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We offer classes for elementary, middle, and high school students. All projects and lessons are geared to introduce students to a variety of art methods and techniques through guidance & demonstrations.
Preschool and Elementary students focus on fun! From our drawing and painting classes and workshops to our exclusive Time Machine Art Explorers™ art history sessions, students will enjoy learning about materials and methods. All classes are taught with step-by-step individualized instruction, encouraging unique expression.
Middle School and High School students focus on more advanced instruction in drawing and painting, journaling, and special interests based on individual inspiration. Strategies for enhancing portfolios will be explored.
Adult students focus on projects of their choice, while the instructor provides more advanced instruction in drawing and painting, allowing each student to explore and develop a personal viewpoint. Regularly scheduled Adult Meet-Ups provide an interactive environment with other artist offering guidance and helpful critiques.
One-on-one lessons are customized to meet the individual needs of each student. This is the preferred method of art instruction and philosophy of education by artist and preK-12th grade teacher, Susan Keefe, M.A.Ed.., BFA.
Yes, Art Studio 760 is set up as a choice classroom. We offer many levels of art instruction suited to everyone from absolute beginners to those developing their own portfolio of work.
Students enjoy exploring a wide range of subject matters as well as discussing their own interests in art and are guided through the process of how to take an idea and turn it into art.
Students, of all ages, are encouraged learn the following Artist Habits of Mind, (adapted from Studio Thinking by Hetland, Lois. 2007. Teachers College Press).
Develop Craft: Techniques and use of tools and material.
Engage and Persist: Learning to develop focus and take up subjects of personal interest.
Envision: Learning the creative process, to picture mentally what cannot be directly observed.
Express: Learning to convey an idea, a feeling or personal meaning.
Observe: To look closely and notice more.
Reflect: Learning to think and talk with others about one’s work.
Evaluate: Learning to judge one’s own work and the process of making it.
Stretch and Explore: Learning to explore playfully without a preconceived plan.
Understand the Art World: Learning about the history/practice of the art form.
Interacting with other artists and the broader arts community.
At ART STUDIO 760 we like to say that “there are 760 ways to explore your creative side”, but you have to start somewhere! So we recommend beginning with an art activity from one of our Top 10 CLASSES.
#1: Drawing: Materials & Techniques
#2: Collage Art & Journaling
#3: Acrylic Painting on Canvas and Other Surfaces
#4: Watercolor Painting
#5: Polymer Clay, Air-Dry Clay & 3D Sculpture
#6: Puppetry & Marionettes
#7: Maker Space: Kaleidoscopes and Other Upcycled 3D Materials
#8: Beading and UV Resin Jewelry
#9: Stitching and Sewing
#10: Paper-craft: 3D Paper Sculpture and Origami
Learn more here.
Students will participate in a follow-along project that they have pre-selected. Students receive individualized instruction based on their needs and art experience levels. Art Studio 760 Classes are great for students who work well with step-by-step guided instructions and like to add their own creative flair. Demonstrations are introduced in step by step follow along format. Originality and creative exploration are encouraged in all classes. All ages and experience levels welcome.
You can choose any class you'd like with each session you book! View our Top 10 Classes here or contact us if you have an idea for another class you'd like to try.
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