Our Art Classes for each group are age appropriate and designed to meet the skill set of our students with instruction that is encouraging and educational in a fun social learning environment! We offer sequential based eight week sessions that our artists can continue to develop their artistry for years to come!
We will closed on Memorial Day and will hold this class on Monday, June 19th from 6pm – 8pm!
Art Adventures in Drawing, Painting & Ceramics (Grades 1-3) in Wickford
(8 classes)
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(8 classes)
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Digital Media/Animation I & II (Ages 7-12) in Wickford
(8 classes)
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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!
Fridays: Apr 28 – Jun 16
(8 classes)
4:00pm-6:00pm
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OR
Saturdays: Apr 29 – Jun 17
(8 classes)
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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This class is an introductory class that focuses on the development of our students’ drawing and painting 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.
Choose option: Fridays or Saturdays!
Fridays: Apr 28 – Jun 16
(8 classes)
3:00pm-6:00pm
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OR
Saturdays: Apr 29 – Jun 17
(8 classes)
1:00pm-4:00pm
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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.
Please contact us via email for our sibling coupon discount information prior to registering online
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!
Adult Drawing and Painting in Wickford
(8 classes)
6:00pm-8:00pm
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Artist Productions
This private instructional class is for experienced students that have the goal of exhibiting their art to public audiences (i.e., art exhibits, galleries, commissioned work, etc.).
The class will be taught personally by artist/instructor Claudia Venditto, who has 25+ years of experience as an artist/ instructor.
The class focuses on the goals of students who wish to strengthen their art work and develop their art collection to be gallery and show ready.
Methods in teaching will include drawing, painting and mixed media that support the individualized styles of the student as they further develop their skills and inner voice as an artist.
Critiques given in class and outside of class (via texts at additional fee) will provide professional feedback that also encourage informative dialogue throughout the student’s art process and development as an advanced artist.
These private one on one classes can be scheduled weekly, biweekly or monthly. Please contact us via phone 401-349-2812 (Smithfield) / 401-667-2890 (Wickford) or email us at bluedoorartstudio115@gmail.com to register!
Rate: $125/hour
Private Art Class in Smithfield and Wickford
Private art classes are available year-round!
Learn life time art skills to grow with that will help you develop your individualized goals as an artist! Our private art classes are offered to all ages!
Please contact us via phone 401-349-2812 (Smithfield) / 401-667-2890 (Wickford) 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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Gallery Hours
Fridays: 4:00pm-6:30pm
Saturdays: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Sundays: 1:00pm-5:00pm