Youth & Teen Afternoon Classes
Ages 8 - 17
TUESDAY
Printmaking with Deborah Sacks
Designed for youth from sixth grade and higher, this new
class will focus on the fine art of printmaking. Come and learn the
art of printmaking using a variety of techniques, tools, inks, and
papers. Gain deeper appreciation through looking at the work of
great printmakers of the past and present. Techniques taught will
include printing plates made of linoleum and foam as well as
collographs, stamps and Monoprints. Come away with a collection of
colorful, artistic imagery that will add to your basic
understanding of design and composition as you continue to work in
other media. Note: Older students are welcome to attend this class.
4 weeks - September 21 - October 12, 4:00 - 6:00 pm TUITION:
$96 (A)
4 weeks October 19 - November 9, 4:00 - 6:00 pm TUITION: $96
(B)
WEDNESDAY
Introduction to Drawing with Pen and Ink with Joan
Shackford
Students will be able to select a project that inspires them
and represent it in pen and ink. Bring an object, photo or other
inspiration to the first class. After a brief
discussion/demonstration about options on how to transfer designs
onto paper, you will work them in with ink. As we are working, we
will talk about ways to apply pen and ink to various projects -
field sketching, journaling, botanical and technical illustration
and relaxation doodling. The instructor will provide samples and a
variety of techniques to help you master this art form.
4 Weeks October 6 -27, 4:00 - 6:00 PM TUITION: $144 (A)
4 Weeks November 3 - 24, 4:00 - 6:00 PM TUITION: $144 (B)
THURSDAY
Portfolio Class for Teens with Deborah Sacks
Objectives of this class is for each student to develop a
professional portfolio that will be a well-rounded representation
of the student's artistic ability. To assess weaknesses and
strengths, students should bring prior work to the first class.
Drawing assignments will be completed both in and out of class.
These will be in various media and subject matter and will be based
on direct observation. The portfolio class is also designed to help
students with many aspects of the application process and to choose
colleges to which they will apply.
6 weeks September 23 - October 28, 4:00 - 6:00 pm TUITION:
$144 (A)
6 weeks November 4 - December 16 - 25 4:00 - 6:00 pm TUITION:
$144 (B)
FRIDAY
Drawing and Painting for Teens with Greg Orfanos
Think Now Draw Later Illustration
NEW at FVAC a series of sessions that break the ice with
composing and creating stories through illustration. Work with
brainstorming exercises and lessons designed to heighten awareness
of perceptions. Generate your own style, character and sensibility
in your works. Each week offers new exercises with the techniques
conveyed with illustration.
6 weeks September 24 - October 29, 4:00 - 6:00 pm TUITION:
$144 (B)