Ages 11-13 | Saturday Morning ART Lab: Drawing, Painting and 3D Explorations November
Children Course | Available
This course will focus on both 2D and 3D processes and materials. Explore the tools and techniques that artists use to create work — from both life and imagination —as we experiment with different media, look at other artists’ work and discover what it means to see the world through the artist’s eye. Students will learn how to improve their observational skills and understanding of art elements such as line, shape, value, color mixing and more. All supplies are included.
- Students are now required to register one month at a time.
This course is Co-taught with Jenna Williams and Julia Brown
Jenna Almond Williams
Almond Williams has studied abroad in Florence, Italy, where she received instruction in advanced painting, painting restoration, and art history. She has a passion for the process and exploration of art making, which she balances with a concern toward concept. Teaching Philosophy: I believe in a learning environment of experiment and play that ignites a love for the process of art and the desire to discover new and exciting outcomes. An encouraging atmosphere helps students gain the self confidence to emerge within their own ideas and maintain a lifelong love of the arts. Students can expect to be exposed to a variety of methods and materials as well as different artists' work. Additionally, we will work to explore concepts that deepen our awareness of ourselves and our environment. Artist Statement: Color, relationship, process, and technique are all important aspects that inform the concepts at the core of my work. Often manifesting themselves in abstractions, my paintings have an etherial quality that at the same time offer up something of the familiar. Their aim is to engage the viewer to enter into a dialogue that is offered up, but not controlled, by the artwork itself. http://www.almondwilliamsart.com/
Julia Brown
I have my BFA in Sculpture from the University of Colorado at Denver and my Masters of Art Education from Regis. I’ve worked as a teacher for over 20 years for most art organizations in Denver like Art Reach, Denver Art Museum, Arvada Center, Adams 12, DPS and now Cherry Creek.
Lately I’ve been loving ceramics. I also love collage, encaustic, mixed media and ceramics. I’m passionate about flow bliss, and helping others find theirs. I think flow connects us to our highest self, like meditating or prayer. I love our national parks, artists, the creative process and learning and growing. I love that my pieces live quietly in others homes and lives. I like making for the sake of making.
I believe everyone has an inner creator. It’s just a matter of them finding their proclivities and propensities. My favorite part of teaching is helping others realize their vision, find their flow and help kids make something out of nothing. Tape and paper can create amazing things. It’s amazing seeing people surprise themselves with what they can do.