Jan 2019

Honey, I shrunk your art! It’s all about miniatures in this class. Join us as we use a variety of interesting materials in order to create our miniscule masterpieces! Learn about charms, milagros, worry dolls and other forms of tiny art. Lessons will be adapted appropriately for each age group.

Learn about Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Bahamas and other countries in the Caribbean. Create some incredible artwork inspired by artists past and present from these beautiful, interesting cultures. Lessons will be adapted appropriately for each age group.

Let’s explore the relationship of depth, perspective and composition in this spatially focused class. Artists will think in linear, aerial and varied compositional techniques to create works of art inspired by Van Gogh, MC Escher, and Stephen Wiltshire. Lessons and materials will be modified in order to be appropriate for each age group.

Weaving has been a part of many cultures throughout the world and in this class we will look into the art of weaving paper! Over, under and all around we will explore different techniques and discoveries to create pieces that move and amaze! All classes will be adapted to the appropriate age groups.

Our adult ceramic class will meet every Monday evening. This course is great for any beginner, intermediate, or advanced student. The five week session will be structured to ensure you learn the aspects of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. Instructions will be taught by our skilled instructor as students develop and grow their ceramic techniques. There is an available additional/make-up class the week after each session to ensure you can finish any work in progress. Instructor - Kylle Been **Material fee not included. $13 due at time of class for clay. Additional clay cost - $13/25lbs

Here at The Art Garage we believe that it’s never too early to introduce your child to art! In this Toddler & me class, we’ll utilize your young one’s budding curiosity to explore a variety of visual art materials in a safe and supportive environment. Each class will focus on baby appropriate art materials and processes, all while helping your young one develop his or her fine motor skills. Each class will consist of 45 minutes of structured activities.

Each week, the instructor will give a short demo on different watercolor techniques at the beginning of class. Students will paint at least one painting each week with individualized instruction. Class will focus on different concepts including value, color theory and composition. Additionally, class will explore other themes such as complementary color schemes, gradated washes, combining collage and watercolor, texture and atmospheric perspective.

In this club we will look at various abstract ceramic artists like Ron Nagle, Betty Woodman, and Kenneth Price for inspiration for our own ceramic creations. We will delve into ideas and concepts revolving around how to express oneself using form, color, and texture while learning hand-building and glazing techniques.

"Oh! That's so rough!" "Ooooo...bumpy!" Texture can sometimes be a tricky thing to define. In this class we will use texture in a variety of ways to help convey our artistic ideas! We will look at the difference between actual texture and implied texture. We will discover new ways to explore the bumps and ripples within our paint marks. A variety of tools and materials will be used in this afternoon class. This class will be available for multiple age groups and will be modified for each age appropriately.

Scientific illustrations are the catalyst for this class. We will explore the life of plants and what makes them each unique and interesting. Pen and ink, watercolors and charcoal will be used to illustrate these leafy, colorful illustrations. Through science and art students will learn about each plat, study it’s features and then use their artistic skills to capture what makes each plant unique!

This class is taking the self portrait to the next level. Many practicing artists shy away from drawing the human body, but not at The Art Garage! Students will not only study the features of the face but they will explore shading, contour and dimensions of the face through collage as well. This is a great, opportunity for an tween/teen artist to continue to investigate their passion and skills in art.

Let’s celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by creating art that celebrates peace and unity. Peace flags, mandalas and doves are common symbols of peace and in our classes we will collaborate together to create artwork that represents harmony. Lessons and materials will be modified in order to be appropriate for each age group.

2019 is the year of the earth pig according to the Chinese zodiac. From piggy banks to piggy puppets, come celebrate the Chinese new year at the Art Garage and create some outrageous oinkers of your own! Lessons and materials will be modified in order to be appropriate for each age group.