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
$25
$25
$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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