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Classes for Children, Tweens & Teens

Deadline: Sign-up 7 days before class to avoid a cancellation!
Minimum class size: Classes require 5 students to run.

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BASIC DRAWING SKILLS FOR THE YOUNG ARTIST

Mondays:  4:00 - 5:30 pm   with Mary McSweeney

ages 10-13

Session I: LEARN HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY DRAW A HORSE!

January 23 - March 5      6 weeks  no class 2/20

FEE: $95M   $115NM

Students will use charcoal to assemble the basic geometric shapes to construct the general shape of a horse. As the course progresses, they will continually refine the form until it becomes a realistic drarwing of the horse. Along the way, they will learn basic drawing techniques that can be applied to other objects.

$95M

$115NM

 


 

DRAWING & PAINTING: Skills for Preschool & kindergarten

Wednesdays:  4:15 - 5:15 pm   with Susan Lynch Raffa

ages 3-6

Session I: February 1 - March 7     5 weeks  no class 2/22

Session II: March 14 - April 11      5 weeks

FEE: $75M   $95NM

Children will be drawing from still life and everyday objects to create a sketchbook using charcoal and pencil.Students will go home each week with a new project and skills to build on. They will paint with watercolor, acrylic and will use pastel and chalk.This is a positive and creative environment. Lots of fun, with free drawing time at the beginning of each lesson. Max. of 12

Session I: MEMBER $75

Session I: NONMEMBER $95

Session II: MEMBER $75

Session II: NONMEMBER $95

 


 

COLOR and PATTERN          NEW CLASS!

with Amanda Bartlett

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30      Ages 8-13

Session I    February 1 - March 14     6 weeks (no class 2/22)

Session II   March 21- May 2           6 weeks (no class4/18)

Fee $90M  $110NM

Have fun in this class while learning all about color and creating patterns! Students will work with color mixing, repetition, pattern design and color theory.

Session I:

$90M

$110NM

 

Session II:

$90M

$110NM

 



MIX IT UP!

with Laura Harvey

Thursdays 4:15- 5:30    age 9-13

February 2-March 15  6 weeks

Fee: $90M  $110NM

In this fun class, students will work with a number of different media to create unique projects. We will work with collage, paint, and much more. Students will complete two and three dimensional masterpieces.

8 students max.

$90M

$110NM


Art Around the World   multi-cultural art

with Marion Carlson

Fridays 4:00 -5:30      New Class!

January 13- February 17    6 weeks

Fee:  $95M   $115NM

We will take off in the NRAS airplane to travel to distant lands to see how other children make art. We will explore different traditions, make useful artifacts,decorate crafts, and wonderful ethnic gifts. Book your ticket today!

10 students max.

$95M

$115NM

 


Exploring Color Through Drawing and Painting

with Debra Ayles

Saturdays 10:00- 12:00    ages 9 and up    New Class!

Session I  January 28-March 10   6 weeks  (no class 2/25)

Session II  March 24- May 5       6 weeks (no class 4/21)

Fee:  $100M   $120NM

In this course, the basic principles of color in nature will be explored through the use of various drawing tools and painting media. Students will work from simple indoor still lifes and outdoor landscapes, weather permitting. Learn color mixing with a full palette and to see and use color relationships to create form and describe types of light. Basic principles of design and composition will also be addressed. Individual attention- all levels welcome. 

Session I

$100M

$120NM

Session II

$100M

$120NM


FEBRUARY VACATION

Art Camp!

ages 6-9

Monday thru Friday  Feb.21-24   9:30-12:00

$25 per day

$100 week

This week will be full of fun activities and awesome art projects. Flexible sign-up schedule.Spend a day with us, or the entire week! Bring a snack.

$25

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$25

$100


February Vacation Sewing Class

with Brooke Stanton

Tuesday-Friday  Feb.21-24

1-3pm     ages 12 and up

$75.M     $95.NM

Express your creativity through your clothes! Learn basic sewing and tailoring skills by designing and creating your own outfit!

$75M

$95NM

 


ATTENTION ALL SCOUTS!

Earn your Artist Badge at the NRAS. We will schedule a workshop covering all the necessary requirements for your group. Den leaders can call the office, or send an email for more information. $5 per scout.

To receive more information, call the NRAS office at 781.837.8091

or email: northriverarts@gmail.com

 

 

 

 
     
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