Art Explorers!  (Ages 4-6)

Choose option: Wednesdays or Saturdays!

Wednesdays: Nov. 2 – Dec. 21
(8 classes)
4:30pm-5:30pm
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OR

Saturdays: Nov. 5 – Dec. 24
(8 classes)
8:45am-9:45am
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Art is an adventure when you begin exploring new art materials and methods! Our young artists will be introduced to drawing, painting and sculpting media while they learn about master artists’ art pieces and styles. This multi sensory based class will also focus on literacy and art vocabulary!  Students will be given multiple opportunities to express themselves through a variety of media, including ceramics! Students will also enjoy art discussions with peers as they make social connections through art!

Please contact us via email for our sibling coupon discount information prior to registering online

   

Art Adventures in Drawing, Painting & Ceramics (Grades 1-3)

Choose option: Tuesdays or Saturdays!

Tuesdays: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20
(8 classes)
4:30pm-6:00pm
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OR

Saturdays: Nov. 5 – Dec. 24
(8 classes)
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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Digital Media/Animation I & II (Ages 7-12)

Tuesdays: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20
(8 classes)
4:15pm-6:15pm
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Calling all aspiring cartoonists and animators! Learn how to create unique characters and landscapes and bring them to life through digital comics and animation! Students will learn about the fundamentals of digital painting, animation, and photo editing through fun and engaging projects.

Materials Needed: a stylus pen, an iPhone, iPad or other touchscreen tablet (required for participation in this class), and a 9 in. x 12 in. spiral bound sketchbook
Please have the following free apps downloaded upon class arrival: Autodesk Sketchbook and Flip-A-Clip.
Apps can be found for free in the App Store and the stylus pen can be purchased at Staples or at Blue Door.

NEW! Digital Animation II will offer former students the opportunity to work with Procreate ($9.99, please download to iPad) to further develop their digital media and animation skills!

   

Drawing and Painting I (Ages 9-13)

Choose option: Wednesdays or Saturdays!

Wednesdays: Nov. 2 – Dec. 21
(8 classes)
4:30pm-6:30pm
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OR

Saturdays: Nov. 5 – Dec. 24
(8 classes)
9:30am – 11:30am
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This class is an introductory class that focuses on the development of our students’ drawing, painting and ceramic skills! Their drawings come to life when they learn how to create art pieces with shading skills and color theory! This class progresses students of all levels, allowing the students to experience a variety of media and lessons from each of these sequential eight-week sessions. The students’ lessons will focus on the use of design elements and principles of art, artist inspirations and compositional skills as they simultaneously advance their  drawing and painting skills. They will be introduced to a variety of drawing media (pencil, ink, etc.) throughout various lessons. Drawing and painting from observation is also strongly encouraged in order to help train their artist eyes as they draw and paint from life as they explore still life, portraits and much more as they journey through each sequenced session!

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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Drawing and Painting II (Ages 14-17)

Choose option: Tuesdays or Saturdays!

Tuesdays: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20
(8 classes)
5:15pm-8:15pm
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OR

Saturdays: Nov. 5 – Dec. 24
(8 classes)
9:00am-12:00pm
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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!

   

Special Education Art Classes

Wednesdays, every other week: Nov. 30, and Dec. 7 and 21th
(3 classes)
3:05pm-3:45pm
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Special Education Art Classes are for students with disabilities who enjoy painting, drawing and crafting in a social group atmosphere with others. These classes are focused on supporting the abilities of each participating student. Each structured class introduces a new project to the student artists that they create with the assistance of an adult chaperone provided by their families. Projects include painted canvases, holiday and seasonal themed lessons, still life, printmaking and much more!
We will be exploring clay/ceramic projects this session!

Class Requirements

  • Adult Chaperones are requested to be provided by students’ families that can effectively assist students with their individualized learning modifications and adaptations.

Please contact for additional information

   

Friday Night Workshops for Teens in Wickford

Fridays: Oct. 28 – Nov. 4
6:30pm-8:30pm
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Join in the fun of art making on Friday nights with friends and fellow artists! For each workshop we will learn figure drawing and portraiture with instructional lessons that include drawing from observation (clothed model). We will  discuss proportions in long and short poses plus expression with mark making. We will use a variety of methods and media.

   

Ceramics (Ages 7-12)

Saturdays: Nov. 5 – Dec. 24
(8 classes)
9:00am-11:00am
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Students will learn how to build with clay when they learn about the hand building skills of coils and slabs as they build pottery and sculptures. They will learn the techniques and methods of throw on the wheel also which is always so much fun to learn about! If interested, the students will also have the opportunity to work with additional three dimensional media such as paper mache, wire, cardboard, and found objects to help build their knowledge of three dimensional vocabulary and techniques!

*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.

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Ceramics for Teens (13-17)

Wednesdays: Nov. 2 – Dec. 21
(8 classes)
4:30pm-6:30pm
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The possibilities are endless when working with clay during this 8 week session ceramic classes! We will will be developing hand building skills plus experimenting with wheel throwing skills when we create functional and decorative clay pieces, such as funky mugs, animal sculptures, ceramic birdhouses and pottery! Artists will develop their planning skills when we introduce projects to them through sketching exercises prior to their clay built pieces. A lot to learn and a lot of fun to have when creating three dimensionally!
*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.

Please contact us via email for our sibling coupon discount information prior to registering online

   

Adult Ceramics (Ages 16 and older)

Tuesdays: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20
(8 classes)
6:15pm-8:30pm
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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.

   

Adult Drawing and Painting

Tuesdays: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20
(8 classes)
6:15pm-8:15pm
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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.

   

Private Art Class in Smithfield and Wickford

Private art classes are available year-round!

Please contact us via phone (401-349-2812) or email us at bluedoorartstudio115@gmail.com prior to registering for this class on our registration site!

Rates:

Single student: $95/hour, $45/half hour

Two students: $145 ($72.50 per person)/hour, $75 ($37.50 per person)/half hour

 

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