Youth Classes Ages 10-14

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These classes feature exciting programs created to help students ages 10-14 explore their creative talents and to challenge them to think, design, and build.

Click on blue arrows below to view classes that are being offered. Click on individual class titles to view complete information.

Please note that day camps are also offered during August for this age group.Click here to view.

Monday/Wednesday Class Dates

  • Session I: June 14,16,21,23,28,30
  • Session II: July 12,14,19,21,26,28

Tuesday/Thursday Class Dates

  • Session I: June 15,17,22,24,29; July 1
  • Session II: July 13,15,20,22,27,29

Friday Class Dates

  • Session I: June 18,25, July 2
  • Session II: July 16,23,30
  • Monday / Wednesday a.m. Classes 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
    • NEW! Introduction to Manga
      Learn how to draw characters in the distinctive style of Japanese animation and Manga.
      Instructor:
      Jonathan Schultz, Session I, Jesse Handrich, Session II
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y186-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y186-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      15
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Watercolor
      Learn to paint fun and colorful images of still lives, people animals, and more! Learn basic watercolor techniques, then experiment with special effects.
      Instructor:
      C. J. VanDaff Zondervan
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y410-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y410-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      18
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Pokemon Block Party
      Learn foundation cartooning techniques through the process of Pokemon construction. Start with simple shapes and progress to more complicated ones. You are encouraged to bring in cards to draw from and share with others.
      Instructor:
      Michael Harris
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y177-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y177-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      15
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Drawing the Basics
      Develop basic drawing skills through observation of still life, landscape, and people. Work with pencil and charcoal to solve the problems of line, value, form, space, and texture in a composition.
      Instructor:
      Molly Pettengill, Session I, Alison Hurley, Session II
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y401-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y401-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      15
      (Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class)
  • Monday / Wednesday p.m. Classes 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    • NEW! Intro to Painting
      Discover creative ways to paint while learning the basics of color and composition with tempera, acrylic, and watercolor. Make tempera batik paintings, acrylic abstractions, and watercolor animal collages. You will complete a minimum of four paintings to take home and frame!
      Instructor:
      Molly Bergman
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y303-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y303-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      25
      Supplies will be provided.
    • NEW! Drawing Super Mario Brothers
      Learn to develop your own individual artistic style while drawing Super Mario Brothers characters.
      Instructor:
      Jonathan Schultz, Session I, Jesse Handrich, Session II
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y185-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y185-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      15
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Clayworks
      Use your imagination with clay! Clay's basic pinch and slab pots will be your beginning projects, followed by sculpting and other activities with clay. Firing and glazing will add the finishing touches.
      Instructor:
      Chris Hondorp
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y417-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y417-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      18
      Supplies will be provided.
    • Caricatures
      Learn to see and draw the face in an exaggerated style in pencil and ink with line and half tones. Capture a likeness in a humorous way. Create mood or expression with a simple twist of the pen. Draw yourself or use photos of famous people.
      Instructor:
      Anthony Kwiatkowski
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y715-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y715-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      15
      (Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class)
    • Fun With Photoshop
      Here's your chance to learn to use Adobe Photoshop software. You will learn to draw with pencil and paintbrush tools, change the color or background of a digital photo, create symmetrical pictures, create your own logo, cut, copy, crop, digital photos and more.
      Instructor:
      Molly Marshall, Session I, Alan Pilkenton, Session II
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y442-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y442-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      lab fee: $10
      Additional supplies may be required.
  • Tuesday / Thursday a.m. Classes 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
    • Figure Drawing
      Experiment with different approaches to drawing the human figure with a variety of media. Problems of composition and proportion will be explored, using clothed models.
      Instructor:
      Dana Toader
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y403-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y403-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      18
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Monsters, Mutants, & Mayhem
      A different sort of class where you will study what makes monsters monstrous. Learn to draw monsters already in print, as well as to create your own. Through creative figure drawing explore how to draw characters with mutant powers. Then begin to structure hero versus villain fight scenes.
      Instructor:
      Michael Harris
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y754-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y754-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      15
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Clayworks
      Feel your imagination with clay! Clay’s basic pinch and slab pots will be your beginning projects, followed by sculptures and other activities with clay. Firing and glazing will add the finishing touches.
      Instructor:
      Chris Hondorp
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y417-C

