Arts & Crafts
Grades 2 - 5
Mon from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
20 students
$437 for 12 classes
Description
We're back for more watercolor painting only this time we're crossing the borders of into BEYOND just watercolor as a medium. We'll explore more deeply and fundamentally the potential of gouache, frisket, and markers for definition, texture and different effects as well as make a detour into gold, silver and copper leafing with considerations for application on our masterpieces.
Best practices for painting with watercolors will be taught along with special considerations and non-intuitive ways to create amazing effects. We will use our "magic" transfer technique to draw our subjects shockingly well and dabble in some art history as we move between projects and introductions of various mediums beyond watercolor paint.
Weather depending we'll also spend some time outside creating "sun prints" using botanicals and cyanotype paper.
This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as for young artists who know their way around a palette. Early enrollment is encouraged as this class has filled up in the past.
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What to bring
All materials will be provided each week by instructor.
Cancellation policy
Refunds are subject to provider and school policies.
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About the provider
A Studio for the Imagination
The class I teach is called Calligraphy and Lettering Arts, and as suggested is focused on handwriting and hand lettering. In some cases we will be working on improving penmanship, in others we will be doing drawings and exercises centered around the alphabet.
We will definitely be spending several weeks each session on learning cursive and practicing cursive. This will require many of the students to focus on the letter forms and the way they are made in a way they have never done before. Cursive in particular is good for writing quickly and we will study the art of writing a good letter as well. We will look at and have fun with decorative elements and themes, and there will be minor aspects of poetry and decorative imagery incorporated as well.
Furthermore, there are different styles of calligraphy; pointed pen, chisel-tip, oblique holders, brush lettering, and even chalkboard writing. We will explore all of these in some detail and variety and use them in or practice that will often consist of making cards or writing letters for others. We will blend aspects of art and gift-giving during our studio time and create things that will uplift those that receive them, and also pass on the warmth and value that letter-writing brings.
I expect that this will be an exceptional art class, with students developing not only their hands but also their eyes. They will learn to be patient and have fun and share kind words with fellow students and family members. They will learn that words have meaning, and that THEIR WORDS are powerful and matter too. They will get opportunities to explore how to use their voice in words, calligraphy, and art to express themselves to the world at large. I expect that this will help them grow in confidence, individualism, creativity, and develop skills that will always be appreciated in a world that is fast-changing.
