Students attend this class once a week and are introduced to all media, such as: Sketching, Watercolor, Acrylics, Charcoals, Pastels, Clay Sculpture, etc.... They will learn different techniques, application of many media and understand the tools of the Arts. Classes are 1½ hours long and are taught by our talented, nurturing teachers. All materials are included. These are year round programs, and can be started any time during the year.

Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media. Choose which media you would like to learn.

These courses will include exploration of technique, skill and tools using both classical and creative approaches to drawing. Students will learn perspective, contour, gesture drawing, rendering of form, shadow, lighting and shading. Students will work with
charcoals, pencils, graphite, ink, pastels, and watercolor.

This fun class teaches students how to create their own Cartoon Figures. They learn perspective, action, emotion and are encouraged to use their own wild imaginations!

Linda studied Fine Arts at CSU Sacramento. She is a professional artist who works in watercolor, acrylic, collage, and experimental media. Linda will give private 1 hour lessons in sketching, acrylics, watercolors, or oils.

Join us for a six week course in Acrylic painting. All skill levels are welcome. Create your own canvas.

This exciting creative course is offered for the 3-5 year old Artist. The young students will explore their senses in a warm and nurturing setting while learning to work with watercolors, acrylics, clay and many other art media. They will also have adventures in drama, dance and movement, plus, explore music with percussion instruments and singing. Language arts will be introduced in this fun, unique program, as children enjoy social interaction and making new friends. Join us for this fabulous course! Students attend this course once a week. Call the Center for class availability.

Celebrate the creative spirit of the 3-5 year old. This unique program has been designed to incorporate a distinctive harmony of the arts including visual, musical, cultural, botanical, environmental, dramatic and language arts. Our next program commences on September 3, 2008. This program has limited space and requires early registration! Students attend this course 3 days a week. Please call the Center for registration information.

What makes this an outstanding program?

•A high teacher/student ratio of 1:5.
•Highly accredited, nurturing teachers with extensive experience teaching the younger child.
•Creative Learning–Building conceptual bridges across subject matters using the right side of the brain.
•Quality art and learning materials.
•Fabulous Environment–The Art Center is serenely nestled on 2½ acres in the heart of Granite Bay.

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