Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Summertime Art Classes





"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks."Simonides (500 B. C.)

ART CLASSES Starts June 29th 2009

Young at Art Studio
197 Main St, Matawan
(Less than ONE MILE South of the Matawan Train Station)
732-765-1225 By appointment only

Tuition for each six week summer program is $135.
This must be paid in full before the first day of class to reserve your spot.
All supplies included unless otherwise noted.
You may earn a $5.00 credit for each student you recommend, so it pays to tell a friend.
$5.00 discount for each additional sibling.
There must be a minimum of 3 students to hold a class.

Come join us:
Dream, Imagine and create!!

Age 5-8 – Young Artists/Art Appreication - In this 5 week class young artists are introduced to famous works of art through story telling and hands on experiences. Young artists will have the opportunity to create their own version of a masterpiece while exploring different mediums. This class concentrates heavily on the process of hands on exploration.
Tues: 5:00-6:00 Instructor:Arshe Mahmood
Tuesday dates: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14. 7/21, 7/28, 8/4



Age 5-8: Young Artists Get Busy
During the first half of this class, the young artist will be given step by step instruction how to plan and construct a completed painting. The second half allows the time to use what they have learned to explore different mediums while releasing individual creativity. A wide variety of mediums and topics explored within these six weeks. Class instructor: Maria Milazzo
Mon or Thurs: 10:30-11:30 or 11:45–12:45
Tues: 1:00- 2:00 or 2:15- 3:15
Monday dates: 6/29,7/6,7/13,7/20,7/27,8/3.
Tuesday dates: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14. 7/21, 7/28, 8/4.
Thur. dates: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, (skip 8/13), 8/20.


Age 6-9: Pet Portraits
In this class young artists will be given step by step instruction to draw animals with basic shapes and sketching techniques. After exploring several mediums artist will complete a portrait of their beloved pet. Please bring in several photographs for reference. Instructor: Joyce Wasserman
Fri: 10:30-11:30 or 11:45-12:45
Fri dates: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14.


Age 9-12 - Intro to Drawing Fashion Designs:
This 6 week introduction class focuses on the skills and techniques that are needed for drawing modern fashion and the figure. The first section is dedicated to drawing the human figure, while the second portion deals with how to draw a variety of modern garments and accessories and the types of techniques used to render them. Class instructor: Isabelle Muth
Mon. or Wed. 5:00 – 6:00
Mon. dates: 6/29,7/6,7/13,7/20,7/27,8/3
Wed. dates: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12





Age 9-12 – Introduction to Self Portraits
Students will gain knowledge of using basic shapes, techniques and tips to render a basic face. After understanding the correct placements of features, students will challenge what they have learned to draw a self portrait. Different mediums will be explored as the student becomes familiar with various artistic styles.
Wed: 6:30-730 or 8:00-9:00 Instructor: Joyce Wasserman
Wed dates: 7/1,7/8,7/15,7/22,7/29,8/5


Ages 9 – 12 yrs. Easel Painting, Indoor and Outdoor
Through guided instruction students will gain experience by setting up an easel and planning their work before mixing colors to create an acrylic painting. Starting with step by step instruction, students eventually progress to independent work and finally group critique. Class instructor: Maria Milazzo
Mon: 1:00-2:00 or Tues: 10:30-11:30
Mon. dates: 6/29,7/6,7/13,7/20,7/27,8/3
Tuesday dates: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14. 7/21, 7/28, 8/4.


TEEN ART – 13-19 yrs “Allow Your Art to Evolve”
It’s never too early to prepare for your college portfolio or to develop those skills you never seem to make the time for. Multi medium art experience.
For Beginners to advanced.
Supplies not included. Class instructor: Maria Milazzo
Mon: 3:30- 4:30 / Wed: 1:00- 2:00 or 2:15-3:15 / Thurs: 3:30-4:30 or 5-6:00
Mon. dates: 6/29,7/6,7/13,7/20,7/27,8/3
Wed. dates: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5,(skip 8/12), 8/19
Thurs: Thur. dates: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, (skip 8/13), 8/20.


ADULTS Brush to Canvas
Come ready to explore the elements of art and enjoy the moment of brush to canvas. With guided instruction, artist is given the opportunity to learn while working. For beginners to advanced. This is an ongoing class. You may pay as you go or for a discount price pay 6 classes in advance. Supplies are not included.
Thurs: 6:45-8:15 $25.00 - 1½ hr class 6 week discount price $135.00
First Fridays: 7:00-9:00 Non Instructional Studio Time - $25.







Maria Milazzo’s artwork can be seen at “U Frame It”
Strathmore Shopping Center