FALL SEMESTER 2025

Kid Painting & Drawing Classes

7950 Make Your Palette Pop! (ages 8–11)
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Mondays, 4–5:30 PM
Explore color and grow your painting abilities in this class! Students will have the opportunity to use table easels, just like professional artists, and create masterpieces in both acrylic and watercolor. The instructor will provide step-by-step demonstrations on shape, color, line, form, and texture when capturing different subject matters.
10 session(s): 9/15–12/1 (no class on 9/22, 10/13)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $46

7956/8015 Drawn to Drawing: The Young Artist’s Sketchbook (ages 7–10)
Instructor: Katie Truk
7956 Mondays, 5:30–6:30 PM
8015 Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
Does your child draw all the time? Like a sport, drawing is a skill that improves with practice. This class will build upon basic drawing skills, such as contour lines and shading, to give students confidence in their abilities. In addition, at the beginning of the session, a sketchbook will be given to students for additional, although not mandatory, practice at home (fun and creativity are always the main priority!) to help reinforce lessons and develop skills learned in class.
7956 10 session(s): 9/15–11/24 (no class on 9/22)
8015 10 session(s): 9/16–11/25 (no class on 9/23)
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $42

7954 NEW! Artist Explorations: Drawing & Painting Animals (ages 6–9)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Mondays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Explore the principles of drawing and painting animals! Students will learn about the 2D fundamentals, such as line, shape, composition, and color, while using graphite, charcoal, pastel, paint, and more to create. Please bring a smock or wear play clothes.
10 session(s): 9/15–12/1 (no class on 9/22, 10/27)
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $42

8004 Draw Your Art Out! (ages 7–9)
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Tuesdays, 4–5:30 PM
Dive into drawing in this fun and dynamic class! Explore new drawing techniques in a variety of black & white and color media such as pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Learn core principles like how to use light and shadow to make your drawings pop, proportions, blending colors, and more. New projects each session.
10 session(s): 9/16–11/25 (no class on 9/23)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $46

8008 NEW! Portraiture: Drawing Faces with Confidence (ages 10–12)
Instructor: Jenna Meyer
Tuesdays, 4–5:30 PM
Want to improve your people-drawing skills? This class is for students at any level who want to jump into the world of portraiture. Learn how to draw a loved one, a favorite celebrity, a self-portrait, and maybe even create a portrait of your own characters! Students will be provided with the tools and knowledge necessary to produce portraits from start to finish with confidence, no matter their current skill level. Students will be working primarily from reference photos. Please view the materials list online for this class. Students will need to purchase their own supplies.
10 session(s): 9/16–11/25 (no class on 9/23)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365

8007/8032 Introduction to Drawing & Painting (ages 6–9)
Instructor: Katie Truk
8007 Tuesdays, 5–6 PM
8032 Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Is your child fascinated by drawing and painting? We teach the fundamentals of composition and perspective through still lifes and photographic sources, while broadening techniques and creativity. Explore color, shading, texture, and most importantly, imagination! Repeat students are welcome.
8007 10 session(s): 9/16–11/25 (no class on 9/23)
8032 10 session(s): 9/17–11/26 (no class on 10/1)
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $40

8037 Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting (ages 11–13)
Instructor: Andrea Gianchiglia
Wednesdays, 4–5:30 PM
Build a foundation! Study composition, perspective, proportion, color theory, and values while creating still lifes, landscapes, portraiture, figure drawing, and more. Talk about art concepts with demonstrations and step-by-step lessons to gain an understanding of what makes strong drawings and paintings. Previous students who have taken this class and already have the materials are welcome to bring them to class or use the Art Center’s materials.
10 session(s): 9/17–11/26 (no class on 10/1)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $48

8033 Inspired by the Masters (ages 5–6)
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Wednesdays, 4–5:30 PM
Each week, students will learn about an artist from history and step into their shoes to create different kinds of artwork. From drawing to painting, the instructor will introduce the following artists based on their unique art style, such as Kusama dots, Rousseau animals, Warhol flowers, Matisse shapes, and more! New projects each session.
10 session(s): 9/17–12/3 (no class on 10/1, 11/26)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $46

8040 Fantasy Genre Drawing (ages 9–16)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Wednesdays, 6–8 PM
Are you a fan of fantasy fiction, films, and anime? Join Doug Baron on a fantastic journey with popular characters from Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Fullmetal Alchemist, and more. Learn how to draw fantasy classics such as dragons, unicorns, and other mythical creatures. Students will work in a variety of media such as acrylic paint, India ink, charcoal, and pastel.
10 session(s): 9/17–11/26 (no class on 10/1)
Tuition: member $357, non-member $387
Materials fee: $50

8081 Comics, Cartoons & Anime Drawing (ages 9–16)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Fridays, 4–5:30 PM
Calling all comics, cartoons, and anime lovers! Explore drawing popular characters and work on simple and effective techniques for creating your own character concepts. Master a unique style of creating cartoon, anime, and comic art—and have fun!
9 session(s): 9/19–12/5 (no class on 10/17, 10/31, 11/28)
Tuition: member $300, non-member $330
Materials fee: $42

8086 Drawing & Painting (ages 9–12)
Instructor: Dawn Noonan
Saturdays, 10–11:30 AM
Raise the bar and reach the next level! Refine drawing and painting skills using charcoal, pastel, paint, and more through demonstrations, discussions, and individual attention. Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting combined with imagination.
10 session(s): 9/20–11/22
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $46

8085 Cartoons & Anime Drawing (ages 7–10)
Instructor: Doug Baron
Saturdays, 10–11:30 AM
Are you a cartoon/anime/manga-lover? Create characters! Explore comic book and manga-style drawing from dynamic perspectives to classic anime/manga facial features. We draw popular characters and work on simple and effective techniques for drawing and creating concepts. Master a unique style of creating cartoon, anime, and comic art—and have fun!
10 session(s): 9/20–12/6 (no class on 10/18, 11/29)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $46

8087 Drawing Beyond Stick Figures (ages 7–10)
Instructor: Heidi SanFilippo
Saturdays, 10–11:30 AM
This class is made for students who would like to enhance their drawing skills beyond stick figures. The focus will be to ignite creativity, improve art techniques, and instill confidence. Students will have the opportunity to express themselves artistically and experiment with different styles. Each class will consist of a mix of instructional lessons, collaborative exercises, and individual practice to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.
8 session(s): 9/20–12/6 (no class on 10/25, 11/1, 11/08, 11/29)
Tuition: member $265, non-member $295
Materials fee: $37

8089 Draw, Paint & Create! (ages 6–9)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Saturdays, 12–1:30 PM
If your child loves to draw and paint, this class is perfect for them! Students will create several artworks during the duration of the class. In addition to a main art project, every week students will keep and work in a sketchbook. Students will be exposed to a variety of materials such as pencil, acrylic paint, watercolor, ink, papier-mâché, and more.
10 session(s): 9/20–11/22
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $46