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| Class Name | Format | Level | Instructor | Description | Dates | Times | Family Member Price (15% Off) | Non-Member Price | Materials | Registration |
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| 2021-2022 Youth Classes | ||||||||||
| Pottery for ages 10-14 | In-person | ages 10-14 | Tyler Morrison | An introduction to the potter's wheel, developing the fundamental skills of centering, throwing, and shaping clay. An opportunity for artists of all types to understand and incorporate this traditional and powerful tool into their work. This class will meet in-person in AVA's Clay Studio, and will be limited to 5 students. | Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan 10-Feb 2 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $255 | $300 | $70 | FULL; please email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist |
| The Art of Play for ages 6-9 | In-person | ages 6-9 | Olivia Janna Genereaux | Students will be immersed in an environment of discovery. Expect the unexpected in solving individual and group challenges. Using traditional materials in unconventional ways students will gain greater knowledge of the material world that will support the development of abstract thinking and hone individual leadership skills.This class will meet in-person at AVA. | Tues, Jan 11-March 8 (No class Feb 15) | 3:30-5 pm | $153.00 | $180.00 | FULL; Please email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist | |
| Comics and Zines for ages 10-13 | In-person | ages 10-13 | Daryl Seitchik | Comics are not just for superhero fans! Anyone can tell stories through pictures, and this introductory class will show you how. We'll learn how to design our own cartoon characters, build new worlds, tell stories through drawing, and make our own zines. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and your imagination! This class will meet in-person at AVA. | Tues, Jan 11-March 8 (No class Feb 15) | 3:30-5 pm | $153.00 | $180.00 | Register Now | |
| Art Adventures for ages 6-9 | In-person | ages 6-9 | Olivia Janna Genereaux | Art Adventures is an opportunity for elementary school artists to discover great works of art, observe nature, and refine their skills while exploring new and familiar art materials, methods and techniques. Students will observe, explore, investigate, make connections and create their own masterpieces inspired by great works of art and the natural world. The class meets in-person at AVA. | Wed, Jan 12-March 9 (No class Feb 16) | 3:30-5 pm | $153.00 | $180.00 | Register Now | |
| 3D Printing for ages 10-13 | In-person | ages 10-13 | Laurel Pollard | Learn how to draw in 3 dimensions on a computer, and to turn those drawings into physical objects - including characters, words and letters, and even jewelry - using 3D printing technology! This class meets in-person at AVA | Wed, Jan 12-Feb 9 | 3:30-5 pm | $102.00 | $120.00 | $20.00 | Register Now |
| From Stick to Figure for ages 6-9 | In-person | ages 6-9 | Karl Neubauer | This is a lively and physically active course that teaches young artists elemental figure drawing skills such as gesture and contour drawing. Students will put their figures into colorful backgrounds and make them move with stop action video tools. This class will meet in-person at AVA. | Thurs, Jan 13-March 10 (no class Feb 17) | 3:30-5 pm | $153 | $180 | FULL; Please email nick@avagallery.org to be placed on a waitlist | |
| Digital Animation for ages 9-13 (W22) | Online | ages 10-13 | Paula Allen | Learn new skills and get more information on how to make your animations really zing with creativity. Artist / Instructor Paula Allen will give daily instruction and kids will have time to follow along or more advanced students can use skills they have to go to the next levels in this fun animation camp. You will learn basic animation, digital drawing, shading for animation, character design, background design and so much more. If you love to draw let's make those drawings move! This camp meets online via Zoom.
