Category: Class Topics

Grey Days + Mondrian = Many Lessons.

Mondrian’s Grey Tree has inspired our line development in our early learners: Straight, Curved and Angled.  2 Versions: Color mixing with B/W, then with all primaries, white and NO Black! As grey can be mixed both ways…  Great book to go with this lesson:  The Wizard Grey!

Professional ACTING CLASSES for Teens, Preteens & Little Ones!

“Delightful, interesting, thought provoking…moving” -What they’ll say about your child’s performance!   The Young Actors PlayShop:  Ages 6 – 12 Saturdays  10-11:30 am   On-Camera Commercial Audition Technique:  Ages 7 – 16 Saturdays  1-2:30 pm   For Course Descriptions, click here. Register by end of March!  Classes begin April 5th. @ All Souls Church 1157 …

Chagall Teaches Fantasy & Color Mixing!

Cold dreary days looking out of my window inspired the use of vellum and a basic color-mixing lesson using copies of his animals to draw or trace, color and overlay with colorful blues, pinks and yellows to make the secondary colors… Hey color aficionados- Why is it you can still make a rainbow with pink?! …

Learning through the 4 Tempraments

Visiting artist Gosha (http://www.FineArtsandYoga.com) taught us so much about what it means to be Sanguin, Choleric, Melancholic and Phlegmatic- very new concepts to all of us!  Each one is different, has a different color and how each difference relates to physical traits in the face.  Our students were able to try the Blue and Green- …

Claes Oldenburg-Inspired Pillows!

While learning about color mixing, 3-8 year-olds have fun constructing colorful stuffed “Soft Sculptures.”  See slideshow:

Venetian Mask Making Parent-Child Workshop March 1

Create the perfect disguise for any party!  Italian mask-making is a unique art, and carefully planned with lots of fun materials. During this class, you will you will design, paint, and adorn your very own striking Venetian mask with fancy jewels & exotic feathers, right along with your child.  Male masks will also be available. …

Gallery Tours and Classes This Winter and Spring!

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DIY Snowman Dough Recipe-East Coast Tuesday Project!

It’s coming down in buckets the snow! So why not have some fun with a cup of hot cocoa, popcorn and this simple kids’ project with household items: SNOWMEN:  Dough (below), sticks/ Popsicle sticks, felt/ paper or even stickers, glue or gluestick, a baby carrot, buttons or found objects, large bowl, measuring cup, spoon/stirring tool. …

Feb. 1: Build & Emboss your very own functioning Dali Clock. Parent-Child Workshop

Claire’s Creative Adventures Brings Art Education and Entertainment to the Classroom, Museum or Party!