General Open Enrollment
These fun classes are perfect for the casual art student who enjoys being creative while learning the fundamentals. There is something for every young artist in these four 60 minute classes. We offer a wide range of activities that are designed to encourage an appreciation of art.
Class duration: 60 minutes
4 Great Classes to Choose from:
- Building blocks
- Draw What You See – SKILL BASED
- Fantastic Figures (AKA Anime and more) - SKILL BASED
- Kooky Cartoons
Building Blocks
This is a great place to start if you have not had an art class with us before. Students will be learning the building blocks of art including the core elements and principles of design while creating a variety of fun projects each week.
Draw what you see
Identifying a strong composition, judging size relationships, drawing from life and from photographic references are skills that artists are continuously working on. The goal of this class is to develop hand eye coordination and learn to really look at what we are drawing. Materials will include pastels, color pencils, markers, and graphite.
Fantastic Figures
Anime, Superheroes and Comic Books all have one thing in common. People! Though in these formats they are usually whimsical in nature and highly stylized. In this class we will be learning to draw figures and portraits with a focus on age-appropriate human antinomy, proportion, and form.
Kooky Cartooning
The characters we love are often not people but anthropomorphized objects, animals, and creatures. Our TV screens are filled with talking cars, chipmunks, and sponges. In this drawing class we will be working with media such as graphite, crayons, and markers to develop a character and bring it to life. This class is great for younger artist exploring facial expressions, character development and storytelling.
Paint Like the Masters
Have you ever wondered what techniques the famous artists used in their paintings? Come and learn! Each month we will focus on the techniques and stylings of a famous artist. In our introductory 4 week class, we will learn about Vincent Van Gogh and create art pieces that are inspired by his work. We will learn about his particular genre of art, create pieces to be proud of, and learn about Vincent through his eyes.
Marvelous and Messy: Mixed Media
In this exploratory art class we will be focusing on intentional decision making and the overall emotive quality of our marvelous and messy mixed media creations. Knowing which materials to use and why is imperative to being a successful artist and getting your ideas and messages across. In this class we will learn to combine a surprising variation media effectively, such as magazines for collage, paint, pastel, yarn, salt and sand.
Clay Creations
Working with air dry clay helps young artists with special references, fine motor skills and is an outstanding sensory development activity. We will be using hand building techniques to create unique works of art each week including coil pots, boxes, candle holders, and monsters!
What we will study in a Group Clay Class
Students will explore Three Dimensional Design through the medium of clay, developing their skills in problem-solving, fine motor control, and imagination. We start with basic handbuilding techniques such as carving, pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction. Student projects include simple animals, small lidded boxes, creative dishes and bowls, and many others! Once the students have practiced these skills we continue with more complicated 3D forms, tailoring projects to each student’s skill base and subjects of interest. We use air dry clay and finish with acrylic paint and Mod Podge sealant so the pieces are ready to take home promptly.
Why study Clay at CFMA?
Clay modeling and hand building helps students understand the three-dimensional world, which is different from 2D or digital experiences. They learn about shape, form, perspective, and geometry. They practice hands-on problem solving and rudimentary engineering design skills, creating projects that have support, stand alone, and look dynamic in space. Working with clay helps students with fine motor skills and can provide therapeutic and emotional benefits, allowing them to squish, carve, build, roll, and otherwise manipulate a highly enjoyable medium. Emphasis is placed on boosting student’s creativity and promoting self-confidence and self-expression.