Symbolic Art Workshop Students will explore the meaning of symbols throughout history and develop a visual symbolic language to create their own great works of art. Students will learn new techniques and concepts through drawing, painting, and sculpture. Instructor: Holly Spruck Saturday October, 3 Pet Portraits Bring in a photo of your favorite pet (or pets) and create a portrait for the family collection to enjoy for years to come!! Have fun transforming your picture of Fido or Fifi into a work of art, while learning and using various drawing mediums and techniques. Instructor: Gerry McElroy Ages: 7 and up Calligraphy for Kids This is a fun and basic class that introduces kids to the historic art of calligraphy. Letters will be used in their design of a rubber stamp and a blind embossing plate. They will create a calligraphic script and use it in a small book that each student will make to have as a showpiece or gift. This is an excellent enrichment class in the days of computers and “texting”. Instructor: Isabelle Griesmyer Ages: middle school Please note: Pre-registration is required for all classes and workshops. Spaces cannot be held for classes or workshops without advanced payment by check or credit card. Space is limited, so please register your child as soon as possible. To register call 704.664.2414.
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Artworks on Main Academy of Art has partnered with The Sanctuary of Davidson to offer a varied selection of quality art instruction. Sanctuary of Davison is located at 108 South Main Street downtown Davidson. Children and Teen Classes Artful Books and Cards: Get Ready for the Holidays! Get your creative juices flowing and turn paper into art. Create a variety of handmade books by learning a few bookbinding techniques. We will create accordion books and variations, a lotus book, a single signature pamphlet book, and a Japanese stab binding. These books can lend themselves well to many uses. We will also design beautiful patterns on paper using the paste paper technique for book covers. Learn how to make pop-up or collage cards and line envelopes to give your cards that personal touch. Beautiful hand-made cards for the holidays! Instructor: Isabelle Griesmyer Ages: teen thru adult Fashion Design and Illustration Learn how to create your own line of clothing! Students will learn about design inspiration, fashion terminology, color theory and presentation style. Experiment with a wide variety of mediums while sketching, designing and selecting fabrics for a line of sportswear, evening wear, and more with your name on the Label! Instructor: Gerry McElroy Ages 10-16 The Art of Word-Craft This is a fun class exploring the art of illustrating words! Students will draw and paint a word to enhance its effect to the viewer. For example, the word "SPLASH" can be rendered to look like water or "HOT" can be made to resemble a flame. Several mediums will be explored: pencils, pens, markers, paint...you name it, we'll use it! Instructor: Lino Azevedo Ages 8-16 Adult and Teen Classes Watercolor for Beginners and Beyond Designed to introduce the student to the basics of color mixing, brush handling and composition with emphasis on creative interpretation all the while developing a unique point of view. Students receive individual attention while painting a variety of subject matter. The class includes some outdoor painting, weather permitting. Instructor: Lino Azevedo Ages: Teen through Adult Oil Painting with Joni Purk Learn at your own pace and skill level with emphasis on individual instruction. All levels of artistic ability welcome from the budding artist to the advanced. Joni will work with you, improving your skills as an individual artist. Instructor: Joni Purk Ages: Teen through Adult Artful Books and Cards: Get ready for the holidays! Get your creative juices flowing and turn art into paper! Create a variety of handmade books by learning a few bookbinding techniques. We will create accordion books and variations, a lotus book, a signature pamphlet book and a Japanese stab binding. These books can lend themselves well to many uses! Instructor: Isabelle Griesmyer Ages: Teen through Adult Floor Cloth Painting Workshop Are you puzzled by the term “floor cloth?” Ages: Teen through Adult Digital Photography Improve your photography skills by learning to optimize the use of your digital camera. Basic through advanced operations will be covered. Through assignments and outings, weather permitting, learn to control lighting, composition, color and contrast and improve your photography whether it be portraits, landscapes, or vacation photos. Bring your own digital SLR or point and shoot camera. Instructor: Dana Pianowski Ages: teen thru adult
Please note: Pre-registration is required for all classes and workshops. Spaces cannot be held for classes or workshops without advanced payment by check or credit card. If you have questions, please call 704-664-2414 or EMAIL. |