Class Descriptions:

*NEW CLASS*  PRE-SCHOOL MONART 

This class is geared for the Attention Span, Motor Coordination, and Developmental Level of the three to four year old.  Using the traditional Monart Elements of Shape preschoolers will be guided in exercises for Eye-Hand Coordination.  Teaches how the Elements of Shape helps Recognition of Alphabet, Numbers, and Graphic Images.  Includes games through Crafts, Music, Movement, and simple Drawings.  Teaches concentration, ability of follow directions, and proficiency in Pre-Drawing and Reading Readiness.

Ages:  3-5 (Preschool - Kindergarten)
Duration:  60 minutes

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GETTING READY
An introduction to representational drawing.   Geared to the attention span of a 4-6 year old.  Teaches recognition of Elements of Shape in the visual world.  The teacher demonstrates the construction of 2-Dimensional images in step-by-step instructions.  Choices of Detail and Background Images are introduced.  Projects are based on creatures from nature and objects from the world of a 4-6 year old.

Ages: 4-6
Duration:  60 minutes

 

BASIC
Students learn representational drawing through elements of shape and progress into more complex projects.  This class is geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 6-8 year old.  Teaches the Independent Recognition of the Elements of Shape and how they can us used to draw the images in the visual world.  Includes various choices of how to interpret details and backgrounds.  There are step by step instructions which include 2-Dimentional images and 3-Dimensional objects for the main subject of a lesson.  Individual Creativity is encouraged.  Projects are based on creatures from nature and objects from around the world.

Ages: 6-8
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
 

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS

This class is geared for the Attention Span and Motor Coordination of an 8-12 year old and includes a progression of guided lessons towards Independent Drawing Skills.  Fine art skills of Proportion, Perspective, Composition, Shading and Light Logic are introduced.  Understanding the proportions of the Human Form is also covered in this class.  Students will be encouraged to complete projects while developing their own style and creative approach.

Media:  Graphite Pencil, Chalk Pastel, Oil Pastel, Markers, Colored Pencil, and Water Color

Ages: 8 and older (Age 7 if have attended Basic Drawing for 1 year)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
 

INTERMEDIATE DRAWING

Drawing classes for students who have completed Drawing Fundamentals or have taken drawing classes similar to Drawing Fundamentals at another location.  Students enrolling in this class are individuals who have mastered the ability to achieve Basic 3-Dimensionality, using light logic.  They are also confident to choose various media with a particular project and possess the skills to achieve Basic Proportion and Perspective. THESE STUDENTS NEED TO DEMONSTRATE A CONSISTENT PATTERN OF STAYING FOCUSED AND QUITE FOR A TWO HOUR CLASS AND THE ABILITY TO PUT A HIGH DEGREE OF EFFORT INTO THEIR WORK.

Projects will introduce more complex components and detail as well as abstract and expressionistic styles of drawing.  Students will be introduced to working from live models and will be challenged to create projects independently.  Students are encouraged to have supplies at home to finish complex projects.

Media:  Graphite Pencil, Chalk Pastel, Oil Pastel, Markers, Colored Pencil, Conte', Charcoal, Ink, Scratch Board, and Water Color. 

Ages:  11+
Duration:  Two Hours

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TEENS AND ADULTS

For students at all levels of experience and
confidence. Find your creative expression as
you explore different subjects, techniques
and media in a relaxed and non-judgmental
environment. Students develop drawing skills
and their own creative approaches to subjects.

Ages:  13+
Duration: 2 hours