| Mon, Jan 28-March 7 | 3:30-4:30 pm | $85 | $100 | Register Now | |
| 3D Printing for ages 10-13 | In-person | ages 10-13 | Laurel Pollard | Learn how to draw in 3 dimensions on a computer, and to turn those drawings into physical objects - including characters, words and letters, and even jewelry - using 3D printing technology! This class meets in-person at AVA | Wed, Feb 23-March 23 | 3:30-5 pm | $102.00 | $120.00 | $20.00 | Register Now |
| Pottery for ages 10-14 | In-person | ages 10-14 | Tyler Morrison | An introduction to the potter's wheel, developing the fundamental skills of centering, throwing, and shaping clay. An opportunity for artists of all types to understand and incorporate this traditional and powerful tool into their work. This class will meet in-person in AVA's Clay Studio, and will be limited to 5 students. | Mon, March 28-May 23 (No Class April 11) | 3:30-5:30 pm | $255 | $300 | $70 | Register Now |
| Mural Painting: Think Big! for ages 10-13 | In-person | ages 10-13 | Erika McCormick | An introduction to acrylic paint on a grand stage! Young Artists will learn foundational drawing/painting techniques while building self-confidence and collaborative group skills. Gaining experience in public art construction and large project planning, students will take their work off the easel and out into the world, allowing them to think, conceive, and create BIG! This class meets in-person at AVA. | Mon, March 28-May 23 (No Class April 11) | 3:30-5 pm | $153 | $180 | Register Now | |
| Wiley Works in Wood and Wire for Homeschoolers | In-person | ages 10-13 | Karl Neubauer | Students will work with wire, wood, other materials to create sculptures, using wire as line and wood pieces as solid form. They will be working with some hand tools and, when they're comfortable, be introduced to basic power tools. This class will meet in-person at AVA. | Tues, March 29-May 24(No Class April 12) | 10-11:30 am | $153 | $180 | $30 | Register Now |
| Wiley Works in Wood and Wire for ages 10-13 | In-person | ages 10-13 | Karl Neubauer | Students will work with wire, wood, other materials to create sculptures, using wire as line and wood pieces as solid form. They will be working with some hand tools and, when they're comfortable, be introduced to basic power tools. This class will meet in-person at AVA. | Tues, March 29-May 24 (No Class April 12) | 3:30-5 pm | $153 | $180 | $30 | Register Now |
| The Art of Play for ages 6-9 | In-person | ages 6-9 | Olivia Janna Genereaux | Students will be immersed in an environment of discovery. Expect the unexpected in solving individual and group challenges. Using traditional materials in unconventional ways students will gain greater knowledge of the material world that will support the development of abstract thinking and hone individual leadership skills.This class will meet in-person at AVA. | Tues, March 29-May 24 (No Class April 12) | 3:30-5 pm | $153 | $180 | $30 | Register Now |
| Pottery for ages 10-14 | In-person | ages 10-14 | Tyler Morrison | An introduction to the potter's wheel, developing the fundamental skills of centering, throwing, and shaping clay. An opportunity for artists of all types to understand and incorporate this traditional and powerful tool into their work. This class will meet in-person in AVA's Clay Studio, and will be limited to 5 students. | Wed, March 30-May 25 (No Class April 13) | 3:30-5:30 pm | $255 | $300 | $70 | Register Now |
| Art Adventures for ages 6-9 | In-person | ages 6-9 | Allison Zito | Art Adventures is an opportunity for elementary school artists to discover great works of art, observe nature, and refine their skills while exploring new and familiar art materials, methods and techniques. Students will observe, explore, investigate, make connections and create their own masterpieces inspired by great works of art and the natural world. | Wed, March 30-May 25 (No Class April 13) | 3:30-5 pm | $153 | $180 | Register Now | |
| Landscapes/Cityscapes for ages 6-9 | In-person | ages 6-9 | Karl Neubauer | Students will find their way into the landscape using the tricks of perspective to create the illusion of space on the flat surface of drawings and paintings. Draw a pond in a glen and dive right in! | Thurs, March 31-May 26 (No Class April 14) | 3:30-5 pm | $153 | $180 | Register Now | |
| Mural Painting: Think Big! for ages 6-9 | In-person | ages 6-9 | Erika McCormick | An introduction to acrylic paint on a grand stage! Young Artists will learn foundational drawing/painting techniques while building self-confidence and collaborative group skills. Gaining experience in public art construction and large project planning, students will take their work off the easel and out into the world, allowing them to think, conceive, and create BIG! This class meets in-person at AVA. | Fri, April 1-May 27 (No Class April 15) | 3:30-5 pm | $153 | $180 | Register Now | |
| 3D Printing for ages 10-13 | In-person | ages 10-13 | Laurel Pollard | Learn how to draw in 3 dimensions on a computer, and to turn those drawings into physical objects - including characters, words and letters, and even jewelry - using 3D printing technology! This class meets in-person at AVA. | Wed, April 20-May 18 | 3:30-5 pm | $102 | $120 | Register Now |