Children's CLASSES
Spring 2018 Session
Classes begin the Week of April 9
Registration Open Through April 15 for Classes with Space Available
MONDAYS
Hand-building and Wheel
3:30pm – 5:00pm (Grades 4-6; 3rd graders who have previously taken a clay class are welcome to join)
9 Mondays, 4/9 – 6/18 (no class 4/16 & 5/28) $185/Materials Fee: $18
Carmela Goguen Fratus
Explore 3D design in clay through use of the pottery wheel as well as hand-building techniques. This class practices cooperation, studio responsibilities, group critique and individual experimentation in a relaxing, fun environment. Class may include other media for the final project.
Drawing in Pen and Ink 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Grades 5-7)
9 Mondays, 4/9 – 6/18 (no class 4/16 & 5/28) $185
Anastasia Semash This course is designed for intermediate students who are familiar with basic drawing and shading techniques. Students will be introduced to main techniques of line drawing, hatching, and cross-hatching using different kinds of pens. We’ll create shades and washes with liquid India ink, and also learn how to render various textures such as wood, foliage, animal fur and more. These skills will be practiced when drawing trees, still life, architecture and animals. Students will be led to create a range of works from realism to abstraction.
TUESDAYS
Art Exploratorium
4:00pm – 5:30pm
9 Tuesdays 4/10 – 6/12 (no class 4/17) (Grades 1-5)
$185
Joanne Stowell
Try out new ideas and materials, make new connections between real life and imagination, and learn some drawing and painting methods while exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials such as paint, fabric, and natural materials... Be an Art Explorer!
Beginning Drawing 4:30pm – 6:00pm
9 Tuesdays 4/10 – 6/12 (no class 4/17)
(Grades 2-5)
$185
Anastasia Semash
Students will be introduced to an array of drawing techniques such as hatching and shading, as well as the primary elements of art such as shapes, forms, lines, and textures. With common drawing materials (pencils, charcoal, markers, and oil pastels), students will shift between themes such as animals, houses, people, and natural elements in their environment.
Kids Clay Lab
3:30pm – 5:00pm
9 Tuesdays 4/10 – 6/12 (no class 4/17)
(Grades 1-5)
$185/Materials Fee: $18
Carmela Goguen Fratus
Have fun with clay in a social, child-friendly atmosphere. Kids will learn basic hand-building techniques to create functional or whimsical sculptures in clay with glazing. Kids will exercise creativity and imagination in a small group setting with plenty of individual attention.
WEDNESDAYS
Artful Mornings for Little Ones
10:00am – 12:00pm (18 mos-4 yrs.)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18) $20 Drop in; $85/5 Class Pass
Joanne Stowell
Join your pre-schooler in weekly creative explorations without needing to commit to a multi-week class. A new theme will be offered each week, with several stations to explore and create in each time! With a mix of fun projects and open-ended explorations, your little one will be encouraged to experiment, discover, learn, and get messy!
Theatre-Makers!
3:30pm – 5:30pm (Grades 3-6)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18) $206
Jessica Going
Come learn how to make a play! Students will work together to adapt a popular folktale into a show. From creating a script to picking costumes and sets, we will learn exactly what goes into putting on a play and present it for friends and family on the final day of class.
Hand-building & Wheel 3:30pm – 5:00pm
(Grades 4-6; 3rd graders who have previously taken a clay class are welcome to join)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18) $185/Materials Fee: $18
Carmela Goguen Fratus
Explore 3D design in clay through use of the pottery wheel as well as hand-building techniques. This class practices cooperation, studio responsibilities, group critique and individual experimentation in a relaxing, fun environment. Class may integrate other media for the final project.
Silkscreening
4:00pm – 6:00pm (Grades 7-12)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18)
Spring Special: 20% off this New Class! (Reg. $213) $170
Marco Kienle
This class provides an in-depth look at the application and possibilities of silkscreen printing, both on textiles and paper. Students will explore their own artistic interests while learning about the process. The process lends itself to fine art work as well as more commercial applications such as printing on t-shirts and other textiles. No prior experience necessary.
THURSDAYS
Half Day Arts Program
1:00pm – 3:30pm (Grades K-5)
9 Thursdays 4/12 – 6/14 (no class 4/19) $288
Shira Moss
Enjoy a creative, fun, and relaxed afternoon making all kinds of art projects! We’ll explore a variety of different art materials and are always looking for new ways to flex our imaginations. A light snack and good company are always provided!
