Daytime PRE-K Classes (Smithfield)
Read and Make Art with Me! (Ages 2-4) Smithfield
Tuesdays: Sep 5 – Oct 24
9:00am-9:30am
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Each week we will read beautiful, fun, and inspiring books, and create a drawing or painting based on the chosen story of the day! AND…adults will be creative participants! Please note, only one adult per enrolled artist.
Little Artists (Ages 4-6) Smithfield
Tuesdays: Sep 5 – Oct 24
9:45am – 10:30am
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Art Imagination Centers is all about exploration of art media, literacy and movement! We will explore a book each workshop day and carry the storybook’s theme throughout our centers which will include easel painting, sensory play, music and movement, plus much more!
Homeschool Classes (Smithfield)
Art Adventures in Drawing, Painting & Ceramics (Grades 1-3)
Wednesdays: Sep 6 – Oct 25
10:00am-11:30am
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This action packed art class focuses on this age group’s multi – sensory approach to learning. Our young artists will expand upon their use of art vocabulary when they learn about the design elements of line, shape, textures and color seen in the works of master artists: Picasso, Miro, Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo and many more! They will also be encouraged to discuss their ideas that they used in their thematic drawings, paintings and sculptures with their fellow art students!
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Please note: Students are divided into age groups within this class to meet the developmental and social needs of students in the class.
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12:00pm-3:00pm
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This high school level class is for students of all levels and previous art experiences, and who are eager to further develop their drawing and painting skills. Students will advance their drawing skills through the use of various drawing media (pencil, pen and ink, charcoal and chalks) and techniques (contour line drawing, shading and color blending ) when they explore the traditional subject matter of still life, landscapes and figure portraiture. They will also develop their painting skills when they use their understanding of color theory (color wheel, value, warm and cool colors, intermediate and complementary colors) in their work. Various styles of artists will be shown to inspire the students’ conceptual thinking skills, as well as their use of technical skills in their own creations. The students are given many opportunities to choose their own subject matter and media for their drawings and paintings in this class! This is a great class for students interested in the possible opportunity of participating in RI Scholastics Art and Writing Competition and the Jim Langevin Art Competition each year. This is also a great course for students interested in creating an art portfolio for college.
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We are now offering a BDS Art Studio pass purchase when registering online for Draw and Paint 2! This pass offers students in this class to visit the studio an additional class time each week throughout the session when the studio is open for Draw and Paint 1 or Draw and Paint 2 classes!
Daytime ADULT Classes (Smithfield)
Art Portfolio Prep Classes (Ages 18+) Smithfield
Thursdays: Sep 7 – Oct 26
10:00am-2:00pm
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Start creating an exceptional, stand-out art portfolio that exhibits your techniques and style as an artist. Classes will include lessons in drawing & painting, and ceramics. All skill levels are welcome!
Who is this class for?
– self motivated artists ages 18+ seeking to further develop their art skills.
– art students interested in non-traditional art course works.
– students interested in a small group learning atmosphere.
– graduated high school students taking a gap year!
– art students who are curious about the art career world.
– adult artists looking for a career change!
Adult Drawing and Painting (Ages 18+) Smithfield
Tuesdays: Sep 5 – Oct 24
11:00am-1:00pm
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FOR THE BEGINNER: This class is designed with the beginner adult in mind! We will introduce our beginner students to the basics of drawing with the use of graphite and charcoal media during observational drawing and shading lessons before learning about color theory painting. Students are guided through the fundamentals of drawing to help them build their confidence in their art making skills and successfully prepare for their painting lessons! Students’ first 4 week session usually includes more drawing lessons than the painting lessons! We believe drawing is the foundation to all art forms!
FOR THE ADVANCED: This class offers continuous learning opportunities to our students as the students advance their skills from session to session! Drawing and painting lessons are included throughout these sessions.
Adult Ceramics (18+) Smithfield
Tuesdays: Sep 5 – Oct 24
11:00am-1:00pm
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Materials Needed: Sketchbook
Students will learn how to build with clay by using hand building methods to make relief sculptures, coil pots, slab boxes AND learn how to throw on the pottery wheel. This class is for beginner and advanced levels.
*For ALL Ceramics Classes: Ceramics fee includes up to 1/2 bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Additional 1/2 bags of clay can be purchased, along with the additional glazes that will be needed for $25.