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ART CLASSES
FOR KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS
Monday Classes
Parent & Child Clay
Ages 3 - 5 | Brian Medeiros
Mondays 9:30 - 10:15am
Spend time with your child in a creative space learning how to
make beautiful clay artwork. Parent and child work together to make various
projects out of clay including picture frames, flower pots, coil-built pottery
and more!
SESSION
I: $100
SESSION
II: $90
SESSION
III: $50 (4 week mini session)
ANIMALS, ANIMALs, ANIMALS
Ages 8 - 12 | Janice Gomes
Mondays 4 - 5pm
Students will create 2 and 3 dimensional works of their favorite animals while
exploring with a variety of materials and techniques.
SESSION II: $105
FOUNDATIONS IN ART
Ages 8 - 12 | Janice Gomes
Mondays 4 - 5:30pm
Through exploring different artists and their work, and
experimenting with various
materials and techniques, students will develop their art making skills. Mediums include pencil, watercolor and
tempera/acrylic paint as well as printmaking.
SESSION I: $180
BEGINNER KIDS WHEEL THROWING
Ages 8 & up
| Brian Medeiros
Mondays 4:30 - 6pm
Join in on the ancient craft of turning a ball of clay into
functional pottery. Make cups, bowls and more!
SESSION I: $215
SESSION
II: $192
SESSION
III: $125 (4 week mini session)
EXPLORATIONS WITH POLYMER CLAY
Ages 8 - 12 | Janice Gomes
Mondays 5:30 - 7pm
While exploring the medium of polymer clay, students will create
a variety of items, such as a picture frame, a critter and a refrigerator
magnet or piece of jewelry.
SESSION
I: $180
SESSION II: $157
SESSION
III: $90 (4 week mini session)
Pointillism
Adults | Beth Plante
Mondays 5:30 - 7pm
Learn a unique style of painting in which small distinct dots of
pure color are applied in patterns to form an image. Some materials provided.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION
II: $157
SESSION
III: $90 (4 week mini session)
D.I.Y. upcycled Art
16 - Adult | Shannon
Casey
Mondays 7 - 8:30pm
Ever see a beat-up mirror at a flea market or have a collection
of things you cannot part with because you could DEFINITELY use it for
something? Use this class as a springboard into a world of creating new things
with an artistic flare out of everyday objects and discarded items.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION
II: $157
Tuesday Classes
Acrylic Painting
16 - Adult | Beth Plante
Tuesdays 6 - 7:30pm
This class will touch on an array of painting techniques
including brush strokes, washes, building dimension and color layering. This is
a great class to learn new skills or brush up on old ones. Some materials
provided.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION
II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)
Jewelry:
Lost Wax Process
16 - Adult | Virginia Stevens
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm
Students will carve and form wax models for the lost wax casting
process. Instructor will take wax pieces to be cast upon completion. Students
will learn how to clean and finish castings to create a piece of jewelry.
Materials fee may apply.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION
II: $180
SESSION
III: $90 (4 week mini session)
Pottery Wheel Throwing: Beginner
16 - Adult | Brian Medeiros
Tuesdays 7 - 8:30pm
You know you have always wanted to learn how to use the pottery
wheel, so what are you waiting for? Learn basic centering on the wheel and then
you are off to forming cups, bowls and more! Some supplies provided.
SESSION I: $215
SESSION
II: $215
SESSION
III: $125 (4 week mini session)
art around the world
Ages 7 - 12 | Janice Gomes
Tuesdays 4 - 5:30pm
Through exploration of a variety of materials and techniques,
students will create 2 and 3 dimensional
SESSION
II: $180
Claymania
Ages 7 & up
| Shannon Casey
Tuesdays 4 - 5pm
Take everything you know about clay and turn it sideways! Use
basic clay building and glazing skills while incorporating new techniques such
as clay extruding, slab rolling and scrafitto to create exciting new projects
like clay instruments, mosaics and more.
