Courses > Youth/Teen Courses
Fall Program 2008
- Cartooning for Youths and Teens
- Creative Tots
- Drawing and Painting for Youths
- Mixed Media for children
- New to the Art School: Puppets and Plushies
- Teen Portfolio Development
- Youth Pottery
Cartooning for Youths and Teens
Ages: 7 - 14
Course Times: Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Course Fee: $165
Teacher: Jason Wilkins
Course Description: If you are into making comics then this class is for you. We will work on drawing skills, character development and narrative (story telling). We will also make comics, of course!
Creative Tots
Ages: 2 - 5
Course Times: Wednesday 9:30 -10:30
Course Fee: $90
Teacher: Jenni Johnston
Course Description: An Art class designed for the youngest artists in our community. Young creative souls explore materials and artwork with the purist intentions that follow no rules. Our tots play beside parents, grandparents or caregivers and discover art together. Best of all we clean up the mess!
Drawing and Painting for Youths
Ages: 7 - 9 and 10 - 12
Course Times: Saturday 9:30 - 11:30 am
Course Fee: $165
Teacher (Ages 7-9): Susan Murphy
Teacher (Ages 10-12): Jenni Johnston
Course Description: This course is for those young artists who are looking for instruction beyond that of the typical classroom. They will develop their basic skills and learn many new techniques; all taught in a fun and motivating environment. Just add your creativity!
New to the Art School: Puppets and Plushies
Ages: 7 - 12
Course Times: Saturday 1:00 - 3:00
Course Fee: $165
Teacher: Kathryn Blackthorne
Course Description: Some thread, some fabric, some sewing - Explore your creativity in a fun, squeezable, and playful way using soft sculpturing techniques to create puppets and plushies! From hand and sock puppets to bean bag dolls and amigurumi plushies - This class is for the student who likes to create squishy soft three-dimensional forms!
Mixed Media for children
Ages: 6 - 10
Course Times: Saturday 9:30 - 11:30 am
Course Fee: $165
Teacher: Leanne Baird
Course Description: Children will explore their imagination with creative, fun-filled projects. They will experience a wide range of mediums that will introduce basic techniques and skills to make great art. The creative possibilities are endless.
Teen Portfolio Development
Ages: 13 -17
Course Times: Tuesday 6:00 - 8:30
Course Fee: $205
Teacher: Jenni Johnston
Course Description: This course was developed with the intent of exposing the teen artist to an artistic future. Portfolios are a necessity when applying to specialized art programs in high school, college and university. A variety of course projects, skill development and exposure to a wide range of materials will make the portfolio process come with ease. This course is also appropriate for teens who just want to make great art, portfolio or not.
Youth Pottery
Ages: 6 - 12
Course Times: Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Course Fee: $245 + price of clay
Teacher: Gail West
Course Description: Classes are offered for both younger students and teens. This creative course focuses on the experimentation and expression of individuality through pottery. Students will be able to feel the magic of throwing their own pots as well as learning hand building techniques and sculpture. All materials used are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Just bring your creativity!

