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FALL 2019 ART CLASSES FOR KIDS
WEEKLY ART CLASSES:
STUDIO ART: $90 PER MONTH
This class is designed for students who like to experiment with various fine art disciplines as well as for those who already took art classes and are looking for a class with more academic value. Drawing, painting, and sculpture are being taught through fun and engaging projects, emphasizing art technique and exploring a variety of art materials.
Instructor: Fumiko A.
Studio Art: ages 12-18: Mondays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
September: 9, 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21, 28
November: 4, 18, 25
December: 2, 9, 16
ADVANCED STUDIO ART:
$120 PER MONTH
This class is designed for the more advanced student who would benefit from a longer class to create more elaborate projects with advanced materials. *Meets concurrently with Studio Art
Advanced Studio Art: ages 12-18: Mondays, 4:00pm-6:00pm
September: 9, 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21, 28
November: 4, 18, 25
December: 2, 9, 16
PINT-SIZED PICASSO’S:
$48 PER MONTH
An introduction to art; incorporating drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Mommies (Dads or Grands) & their little ones will enjoy and cherish this time together.
A chaperone is required for students in this class.
Instructor: Alyssa Moon
Pint-sized Picasso’s: Pre K –K: Thursdays: 10:00am-11:00am
September: 5, 12, 19, 26
October: 3, 10, 17, 24
November: 10/31, 7, 14, 21
December: 5, 12, 19
ART ADVENTURES:
$60 PER MONTH
Art Adventures is a great introduction to art. Students are introduced to the Elements of Art while exploring how Mater Artists throughout history used these elements. Students will tap into their creativity while using a variety of art materials and acquiring skills that will last a lifetime. Drawing, painting, collage and printmaking will be explored.
Sibling Friendly Art Adventures: K-6th: Tuesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm
Art Adventures I: K-3rd: Tuesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm
Art Adventures II: 4th-8th: Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
September: 3, 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 8, 15, 22,
November: 10/29, 5, 12, 19
December: 11/26, 3, 10, 17
CREATIVE CLAY:
$48 PER MONTH
Our clay classes for kids focus on creativity and exploring the endless possibilities of clay. Students are guided step-by-step through all their projects, but there is always room for their own creative vision. Students will have a chance to learn the basic methods of handbuilding: coiling, pinching, building with slabs, and sculpting. This class includes clay, glazing, and firing.
Instructor: Madison Ewing
Sibling Friendly Clay: K-6th grade: Alternating Wednesdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Creative Clay I: K-3rd grade: Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Creative Clay II: 4th-8th grade: Alternating Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm
September: 9/4 & 9/18
October: 10/2 & 10/16
November: 10/30 & 11/13
December: 11/27 & 12/11
NIHON NO BUNKA (Japanese Art & Culture):
$60 PER MONTH
Students will learn about the cultural history and language of Japan, while experiencing the visual art of block printings, sculpture, origami, ceramics, Sumi-E ink painting and anime.
Instructor: Fumiko Amano
Nihon no Bunka/ Japanese Art & Culture: 5th-10th grade: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
September: 11, 18, 25, 10/2
October: 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 6, 13, 20, 27
December: 4, 11, 18
FUNDAMENTALS OF PAINTING:
$68 PER MONTH:
This class is designed with teens and tweens in mind. Students will be learning about painting techniques in acrylic, tempera and watercolor. We will explore realism, abstract, expressionism, and surrealism. Students will be working from their own inspiration and from observation, and how to tell a story through painting.
Instructor: Fumiko Amano
Fundamentals of Painting: 8th-12th grade: Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm
September: 11, 18, 25, 10/2
October: 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 6, 13, 20, 27
December: 4, 11, 18
FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING:
$60 PER MONTH:
Students will learn fundamental drawing techniques to create representational & imaginative drawings of various subject matter. Techniques such as line, shading, and blending; and principles such as composition are taught. Students will learn to draw perspective and from observation. Students will work in various dry media such as pencil, crayon, pen, colored pencils, markers and pastels. Although drawing exercises are guided, projects will be varied to keep things interesting and fun.
Instructor: Alyssa Moon
Sibling Drawing: K-6th grade: Thursdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Fundamentals of Drawing I: 1st-3rd grade: Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Fundamentals of Drawing II: 4th-8th grade: Thursdays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
September: 5, 12, 19, 26
October: 3, 10, 17, 24
November: 10/31, 7, 14, 21
December: 5, 12, 19
TEEN CLAY:
$120 PER MONTH
This class is a fun and totally hands-on foundation course on throwing on the wheel. Students will be guided in a step-by-step process and will learn how to center, pull a pot, and trim. Students will learn to throw various shapes, leading to successful bowls, mugs, cups, vases etc. to enjoy. Clay and all firing and glaze materials included
Instructor: Alyssa Moon
Teen Clay: 8th-12th grade: Wednesdays 10:00am–11:30am
September: 4, 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23
November: 10/30, 6, 13, 20
December: 11/27, 4, 11, 18
Teen Clay: 8th-12th grade: Fridays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
September: 6, 13, 20, 27
October: 4, 11, 18, 25
November: 1, 8, 15, 22
December: 6, 13, 20
CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS:
$68 PER MONTH
Creative Explorations blends art and imagination into unique art-based experiences and experiments using various media to expose students to a wide variety of artist’s techniques, tools, and art forms. By working with both 2D and 3D materials, students will learn to think creatively about art and the amazing role it plays in our wonderful world!
Instructor: Alyssa Moon & Madison Ewing
Creative Explorations: 6th-12th grade: Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am
September: 7, 14, 21, 28
October: 5, 12, 19, 26
November: 2, 9, 16, 23
December: 7, 14, 21
SIBLING FRIENDLY CLASSES:
Sibling friendly classes are the same as our after-school classes, but offered during the school day allowing families to have all of their children in one class for their convenience. These classes are ideal for families who home-school. Class participants only please.
Pintsized Picassos: Pre K –K: Tuesdays: 10:00am-11:00am
Sibling Friendly Art Adventures: K-6th: Tuesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm
Sibling Friendly Clay: K-6th grade: Alternating Wednesdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Sibling Drawing: K-6th grade: Thursdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
The Chartreuse Muse Art School is a certified vendor for Connecting Waters, Great Valley Academy, Hart Ransom, Hickman and Keyes to Learning Charter Schools.
*If you don’t see your school listed ask how we can become a vendor!
**Please note that all our kids classes are “drop off” classes, unless otherwise stated. After teaching for many years, our owners believe that children are less inhibited in their creative exploration when they are not being watched by their parents or other family members.
Our art instructors are carefully chosen and are fingerprinted and background checked before working with students.
Thank you for understanding. We look forward to working with your budding artists!
