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4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Art Studio Classes - Youth Art Studio Classes
In our exciting art classes, children will dive into the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and sculpting through hands-on exercises and engaging demonstrations. Each session is designed to inspire creativity and foster self-expression in a supportive, fun environment.
Drawing & Sculpting: Kids will learn essential techniques as they draw and sculpt an animal from a plaster model, gaining a deeper understanding of proportions, forms, and movement.
Painting: In this session, students will explore the beauty of flowers and master acrylic painting on canvas, learning color theory, brushwork, and composition.
Sculpture: Young artists will also create sculptures using materials like stone, wood, plastic, and found objects, encouraging them to think outside the box and experiment with different textures and shapes.
Every project is age-appropriate, giving children the freedom to experiment with various materials and techniques while developing their own unique artistic style.With all materials included, your child can fully immerse themselves in the creative process and build confidence in their artistic skills.Enroll today and give your child the chance to grow, learn, and thrive as they discover the joy of creating art! In our exciting art classes, children will explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and sculpting through hands-on exercises and interactive demonstrations. Each session is thoughtfully crafted to spark creativity and encourage self-expression, all within a fun and supportive environment.
Drawing & Sculpting: Kids will learn essential techniques as they draw and sculpt an animal from a plaster model. This hands-on experience will help them gain a deeper understanding of proportions, form, and movement, building strong foundational skills in both art and observation.
Painting: In this session, students will paint still-life scenes in acrylics on canvas, using everyday objects like pots, cups, fruits, and chess pieces as their reference. Still life is a wonderful and accessible way to learn about the forms and relationships of objects, especially since they remain still, allowing children to observe closely. As they work, students will focus on mixing and creating their own colors, exploring how to bring their compositions to life. This exercise will deepen their understanding of color theory while helping them develop their own unique artistic style.
For the final project of the session, students will create their own mobile sculptures, inspired by the work of American artist Alexander Calder. Known for suspending his three-dimensional pieces from the ceiling, Calder allowed his mobiles to float freely in space, creating dynamic and ever-changing forms. In this project, children will experiment with movement, balance, and design, crafting their own mobiles that come to life through air and motion.
Every project is age-appropriate, giving children the freedom to experiment with various materials and techniques while developing their own unique artistic style.
With all materials included, your child can fully immerse themselves in the creative process and build confidence in their artistic skills.Enroll today and give your child the chance to grow, learn, and thrive as they discover the joy of creating art!
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Beech Street Center - Beech Street Center Area: Art Room
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Adult Improv - Adult Improv: Beginner & Beyond
INTRO TO IMPROV:Come shake off the week, laugh, play and grow your confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Through a series of games and exercises, Intro to Improv Comedy, teaches participants how to think on their feet, work with teammates and make up scenes on the spot. Each week we will play with concepts such as acceptance, trust, support, spontaneity and others in order to build a creative foundation for more fun on stage and in everyday life. Participants will leave this class with a basic knowledge of improvisation as a comedic art form, more confidence, new connections and an enhanced perspective on their own creativity.ADULT IMPROV: BEGINNER & BEYONDWhether you’re a seasoned improviser or someone who’s only ever thought about being onstage, this class will help you improve on your strengths and explore your own creativity in a safe, supportive group. Through activities, theater games and in-class performance opportunities, we will explore core concepts of "thinking on one’s feet", working as a team, and discovery without mistakes. Expect to leave invigorated, more confident and with a new crew of supportive teammates. Instructor Bio:Kristina Smarz is an artist/educator living in the Boston area. She received her BA in English and Theatre from Boston College and has been performing, teaching or directing Theatre and Improv in some capacity for more than 20 years. An alumni of ImprovBoston, ImprovAsylum, The Majestic Theater and Williamstown Theater Festival, Kristina has also trained in numerous master classes and festival workshops including the NeoFuturists, NorthCoast and Second City and has had the pleasure of learning from esteemed artists such as Joe Bill, Susan Messing and Charna Halpern. Kristina works with students of all ability levels and has worked with everyone from young children, to elderly, to performers with disabilities, to professionals and those reluctantly forced to attend corporate trainings.
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Beech Street Center - Beech Street Center Area: Multi Room Lg
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