SESSION I: $155
SESSION
II: $155
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Ages 9 & up
| Shannon Casey
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7pm
Build upon previous wheel throwing skills to create truly
functional pieces of pottery. Students will explore different types of clay
bodies, learn how to reclaim their used clay to create new usable clay, and
experiment with new glazing techniques including that of the increasingly
popular image transfer on clay. Some supplies included. Students must have
taken at least 2 previous wheel throwing classes.
SESSION I: $215
SESSION
II: $215
Wednesday
Classes
THE SCIENCE OF CLAY
Ages 10 & up |
Brian Medeiros
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6pm
The ceramics studio relies on earth, water and fire. As with
many art forms, artists find direct correlations between science and art. What
happens when clay is left to dry? How much water is too much? What is a kiln
anyway? This handbullding class is designed for the curious student who wants
to learn the science behind clay while making projects.
SESSION I: $215
SESSION
II: $215
SESSION
III: $125 (4 week mini session)
Fundamentals of Drawing
Ages 7 - 12 | Beth Plante
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30pm
A
true beginner class. Students will learn all the basic skills necessary,
practicing techniques such as form, shading line and perspective, all geared
toward making drawings more lively.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)
CERAMICS: PRIMITIVE HANDBUILDING
Adults |
Brian Medeiros
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm
Coils
and slabs are the bases of all handmade clay crafts. Students will study clay
as a serious medium, building on true skill to expand ideas into large scale
pieces. Come join us and see what you can make clay do.
SESSION I: $215
SESSION II: $215
SESSION III: $125 (4 week mini session)
Drawing
Teen - Adult | Beth Plante
Wednesdays 7 - 8:30pm
Learn
the basic techniques necessary to draw anything. Using a variety of materials,
students will learn and practice drawing skills. Some materials provided.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)
Thursday Classes
MINI MASTERS
Ages 6 - 8 |
Janice Gomes
Thursdays 4 - 5pm
Paint
with the brushes of Van Gogh and sculpt with the hands of Picasso. Discover the
worlds of great artists through the ages by creating original works of art
inspired by the masters. Each session will cover different artists with a wide
range of backgrounds and styles.
SESSION I: $120
SESSION II: $120
Cartooning Fundamentals
Ages 9 & up
| Joshua Baptista
Thursdays 4 - 5:30pm
This course with explore the
fundamentals of drawing through cartoon making. Each week new drawing
techniques will be introduced and applied in class. Students will engage in
observational to inform their cartooning.
SESSION
I: $180
SESSION II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)
SCULPTURAL BOOKMAKING
Ages 12 - 16 |
Janice Gomes
Thursdays 5:30 - 7pm
Students
will create a unique sculptural book while exploring a variety of book making
techniques and materials.
SESSION II: $180
CERAMICS: NCECA BOUND
9 & up | Shannon Casey
Thursdays 5:30 - 7pm
This
class is for those who are truly passionate about clay and everything the
medium has to offer. NCECA, The National Council on Education for the Ceramic
Arts, is a dynamic organization that fosters global education and appreciation
for the ceramic arts. At the annual conference there is an Exhibition for K-12
students to honor excellence and love for ceramics. Artists Exchange is so
proud of the talents of its students that we want to encourage entry into this
prestigious program. Using pure
imagination, students in this class will be pushing their skills in hand
building and wheel throwing further to create inspiring clay works.
To
find out more about NCECA or the K-12 Exhibition visit: http://nceca.net/ and
http://www.k12clay.org/
Some supplies provided. Students must have taken at least 2
previous wheel throwing classes.
SESSION I: $215
SESSION II: $215
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
Adults |
Brian Medeiros
Thursdays 6:30 - 8pm
In this sculpture class, you will learn to create 3 dimensional objects out of
clay. Working from still lifes, 2 dimensional images or drawing, you can sculpt
these objects in clay. We will also be sculpting either the human figure or
animal figure.
