Art Adventures for children and adults!

Class Descriptions

Art Adventures

(1 hour)

Age group: All

Children are introduced to modern and contemporary artists and diverse cultures using a wide variety of mediums and techniques including: paint, clay, wood, sand, foam, paper-mache, wire, cloth, photography, animation and more. Myriad museums and galleries of NYC provide us with ample ideas from which to create, keeping our curriculum current with the art world of today. Parents are invited to join us on a trip to a NYC museum or gallery each semester. Older children will have a longer class time, visit museums more frequently, will be introduced to more advanced techniques and art vocabulary in Art Adventures Studio. Sketchbooks are kept in class to reinforce topics and to record development throughout the year.

Class size is limited to 10 children. Two teachers attend each class.

*Pickup or drop-off is available for All Souls School only.

Art and French

(1 hour)

Age group: 3 –5’s

In addition to Art Adventures, this class includes exposure to French vocabulary, common verbs and phrases. Students will be presented with French words relating to each topic, including masculine and feminine articles, simple adjectives, phrases and verb conjugations. Children will gain exposure to the French language, accent and utilize basic French pertaining to art, while not even aware they are doing so!  Parents are invited to join us on a trip to a NYC museum or gallery each semester. Sketchbooks are kept in class to reinforce topics and to record development throughout the year.

Class size is limited to 10 children. Two teachers attend each class.

*Pickup or drop-off is available for All Souls School only.

Rendezvous:  (Lunch, French and Conversation!)

(1 hour and 30 minutes)

Age group: 3 –5’s

This fun lunch group will engage in directed conversation practicing French vocabulary and phrases, allowing children to interact as a group, to learn sharing and turn taking with an emphasis on social development and responsibility. The Art Adventurescurriculum remains the focus of this class. Parents are invited to join us on a trip to a NYC museum or gallery each semester. Lunch is either before or after Art Adventures depending on class time. Children bring a packed lunch. Sketchbooks are kept in class to reinforce topics and to record development throughout the year.

Class size is limited to 10 children. Two teachers attend each class.

*Pickup or drop-off is available for All Souls School only.

Art Adventures Studio

(1 hour and 30 minutes)

Age group: 6–11   (6-7/ 7-8/ 8-11)

In addition to the Art Adventures curriculum, this studio class is a place for students to use the artistic process as a means to make choices to express who they are as individuals. They learn to overcome obstacles and to approach creative thinking in an ever expanding way, promoting self esteem and sense of courage when encountering new experiences. Outside of new materials, cultures and advanced mediums, students learn to appreciate their classmates' varying styles and differences in approach, discovering that there is no once solution to an artistic problem, there are many. No experience necessary. Parents are invited to join us on trips to NYC museums and galleries each semester. Sketchbooks are kept in class to reinforce topics and to record development throughout the year.

Class size is limited to 10 children. Two teachers attend each class.

Saturday Museum and Art Adventures (Parent/Child class)

(1 hour and 30 minutes)

Age group: 5 and up + Parent

You and your child will be introduced to modern and contemporary artists and diverse cultures using a wide variety of mediums and techniques including: paint, clay, wood, sand, foam, paper-mâché, wire, cloth, photography, animation and more. Join your child, side by side, in the experience of learning about art through making hands-on projects using unique materials!  This Saturday (weekly or montly) Art Adventures Studio will meet at All Souls Church to work on the museum and gallery-inspired projects, as well as visit museums and galleries as a class.  Sketchbooks are kept to reinforce topics and to record development throughout the year.

Class size is limited to 12 participants.

Take a peek!  http://www.youtube.com/user/ArtAdventuresChannel#p/u

Mini-Art Adventures with parent and/or drop-off

(45 minutes)

Age group: 2’s–3’s with Parent, late 2's-4's for drop-off

The Curriculum is responsive to the developmental needs of each age group, carefully tailored and ever changing to suit the children's interests. Instead of pushing children through activities, they are given ample opportunity to be active collaborators in the design of their class. Using a wide range of art materials, song and exploration, children identify and reinforce speech, colors, shapes, numbers, and motor skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Through all of our activities, our goal is to promote confidence through learning as well as the freedom of self-expression while applauding and encouraging each stage of development.

Class size is limited to 12 participants/ 8 for drop-off.  Two teachers attend each class.

Art and Music Combination Classes

(1 hour and 25 minutes )

Age group: 3–4’s

Music, art and storytelling are included in this comprehensive class.  Enjoy a combination of our Art Adventures and Music Adventures programs for children over 3 years old. Includes group mural time, original art processes and music to boot! 

Class size is limited to 10 children. Two teachers attend each class.

Grown-Up Adventures!

Sip and Sketch

Age group:  Grown-ups

Come discover the secret to drawing and enjoy wine! Learn the principles of “seeing” in a relaxed and comfortable environment using a core line and shape vocabulary. Demystified and inspiring, drawing is not exclusive to those born to be “artists.”  Everyone can draw if given the proper insight!  Call to schedule your private or group evening class. 

Interested in Museum Adventures?

Art Adventures June Summer Camp 2010

3 weeks of fun at All Souls Church, the outdoor courtyards and local museums!

Class size is limited to 10 children. Two teachers attend each class.