Enrichment Art Essentials: Youth (ages 9–12) | Tuesdays 4:15–5:30 PM

Art Essentials: Youth (ages 9–12)
Fall 2025 Semester: September 9 – December 9
Meets Tuesdays | 4:15–5:30 PM
13 classes total | $170/month (Semester commitment – 4 monthly payments)
Small group – limited to 6 students

Students will deepen skills through graphite shading techniques, study the basics of animal and human form through archetypal shapes, and create living expression with watercolor painting.

At 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.

Graphite 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.

Topics We will explore throughout the semester:

Color Theory & Shade Bands
Learn the foundational concepts of the color wheel and value scale using watercolor and graphite.

Shading Techniques
Practice hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and blending to build depth and dimension using graphite.

Archetypal Shapes & Directional Line Drawing
Explore the fundamental shapes that make up all forms and develop spatial awareness through guided drawing exercises in colored pencil and graphite.

Observational Life Drawing
Apply learned techniques to draw from life, enhancing your ability to see and interpret form, shadow, and proportion with greater skill.

Fall 2025 Class Dates (Tuesdays)
September – 9, 16, 23, 30
October – 7, 14, 21, 28
November – 4, 11, 18
December – 2, 9