SESSION I: $215
SESSION II: $215
SESSION III: $125 (4 week
mini session)
Friday Classes
INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING
Ages 9 & up
| Brian Medeiros
Fridays 5:30 - 7pm
Take your pots into new territory by
carving, adding texture and combining forms. Move beyond basic wheel throwing
to create original and personal pieces. Students must have taken at least 2
previous wheel throwing classes. Some supplies provided.
SESSION
I: $215
SESSION
II: $215
SESSION
III: $108 (4 week mini session)
Saturday
Classes
clay exploration: Mommy/Daddy & Me
Ages 6 - 10 | Janice Gomes
Saturdays 9:30 -
11am
Mom/Dad will explore with their child the wonderful medium of
clay. They will create a variety of forms using hand-building techniques.
SESSION
I: $215
SESSION
II: $192
Pottery Wheel Throwing for
Kids
Ages 8 & up
| Judith Hambleton
Saturdays 9:30 - 11am
Children will learn how to throw a clay pot to make bowls, mugs,
vases and more. Fun handbuilding projects are a part of this class, too. Some
supplies provided.
SESSION
I: $215
SESSION
II: $192
fantastic clAy studio
Ages 8 - 12 | Judith Hambleton
Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30am
Children will tap into their creative juices to make original
and unique clay projects including fanciful animals, unusual rattles and
extraordinary tall coil pots.
SESSION
III: $155
THE CURIOUS STUDIO
Ages 7 - 10 | Brian Medeiros
Saturdays 10 - 11:30am
Arrive each week to a new stock of art and craft supplies. And
find answers to questions like: what happens when you mix milk & paint, how
far can you stretch a roll of tape or can you paint upside down? Dive in with
all your creativity in this wondrous Saturday studio class for curious kids!
SESSION
I: $180
SESSION
II: $157
SESSION
III: $90 (4 week mini session)
DRAWING & PAINTING
Ages 10 - 14 | Janice Gomes
Saturdays 11:30am -
1pm
Students will develop drawing and painting skills using direct
observation and imagination while exploring line, color, shape, perspective and composition. This class
will include using a variety of drawing tools as well as different types of
paint.
SESSION
II: $157
Pottery Wheel Throwing for
Kids
Ages 8 & up
| Brian Medeiros
Saturdays 12 - 1:30pm
Join in on the ancient craft of turning a ball of clay into
functional pottery. Make cups, bowls and more! Some supplies provided.
SESSION
I: $215
SESSION
II: $192
SESSION
III: $125 (4 week mini session)
intermediate CartooninG
Ages 9 & up
| Joshua Baptista
Saturdays 2 - 4pm
This course with explore the fundamentals of drawing
through cartoon making. Each week new drawing techniques will be introduced and
applied in class. Students will engage in observation to inform their
cartooning.
SESSION
I: $240
SESSION
II: $210
SESSION
III: $120 (4 week mini session)
Parent Child Wheel Throwing
Ages 8 & up
| Brian Medeiros
Saturdays 6 - 7:30pm
This class is offered for kids who have taken a wheel throwing
class before, and for the parents who want to join in on the fun. Come to this
class and make pottery projects with your child, and maybe learn a little
something from them, too. One parent and one child per wheel unless space
permits.
SESSION I: $215
SESSION
II: $192
SESSION
III: $125 (4 week mini session)
Sunday
Classes
Pottery Wheel Throwing for Kids
Ages 8 & up
| Brian Medeiros
Sundays 9:30 - 11am
Join in on the ancient craft of turning a ball of clay into
functional pottery. Make cups, bowls and more!
SESSION I: $215
SESSION
II: $147
SESSION
III: $125 (4 week mini session)
Pottery Wheel Throwing for
Kids
Ages 8 & up
| Brian Medeiros
Sundays 11:30am - 1pm
Join in on the ancient craft of turning a ball of clay into functional
pottery. Make cups, bowls and more!
SESSION I: $215
SESSION
II: $147
SESSION
III: $125 (4 week mini session)
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