Summer Art Fun Classes Now Available!

I know I say this every time, but…my children and I are so excited about these summer Art Fun classes! There are many projects and dates to choose from. I hope your artist can find one that excites her. Please email me if you have any questions (a contact form is at the bottom of this page).

All of the classes and descriptions are below (there are four groups of classes). Most are being offered twice and on different days. Please just pick the set of dates that work best for you (either A or B).

Dinos, Dogs, and Frogs

Dynamite Dinosaurs: mixed media

This class includes two projects: a fun dino scene complete with a meteor shower and a decorated cut out dinosaur.
This is a two day class.

*THIS CLASS IS FULL* Email me if you would like to be added to the wait list.  Class A: Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1  

*THIS CLASS IF FULL* Class B: Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14

Woven Eyed Frogs: paint and yarn

This frog looks good enough to kiss! His eyes are made by weaving yarn around a disc (our new favorite art technique).
This is a two day class. 

Class A: Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3

* THIS CLASS IF FULL* email me to be added to the wait list Class B:  Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12

Colorful Dogs: watercolors and oil pastels

In this class we’ll look at colorful dogs in art then create some of our own.
This is a one day class. 

Class A: Friday, July 1

Class B: Friday, July 15

African Safari

Big Lions: painted paper and oil pastels

We’ll learn about the king of beasts then make one with a painted paper mane.
This is a two day class.

Class A: Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7

Class B: Thursday, July 7 and Friday, July 8

Water Hole Wildlife: painted paper collage

In this class well learn about some African animals and then make a fun water hole scene.
This is a two day class. 

*THIS CLASS IS FULL* email me if you would like to be added to the wait list Class A: Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9

*STILL OPEN* Class B: Tuesday, July 5 and Wednesday, July 6

Creative Crocs: tempera paint and oil pastels

In this class we’ll make a crocodile dressed to impress with his shiny gold scales and colorful spikes.
This is a one day class. 

*THIS CLASS IS FULL* email me if you would like to be added to my wait list
Class A: Friday, June 10 (this class does not repeat)

Amazing Artists

Van Gogh Landscapes: colored paper collage with oil pastels

In this class we’ll learn about the artist Vincent van Gogh and examine some of his landscapes then create one of our own. 
This is a two day class. 

*THIS CLASS IS FULL* Class A: Monday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 14

*STILL OPEN * Class B: Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30

 

Van Gogh’s Fabulous Fruit and Magnificent Monet: watercolors and oil pastels

This class includes two different projects: a Van Gogh inspired fruit plate and Monet inspired water lilies.
This is a two day class.

Class A: Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16

Class B: Monday, June 27and Tuesday, June 28

More Amazing Artists

Klimt's crazy quilts and twirl tree: markers, chalk pastels, and tempera paint

In this class we’ll learn about Gustav Klimt then create a metallic tree inspired my Klimt’s “Tree of Life” and a fun drawing of some crazy quilts.
This is a two day class. 

 Class A: Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21

Class B: Wednesday, July 20 from *1:30 to 3:40 pm*

Lewis's Lovely House: 3D paper, paint, and markers

In this class we’ll learn about the inspiring folk artist Maud Lewis and her tiny house then create a house of our own.
This is a two day class. 

Class A: Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23

*THIS CLASS IS FULL* Class B: Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19

O'Keefe Woven Poppies: paint and yarn

In this class we’ll talk about the artist Georgia O’Keefe and 

then make a woven yarn poppy.
This is a one day class. 

*THIS CLASS IS FULL* Class A: Friday, June 24 (this class does not repeat)

Art Shows Summer 2011

My kids love the art shows! It’s so fun to have your hard work displayed and admired. 

- Friends and family are welcome. 

- Art shows are a come and go event where each student gets to decorate an art folder, see their art displayed, and enjoy refreshments.

Show A: Saturday, June 25 6:00-7:00 pm. For all students who have participated in one or more art classes from May 31 to June 24.

Show B: Friday, July 22 6:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, July 23 6:30-7:30 pm. For all students who have participated in one or more art classes from June 27 to July 21.