Spring 2024
Classes/Workshops
At Stone Branch School of Art we offer a wide range of long term classes as well short session classes and workshops.
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or private lessons.
Senior /sibling/family discounts may apply on classes
Convenient payment options available.
Tuition per semester : $1180 ( includes all materials)tuition will be prorated based on number of classes at time of admission. Installment arrangements are available. Short term classes ( Those scheduled with 10 or less classes) are priced accordingly.
Foundation Drawing
Wed. 6:45-8:45 Level I/II ( teen/adult)
Sat. 1-3pm Level I/II (Teen/Adult)
17 weeks
Teens/adults
Students learn the techniques and methods used to create the illusion of the three dimensional world on a two dimensional surface. Emphasis is on line, value, shape and use of classic measuring techniques
**For short (9 week) adult classes scroll down the class offerings below
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Youth/Jr. Teen Core Classes
Tue-Sat 4:30-6:30
Our programs provide artistic and life enhancing skills to students of all skill levels. Through one-to-one mentoring, in small class settings, we provide opportunities for each student to use their unique abilities. Attention is given not only to cultivating skills for creative expression but also for those used for enhanced, communication, emotional, and interpersonal relationship development and leadership building.
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of classes for Youth and Jr. Teens
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Beginning /Intermediate
Foundation Drawing
8 Week Session
Wed. 6:45-8:45
02/07-04/03 ( no class 3/27)
04/10-05/29
teen/adult
This 8 week class is designed to build students' confidence with drawing what they see. Students learn fundamental skills , accurate measuring, placement and shading using various drawing tools Students with no or some drawing skills will be comfortable in this class. Students with intermediate level skills will be challenged with new ways to refine the skills they have been using. Sr. Discount 60+
Relief Sculpture in Clay
Wed. 1:00-3pm
8 weeks
TBA
teen/adult
Get your hands dirty in this low-relief sculpture class. Also known as Bas-relief, this sculpting technique uses a panel of clay to raise the figures or designs above the surface. We will look at historic relief sculpture from around the world but will apply your own artistic ideas to your works.
Time allowing, we will also cover casting techniques for creating multiples of your sculpture.
Conceptual Drawing and Design
Tue 6:45-8:45 (Semi Private)
17 weeks
This portfolio level course is designed to assist students in creating works of art that are stylistic, expressive and reflect their inner voices and passions. Composition, color theory and narrative construct will be covered. Previous experience with portrait and figure drawing highly recommended.
Portfolio Studio
3 hrs weekly ( Semi Private)
Day and time: By arrangement with portfolio mentor
This session is designed to provide additional studio time for students working on portfolios. Generally students are enrolled in one or more studio classes along with this session.
Students work independently in the studio with the oversight of a Portfolio Mentor.
Comic
TBA
8 sessions
This course is a 8 week class
This is the perfect introduction for adults who are interested in learning techniques for drawing their own comics. Sequential storytelling and character development techniques will be covered as well as panel progressions, composition, page layout and a range of different styles of illustration and inking. This is a great course for those who want to learn or refine work on a graphic story.
Drawing Nature for Nature Journaling
TBA
10 weeks
We assume that we are naturally good observers, but learning to really see is a skill that must be learned and developed. In this 10 week class we will learn fundamental observational techniques for basic nature drawing, from botany to bugs. We will explore a variety of materials for use in creating beautiful nature journals
Relief Printmaking
Tues. 6:45-8:45
8weeks
02/013-04/09( no class 3/26)
This course is an introduction to fundamental techniques
for relief printing. Students will design and learn carving skills with wood and linoleum. Students will learn inking and printing techniques and will be able to produce a
small single color edition of prints.