WINTER 2024 YOUTH CLASSES
In-Person Winter 2024 Youth Classes
$10 discount on any class when you register prior to December 1. This allows teachers enough time for planning and preparation of any necessary materials. If you know you want to take a class with us this summer, take advantage of this special discount – it helps us plan and it helps you save money! Click on the blue links to register. Use code: winter24 at checkout. To receive the discount for for multiple classes, please register for each class separately and use the code.
The NSAL provides a creative, nurturing environment. Research shows that participation in the arts at a young age helps children in all areas of learning.
MONDAY
Drawing to Painting (8-11 yrs)
PLUS: NEW Opportunity for 12-14 year olds!
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
This class will help your artists develop drawing skills. Perspective, composition, shapes and shadows all come into play before you put paint on canvas. Artists will move into painting with that fundamental knowledge and learn color mixing and basic techniques to create their own paintings!
**NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 12-14 year olds**
Independent Study Add-On: Older students interested in building on the skills above are invited to participate in class plus stay for an extra 30 mins. to receive additional instruction on independent projects/compositions (Add: $30).
When: 1/8-3/18 (10 classes)
No class 1/15
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Cost: $345/$375 for Ind. Study (12-14 yrs)
TUESDAY
Instructor: Samantha Younis
Students will create artworks inspired by famous artists, while exploring and learning various techniques (and some art history along the way!) Mediums may include: paint, clay, sculpture, collage, sketch. A great chance to delve into creativity while learning of great masters’ ideas, processes and what made them such amazing visionaries.
When: 1/9-3/19 (11)
Time: 4:30-5:45pm
Cost: $377
THURSDAY
Instructor: Samantha Younis
This fun class allows students to experiment with a variety of mediums, while learning different techniques. Learning to use various mediums allows the students to experiment and be exposed to many processes… all appropriate for creating at many age levels. Projects may include painting, clay, sculpture, collage and more!
When: 1/11-3/21 (10 classes)
No class 2/8
Time: 4:30-5:45pm
Cost: $350
FRIDAY
Instructor: Susan Romanelli
Using a variety of materials, young artists work on projects that encourage children to use their imagination as they draw, paint, sculpt, and make prints, collages and more. Each week students will create a project inspired by a different artist.
When: 1/12-3/15 (10 classes)
Time: 4:30-5:45pm
Cost: $350
SATURDAY
Saturday Morning Artists (7-11 yrs)
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
Faces, places, animals and nature- let your imaginations run free! This class is for students who love to draw, paint, sculpt, and want to explore different materials and techniques.
When: 1/13-3/16 (9 classes)
No class 3/2
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Cost: $345
NEW! Youth Valentine's Workshop All You Need is Love…and scissors and glue!
Instructor: Susan Romanelli
It’s that special time of year to celebrate love! Make a handful of unique/special/one-of-a-kind Valentines during a fun, creative class.
When: Sunday, 2/11
Time: 1:00-2:30
Cost: $95
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Fall 2023 Youth Classes
MONDAY
Drawing to Painting (8-11 years) (FULL)
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
This class will help your artists develop drawing skills. Perspective, composition, shapes and shadows all come into play before you put paint on canvas. Artists will move into painting with that fundamental knowledge and learn color mixing and basic techniques to create their own paintings!
When: 9/18-12/11 (12 classes)
No class: 9/25
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Cost: FULL
TUESDAY
Create with Clay for Kids (10-14 years)
Instructor: Jill Hurwitz
Playing with clay is a particularly valuable activity for kids due to the involvement of working with your hands and the dexterity it takes to form an object out of a lump of wet clay! Using hand-building techniques, this class will give students the chance to experience the tactile properties of clay – while creating their own pieces in a supportive and safe space. New demonstrations every week.
When: 9/26-11/21 (8 classes)
No class: 10/17
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Cost: $323
THURSDAY
New class!
Mixed Media FUN! For 6-12 year olds
Instructor: Samantha Younis
This fun class allows students to experiment with a variety of mediums, while learning different techniques. Learning to use various mediums allows the students to experiment and be exposed to many processes… all appropriate for creating at many age levels. Projects may include painting, clay, sculpture, collage and more!
When: 9/21-12/14 (11 classes)
No class: 10/5, 11/23
Time: 4:30-5:45pm
Cost: $377
FRIDAY
Instructor: Susan Romanelli
Using a variety of materials, young artists work on projects that encourage children to use their imagination as they draw, paint, sculpt, and make prints, collages and more. Each week
students will create a project inspired by a different artist.
When: 9/22-12/15 (11 classes)
No class: 10/13, 11/24
Time: 4:30-5:45pm
Cost: $377
SATURDAY
Saturday Morning Artists (7-11 years)
Instructor: Lyndsay Murphree
Faces, places, animals and nature- let your imaginations run free! This class is for students who love to draw, paint, sculpt, and want to explore different materials and techniques.
When: 9/23-12/16 (11 classes)
No class: 10/14, 11/25
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Cost: $377