I’m reaching out to let you know about some amazing opportunities for teens (and parents) to take a class at New Art Center this winter. Please see below for details with dates, times, and descriptions. New Art Center offers tuition assistance for those that need it, please see our website at https://newartcenter.org/tuition-assistance/ for more information.
Clothed Figure Drawing for Teens – Jan 24 or Feb 7
TWW23105
Dates: 1/24
Details: Tuesday, 1 Session
Times: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuition: $15
TWW23106
Dates: 2/7
Details: Tuesday, 1 Session
Times: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuition: $15
Enjoy a life drawing open studio with a live, clothed model doing a series of quick poses. This workshop is geared towards teens, with music and a great model. No photography allowed. No instruction. Bring your own art supplies (no oils); easels/chairs provided.
Build Your High School Portfolio GR 9-12 – TCW23102
Dates: 1/9 – 3/6
Details: Mondays, 7 Sessions
Times: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuition: $310
Notes: no class 1/16, 2/20
Thinking about pursuing an education in arts? This class is tailored to individual needs as we look at current requirements for college/university art programs, and work with other motivated students to develop application portfolios. In addition, students will work on drawing from life, use of materials, photos for portfolio, and building personal content. Basic technical concepts will be reviewed, as well as discussing what to expect in a college level art environment.
Family Table Ceramics Workshop: Parents & Teens GR 6-12 – TWW23501
Dates: 3/12
Details: Sunday, 1 Session
Times: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Tuition: $70
Make a beautiful and functional work of art for your family table! In this 1-day workshop, parents and teens will work together to make an 8-inch plate or bowl using bisque molds. Students will texture the surface or decorate with slip to make a personalized piece that can be used for years to come. Finished pieces will be glazed opaque white and will be ready for pickup in 2 – 3 weeks.
Mixed Media Mosaics with Colored Grout Workshop for Parents and Teens (GR 9-12) – TWW23804
Dates: 1/29 – 2/12
Details: Sundays, 3 Sessions
Times: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Tuition: $210
A creative exploration for parents and teens together! Mixed media mosaics are all about creative freedom. Explore the possibilities of combining ceramic tile, vitreous glass, broken china, glass beads, stained glass and mirror to create your own original mosaic. On Days One and you’ll first transfer your design, then build and finally cement down materials with Acrylic cement. On Day Three you’ll mix and apply vibrant-colored grout to finalize your piece with a range of grout colors. Students will bring a 18” square colored mosaic design drawing to class to trace onto the substrate. Workshop goals include freedom of expression combined with technical mastery. Students will leave with a beautiful mosaic and also the hands-on knowledge to create mosaic murals. One ticket per student, please
