FALL/WINTER 2012/2013

Our art classes start September 17th and go through May 31. Classes are divided into six-week sessions.

Sessions 2012/2013:
1) Sept 17 – Oct 26
2) Oct 29 – Dec 14 (no classes Nov 19-23)
3) Jan 14 – Feb 22
4) Mar 4 – Apr 12
5) Apr 15 – May 31 (no classes Apr 22-26)
Classes on Memorial Day will be held the following Friday (May 31)

CHILDREN

Young Children’s Class Ages 4-6

Exploring and process based learning though positive nurturing teaching styles. All media taught throughout the year including: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, clay, textiles, collage and more.

Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm  · Susan Schwake and Bella Bigos SIGN UP
Thursdays 4:00-5:00 pm · Susan Schwake and Bella Bigos SIGN UP
$95 for six weeks, includes materials

Afterschool Art Ages 7-9

Exploring and process based learning though positive nurturing teaching styles. All media taught throughout the year including: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, clay, textiles, collage and more.

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm · Susan Schwake SIGN UP
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm · Susan Schwake SIGN UP
Focus on Clay: Thursdays 4:00-5:00 pm · Susan Schwake SIGN UP
$95 for six weeks, includes materials

Tween Class Drawing and Painting Ages 10-14

This class is centered on students who are interested in exploring their artistic and creative side. A range of materials and styles will be presented to the students to help develop their skills and find their own voice. Basic drawing, design and material skills fundamentals will be the core as students expand their knowledge of art.

Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm  · Nick Ellard · SIGN UP
$95 for six weeks, includes materials

 

Tweens 3D Class Ages 10-15

Learn the magic of paper mache construction, building your own clay dishes, and much more with this roll up your sleeves 3D class. Many materials will be used and multiple methods taught during this course to introduce students to 3D construction.

Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm · Susan Schwake · SIGN UP
$95 for six weeks, includes materials

 

Craftastic Girls Club - Ages 10-15

A special craft club for girls! We will make a different craft each week, sharing our ideas and secrets with instructor Jill, who will guide you through crafting, inspiration boards, making a wreath, an accordion book and some artist trading cards! Fun for all and just for girls!

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm · Jill Nalette · SIGN UP

$95 for six weeks


TEENS AND ADULTS

 

Watercolor Exploration older Teens and Adults

Learn to use watercolor as a painting method that can be spontaneous as well as thought out. Skill building with this fascinating medium and the supports used to create a watercolor painting. No previous experience with watercolor necessary!

Monday 5:30-7:00 pm  · Susan Schwake · SIGN UP
$120 for six weeks

Advanced Painting for Adults 

In this class, painters will work with the instructor to develop their draftsmanship, painting techniques and knowledge of painting materials. Individual attention and challenges alike!

Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm  · Nick Ellard · SIGN UP
$120 for six weeks, materials list provided

 

Handbuilding with Clay for Adults

For beginners and advanced students. Handbuilding with clay will include self-exploration in slab, pinch and coil construction with sessions building on previous classes.

Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm · Susan Schwake SIGN UP
$150 includes all materials: clay, glaze and firings

 

Mixed Media for Adults and older Teens

This class will explore preparing backgrounds, composition, layers, drawn elements and an encyclopedia of playful methods to create exciting beautiful works of art on a variety of surfaces. Some materials supplied – materials list will be supplied at first class.

Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm · Susan Schwake · SIGN UP
$135 for six weeks, includes some materials

Exploring the Figure in Ink and Watercolor 

This class will examine portraits and the clothed figure from multiple perspectives while concentrating on draftsmanship, likeness and intention.  Materials will be flexible but the class will focus on drawing and painting.

Wednesdays  5:30-7:00 pm  · Tracy Button · SIGN UP
$120 for six weeks, materials list provided

 

Daytime Painting for Adults

All levels – learn the basics and beyond. Emphasis on personal style, individual help and problem solving.

Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 pm · Tracy Button · SIGN UP
$120 for six weeks, materials list provided

 

 

Adult Beginning Painting

Want to paint for the first time or begin again? Don’t be shy! This class will immerse you in acrylic/oil painting right away. Emphasis on personal style with skill building each week.

Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm · Tracy Button · SIGN UP
$120 for six weeks, materials list provided

 

Adult and older Teens Drawing 

Each student will explore drawing techniques, personal style and lots of perspective, foreshortening and trouble areas and traps in drawing. Each student should come to the first class with some vine charcoal and a large oversized pad of newsprint drawing paper.

Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm · Tracy Button · SIGN UP
$120 for six weeks, materials list provided


WORKSHOPS

Each month artstream will be offering workshops on either Friday nights, Saturday or Sundays.

Added throughout the year – check our workshop page for our latest offerings!

 

Big Art Night! 

Fridays from 6:30-9:30 Come and make something uniquely yours. Come with a spouse a friend or group and BYOB. Nibbles and materials and all the instruction is included. This is a perfect time to get creative, enjoy a night out and express yourself! No pressure – just a whole lot of fun. $40 covers it all! Register ahead for a spot. Limited to 14. Schedule

 

Birthday Party

We host memorable parties for children in our school's studio.

Stress free and fun, you bring the cake and icecream, we do all the rest!

$175 Includes:
Party for 10 Children, Ages 4 and up
Special art project for all children they take home that day
Additional children $12 each

Parties last approximately 2 hours and are usually held on Saturdays.

We offer a variety of art projects for your child's party:
from painting and printmaking to jewelry and handbuilding with clay we can tailor your child's favorite art materials to a memorable birthday party!

Call us at 330-0333 or send inquire via email!


6-WEEK SESSIONS

Our classes run in six-week sessions to accommodate plenty of time for student exploration of the medium in use and completion of work.

Payments are due by the first class with a half tuition deposit at time of registration. This holds your place and is nonrefundable as it secures the space for the student. We charge a once-a-year $10 registration fee - that means you won't pay the fee for additional classes you take in the next 12 months.

There is a limit of eight students to each class.

If you have any questions which is the right class for yourself or your children please give us a call -
603.330.0333


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