Drawing (ages 9-12)
Explore the basic concepts of drawing using line, space, scale, proportion, value, and composition. Students will learn to draw an object that occupies a space using linear perspective and accurately reproduce an object from a still life or model. They will also learn to use a value scale, define light and shadow, and explore different line qualities with pencil. Drawing subjects will include still life, buildings, interiors, and objects chosen by the student for self-study assignments. Students will also explore charcoal, chalk pastels and oil pastels.
Materials: included
Private Lessons: $65/hr
Painting (ages 9 -12)
This introduction to painting with acrylics will cover basic concepts from the color wheel to painting techniques. Students will be encouraged to develop their own style after successfully learning how to create a color chart, mix colors, paint a still life, learn the styles of famous artists, and explore different styles of painting.
Materials: included
Private Lessons: $65/hr
Beginners and Advanced students are welcome! Beginners will learn the basics of hand building with low-fire clay and glazes by exploring the artistic and functional possibilities of pinch pots, coil pots, and slab-rolled pieces as well as glazing and staining techniques. Advanced students will be given more challenging projects but are welcome to work on individual projects. Beginning Wheel Throwing students will learn centering, throwing a basic cylinder, and trimming. Advanced students will work on more challenging forms such as bowls, plates, and bottles, High fire clay and glazes also available!
Materials: included (up to 12 lbs. of clay, glazes) additional materials available for purchase
Private Lessons: $65/hr
Drawing II (ages 9 and up)
A continuation of Drawing I emphasizing the use of charcoal and chalk pastels. Students will learn to use a value scale, translate a still life to paper, and explore life drawing subjects such as gestural drawings, a self-portrait and study of the hand etc.
Materials: included
Thursdays 3:30pm-5:00pm, 5 sessions: Jan. 30-Feb. 27 $75
Thursdays 3:30pm-5:00pm, 5 sessions: Mar. 6- Apr. 10 (omit March 27) $75
Thursdays 3:30pm-5:00pm, 5 sessions: Apr. 24-May 22 $75
Clay Classes for Adults (18 and up)
Materials included
Dates and times can be tailored to your schedule.
Call or email to schedule your session!
*be sure to note the dates and times you choose for your class in the comment section of the registration page*
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M's School of Art
FineArtsClasses
Clay Marquee Letter
Two sessions. Learn to make a
large letter shaped wall hanging or
box from clay slabs. Return the
next week to glaze your piece!
6:00pm-9:00pm
Clay Windchimes
Learn to create a unique set of
windchimes for your porch or
garden using the extruder! Return
the next week to glaze!
TBA
6:00pm-9:00pm
Raku Pillow Box
Create a challenging hollow form
from two slabs of clay, then
return to glaze and participate in
the exciting firing process!
TBA
6:00pm-9:00pm
Raku Ornaments
Create several ornaments
in clay, then fire them using
the raku process! Make
smaller versions into
pendants to wear!
TBA
6:00pm-9:00pm
NOVEMBER 11th
Clay Bowl Cluster
Learn to create a
cluster of bowls from clay
and decorate them with food
safe glazes! Return at a later
date to glaze.
$45
10am-12pm
Mills River, NC
Extruded Raku Vase
Learn to use the extruder to
create a simple vase, then
return to glaze and fire your
piece in the raku kiln!
6:00pm-9:00pm
