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  • OVERVIEW
  • WORKSHOPS
  • PRICING
  • SCHEDULE
  • INSTRUCTORS
  • REGISTER
  • Gallery
  • Contact

Curriculum overview

Our class calendar is divided into five semester

Fall, Winter, Lt Winter, Spring, and Summer. 

Each instructional workshop is an 8 week semester. 

Classes meet once a week.


Currently, we have 8 running workshops: 

Drawing & Painting, Clay Pottery/Sculpture, Cartoon Arts, Teen Cartoon Arts, Teen Studio & Portfolio Art, Teen Clay Pottery/Sculpture, & Adult Art.  


Additionally we also offer Summer Art Camp (1 project per weekly basis), Scout Badge workshops, Craft-styled birthday parties, & Adult Canvas 'n Cocktail parties.


MORE INFO BELOW

Workshops

drawing & painting

drawing & painting

drawing & painting

 An art concept is explored and experienced through drawing and painting techniques on stretched canvas.


GRADES:  K-3 / 3-6 

Cartoon arts

drawing & painting

drawing & painting

Favorite cartoon and comic characters come alive. Basic cartoon construction techniques and methods are explored and rendered. Proper use of materials and drawing tools are learned during this popular class.


GRADES: 2-6
 

teen cartoon arts

drawing & painting

teen cartoon arts

 Students will be instructed on the fundamentals and the handling of materials to create and master this genre.

GRADES:  7-11

Studio Art

drawing & painting

teen cartoon arts

A great way to sharpen and shape artistic skills, talent and knowledge. Various techniques and mediums will be experienced.

GRADES: 7-9

Portfolio art

Portfolio art

Portfolio art

For the serious artist. Master your artistic skills and techniques using a variety of mediums. Now combined with Studio Art.

GRADES: 10-12

teen clay

Portfolio art

Portfolio art

Pottery wheel throwing, hand-building and sculpture techniques are explored and mastered during this hands-on clay experience.


GRADES:  6-12

clayworks

Portfolio art

clayworks

Experience the thrill of the potters-wheel and learn various hand-building and ceramic glazing techniques during this popular class.


GRADES: 2-6

ADULT ART

Portfolio art

clayworks

Hands-on wide range of mediums and project theme to be experienced each semester. 

  

AGES: 18+

additional offerings

summer camp

birthday parties

birthday parties

  • Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday we run a 10 week camp during the summer months. 
  • We offer 2 time slots:

9-11AM or 12-2PM

  • The project is different each week. 
  • You are able to pick and choose your weeks 


GRADES:  K-3 / 3-6 

birthday parties

birthday parties

birthday parties

  • During our 90 minute party, children use their imaginations to create one of a kind masterpieces using various techniques.
  • We have a wide range of birthday projects including but not limited to:  themed canvas painting, ceramic plate, build your own scrapbook, birdhouses, etc.
  • We includes pizza, drinks, and paper goods. You provide cake or 

  • During our 90 minute party, children use their imaginations to create one of a kind masterpieces using various techniques.
  • We have a wide range of birthday projects including but not limited to:  themed canvas painting, ceramic plate, build your own scrapbook, birdhouses, etc.
  • We includes pizza, drinks, and paper goods. You provide cake or cupcakes, and favors.
  • Wear your painting clothes. Smocks provided as needed.
  • Pricing based on the number of kids. Call or email for more details.


GRADES: 1-8

scout badges

adult canvas n cocktails

adult canvas n cocktails

  • Learn the various types of clay and glazes, the history of the art medium, it's properties and uses.
  • Become aware of the vocabulary and terms associated with working with clay.
  • Observe a POTTER at work in a studio setting and be able to ask questions.
  • Experience a visit on the POTTER's WHEEL. Each scout will have approx. 8-10 minutes of thro

  • Learn the various types of clay and glazes, the history of the art medium, it's properties and uses.
  • Become aware of the vocabulary and terms associated with working with clay.
  • Observe a POTTER at work in a studio setting and be able to ask questions.
  • Experience a visit on the POTTER's WHEEL. Each scout will have approx. 8-10 minutes of throwing time.
  • See and learn about kilns, the ovens that harden the clay and glazes.
  • Scouts will create a COIL POT using three techniques - coil, slab, and sculpture.
  • Scouts will decorate the bisqueware (COIL POT) using ass't glazes and brushes.
  • Pricing based on the number of scouts.
  • Troop leader will need to pick up bisque fired clay pots 7-10 days after original visit. SSAC will provide glazes and brushes for decorating. The pots will be fired a second time (glaze fired). Then they can be picked up and distributed to the troop.
  • Call or email for more details.


GRADES:  2-11

adult canvas n cocktails

adult canvas n cocktails

adult canvas n cocktails

  • Your group chooses the theme/subject of the painting from one of our visuals.
  • We supply instructors, canvas, paints, brushes, etc. for the 2 hour party.
  • Party-goers are responsible for their own beverages/snacks/food.
  • Pricing based on the number of people.
  • Available times: Fridays at 8:30 pm, Saturdays at 5 pm, Sundays at 12 noon.
  • Reservations

  • Your group chooses the theme/subject of the painting from one of our visuals.
  • We supply instructors, canvas, paints, brushes, etc. for the 2 hour party.
  • Party-goers are responsible for their own beverages/snacks/food.
  • Pricing based on the number of people.
  • Available times: Fridays at 8:30 pm, Saturdays at 5 pm, Sundays at 12 noon.
  • Reservations are required. A $50 deposit saves your date. Call or email for more details

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