Click on the plus sign (+) for a full class description. Members receive 15% off all classes and workshops.
Students who sign up for 2 or more Art Academy or Art Adventures classes in one season at AVA will receive $15 off each class. This discount is available only by calling AVA at 603.448.3117 during normal business hours (not online) and is applicable only if the same student is signing up for multiple classes (as opposed to multiple students in the same household signing up for one class each).
If a motivated teen is interested in experiencing the camaraderie and creative focus inherent in our adult classes, AVA welcomes their participation!
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| Class | Level | Instructor | Description | Dates | Time | Members Price (15% off) | Non-members Price | Additional Fees / Materials | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Adventures I | Grades 1 - 4 (ages 6 - 9) | Allison Zito | In Art Adventures I & II elementary school-aged artists (ages 6-9) will discover great works of art, observe nature, and refine their artistic skills while exploring new and familiar art materials and techniques. Students will observe, explore, make connections and create their own masterpieces inspired by art history and the natural world. They’ll will draw, paint, sculpt, print, and much more. Each session will culminate with an exhibition at AVA. | Thursdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 10, 2019 | 3:30 - 5:15 PM | $136 | $160 | Register Now | |
| Art Adventures II | Grades 1 - 4 (ages 6 - 9) | Allison Zito | In Art Adventures I & II elementary school-aged artists (ages 6-9) will discover great works of art, observe nature, and refine their artistic skills while exploring new and familiar art materials and techniques. Students will observe, explore, make connections and create their own masterpieces inspired by art history and the natural world. They’ll will draw, paint, sculpt, print, and much more. Each session will culminate with an exhibition at AVA. | Thursdays, Oct. 24 - Dec. 5, 2019 (No class Nov. 28) | 3:30 - 5:15 PM | $149 | $175 | Register Now | |
| Art Academy: Drawing and Painting I | Grades 5 - 8 (ages 10 - 14) | Lea Wells | Art Academy: Drawing and Painting I & II are great opportunities for middle school-aged artists (ages 10-14) to discover new ways of making 2-dimensional art. Students will use a variety of drawing and painting supplies to develop their skills as visual artists. The classes will emphasize art making, but also the improvement and refinement of art making skills, culminating in an end-of-class exhibition at AVA. | Mondays, Sept. 16 - Oct. 21, 2019 (No Class Oct. 14) | 3 - 5:15 PM | $149 | $175 | Register Now | |
| Art Academy: Drawing and Painting II | Grades 5 - 8 (ages 10 - 14) | Lea Wells | Art Academy: Drawing and Painting I & II are great opportunities for middle school-aged artists (ages 10-14) to discover new ways of making 2-dimensional art. Students will use a variety of drawing and painting supplies to develop their skills as visual artists. The classes will emphasize art making, but also the improvement and refinement of art making skills, culminating in an end-of-class exhibition at AVA. | Mondays, Oct. 28 - Dec. 2 (No class Nov. 11) | 3 - 5:15 PM | $149 | $175 | Register Now | |
| Art Academy: Sculpture I | Grades 5 - 8 (ages 10 - 14) | Karl Neubauer | Art Academy: Sculpture I & II are great opportunities for middle school-aged artists (ages 10-14) to discover new ways of making 3-dimensional art. Students will use clay, wood, plaster, and other materials to develop their skills as visual artists, and explore the opportunities of working in 3 dimensions. The classes will emphasize art making, but also the improvement and refinement of art making skills, culminating in an end-of-class exhibition at AVA. | Mondays, Sept. 16 - Oct. 21, 2019 (No Class Oct. 14) | 3 - 5:15 PM | $149 | $175 | $15 | Register Now |
| Art Academy: Sculpture II | Grades 5 - 8 (ages 10 - 14) | Karl Neubauer | Art Academy: Sculpture I & II are great opportunities for middle school-aged artists (ages 10-14) to discover new ways of making 3-dimensional art. Students will use clay, wood, plaster, and other materials to develop their skills as visual artists, and explore the opportunities of working in 3 dimensions. The classes will emphasize art making, but also the improvement and refinement of art making skills, culminating in an end-of-class exhibition at AVA. | Mondays, Oct. 29 - Dec. 2, 2019 (No Class Nov. 11) | 3 - 5:15 PM | $149 | $175 | $15 | Register Now |
| ART STOP! | Grades 5 - 8 (ages 10 - 14) | Karl Neubauer | ART STOP is a free after school program that encourages youths in grades 5–8 to take inspiration from AVA’s ongoing exhibitions to create their own drawings, paintings, and sculptures. | Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 2019 - June 2, 2020 | 3 - 5:15 PM | Free thanks to a generous grant from the Couch Family Foundation. | Please call AVA at 603.448.3117 to register for ART STOP | ||
| CAOS for Families | All Ages | CAOS (Community Arts Open Studio) is a weekly workshop where children with caregivers make their own self-directed art projects using a diverse assortment of art supplies in AVA’s Schleicher Children’s Studio. | Saturdays, Sept. 14, 2019 - June 13, 2020 | 9 AM - 1 PM | Free through the generous sponsorship of Emily and Errik Anderson and their family. | CAOS is a free drop-in open studio for children and their families. | |||
| CAOS for Toddlers | Ages 1 - 4 and Caregivers | CAOS (Community Arts Open Studio) is a weekly workshop where toddlers (ages 1 - 4) with caregivers make their own self-directed art projects using a diverse assortment of art supplies in AVA’s Schleicher Children’s Studio. | Fridays, September 13 – June 12 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM | Free through the generous sponsorship of Emily and Errik Anderson and their family. | CAOS is a free drop-in open studio for children and their families. |
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