FALL SEMESTER 2024

Kid Painting & Drawing Classes

7159/7188 Drawn to Drawing: The Young Artist’s Sketchbook (ages 7−10)
Instructor: Katie Truk
7159 Mondays, 5:30−6:30 PM
7188 Tuesdays, 6−7 PM
Does your child draw all the time? Like a sport, drawing is a skill that improves with practice. This class will build upon basic drawing skills, such as contour lines and shading, to give students confidence in their abilities. In addition, at the beginning of the session, a sketchbook will be given to students for additional, although not mandatory, practice at home (fun and creativity are always the main priority!) to help reinforce lessons and develop skills learned in class.
7159 10 session(s): 9/16−11/18
7188 10 session(s): 9/17−11/19
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $40

7152 Explore Drawing & Painting (ages 6−9)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Mondays, 6−7 PM
Explore the principles of drawing and painting in this hands-on, multi-media class. Learn about 2D fundamentals such as line, shape, composition, and color. Students will explore a variety of materials including graphite, charcoal, pastel, paint, and more. Please bring a smock or wear play clothes.
10 session(s): 9/16−11/18
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $38

7177 Draw Your Art Out! (ages 7−9)
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Tuesdays, 4−5:30 PM
Dive into drawing in this fun and dynamic class! Explore new drawing techniques in a variety of black & white and color media such as pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Learn core principles like how to use light and shadow to make your drawings pop, proportions, blending colors, and more. New projects each session.
10 session(s): 9/17−11/19
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7230 Inspired by the Masters (ages 5−6)
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Wednesdays, 4−5:30 PM
Each week, students will learn about an artist from history and step into their shoes to create different kinds of artwork. From drawing to painting, the instructor will introduce the following artists based on their unique art style such as Kusama dots, Rousseau animals, Warhol flowers, Matisse shapes, and more! New projects each session.
10 session(s): 9/18−11/27 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $39

7288 NEW! Imaginative Drawings (ages 8−12)
Instructor: Kerry Paone
Wednesdays, 4−5:30 PM
Imagine your own adventure through prompted stories and create fantastic and inventive drawings! Students will explore a variety of materials like markers, colored pencils, watercolor paint, and more to draw their ideas.
10 session(s): 9/18−11/27 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $38

7229 Introduction to Drawing & Painting (ages 6−9)
Instructor: Katie Truk
Wednesdays, 5:30−6:30 PM
Is your child fascinated by drawing and painting? We teach the fundamentals of composition and perspective through still lifes and photographic sources while broadening techniques and creativity. Explore color, shading, texture, and most importantly, imagination! Repeat students are welcome.
10 session(s): 9/18−11/27 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $38

7237 Fantasy Genre Drawing (ages 9−16)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Wednesdays, 6−8 PM
Are you a fan of fantasy fiction, films, and anime? Join Doug Baron on a fantastic journey with popular characters from Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Fullmetal Alchemist, and more. Learn how to draw fantasy classics such as dragons, unicorns, and other mythical creatures. Students will work in a variety of media such as acrylic paint, India ink, charcoal, and pastel.
8 session(s): 9/18−11/27 (no class on 10/02, 11/06, 11/13)
Tuition: member $280, non-member $310
Materials fee: $37

7279 Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting (ages 11−13)
Instructor: Andrea Gianchiglia
Thursdays, 4−5:30 PM
Build a foundation! Study composition, perspective, proportion, color theory, and values while creating still lifes, landscapes, portraits, figure drawings, and more. Talk about art concepts with demonstrations and step-by-step lessons to gain an understanding of what makes strong drawings and painting. Students will have the opportunity to work from a clothed model for one session. Previous students who have taken this class and already have the materials are welcome to bring them to class or use the Art Center’s materials.
9 session(s): 9/19−12/5 (no class on 10/3, 10/31, 11/28)
Tuition: member $300, non-member $330
Materials fee: $44

7249 Comics, Cartoons & Anime Drawing (ages 9−16)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Fridays, 4−5:30 PM
Calling all comics, cartoons, and anime lovers! Explore comic, cartoon, and anime/manga-style drawing. Draw popular characters and work on simple and effective techniques for drawing and creating your own character concepts. Master a unique style of creating cartoons, anime, and comic art−and have fun!
8 session(s): 9/27−12/6 (no class on 10/11, 11/08, 11/29)
Tuition: member $265, non-member $295
Materials fee: $34

7256 Drawing & Painting (ages 9−12)
Instructor: Dawn Noonan
Saturdays, 10−11:30 AM
Raise the bar and reach the next level! Refine drawing and painting skills using charcoal, pastel, paint, and more through demonstrations, discussions, and individual attention. Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting combined with imagination.
10 session(s): 9/21−12/7 (no class on 10/12, 11/30)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7254 Cartoons & Anime Drawing (ages 7−10)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Saturdays, 10−11:30 AM
Are you a cartoon/anime/manga-lover? Create characters! Explore comic book and manga-style drawing from dynamic perspectives to classic anime/manga facial features. We draw popular characters and work on simple and effective techniques for drawing and creating concepts. Master a unique style of creating cartoon, anime, and comic art—and have fun!
8 session(s): 9/28−12/7 (no class on 10/12, 11/9)
Tuition: member $265, non-member $295
Materials fee: $36

