Teens

Teen Class Descriptions at Artsplace in Cheshire

Colored Pencil Classes

Beginner/Intermediate Colored Pencil Class
Explore the amazing techniques in colored pencil that will give your artwork the rich look of paint. You will begin with value exercises and basic layering techniques that will serve as a foundation for more advanced work. While prior drawing experience will enhance your study of colored pencil, it is not necessary. The instructor will lead you through easy techniques for laying out your images.

Beginner/Intermediate Colored Pencil

Intermediate Colored Pencil Class
Prerequisite: Beginner Colored Pencil or instructor approval.
Develop your layering and drawing skills as you begin work on independent projects. You will begin exploring color theory, advance your knowledge of color choices and learn more tips and techniques for working in this versatile medium.

Drawing Classes

Drawing from Nature Class
Learn to draw a selection of objects such as leaves, seedpods, feathers and shells. Improve your observation skills through a series of simple exercises. Complete one or more carefully rendered drawings. All levels welcome.

I Can't Draw but I Want to Learn Class
For students wishing to learn a comprehensive approach and develop a firm foundation in the fundamentals of realistic drawing. Learn accurate measurement, alignment, proportion, shading, perspective and textures. Expect significant improvement. Attendance crucial for first three classes.

I Can't Draw Class

Manga Anime Class
Work in black and white to create animé-style characters before you delve into color. You will develop confidence in figure drawing by working on your own project. Independent study is encouraged.

Manga Anime Class

Felting Class

The Language of Flowers Class
It’s simply magical! Students will use colorful Merino wool to create realistic felted flowers. You’ll decide whether to combine them to form a bouquet, use as gifts, or fasten on a purse or jacket. Learn the symbols Victorians associated with each flower. No experience necessary in this 7 week class.

The Language of Flowers

Painting Classes

Acrylics Class (Linda Marino)
Learn the principles of painting in acrylics in this ongoing class for both new and returning students. Lessons include color mixing, brush technique, and how to apply light and dark colors to create a more realistic painting. New lessons will be introduced to apply concepts to your own work.

Acrylics Class

Acrylics Class (Mally DeSomma)
Learn techniques to work with this versatile medium, which can be applied thickly to canvas to resemble oil paint, or thinned to resemble watercolor. All levels of students will be comfortable in this welcoming class.

Oil Painting Class
In this welcoming class for beginning and continuing students, you will build skill and confidence in mixing desired colors, blending to achieve roundness of objects and planning compositions. All levels welcome.

Oil Painting Class

Painting a Country Landscape Class
Since the 15th century, oil paints have played an important role in the evolution of art, but they can also be intimidating, with their many pigments, mediums and brushes. This beginner/intermediate painting class breaks down the fundamentals of painting a picturesque country landscape. Students will learn about composition, materials, underpainting, values (light/dark) and color theory. Students will receive individual attention along the way. The class will work from photos and will be able to view the original oil paintings. Some drawing experience helpful.

Painting a Country Landsape

Specialty Class

Stuff You Can't Do at Home Class
Learn a new technique each week and work with plaster, glue guns, resin, wood burning tools, etc. that require space and are frequently messy. Wear old clothes or bring a smock. Create incredible art!