Artistic Pursuits curriculum will be used as the base for this year-long course. It is designed to provide a foundational base for your elementary-aged student’s art education. This class will offer hands-on experience with drawing and a variety of fun media projects. Lessons will have a strong focus on the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color) as well as design principles such as composition, balance, overlapping, proportion, movement, etc. Lessons will also include masterworks featuring some of the finest American artists. Through Artistic Pursuits, students will enjoy a comprehensive program that involves them in the creative process and encourages the development of observational skills.
Requirements:
Please note that this is a structured class that is a good fit for students that are interested in learning new things, and are able to listen and follow directions.
Parents, PLEASE make a habit of responding to Slack messages (so I know you have read them) either with a reply in thread or an emoji.
IMPORTANT: Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to invoice requests by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Observational Drawing Jr.
Ages 6yr-8yr
Avonlea Allemann
Fall 2023
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
In this class, we will be drawing what we see around us in our day to day lives.
Observational Drawing Jr. will: help strengthen memory, increase fine motor skills, and develop spatial awareness. Subject material will be pulled from everyday life, indoors and outside (weather permitting). In order to recreate what they observe, this class will build on the elements and fundamentals of art such as line, shape, shading, space, perspective, depth, and form to name a few. Materials include: sketchbook, drawing pencil to keep, as well as shared drawing tools for in class use.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$95.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Artistic Pursuits: 6th-8th
Ages 12yr-14yr
Lucinda Brown
Spring 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
This Middle School level course will focus on the Elements of Art and Composition through fun and interesting drawing projects. The course will enhance and round out your student’s education through the development of creativity, critical thinking skills, art history, and art appreciation.
Students will be taught technical skills using graphite pencils and pen and ink during the fall semester, then shift to colored pencils, soft pastels, and oil pastels during the spring semester. For the best experience, Miss Lucinda recommends following this sequence.
Artistic Pursuits is an award-winning comprehensive art program designed to involve students in the Creative Process while developing observational skills.
Requirements:
Please note that this is a structured class that is a good fit for students who are interested in learning new things and are able to listen and follow directions.
** Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.**
Parents, PLEASE make a habit of responding to Slack messages (so I know you have read them) either with a reply in thread or an emoji.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Teen Open Studio
Ages 14yr-19yr+
Sia Hoyt
Fall 2021
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Description:
Teens (14+) who are in wheelthrowing or handbuilding classes can come work on projects, get some quiet time at the wheel, help in the studio.
Students must already be familiar with the ceramics studio, enrolled in a teen wheel throwing or handbuilding class, and be able to work without guided assistance.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Artistic Pursuits: K-3rd
Ages 5yr-8yr
Lucinda Brown
Spring 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Art Studio - 129: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This year-long studio course provides an introduction to the visual arts as a foundational base for your young student’s art education. Using Artistic Pursuits as the base curriculum, Miss Lucinda will offer hands-on experience with drawing and painting, along with various other fun media and techniques - plus some holiday projects added in. Students will learn to think like an artist, handle materials and understand the subject matter of the artist. Classes will include art history appreciation, demonstrations, and creative studio time, and will always include references to the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color).
Please note that this is a structured class that is a good fit for students that are interested in learning new things, and are able to listen to instructions and follow directions.
Requirements:
Parents, PLEASE make a habit of responding to Slack messages (so I know you have read them) either with a reply in thread or an emoji.
IMPORTANT: Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to invoice requests by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Ceramics for the littles: clay, water, shells: a little dose of art therapy in the ceramics studio for parent/child. We will make ornaments, nature and hand prints and more. This class includes parents who are welcome to create alongside their child(ren).
Ceramics for the littles: clay, water, shells: a little dose of art therapy in the ceramics studio for parent/child. We will make ornaments, nature and hand prints and more. This class includes parents who are welcome to create alongside their child(ren).
*students enrolled in a teaching ceramics class do not pay the supply fee for this class* This is a 2 hour delight directed course for students who want more time/freedom exploring the medium of clay. Students are required to outline their own project objectives for the term. Students may check out books and magazines from our ever-growing library of Ceramic Literature, they will have free access to all the tools in the studio, including wheels, slab roller, hand building tools, etc. Students are expected to be fully responsible for set up and clean-up of their personal project as well. Project ideas: make a matching set of cups and saucers, practice throwing consistent size tumblers, sculpt garden art, create a wall hanging out of tiles. We will discuss a timeline for each project, the student will then be expected to work on their own during class. I will oversee their projects and check in with them weekly. I am on hand the entire class for questions, and inspiration.
Requirements:
*For students enrolled in a hand building or wheel throwing class, there will be no supply fee for this class* This class is a good fit for students who want the freedom to explore the ceramics medium as their curiosity leads them. Students need to practice self discipline and time management and be able to work independently.
Ceramics for the littles: clay, water, shells: a little dose of art therapy in the ceramics studio for parent/child. We will make ornaments, nature and hand prints and more. This class includes parents who are welcome to create alongside their child(ren).
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$90.00
Supply Fee:
$60.00
Portrait 101B
Ages 10yr-15yr
Avonlea Allemann
Spring 2022
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This class is for those who have taken portrait or drawing classes before whether here or elsewhere. We will be learning more about how to map and fill out a face as well as know how and where to shade by yourself with confidence. I’ll also be introducing the importance of negative space as well which involves looking at the drawing and references upside down. You will have exercises to complete each week so expect a bit of homework. By the end of the semester, you will come away with a self-portrait of yourself as well as the other various faces and exercises you completed. Materials fee reduced to $5 if you have taken one of my portrait classes before.
Homework: 1 hour per week