Preschool Program Ages 3 - 4
This 1 hour preschool program will provide many benefits to this age level. This is a non-threatening, interactive approach. Comprehensible step by step instruction learning the 5 basic elements of shape which will transfer into a realistic drawing while developing eye hand coordination, fine motor skills, beginning math and reading skills. This class will also help with beginning writing skills. Small classes. Must Pre-Register.

Parent and Child Ages 4 - 6
A unique class designed to allow parents to experience the Monart method with their children by drawing along side of them. Parents are invited to attend this class, but do not have to attend.

Getting Ready Ages 4 - 6
An introduction to representational drawing, this class teaches students to master the ability to recognize the elements of shape in the visual world. In this class, our goal is to fine tune the essential tools, that are necessary for students to be successful, not only in art, but that transfers to any application. Tools that we focus on further developing are hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, attention span and the ability to make independent choices. Students in this class will be introduced to a variety of media including markers, pastels, chalk and watercolor.

Basic Drawing Ages 6 - 8
A representational drawing class that encompasses the interpretation of 2-D images and 3-D objects. Students will master the ability to independently recognize the elements of shape throughout the world that they live in. This class provides enough structure for success while encouraging individual creativity. Our goal is to advance our students skill sets to include artistic confidence, the ability to make independent and creative choices of composition, and the ability to practice consistency. Students in this class will master the use of markers, colored pencil, pastels, chalk and watercolor medias.

Homeschool Ages 4 - 7
An Introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and fine motor coordination of a 4 to 7 year old. Students will develop their ability to recognize the elements of shape and learn how to translate every day objects on to paper. This class will also offer academic information on subjects such as literature, geography, math, science & more.
 

Homeschool Ages 8 - 12
This 1 & 1/2 hour class is geared for the attention span and motor coordination of an 8 to 12 years old. Students will learn the Monart drawing method and how to use the method to create drawings from a variety of realistic, abstract and expressionistic styles. Lessons will introduce them to inspirations from 2Dimensional graphic materials, 3Dimensional objects, the human form, perspective, and proportion. This class will also offer academic information on subjects such as literature, geography, math science & more.

Drawing, Painting and Crafts Ages 7 - 14
This 1 1/2 hour class will inspire students to use their creativity in an artistic setting. Students will draw using the Monart drawing method, paint on canvas, create crafts, and much more! Students will use a variety of media and techniques to help build a foundation of art skills that can be applied to other areas of their lives. Students will be encouraged to use their individual creativity to produce artwork they can be proud of. Throughout the course of this class students will be exposed to various fine art skills such as perspective, proportion, color theory, and more.
 

Drawing Fundamentals Ages 8+
 

An introduction to incorporating fine art skills of proportion, perspective, shading, light logic, and understanding the proportions of the human form, into the students' representational drawings. This class has the same structure as basic drawing, but is designed for artists who are ready to enrich their artistic knowledge (background). This class teaches a progression of guided lessons towards independent drawing skills. Students will use various media such as graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel, markers, colored pencil and watercolor.

Intermediate Drawing Ages 8+
This class will incorporate skills achieved in drawing fundamentals with projects consisting of more complex components and details. An introduction to abstract and expressionistic styles of drawing, will allow for students to expand their art history background as well as gain a coherent understanding of their likes and dislikes. Students will be challenged to create projects individually and to achieve a consistent pattern of effort.

Basic Drawing Tweens and Adults Ages 8+
An Independent Study class for Tweens and Adults, that ranges from students with no experience to ones who have fairly good basic drawing skills. This class will introduce the student to all subjects, media, and styles of drawing and painting. Students will be given guided drawing technique instruction and will be encouraged to develop their own composition choices.

On-Going Basic Painting Ages 8+
This beginning painting class will provide students with the fundamentals of painting techniques such as using acrylic paint, composition and color theory. In this 1 & 1/2 hour class students will be using the Monart drawing method to draw a variety of subjects and use their newly learned painting techniques to produce vibrant pieces of art. This class may require more than 1 week to complete any given project.

On-Going Painting Class Adults Only
Beginner to intermediate students will learn basic theory and techniques while developing their own style. Explore abstract expression, realistic and impressionism with individual instruction. Beginners are welcome. Materials list will be provided.

"Not seeing a class or a time that works for you? We would love to work on an individual basis to set up classes at a time that works for you. With a minimum commitment from 6 students we can start any kind of class, either a home school group, preschool class or even an enrichment at your school!