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      supply fee: $18
      Supplies will be provided.
    • Star Wars: Using the Power of the Force
      Work with the imaginative force inside of you! Focus on the machines and mechanics of vehicles and spacecrafts, along with characters and creatures, landscapes and structures. You will be encouraged to develop your own drawing skills and personal style.
      Instructor:
      Jonathan Schultz
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y184-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y184-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      Supply packet: $15
      (Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class)
  • Tuesday / Thursday p.m. Classes 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    • NEW! Drawing Dragons, Wizards & Warlords
      Learn to draw fantasy creatures such as dragons, wizards, and warlords.
      Instructor:
      Jonathan Schultz
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y187-A
      Session II: 10 WK Y187-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      15
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Sculpture Marathon
      Test your endurance with art in this new sculpture class exploring several unique sculpture mediums, and learn about artists who have created existing sculptures as you learn the techniques. Create a new sculpture each week including: paper sculpture, kinetic wire sculpture, wire self-portrait, plaster cloth sculpture, plaster molds, and clay sculpture.
      Instructor:
      Maureen Nollette
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 SK Y414-A
      Session II: 10 SK Y414-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      25
      Supplies will be provided.
    • T-Shirt Art
      Tie-dyeing is not the only way to create unique T-Shirt designs. Learn techniques like pastel painting, marbling, photography on fabric, and more! Design your own stamp so you can keep stamping at home. Six T-Shirts will be completed and are included in the supply fee.
      Instructor:
      Carrie Hofmann-Cruce
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y138-A
      Session II: 10 WK Y138-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      30
      Supplies will be provided.
    • Photographing Your Pet
      Capture the colorful character of your family pet with your camera. You will learn how to use lighting, basic composition, and creative portrait techniques to show the many faces of Fido. The skills you learn will be applicable to future photographic endeavors. A digital point and shoot camera is required, and you must be a pet owner. All types of pets are acceptable. Please bring your digital camera, but not your pet to class!
      Instructor:
      Alison Bedi
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y453-A
      Session II: 10 WK Y453-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      supplies additional
      Supply list will be mailed to you.
    • Equine Art
      Learn how to transform the beauty and expression of the horse onto paper using graphite pencils. You will learn to use value, line, and composition to achieve the goal of a realistic portrait. The problems of selecting visual material, and developing each horse’s individual character will be your focus.
      Instructor:
      Susie Stewart
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y121-A
      Session II: 10 WK Y121-B

      Tuition:
      105
      Supply Fees:
      Supply packet: $15
      (Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class)
  • Friday a.m. Classes 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
    • Superhero Drawing
      Enhance your ability to draw male and female superheroes in a variety of settings. Add power to action poses by learning how to illustrate muscle definition, motion, and character interaction. No prior comic drawing experience is required.
      Instructor:
      Michael Harris
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y724-A
      Session II: 10 WK Y724-B

      Tuition:
      59
      Supply Fees:
      10
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • Clayworks
      Stretch your imagination with clay! Clay's basic pinch and slab pots will be your beginning projects, followed by sculptures and other activities with clay. Firing and glazing will add the finishing touches.
      Instructor:
      Chris Hondorp
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y417-E
      Session II: 10 WK Y417-F

      Tuition:
      59
      Supply Fees:
      10
      Supplies will be provided.
    • Drawing the Basics
      Develop basic drawing skills through observation of still life, landscape, and people. Work with pencil and charcoal to solve the problems of line, value, form, space, and texture in a composition.
      Instructor:
      Michael Ingold
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y401-C
      Session II: 10 WK Y401-D

      Tuition:
      59
      Supply Fees:
      10
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
  • Friday p.m. Classes 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Art for Biology Lovers
      Study and draw animals, arachnids, and amazing plants. You will learn about the anatomy of all the cool things that crawl and walk and look pretty. You will also learn basic drawing skills which you will be able to use in future art endeavors.
      Instructor:
      Jonathan Schultz
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y159-A
      Session II: 10 WK Y159-B

      Tuition:
      59
      Supply Fees:
      10
      Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class.
    • How to Draw Dragons
      Explore the legends and myths surrounding dragons and how they are represented on television, in books, and movies. Then, learn how to illustrate these gigantic creatures using pencil, ink, and colored pencil.
      Instructor:
      Michael Harris
      Sessions:

      Session I: 10 WK Y166-A
      Session II: 10 WK Y166-B

      Tuition:
      59
      Supply Fees:
      10
      (Supply packet can be picked up in the lobby on the first day of class)
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