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Expert art instruction for teens in everything from landscapes to portraits, from life drawing to abstraction in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, and more.

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  Anime/Manga & Comic Drawing (ages 11-16) 

Mondays, 6-8pm | Create characters! Explore comic book and Japanese/Chinese-style drawing, from dynamic perspectives to classic anime/manga facial features. All materials included.

250001

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $20.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $280.00

Instructor : Doug Baron 

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Developing Your Portfolio for Art School (ages 15-18) 

This course is for high school students preparing their portfolios for applying to college art programs. Students will have their current portfolios reviewed and skills assessed in order to evaluate what additional work they will need. Lessons will then be administered to help improve skills and prepare the strongest work possible for their college applications.

250012

Start date: 04/17/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (4/17/2018-6/19/2018)

Materials Cost: $35.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $280.00

Instructor : James Adkins 

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  Comic Book Creations (ages 13-17) 

Wednesdays, 6-8pm | Make a mini comic book! Create unique comic book characters and develop interesting stories for them with individual help from comic book artist Doug Baron. Study character design, narrative storytelling, camera angles, lighting, expressions, sound effects, lettering, inking, and more will be covered while you work on an eight-page, mini comic book. All materials included.

250003

Start date: 04/18/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4/18/2018-6/20/2018)

Materials Cost: $20.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $280.00

Instructor : Doug Baron 

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  Drawing & Painting (ages 13-17) 

Thursdays, 6-8pm | With an emphasis on artistic individuality, your teen will build a solid drawing and painting foundation through demonstrations and experimentations. Students will develop their own styles and, at the same time, learn fundamentals of drawing and painting by exploring color and shadow to create still lifes, portraits, and more. Materials List

250004

Start date: 04/19/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4/19/2018-6/28/2018)

Materials Cost: $35.00

11 sessions.

Tuition: $280.00

Instructor : Andrea Gianchiglia 

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  Drawing & Painting Your Personal Style (ages 13-17) 

Create an expressive and confident artistic voice and point of view with the basics of composition and color. Explore your painting process in different media. Interpret the world the way you see it in a relaxed and purposeful environment. Materials List

250011

Start date: 04/21/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Sat .

Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (4/21/2018-6/30/2018)

Materials Cost: $20.00

11 sessions.

Tuition: $280.00

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Divya Adusumilli  2.Sarah Canfield 

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The Art of Drawing (ages 11-13) 9 weeks 

Draw with detail. Learn the fundamentals of drawing using graphite, charcoal powders, toned paper, and conté pencil to explore topics and gain skills. In this relaxed class, learn key skills through in-depth demonstrations. Practice drawing different types of fabric texture and patterns as well as metallic and glass objects. Students will also draw a live, clothed model. Materials list available online. Materials List

350016

Start date: 04/21/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Sat .

Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (4/21/2018-6/23/2018)

Materials Cost: $35.00

9 sessions.

Tuition: $235.00

Instructor : Andrea Gianchiglia 

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Character Design (ages 13-17) 

Character design for comics, video games, animation and more. In this drawing-heavy course, students will get into gesture, structure, perspective, and foreshortening. We will also discuss how best to express your character's unique traits to make them believable to your audience. Upon completing this course, students will have a character turnaround, expression sheet, actionsheet, and (time permitting) storyboard or comic sequence. Please click on link below for materials list. Materials List

250006

Start date: 04/21/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Sat .

Weekly - Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (4/21/2018-6/30/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $260.00

Instructor : Joel Tidey 

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Drawing & Painting: The Next Steps (ages 13-17) 9 weeks 

Advance your drawing and painting techniques using graphite, charcoal, and oil paint. Work on still lifes, drawing from a model, perspective, color, and composition. Organize a group of work into a cohesive collection and develop a portfolio for future college use. Some materials are provided; see additional materials list online. Materials List  

250014

Start date: 04/21/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Sat .

Weekly - Sat 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4/21/2018-6/23/2018)

Materials Cost: $60.00

9 sessions.

Tuition: $255.00

Instructor : Andrea Gianchiglia 

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InstaFolio: Botanical Bliss in Pastel (ages 13-17) 

Spring is the time for flora! Inspired by a fresh bouquet, students will create a colorful masterpiece led by the instructor in a step-by-step demonstration in pastel. All materials provided.

200027

Start date: 05/23/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (5/23/2018-5/23/2018)

Materials Cost: $20.00

1 session

Tuition: $50.00

Instructor : Andrea Gianchiglia 

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Just Drawing (ages 13-17) (summer) 

Build up your confidence in your drawing skills! Learn how to take what you see in the 3D world and successfully translate it to a 2D paper surface. Whether you are an experienced artist preparing for creating a portfolio or are new to the art world, students will receive individual attention appropriate to their level. Click on the link below for the materials list. Materials List

250017

Start date: 07/17/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (7/17/2018-8/21/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $185.00

Instructor : Stephen Yavorski 

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Introduction to Oil Painting (ages 13-17) (summer) 

Learn the foundation skills of painting in oils in this introductory course. Cover basics such as blocking in a composition, color mixing, values, and proper handling of materials. All materials provided. Please wear clothes that can get messy.  

250018

Start date: 07/18/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (7/18/2018-8/22/2018)

Materials Cost: $40.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $185.00

Instructor : Stephen Yavorski 

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