SPRING SEMESTER 2025

Kid Drawing & Painting Classes

7782 NEW! 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.
8 session(s): 3/31–5/19
Tuition: member $265, non-member $295
Materials fee: $38

7643/7670 Drawn to Drawing: The Young Artist’s
Sketchbook (ages 7–10)
Instructor: Katie Truk
7643 Mondays, 5:30–6:30 PM
7670 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.
7643 10 session(s): 3/31–6/9 (no class on 5/26)
7670 10 session(s): 4/1–6/3
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $40

7640 Explore Drawing & Painting (ages 6–9)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Mondays, 6–7 PM
Explore the principles of drawing and painting in this hands-on, multi-media class. Learn about 2D fundamentals such as line, shape, composition, and color. Students will explore a variety of materials including graphite, charcoal, pastel, paint, and more. Please bring a smock or wear play clothes.
8 session(s): 3/31–6/2 (no class on 5/12, 5/26)
Tuition: member $210, non-member $230
Materials fee: $35

7662 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.
9 session(s): 4/1–5/27
Tuition: member $300, non-member $330
Materials fee: $42

7663/7664 Introduction to Drawing & Painting (ages 6–9)
Instructor: Katie Truk
7663 Tuesdays, 5–6 PM
7664 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.
7663 10 session(s): 4/1–6/3
7664 10 session(s): 4/2–6/4
Tuition: member $257, non-member $287
Materials fee: $38

7687 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. Materials fee covers the live model and some supplemented supplies. Previous students who have taken this class and already have the materials, are welcomed to bring them to class or use the Art Center’s materials.
10 session(s): 4/2–6/4
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $47

7684 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.
9 session(s): 4/2–5/28
Tuition: member $300, non-member $330
Materials fee: $42

7697 Imaginative Drawings (ages 8–12)
Instructor: Kerry Paone
Wednesdays, 4–5:30 PM
Imagine your own adventure through prompted stories and create fantastic and inventive drawings! Students will explore a variety of materials like markers, colored pencils, watercolor paint, and more to draw their ideas.
10 session(s): 4/2–6/4
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7745 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): 4/2–6/4
Tuition: member $357, non-member $387
Materials fee: $47

7746 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!
10 session(s): 4/4–6/6
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7724 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): 4/5–6/14 (no class on 5/24)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7747 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): 4/5–6/14 (no class on 5/24)
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $44

7725 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.
9 session(s): 4/5–6/14 (no class on 4/19, 5/24)
Tuition: member $300, non-member $330
Materials fee: $35

7727 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.
9 session(s): 4/12–6/14 (no class on 5/24)
Tuition: member $300, non-member $330
Materials fee: $38