YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOP SERIES

Workshops for Junior High students (ages 10-14)

sampleOur Young Adult Series contains workshops that focus on the junior high student (ages 10-14). Sessions are taught by professional art instructors in a semi-private, small class size.

SPRING 2010 WORKSHOP SERIES--
Young Adult (ages 10-14):

ACRYLICS:
Acrylic Techniques- Maureen Gasek (3 class series)

This class is dedicated to developing your personal connection to painting with acrylics and to expand your understanding of how they work. We will explore the many different ways paint can be applied. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration and visual aids. We will look at and learn different techniques as lifting, staining, alcohol resolve, layering, gel mediums etc… The primary focus is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is a transformation that can happen.

MONDAY, March 8, 15, 29 (no class 3/22); April 5
Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 4:30pm-6:00pm
Class Fee:  $50 ; Supply Cost: $15

 

Advanced Acrylic Techniques – Maureen Gasek (3 class series)

This class is dedicated to learning the techniques associated with different acrylic mediums. We will explore the many different ways mediums can be used, the different effects that can be achieved and an overall exploration of the world of acrylic mediums. i.e course molding paste, glass bead, crackle paste, fiber paste and more… .

Class I: MONDAY, April 12, 19, 26; May 3
Class II: MONDAY, May 10, 17, 24 (no class 5/31); June 7 
Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 4:30pm-6:00pm
Class Fee: $60 ; Supply Cost: $25

 

Link to Oswego Family YMCA's Page: Acrylics Class

 

PAPER POSSIBILITIES:
Create your own paper with Heidi Miller (3 day workshop)

“Go Green” and have fun doing it! Learn the basic techniques and processes involved in paper making.  Add your own personal touch and creativity when you create your own stationary, greeting cards and envelopes.  Bring a smock to wear.

SUNDAYS March 28, April 4, 11, 18
Young Adult (10-14)—1:00-2:30pm    Class Fee: $50; Supply Cost: $15

 

charcoal:
Charcoal Drawing – Jane Wilcoxson (2 class series)

Develop your observation skills and train your eye to see the world as an artist. Work with the rudimentary drawing materials of charcoal and charcoal pencils. Techniques and skills covered will include, Light to dark volume drawing - chiaroscuro, gesture and line drawing, blind drawing and the observation and understanding of line, edges and cast shadow.  This class is ideal for the beginner or intermediate apprentice student who is looking to refresh skills.

Class I: WEDNESDAY, March 10, 17
Class II: WEDNESDAY, April 28, May 5
 Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Class Fee: $24 ; Supply Cost: $10

PENCILS:
 Pencil Drawing – Jane Wilcoxson (2 class series)

Discover the fundamentals of drawing and sketching.  Working primarily with pencil, learn how to draw simple objects so that they come to life on the paper.  Techniques and skills covered in class will include, contour line, gesture drawing, shape, shading and composition.  This class is ideal for the beginner or intermediate student who is looking for a refresher class.

Class I: WEDNESDAY, March 31, April 5      Class II: WEDNESDAY, May 12, 19
Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Class Fee: $24 ; Supply Cost: $10

 Link to Oswego Family YMCA's Page: Drawing Class

COLOR PENCILS:
 Colored Pencil Drawing – Jane Wilcoxson (2 class series)

Discover the delight of working with colored pencils. Learn how to draw from a simple still life and delight in your colorful composition.  Techniques and skills covered in class will include: Honing observation skills to see and understand shape, shadow, line, edge and color. Basic composition, color theory, blending, and layering and burnishing colors. This class is ideal for the beginner or the intermediate apprentice student who is looking to refresh skills.

Class I: WEDNESDAY, April 14, 21     Class II: WEDNESDAY, May 26, June 2
 Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Class Fee: $24 ; Supply Cost: $10

Link to Oswego Family YMCA's Page: Drawing Class

 

OIL PASTELS:
Oil Pastels Class with Doris Lein (4-week course)

We will be exploring the medium of oil pastel with new experiences in self portraiture, seascape study, still life and depictions of the night sky.Through different lessons each week we will focus on building a new repetoire of compostional pieces to enhance growth in understanding the many genres of famous art works.

SATURDAYS May 15, 22; June 5, 12    
Young Adult (10-14)—2:00-4:00pm
Class Fee: $60; Supply Cost: $25

 

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