{"title":"Summer Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our Summer Series classes. A lineup of seasonal classes  for youth and adults at Sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shading-still-life-ages-9","title":"Shading \u0026 Still Life: Summer Series (Ages 9+) 4-week Series | Tuesdays 4:00–5:15 PM","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShading \u0026amp; Still Life: Summer Series (Ages 9+)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4-week Series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune 30, July 7, 14, 21 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will deepen skills through \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003egraphite shading techniques\u003c\/span\u003e, study the \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003ebasics of animal and human form\u003c\/span\u003e through archetypal shapes, and create \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eliving expression with watercolor painting\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this stage of development, children are ready to engage more consciously with form and detail, and these mediums support focus, observation, and the awakening of their inner imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphite teaches patience and precision, while form drawing nurtures confidence and a sense of proportion. Watercolor remains a vital tool for emotional expression, allowing students to explore mood and movement through color. This class offers a balanced blend of technical growth and creative freedom, supporting the whole child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eTopics We will explore throughout the semester:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eShading Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractice hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and blending to build depth and dimension using graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eArchetypal Shapes \u0026amp; Directional Line Drawing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the fundamental shapes that make up all forms and develop spatial awareness through guided drawing exercises in colored pencil and graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eObservational Life Drawing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply learned techniques to draw from life, enhancing your ability to see and interpret form, shadow, and proportion with greater skill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47609613975715,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3304\/4643\/files\/Shading.png?v=1776739088"},{"product_id":"art-essentials-ages-5-8-mondays-4-00-5-15-pm","title":"Art Essentials: Summer Series (Ages 5–8) 4-week Series | Mondays: 4:00–5:15 PM","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eArt Essentials: Summer Series Ages : 5-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4-week Series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eMondays: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eJune 29, July 6, 13, 20 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIn this foundational art class we will journey into the world of watercolor, block crayons and hand work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWatercolor invites a sense of flow and wonder as children experience how colors blend and breathe on the page, encouraging patience, presence, and emotional expression. Block crayons, with their broad strokes and rich pigments, support fine motor development while allowing young artists to explore form and story through color. Handwork connects mind to hand and engages the fine motor skills to create beautiful works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eOur Art Essentials class fosters a soulful connection to creation, honoring each child's inner world and natural rhythm of learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSample topics we will explore throughout the Semester:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePrimary \u0026amp; Secondary Color Exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the magic of color through hands-on work with watercolor and block crayons as we explore how primary colors mix to form secondary ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBlending \u0026amp; Simple Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMove from color exploration into blending and shaping techniques, laying the foundation for form creation using watercolor and block crayon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eNature Mandalas \u0026amp; Intro to Handwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate mandalas inspired by natural patterns and begin working with yarn to develop fine motor skills and creative expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCraft-Making \u0026amp; Mixed Media Integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply learned techniques that weaves together watercolor, crayon, and handwork with yarn to create imaginative, tactile crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47609671352483,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3304\/4643\/files\/Watercolor-2.png?v=1766986729"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sanctuarydstx.com\/collections\/summer-series.oembed","provider":"Sanctuary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}