Art Classes
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Rhapsody’s Second Annual Art Contest
Summer 2013 Forms
Summer 2013: Classes
Drawing Fundamentals
Grades 1-3
Tuesdays 4:45-5:45pm: June 4, 11, 18, 25
This skill-building class for the young artist encourages and shapes early drawing techniques. Each session will build on the skills learned in the previous class and students will work their sketches and ideas into fantastic finished pieces of artwork!
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$55/4 weeks
Cartooning
Grades 2-8
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm: June 5, 12, 19, 26
Have fun creating your own characters while learning the basics of cartooning. Design, create and write your own stories based on your imagination.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$50/4 weeks
Canvas Painting
Grades 3-8
Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm: June 5, 12, 19, 26
Brush up on your acrylic painting skills and learn new artistic methods and techniques. Canvas painting is the next step for more experienced painters already comfortable with paper surfaces.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$75/4 weeks
Inspired Painting
Grades 1-3
Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm: June 6, 13, 20, 27
Join us as we explore fundamentals such as composition, balance, and color in painting. Students will be introduced to past and current artists to encourage their artistic expressions while painting in non-traditional methods. The class will cover tempera, watercolor and acrylic paints.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$60/4 weeks
Drawing Class
Grades 3-8
Tuesdays 4:45-5:45pm: July 2, 9, 16, 23
These art lessons will explore a variety of materials and drawing tools while focusing on joyful and imaginative self-expressive art. Students will use creative problem solving to create art projects. There will be a focus on making choices using drawing and mixed media materials that will help create fantastic art.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$55/4 weeks
All Mixed Up
Grades 1-3
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm: July 10, 17, 24, 31
Become a “pop artist” (no, that’s not just for singers– there really is a style of art called pop art)! Create artwork using dozens of different techniques and mediums. Paper mache, collage, pastels, paint, sculpture, and much more will be used to create highly stylized art. Expect to draw, print, paint, sculpt, and more.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$55/4 weeks
Building Art
Grades K-3
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm: July 10, 17, 24, 31
The class will use found objects such as tin cans, cardboard, and egg cartons for students to create fun and creative sculptures. Use paint, glue, paper mache, and model magic to complete your three-dimensional masterpieces!
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$55/4 weeks
Color Your World
Grades 3-6
Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm: July 11, 18, 25, August 1
This class will cover oil pastels, crayons, markers, color pencils, and chalk pastels. Each medium will create drastically different and dramatic art masterpieces. Lessons will focus on proper application along with drawing fundamentals such as composition and the seven elements of art.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$55/4 weeks
A Different Way to Paint
Grades 1-3
Tuesdays 4:45-5:45pm: August 6, 13, 20, 27
Using non-traditional methods, students will explore painting on Plexiglass, Masonite board, and cardboard. The class will use a variety of materials such as spray paint, glue, and acrylic paint.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$60/4 weeks
The Joy of Art
Grades 1-3
Wednesdays 4:45-5:45pm: August 7, 14, 21, 28
These art lessons will explore a variety of materials and drawing tools while focusing on joyful and imaginative self-expression in art. Students will use creative problem solving to create art projects. There will be a focus on making choices using drawing and mixed media materials in order to create fantastic art.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$55/4 weeks
Painting Class
Grades 3-8
Thursdays 4:45-6pm: August 8, 15, 22, 29
Do you like painting flowers, tigers or even spooky space creatures? Then this is the class for you! Take the next step in creating beautiful paintings in Painting 101. Each session will teach you skills to become a better painter with basic direction and practice. Learn how to plan your painting and how to match and blend colors like a pro. Paint with watercolors, tempera and acrylic paints on paper, board and canvas.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$70/4 weeks
2012-13 School Year
- Scholarship Application Form 12-13
- Spring Art Brochure 2012-2013 (January through May classes)
- Full Policies & Calendar 2012-13
2012-13 Classes: Fall 2012
January-February
Cartooning
Grades 2-6
Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm: Jan. 15 – Feb. 5
Have fun creating your own characters while learning the basics of cartooning. Design, create, and write your own stories based on your imagination.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$50/4 weeks
Drawing Fundamentals
Grades 1-3
Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm: Jan. 16 – Feb. 6
This skill-building class for the young artist encourages and shapes early drawing techniques. Each session will build on the skills learned in the previous class, and students will work their sketches and ideas into fantastic finished pieces of artwork!
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$50/4 weeks
Color Your World
Grades 2-5
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm: Jan. 17 – Feb. 7
This class will cover oil pastels, crayons, markers, color pencils, and chalk pastels. Each medium will create drastically different and dramatic art masterpieces. Lessons will focus on proper application along with drawing fundamentals such as composition and the seven elements of art.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$60/4 weeks
Mosaic Masterpieces
Grades 3-8
Thursdays 5:45 – 7:00pm: Jan. 17 – Feb. 7
Students will learn how to create an attractive mosaic design and then utilize the design to make 3D mosaic pieces of their choice (mirrors, boxes, and vases) using recycled glass. They make great gifts or can be beautiful decorative additions to your home!