7257 NEW! Drawing Beyond Stick Figures (ages 7−10)
Instructor: Heidi SanFilippo
Saturdays, 10−11:30 AM
This class is made for students who would like to enhance their drawing skills beyond stick figures. The focus will be to ignite creativity, improve art techniques, and instill confidence. Students will have the opportunity to express themselves artistically and experiment with different styles. Each class will consist of a mix of instructional lessons, collaborative exercises, and individual practice to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.
10 session(s): 9/21−12/7 (no class on 10/12, 11/30)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $38

7261 Draw, Paint, Create! (ages 6−9)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Saturdays, 12−1:30 PM
If your child loves to draw and paint, this class is perfect for them! Students will create several artworks during the duration of the class. In addition to a main art project, every week students will keep and work in a sketchbook. Students will be exposed to a variety of materials such as pencil, acrylic paint, watercolor, ink, papier-mâché and more.
10 session(s): 9/21−12/7 (no class on 10/12, 11/30)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7150/7228 Art Sampler (ages 5−7)
Instructor: Katie Truk
7150 Mondays, 3:30−5 PM
7228 Wednesdays, 3:30−5 PM
We feature various media such as drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. Beginning artists explore different artistic expressions or strengthen existing foundations, allowing for experimentation and growth. Each session has a different method or combination, so repeat students are welcome.
7150 10 session(s): 9/16−11/18
7228 10 session(s): 9/18−11/27 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7147 Art Fun-damentals! (ages 8−11)
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Mondays, 4−5:30 PM
Study the elements of art and the creative process in this hands-on, multi−media class. Learn about art fundamentals such as line, shape, composition, and color. Students will explore a variety of materials including graphite, charcoal, pastel, paint, and more. New projects each session.
10 session(s): 9/16−11/18
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7151 A Mix of Mediums: Art Sampler (ages 5−7)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Mondays, 4−5:30 PM
In this art sampler class, students will explore a variety of mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, collage, clay, drawing and much more while learning new artistic skills along the way! Materials provided.
10 session(s): 9/16−11/18
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7148 NEW! Miniature Polymer Clay Creations (ages 10−12)
Instructor: Dawn Noonan
Mondays, 4−5:30 PM
Shape your big creative ideas into miniature polymer clay creations! Students will have the choice of what they would like to make from polymer clay such as superheroes, foods, animals, and more.
10 session(s): 9/16−11/18
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $38

7182 NEW! The Art of Visual Story Telling (ages 9−12)
Instructor: Andrew DeVito
Mondays, 6−7:30 PM
This class will provide students with an introduction to the vast world of illustration and visual narrative. Students will learn the fundamentals of brainstorming and participate in sketching activities that portray highly imaginative works of art. Students will explore observable themes ranging from the natural world to popular culture as inspiration for their creations. Students will use a variety of materials such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, watercolor, found images (collage), acrylic paint, and more. Each project will include a demonstration of materials and techniques needed to advance the student’s visual storytelling abilities and technical proficiency.
10 session(s): 9/16−11/18
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7179 NEW! 3-D Designs (ages 9−12)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Tuesdays, 4−5:30 PM
Bring your imagination to life by creating 3D art! Students will have the opportunity to use the following materials: clay, papier-mâché, plaster fabric, cardboard, wire, and more to create sculptures and functional items. Decorating techniques like painting, decoupage, and more will be incorporated in projects.
10 session(s): 9/17−11/19
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7233 A Mix of Mediums: the Next Steps (ages 7−9)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Wednesdays, 4−5:30 PM
Take your skills to the next level in this expansion of the “A Mix of Many Mediums: Art Sampler” class. Referencing foundational elements of art like texture, form, space, and value, students will explore a multitude of mediums including paint, pastels, collage, clay, charcoal, and much more!
10 session(s): 9/18−11/27 (no class on 10/2)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7276 NEW! Cardboard Creations (ages 7−9)
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Thursdays, 4−5:30 PM
In this class, students will use some recycled materials such as corrugated cardboard, paper plates, and cardboard tubes to create a variety of unique 2D and 3D art! Projects will include giant desserts, collage landscapes, castles, and more. New projects each session.
10 session(s): 9/19−12/12 (no class on 10/3, 10/31, 11/28)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7277 NEW! Art for All (ages 5−7)
Instructor: Dawn Noonan
Thursdays, 4−5:30 PM
Explore the endless possibilities in art using a variety of materials in this class. Projects will include drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and more.
10 session(s): 9/19−12/12 (no class on 10/3, 10/31, 11/28)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44