Each baby must be accompanied by an adult to attend class. The class is designed for babies to explore art through sensory and introductory activities inspired by Montesssori philosophy, science, math, and art.

Students in this class will be taught basic drawing techniques as it pertains to cartooning and illustration. Students will begin familiarizing processes for creating their own characters for comics, video games, graphic novels, and/or picture books. They should bring their imaginations, enthusiasm, and practice sketchbook, if desired. No previous experience needed.  Min. 5, Max. 8

NOTE:  Each student will receive a T-Shirt with their own artwork on the front.  Price for class is adjusted to include a T-Shirt.

Pet animals (bunnies, birds, cats and dogs) will be covered the first four weeks- the last two weeks will be fantasy animals- dragons, hippogryphs, and Fluffy!  We will use models, real life animals (but not real hippogryphs) and large drawings to explore line, value and color.  There is an emphasis on developing discipline as an artist and discovering and promoting the student's own personal style.  Each student will receive a T-Shirt with their own artwork on the front. 

SUPPLY LIST:

• 1 11x14 Strathmore sketch pad
• 1 pack black conte crayons,
• 1 pack red, brown or sepia conte crayons
• white conte crayons
• chamois cloth
• pack of blending stumps,
• 1 pack of 10 or more colors conte crayons or chalk pastels
• 1 bottle Aquanet hair spray
• tracing paper (optional)

Photography is a great exercise in problem solving. Any child can benefit and use the same skill set in other areas of life. The students mainly learn on DSLR Canon cameras but we will study and explore different types of photography and cameras as well such as polaroid, film and “point and shoot.” All gear is provided for each student, but students are welcome to bring cameras from home.  All skill levels are welcome.

In the Golden Book Class, the teacher will bring a different classic Golden Book every week to read together, and then learn how to draw the animals from the book! This is a fun class with an emphasis on imagination and the magic of drawing. Books included are The Lively Little Rabbit, the Poky Little Puppy, the Party Pig, Three Little Kittens, The Three Bears, and The Saggy Baggy Elephant. Students should bring an 11x14 Mix Media pad of paper and as many color crayons as they want!

Each toddler must be accompanied by an adult to attend class. Come explore painting, drawing, printmaking, and other fun art activities designed to enhance your child’s learning process and sense of discovery.

Learn yogic tools to manage stress and build confidence through the teen years! We will practice meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga poses to cultivate a balance of effort and ease physically, mentally and emotionally.  Recommended for tweens and teens.

Little ones will learn yogic tools to balance their bright, confident sun energy with their calm, peaceful moon energy. We will stretch our imaginations with playful poses and encourage interconnection and cooperation with yoga games.  Recommended ages 4-6.