Zoom in and discover what you see. Join this three day art class with Lori McDonald and make a piece of artwork for the Wasatch Back Student Art Show with the theme A Closer Look. We will draw, paint and photograph taking a close look at objects, and even our own faces up close. Come have fun exploring scale, computer pixels and the micro world! We will frame all finished pieces and submit them for the exhibition!
Wednesday
Art Attack!
This class explores various art media including painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, clay and fine craft. Students develop a knowledge of art processes, how to explore and experiment on their own, and learn art techniques to improve their ability. Some projects may span more than one class meeting and students may have fun creative homework. This class is for students who are 7 – 10 years of age only.
Wildlife Painting
Learn how to create lifelike paintings of animals and participate in one of humanity’s earliest art forms (dating back to prehistoric cave paintings!). Whether painting a portrait of a horse, a moose, birds or one’s beloved pet(s), students will work on creating good composition, practice color mixing and brush handling techniques to depict the beauty of animals and their environments. This is a great opportunity for beginners or advanced oil painters to expand their subject matter. Photographic references will be used in this course. Start collecting your favorite wildlife images! The instructor will also bring a supply of good photos that students may use.
Intro to Metalsmithing
Have you always wanted to learn to craft your own jewelry using silver and other metals? Join Jan as she instructs students in the art of metalsmithing including sawing, shaping, soldering, forming, polishing and stone setting. Students should be able to create at least two finished projects in class. This class is for beginners.
Choose Your Own Medium: Pastel & Watercolor
These sessions will teach the basics of each medium. Intermediate students are welcome to participate as Jeanne will work at the individual pace of each student. Jeanne will teach you how to use the correct tools and the correct methods to achieve an awesome painting. On the first day of class, please bring one piece of Masonite or a thick wood panel to tape down the paper. Jeanne LaRae/Kimball Art Center will supply the pastels and the watercolor. This will allow you to explore these new mediums without a huge investment. This is a class that will help you learn the skills to move forward into other drawing and painting classes with more confidence and abilities to paint either on your own or along with an instructor. This class will be split into two sessions – 3 classes focusing on pastel, and 3 classes focusing on watercolor. You are welcome to continue in one medium if you choose.
Gingerbread House Sculptures I
Leave the sticky mess to us, and create unique houses and sculptures using icing, candy and graham crackers. Space is limited in this class. This class is offered 4 times to accommodate high demand. Please register early to reserve your spot. This class fills quickly! Please be aware the many food items are used in this class. We do our best to accommodate those students with allergies, but we MUST be informed ahead of time!
