Youth Classes
Please browse through the classes and come back to the top of this page to register online.
BUILD YOUR OWN CLASS program:
If you find the following classes interesting and are not available to attend them during the dates mentioned below, not to worry! Got your own ideas about a class that you don’t find in our listing? Contact us at 301-315-8200 and inquire about the “Build your own class” program. A minimum of 5 students are required to create your own class. For more information, contact mphilips@visartscenter.org
KIDS CREATE! SPRING BREAK CAMP (ages 6-12, split by age group)
Kids Create! Spring Break Art Camp
March 29th-April 2, 2010
8:30am-3:00pm
Students ages 6-12 spend their Spring Break week at VisArts exploring their creative spirit with a full day of Kids Create! Art Camp. Each day campers explore new and exciting art projects. Kids bring a bag lunch and enjoy different recess activities each day. On the last day of camp, kids host their own art exhibition for their parents. This camp sells out, so register early!
Nonmember $390 Member $375
Extended Camp Spring Break 2010
March 29th-April 2, 2010
3:00pm-5:30pm
Does your child want more creative time? Register for extended Spring Break Camp at VisArts and students will receive an additional two and a half hours of artistic experiences and guided creative time!
Member $130 Non-member $140
Tots & Preschool
ART IN HAND General Information
The ART IN HAND program is designed exclusively for toddlers and preschoolers, by an experienced art therapist, to meet their unique developmental needs. The ART IN HAND program’s distinctive approach will stimulate the senses, spark the imagination, and support emerging language, social, and problem-solving skills. Most of all, ART IN HAND classes provide an opportunity for little ones and their parent/caregiver to be creative, have fun, and make the mess away from home! We use only high quality art materials designed for use by young children plus lots of appealing found objects and materials. ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED in tuition. For more information about the program visit www.artinhand.org
ART IN HAND: Winter Tots
18 months – 3 years old
Winter: 9 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15am
Jan 26-March 23
Instructor: Julie Liddle
The ART IN HAND Tots class is specially designed to engage the very youngest artists in developmentally appropriate, process-oriented art. Each week an interactive story time will inspire creative exploration in drawing, painting, collage, sculpting or mixed media construction. In the winter session, participants will enjoy stories and art-making reflecting a range of tot-friendly topics, including the many beautiful and art-inspiring wintery wonders in the natural world around us. Tuition includes parent/caregiver and child.
Non-Members $200 Members $180
ART IN HAND: Spring Tots
18 months – 3 years old
Spring: 9 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15am
April 13-June 8
Instructor: Julie Liddle
The ART IN HAND Tots class is specially designed to engage the very youngest artists in developmentally appropriate, process-oriented art. Each week an interactive story time will inspire creative exploration in drawing, painting, collage, sculpting or mixed media construction. In the spring, our attention will be turned to colorful blossoms blooming, tiny hatchlings hatching, and many more exciting discoveries to be made this time of year. Tuition includes parent/caregiver and child.
Non-Members $200 Members $180
ART IN HAND: Winter Preschool
3 ½ - 5 years old
Winter: 9 Tuesdays, 11:45am -12:30pm
Jan 26-March 23
Instructor: Julie Liddle
The ART IN HAND Preschoolers class focuses on exploration with developmentally appropriate art materials in a supportive environment that emphasizes process over product. Curious kids will enjoy an interactive story time and have opportunities to create with a wide variety of traditional art media, found objects and natural materials. In this winter session, participants will enjoy stories and art-making reflecting a range of kid-friendly topics, including the many beautiful and art-inspiring wintery wonders in the natural world around us. Tuition includes parent/caregiver and child.
Non-Members $200 Members $180
ART IN HAND: Spring Preschool
3 ½ - 5 years old
Spring: 9 Tuesdays, 11:45am -12:30pm
April 13-June 8
Instructor: Julie Liddle
The ART IN HAND Preschoolers class focuses on exploration with developmentally appropriate art materials in a supportive environment that emphasizes process over product. Curious kids will enjoy an interactive story time and have opportunities to create with a wide variety of traditional art media, found objects and natural materials. In the spring, our attention will be turned to colorful blossoms blooming, tiny hatchlings hatching, and many more exciting discoveries to be made this time of year. Tuition includes parent/caregiver and child.
Non-Members $200 Members $180
GRADES K – 2
Me Myself and I
4 Mondays( no class Feb 15th),4:00 – 5:00pm
Jan25 – Feb22
Instructor: Joan Clowes
Students use artistic expression to tell the story of themselves! Personal collages, self portraits, and much more are all part of the adventure. Painting, drawing and mixed media sculpture are used in this self-esteem building course.
Members $152 Non-Members $160
Paint box Discovery
4 Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Feb4 – Feb 25
Instructor: TBA
Find out what’s in the paint box! Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are all included in this creative class. Discover a variety of fun and unique projects which encourage imagination and individual expression. Kids explore a variety of art concepts, art vocabulary and different art mediums and discover what creative outlets they enjoy the most.
