Youngest Artists: Ready, Set, Go! Ages 4-6
Children learn the basics of the Open Arts Drawing Method using a variety of media, including markers, pastels, pencils, tempra & collage. Classes are geared towards developing dexterity, hand-eye coordination, sequencing, and problem solving. Warm-up exercises, free creative periods and puppets make for a fun & memorable learning experience!
Drawing I
The Open Arts Drawing Method is a simple technique for drawing that gives students the ability to easily recognize the curves, angles and shapes in everything they see. Once students understand these concepts, they are able to recreate what they see into drawing on paper. Our drawing method is taught to the appropriate age and ability level of each class. Subject matter and mediums will vary in order to allow for progressive learning experiences. Students progress from simple contour images to three-dimensional subjects.
Drawing II
This class is for students who are familiar with the Open Arts Drawing Method and/or have more experience. They are ready to develop new skills and techniques. Open Arts II students learn how to create perspective in drawing and are give the freedom and encouragement to develop an individual style. Subjects include still life, plants and animals, architectural, mechanical and human forms. Media utilized include pencils, markers, graphite, charcoal, sgraffito, paints, printwork, chalk and oil pastels.
Explore Painting
Exercise your Imagination in this exciting class!! You will use acrylics, watercolors, tempera, printmaking and pastels to create your own masterpieces. Explore different painting styles and techniques that will widen your artistic skill and imagination helping build your confidence with brush, palate and canvas.
Photography: Ages 9 - 17

Photography Basics: The Simple Life
Thursday 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Thursday 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
In photography, if you know how to compose the shot, how to control your camera, and how to see the light, you can be a super star!
This class will teach you how to compose images that are artistic and interesting using the rule of thirds and asymmetry. We will use a few simple camera techniques-flash, no flash, camera angle, where you shoot from-that will help you to create beautiful images. You’ll get your start on learning how to see the light through different assignments including window light, shade, and direct sun. These few basics will help you to photograph better all the time. Bring your Digital Camera!
6 weeks, February 15 – March 27
$
130.00

Kids Clay & Pottery Classes
Open Arts Studio's clay program teaches many techniques and offers students the opportunity to work with clay in a variety of methods. The slab roller, extruder, molds, hand tools and pottery wheel are among the tools students will become familiar with as they build their creations. All clay classes include experience with hand building as well as working on the wheel. Price includes everything from the clay to the glazes, just come prepared to get a little messy!













