint. Bob Marstall will share his process of drawing objects from observation, arranging them into a successful composition and rendering them with watercolor to create pieces which are beautifully luminous. This is a great opportunity to work with an accomplished artist, to explore an exciting watercolor technique and to create a finished (or near-finished) work of art that is the culmination of 8 weeks worth of exploration and skill development!

Bob Marstall is a local, award-winning nonfiction children's book illustrator (www.marstallstudio.com). His work has received numerous awards including: a National Science Foundation Artists and Writers grant for travel to Antarctica to research Weddell seals for a picture book; the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award; a Reading Rainbow book selection (selling over 250,000 copies); an ALA Notable book; an IRA Teachers’ Choice; a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children selection; and three John Burroughs List of Nature Books for Young Readers selections. In addition, Bob has two books included in “1001 best books of the 20th Century” in the NY Times Parents Guide to the Best Books for Children (1st & 3rd ed.).” In addition to his work as an illustrator, Bob teaches workshops internationally which focus on organized observation as a tool for art, science and literacy.

Printed Note Cards: Explorations in Printmaking – A Morning Workshop

Saturday, May 4 9:30am - 11:30am $35 (includes materials)

Come explore a variety of printmaking methods and leave with a set (or two) of beautiful note cards for every occasion. We will work with a variety of stamps that we make during class as well as a collection of printing blocks at the studio and will also explore gelatin printing and other forms of monoprinting as a way of creating one-of-a-kind images. This is a great opportunity to try your hand at printmaking and to create some unique, functional art! No prior art experience needed.

Private Lessons $40/hour (For small group lesson fees, contact the studio.)

June Classes for Children and Teenagers

These classes are also open to mature young people ages 13+. All classes are taught by owner and director, Lindsay Fogg-Willits, unless otherwise noted.

Spring Children/Teen Classes | Spring Adult Classes | June Children/Teen Classes | June Adult Classes

Drawing and Painting (Ages 6-12)

Mondays, June 3 - June 24; 4 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $70 (includes materials)

This class will help students develop their painting and drawing skills through weekly technique demonstrations, material experimentation and projects which focus on a variety of subject matter. We will explore ways that value, line, color, perspective and design principles can enhance a work of art. This will be a fun and relaxed introduction for students who feel less confident in their abilities as well as an opportunity for students with more experience to develop their skills.

Sculpture Extravaganza (Ages 6 – 12)

Tuesdays, June 4 – June 25; 4 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $75 (includes materials)

Children in this class will turn their ideas into 3- dimensional pieces of art! We will work with clay, wood, cardboard, paper mache, wire and more to create a variety of small and large sculptures. This is a great class for children who have big imaginations and a love for building! Come ready to get your hands messy! Smocks are provided.

Art Exploration (Ages 5-12)

Wednesdays, June 5 – June 26 ; 4 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $70 (materials included)

Thursdays, June 6 – June 27; 4 weeks 3:45pm - 5:15pm $70 (materials included)

This class is perfect for children who want to try a little bit of everything! Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials and techniques. Throughout the session we will experiment with painting, printmaking, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture, collage, and more! At the end of each class there will be “choice time”: an opportunity for students to explore materials and subject matter of their choice.

June Classes for Adults

These classes are also open to mature young people ages 13+. All classes are taught by owner and director, Lindsay Fogg-Willits, unless otherwise noted.

Spring Children/Teen Classes | Spring Adult Classes | June Children/Teen Classes | June Adult Classes

Perspective Drawing for Beginners

Sunday, June 2 10:00am – 12noon $35 (includes materials)

Come learn how to make objects look 3 dimensional in your drawings! This class will cover the basics of one-point and two-point perspective, allowing you to bring an element of realism to your work that may currently be missing. We will work step-by-step to demystify the perspective drawing process so that students feel less intimidated and leave with the skills and confidence to continue perspective drawing on their own.

Private Lessons $40/hour (For small group lesson fees, contact the studio.)