Hand-building and Wheel
3:30pm – 5:00pm (Grades 4-6; 3rd graders who have previously taken a clay class are welcome to join)
9 Thursdays 4/12 – 6/14 (no class 4/19) $197/Materials Fee: $18
Joanne Stowell
Explore 3D design in clay through use of the pottery wheel as well as hand building techniques. This class practices cooperation, studio responsibilities, group critique and individual experimentation in a relaxing, fun environment. Class may include other media for the final project.
Cartooning
4:00pm – 5:30pm (Grades 4-6)
9 Thursdays 4/12 – 6/14 (no class 4/19) $185
Shira Moss
Explore cartooning techniques from different genres and styles. Strengthen drawing skills and flex your imagination in this supportive and productive class.
FRIDAYS
Gotham City Continuing Class
Jason Miller
4:00pm – 5:30pm (Ages 10-13)
9 Fridays 4/13 – 6/15 (no class 4/20) $176
Leave your computer behind and join the popular role playing class that everyone’s talking about! Create your own character and explore the DC Universe in this exciting, imaginative, dice-based adventure. New players welcome!
In Your Hands: Drawing & Painting Studio for Teens
Laurel Smith
4:00pm – 6:00pm (Ages 12-18)
9 Fridays 4/13 – 6/15 (no class 4/20) $206
This popular class offers students who are exploring their drawing and painting skills an opportunity to join a group where technical instruction is balanced with pursuit of independent artistic goals. We will work with observational skills, use of expressive line, color and composition fundamentals, as well as new techniques and materials that may be introduced or invented to support individual projects. All media are encouraged.
SATURDAYS
Arts Infusion Shira Moss
Ages 5-8: 9:30 – 10:30am $165
Ages 9-12: 10:30 – 12noon $185
9 Saturdays 4/14 – 6/16 (no class 4/21)
Shira Moss
An excellent way to let off a little Saturday morning creative steam while exploring a variety of art materials and techniques. Enjoy a relaxed and productive class exploring, expressing and sharing your ideas about art!
Questions? Email the ArtSpan Director, Kristen Fumarola or call her at 781-862-6040.
Hand-building and Wheel
3:30pm – 5:00pm (Grades 4-6; 3rd graders who have previously taken a clay class are welcome to join)
9 Mondays, 4/9 – 6/18 (no class 4/16 & 5/28) $185/Materials Fee: $18
Carmela Goguen Fratus
Explore 3D design in clay through use of the pottery wheel as well as hand-building techniques. This class practices cooperation, studio responsibilities, group critique and individual experimentation in a relaxing, fun environment. Class may include other media for the final project.
Drawing in Pen and Ink 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Grades 5-7)
9 Mondays, 4/9 – 6/18 (no class 4/16 & 5/28) $185
Anastasia Semash This course is designed for intermediate students who are familiar with basic drawing and shading techniques. Students will be introduced to main techniques of line drawing, hatching, and cross-hatching using different kinds of pens. We’ll create shades and washes with liquid India ink, and also learn how to render various textures such as wood, foliage, animal fur and more. These skills will be practiced when drawing trees, still life, architecture and animals. Students will be led to create a range of works from realism to abstraction.
TUESDAYS
Art Exploratorium
4:00pm – 5:30pm
9 Tuesdays 4/10 – 6/12 (no class 4/17) (Grades 1-5)
$185
Joanne Stowell
Try out new ideas and materials, make new connections between real life and imagination, and learn some drawing and painting methods while exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials such as paint, fabric, and natural materials... Be an Art Explorer!
Beginning Drawing 4:30pm – 6:00pm
9 Tuesdays 4/10 – 6/12 (no class 4/17)
(Grades 2-5)
$185
Anastasia Semash
Students will be introduced to an array of drawing techniques such as hatching and shading, as well as the primary elements of art such as shapes, forms, lines, and textures. With common drawing materials (pencils, charcoal, markers, and oil pastels), students will shift between themes such as animals, houses, people, and natural elements in their environment.
Kids Clay Lab
3:30pm – 5:00pm
9 Tuesdays 4/10 – 6/12 (no class 4/17)
(Grades 1-5)
$185/Materials Fee: $18
Carmela Goguen Fratus
Have fun with clay in a social, child-friendly atmosphere. Kids will learn basic hand-building techniques to create functional or whimsical sculptures in clay with glazing. Kids will exercise creativity and imagination in a small group setting with plenty of individual attention.
