Young DaVinci Workshops for Children
Presented by VSA of Loudoun, DaVinci Art Studio in partnership with ArtSquare
Birds of All Kinds
Instructors: Darcy Swope and Trent Carbaugh, Birds of a Feather School
Dates and Times:
Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon
Session 2 2013: April 27
Cost: $20
Ages 7 and up. Birds in books, oil pastel, watercolor, colored pencil and clay. Fashion creative birds in a variety of media, inspired by children's book illustrators. Work in both two and three-dimensional formats, with an emphasis on individual expression and enjoyment of the different processes. Participants of all abilities are welcome! For students who require one-on-one assistance, or have issues regarding accessibility, please call Lisa at 540-751-0227.
2-hour
workshop
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Adventures in Art
Instructor:
Amy Manson
Linda Lawler - Session 3
Dates and Times:
Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon
Session 3 2013: May 4 - June 15
no class May 11
Cost: $140 + $25 supply fee
Ages 7 to 13. This class encourages children’s natural interest in exploring their own creativity. Children will imagine, draw, paint, sculpt and design, while learning about artists and artistic styles and developing new skills. Instructor will demonstrate art techniques and explore creative art materials with your child, all in an atmosphere of fun and success. New projects each session.
(6) 2-hour
classes
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Creative Horse Play
Instructor:
Melanie Zucker Stanley
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays, 4:15 - 6:15 pm
Session 3 2013: May 15 - June 19
Cost: $140 +$25 supply fee
(6) 2-hr. classes
Ages 9 to 13. Your instructor will take you on a journey to discover creative ways to draw, paint and collage HORSES! Using pens, pencils, watercolor and acrylics, your dream horses will walk, trot and dance on paper. Learn to draw horses’ eyes, velvety noses, horse anatomy and galloping horses with flowing manes and tails. Your award-winning instructor has owned and trained horses and created equestrian art most of her life.
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The Art of Drawing
Instructor:
Dana Thompson
Dates
and Times:
Wednesdays, 4:15 - 6:15 pm
Session 3 2013: May1 - May 29
Cost: $120 + $25 supply fee
Ages 10 and up. Learn the fundamentals of drawing in a positive and fun atmosphere. The class sheds light on the mysteries of drawing by teaching the basic concepts that are the heart of the art of drawing. Students will learn the basics for drawing objects, be introduced to the foundations of perspective, form and shading plus numerous other techniques to enhance creativity. The Art of Drawing course goes beyond basic skills to increase confidence.
(5) 2-hour classes
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Paint, Draw, Sculpt
Instructor: Carmen Howell
Dates and Times:
Thursdays, 4:15 - 6:15 pm
Session 3 2013: May 2 - June 6
Cost: $140 + $25 supply fee
(6) 2-hour
classes
Ages 5 to 9. Celebrate the wild wonderful world of art through drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and more! Students are introduced to the style of the masters and apply techniques learned to their own art style. You'll be amazed by these mini masterpieces!
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Cartooning Workshop Taught by Disney Animator
Instructor:
Jason Peltz
Dates and Times:
Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm
with 30 min. lunch break (bring lunch)
Next Session: TBA
Cost: $90 + $10 supply fee
Ages 10 to 16. This workshop will consist of several warning up exercises, step-by-step lessons on drawing some very famous characters and will wrap up with each student designing their own character in full color.
Instructor Bio:
At the age of three, Jason was drawing Mickey Mouse, in the hopes of someday working for Disney. Jason graduated Carnegie Mellon with an illustration degree, which was put to use in NYC at Jim Henson Productions, Marvel Comics, and Disney Consumer Products. At this point, Jason was bit by the animation bug, and moved to Chicago. There, he worked for Startoons on such projects as Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, and Tiny Toons. After gaining some experience, Disney brought Jason to Orlando, giving him the opportunity to draw Mickey Mouse professionally. Jason's credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mushu from Mulan, Tarzan, Kuzco from The Emperor's New Groove, Jumba from Lilo and Stitch, and Koda from Brother Bear. Jason also added sculpting to his resume, doing the John Henry maquette for the Disney produced short.
After Disney Animation closed its doors in Orlando, Jason spent almost two years working as a Senior Key Assistant on a traditionally animated video game. He's now working as a full time freelancer, sculpting and illustrating for such clients as Disney Publishing, Disney Entertainment Design, Busch Gardens, Premise Entertainment, Big Idea, SPCA, and many others. Since finishing work on Disney’s latest 2-D feature- The Princess and the Frog, Jason’s been freelancing as a Disney Storybook Artist on such books as UP, Toy Story 3 and CARS.
Jason may be contacted at peltzproductions@yahoo.com
4.5-hour
workshop
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Art Classes for
Homeschoolers (Ages 5 to 8)
Instructor:
Laura Mazer
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Next Session: Not currently scheduled
Cost: $105 + $25 supply fee
(6) 1.5-hour
classes
Ages 5 to 8. Adventures in Art: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking are just some of the media homeschool students will explore as we delve into the world of ART! Famous artists and art history will inspire our journey. Homeschool students will develop their creative thinking and problem solving skills while having fun in a supportive learning environment.
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Art Classes for
Homeschoolers (Ages 9 to 14)
Instructor:
Laura Mazer
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2 pm
Next Session: Not Currently Scheduled
Cost: $105 + $25 supply fee
Ages 9 to 14. Ready to take your art skills to the next level? Older Homeschool art students will learn techniques in Drawing, Painting and Printmaking inspired by art of the 20th Century. Students will develop their creative thinking and problem solving skills while being challenged to find their "own unique style" in a fun and supportive learning environment.
(6) 1.5-hour
classes
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Kids in the Studio
Instructor:
Tia Maggio and Marie Feil
Next Session: Not Currently Scheduled
7 - 10 year olds. In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. During class time, teachers engage students in dialogue and introduce appropriate artistic challenges that enable such developmental benefits as fine motor dexterity and social skills as well as individual focus and concentration.
(7) 2-hour classes
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Introductory Level
Photography for Teens
Instructor:
Jeanette Burkle
Dates
and Times:
Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm
Next Session: Not currently scheduled
Cost: TBA
(6) 1.5-hr. classes
Does your teen have an interest in photography? If so, this is a great place to start! This six-week introductory level course is designed for any teen with a digital camera. Starting with the basic camera functions and moving toward storytelling with photography, the course will help students learn about perspective, composition, color theory, and black-and-white photography.Optional weekly assignments will help students explore content subjects such as people, nature, and architecture. Students’ work will then be shown and constructively critiqued the following week during class.
Requirements: Students should bring their cameras with a fresh battery and clean flash card to class. We will allow some time during each class for photographing.
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From Studio
to Gallery Show!
Instructor:
Tia Maggio
Next Session: Not Currently Scheduled
Ages 7 to 10. Complete the school week in an artistic way! These challenging and fun studio experiences complement concepts introduced in professional galleries. Tour the artists’ studios, create quality art and have our own art show for your parents. Break from tradition, creativity rules!
(5) 2 hr. classes
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