Members $152 Non-Members $160
Kids n’ Clay
4 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Feb 3 – Feb 24
4 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:30pm
April 7 – April 28
Instructor: Marit Gretz
Children dive into the ’mud’ and create fantastic animals, vessels, name plaques and much more! Kids learn hand-building techniques such as pinching and coiling as well as sculpture and surface decoration. Come ready to have fun and get messy! All materials and firing fees included.
Members $156 Non-Members $165
Discover Digital Arts
4 Fridays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jan 22 – Feb 12
4 Fridays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Feb 26 – Mar 19
Instructor: Marc Figueiredo
From hand-drawn artwork to student-taken photos and designs, kids explore digital imagery and learn to use technology as a tool for artistic creation. Students design their own logo, produce a series of images that tell a story, and embark on many other fun projects.
Members $71 Non-Members $75
GRADES 3 – 5
Dare to Draw
6 Mondays (no class on March 29th), 4:00 – 5:30pm
Mar 1 – Apr 12
Instructor: Joan Clowes
Charcoal, pastels, ink, markers and pencils… Kids try them all while learning real drawing concepts at an age appropriate level. Lessons in line, shadow, contour, and value take drawings from good to great!
Members $170 Non-Members $180
Critters, Creatures & Characters
4 Tuesdays, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Apr 20 – May 11
Instructor: Marc Crisafulli
This is not just a drawing class! Crazy critters and characters real and imagined take on a life of their own through sculpture, printmaking, and painting and drawing combined with mixed media. Traditional cartooning concepts are the building blocks for this action packed class!
Members $142 Non-Members $150
Clay Creations
6 Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm
Jan26 – Mar 2
Instructor: Dana Cary
Children dive into the ’mud’ and create fantastic animals, vessels, name plaques and much more! Kids learn hand-building techniques such as pinching and coiling as well as sculpture and surface decoration. Come ready to have fun and get messy! All materials and firing fees included.
Members $180 Non-Members $190
Hooked on Painting
4 Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:00pm
Apr 7 – Apr 28
Instructor: Kim Freedman
Children will use the art elements of line, texture, shape, color and value as building blocks for their paintings. They will explore brushstroke options, mixing colors, tonal values, and composition with an emphasis on personal expression. Paintings will be done with different kinds of paints as tempera, watercolor and brush and ink. Motivational materials will be taken from relevant famous artists and their unique painting styles. Try this class and discover the magical world of paint.
Members $152 Non-Members $160
Art of the Letter
5 Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:00pm
May 5 – June 2
Instructor: Marc Crisafulli
In this age of instant messaging, and texts, will your kids miss out on the fun and rewards of traditional correspondence? The impact or magnitude of a letter can be felt for a lifetime! Focus on incorporating words and imagery together to form different types of correspondence: the thank-you note, a note to a friend or letters of inquiry. Techniques and materials would also be stressed. If they wish, students can share responses from the recipients of these letters.
Members $142 Non-Members $150
Fun with Digital Arts
4 Mondays, 4:15pm -5:45pm
Jan 11 – Feb 8 (no class on Jan 18th)
4 Mondays, 4:15pm -5:45pm
Feb 22 – Mar 15
Instructor: Christy Lyons
In this exciting sampler class, students are exposed to three types of digital art: digital drawing, music-making, and animation. In the last three classes, students choose their favorite of the three and create a small project in that medium. Returning students may create in their preferred medium throughout the session.
Members $95 Non-Members $100
Flash Animation
5 Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00
Jan 20 – Feb 17
5 Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00
Feb 24 – Mar 24
Instructor: Christy Lyons
Bring your drawings to life using the computer! Learn to draw and animate objects and characters using the popular Flash format.
Members $105 Non-Members $110
GRADES 6 – 8
Mosaic Workshop
4 Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30pm
Feb 3 – Feb 24
Instructor: Julie Philips
Have fun with colorful glass and other mixed media! Experience piecing glass mosaic to make a mirror, frame, box or wall art. Learn to prepare glass and arrange a pleasing design, glue and grout your final piece. Work with mixed media materials such as pastels, fresco and fanciful wire and fabric figure sculpture.
Members $147 Non-Members $155
Music Production
4 Tuesdays, 4:15pm -5:45pm
Jan 19 – Feb 9
4 Tuesdays, 4:15pm -5:45pm
Feb 23 – Mar 16
Instructor: Tim Hampton
Rock out with professional software to mix beats, layer vocals, and create original songs in your own style, whether it's classical or hip hop. Bring your love of music. No audio production experience necessary.
Members $95 Non-Members $100
Video Game Design
5 Thursdays, 4:15pm -5:45pm
Jan 21 – Feb 18
5 Thursdays, 4:15pm -5:45pm
Feb 25 – Mar 25
Instructor: Gal Afik
This class is the first step needed to design original digital games. Learn about interactive game-making through interfaces like GameMaker, and gain experience working with graphics and code. Create an interface, make characters that move, and practice storyboarding all in one class.
Members $105 Non-Members $110 |