WEDNESDAYS
Artful Mornings for Little Ones
10:00am – 12:00pm (18 mos-4 yrs.)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18) $20 Drop in; $85/5 Class Pass
Joanne Stowell
Join your pre-schooler in weekly creative explorations without needing to commit to a multi-week class. A new theme will be offered each week, with several stations to explore and create in each time! With a mix of fun projects and open-ended explorations, your little one will be encouraged to experiment, discover, learn, and get messy!
Theatre-Makers!
3:30pm – 5:30pm (Grades 3-6)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18) $206
Jessica Going
Come learn how to make a play! Students will work together to adapt a popular folktale into a show. From creating a script to picking costumes and sets, we will learn exactly what goes into putting on a play and present it for friends and family on the final day of class.
Hand-building & Wheel 3:30pm – 5:00pm
(Grades 4-6; 3rd graders who have previously taken a clay class are welcome to join)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18) $185/Materials Fee: $18
Carmela Goguen Fratus
Explore 3D design in clay through use of the pottery wheel as well as hand-building techniques. This class practices cooperation, studio responsibilities, group critique and individual experimentation in a relaxing, fun environment. Class may integrate other media for the final project.
Silkscreening
4:00pm – 6:00pm (Grades 7-12)
9 Wednesdays 4/11 – 6/13 (no class 4/18)
Spring Special: 20% off this New Class! (Reg. $213) $170
Marco Kienle
This class provides an in-depth look at the application and possibilities of silkscreen printing, both on textiles and paper. Students will explore their own artistic interests while learning about the process. The process lends itself to fine art work as well as more commercial applications such as printing on t-shirts and other textiles. No prior experience necessary.
THURSDAYS
Half Day Arts Program
1:00pm – 3:30pm (Grades K-5)
9 Thursdays 4/12 – 6/14 (no class 4/19) $288
Shira Moss
Enjoy a creative, fun, and relaxed afternoon making all kinds of art projects! We’ll explore a variety of different art materials and are always looking for new ways to flex our imaginations. A light snack and good company are always provided!
Hand-building and Wheel
3:30pm – 5:00pm (Grades 4-6; 3rd graders who have previously taken a clay class are welcome to join)
9 Thursdays 4/12 – 6/14 (no class 4/19) $197/Materials Fee: $18
Joanne Stowell
Explore 3D design in clay through use of the pottery wheel as well as hand building techniques. This class practices cooperation, studio responsibilities, group critique and individual experimentation in a relaxing, fun environment. Class may include other media for the final project.
Cartooning
4:00pm – 5:30pm (Grades 4-6)
9 Thursdays 4/12 – 6/14 (no class 4/19) $185
Shira Moss
Explore cartooning techniques from different genres and styles. Strengthen drawing skills and flex your imagination in this supportive and productive class.
FRIDAYS
Gotham City Continuing Class
Jason Miller
4:00pm – 5:30pm (Ages 10-13)
9 Fridays 4/13 – 6/15 (no class 4/20) $176
Leave your computer behind and join the popular role playing class that everyone’s talking about! Create your own character and explore the DC Universe in this exciting, imaginative, dice-based adventure. New players welcome!
In Your Hands: Drawing & Painting Studio for Teens
Laurel Smith
4:00pm – 6:00pm (Ages 12-18)
9 Fridays 4/13 – 6/15 (no class 4/20) $206
This popular class offers students who are exploring their drawing and painting skills an opportunity to join a group where technical instruction is balanced with pursuit of independent artistic goals. We will work with observational skills, use of expressive line, color and composition fundamentals, as well as new techniques and materials that may be introduced or invented to support individual projects. All media are encouraged.
SATURDAYS
Arts Infusion Shira Moss
Ages 5-8: 9:30 – 10:30am $165
Ages 9-12: 10:30 – 12noon $185
9 Saturdays 4/14 – 6/16 (no class 4/21)
Shira Moss
An excellent way to let off a little Saturday morning creative steam while exploring a variety of art materials and techniques. Enjoy a relaxed and productive class exploring, expressing and sharing your ideas about art!
Questions? Email the ArtSpan Director, Kristen Fumarola or call her at 781-862-6040.
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