Instructor: Kristy Hylbert
$74/4 weeks
February – March
Pencil Drawing
Grades 3-6
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm: Feb.12-Mar. 5
Take your drawing skills to a new level! Learn the secrets to becoming a better artist with techniques that never fail. Each class will build your skills and knowledge to help you become better at drawing and sketching. Draw with pencil, markers, colored pencils, and oil pastels to create dramatic images.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$50/4 weeks
Canvas Painting
Grades 4-8
Wednesdays 4:30-6pm: Feb. 16-Mar. 6
Brush up on your acrylic painting skills and learn new artistic methods and techniques in this canvas painting class. Canvas painting is the next step up for more experienced painters already comfortable with paper surfaces.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$75/4 weeks
Art Sampler
Grades 1-3
Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm: Feb. 14-Mar. 7
These art lessons will explore a variety of materials and drawing tools while focusing on joyful and imaginative self-expression in art. Students will use creative problem solving to create art projects. There will be a focus on making choices using drawing and mixed media materials in order to create fantastic art.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$50/4 weeks
Palette of Art
Grades 5-8
Thursdays 5:45pm-7pm: Feb. 14-Mar. 7
Try something new every day! This is a great course for those who are interested in learning a variety of techniques in different media. Methods taught will include watercolor painting, sculpture, drawing, and beadwork. These techniques will be combined in each student’s own creative way to form a final masterpiece!
Instructor: Kristy Hylbert
$60/4 weeks
March – April
Junky Art
Grades 2-5
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm: March 12-April 9
No class 3/26
This class will use found objects such as tin cans, cardboard, and egg cartons to create fun and creative sculptures. Paint, glue, paper mache, and model magic will be used to complete three-dimensional masterpieces!
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$50/4 weeks
Animal Creations
Grades 5-8
Tuesdays 5:45pm-7pm: Mar. 12-April 2
No class 3/26
Do you love animals? Learn easy techniques to draw realistic pictures of your favorite creatures. Students will work from their own photographs of pets or pictures of animals from books, magazines, and other sources.
Instructor: Kristy Hylbert
$60/4 weeks
A Different Way to Paint
Grades 2-6
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm: Mar. 13-April 10
No class 3/27
Using non-traditional methods, students will explore painting on Plexiglass, Masonite board, and cardboard. The class will use a variety of materials such as spray paint, glue, and acrylic paint.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$60/4 weeks
Landscape Painting
Ages 13-adult
Thursdays 5:45pm-7:45pm: Mar. 14-May 2
No class 3/28 or 4/18
Students will learn how to paint landscapes with accurate perspective in a variety of painting styles and media. Color theory and light techniques will be covered. Students of all skill levels are welcome.
Instructor: Joni Wildman
$80/6 weeks
Art Fundamentals
Grades 1-3
Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm: Mar. 14-April 11
No class 3/28
This class will cover the basics of drawing and painting as well as an introduction to mixed media. Each art project will encourage students to explore composition, value, and shading.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$50/4 weeks
April – May
Found Object Art
Grades K-6
Tuesdays 5:45pm-7pm: April 16-May 7
What do “found objects” have to do with art? Find out for yourself! We will create a unique project each week using a different found material. Students will experience the joy that comes from recycling found objects into art.
Instructor: Kristy Hylbert
$50/4 weeks
All Mixed Up
Grades 4-8
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm: April 16-May 14
Become a “pop artist” (no, that’s not just for singers– there really is a style of art called pop art)! Create artwork using dozens of different techniques and mediums. Paper mache, collage, pastels, paint, sculpture, and much more will be used to create highly stylized art. Expect to draw, print, paint, sculpt, and more.
Instructor: Rich Theobald
$65/5 weeks
Saturday Classes
Portraiture
Ages 13– adult
2:30pm-4:30pm: Jan.19-Feb. 23
Students will learn the basics of drawing the human face, tips and tricks for getting an accurate likeness and the ins and outs of shading techniques.
Instructor: Joni Wildman
$80/6 weeks
Art Fashions
Grades 3-8
1pm-2:15pm: Feb.16-Mar. 9
Have you ever thought about putting your own original designs on shirts, bags, hats, etc.? If so, Art Fashions is the class for you! Students will learn to create their own stencils and will transfer them onto fabric with fabric paint. Students should have strong drawing skills for this course.
Instructor: Kristy Hylbert
$70/4 weeks
Paper Mache!
Grades 1-4
1:30pm-3:30pm: Mar. 16-April 4
Class will be held 3/30
Students will learn to create structures using paper mache techniques; we will paint, decoupage, and build amazing creatures while exploring Greek and Roman mythology!
Instructor: Joni Wildman
$60/4 weeks
Outside the Lines
Grades 1-5
1pm-2:15pm: April 13-May 11
No class 4/20
Think you can’t draw? Think again! This is a great class for beginners in the art of drawing. Students will be taught the different types of lines used in drawing and how to use various techniques and media.
Instructor: Kristy Hylbert
$60/4 weeks
* Payment secures reservation in class
* A complete refund will be given if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment.
* No refunds for missed classes
* Your class will be confirmed by email or phone prior to the first session
Private Lesson Information
Private art lessons are available in 30, 45, and 60 minutes lengths. Please call (608) 848-2045 for pricing & instructor information.
Look for our Spring 2013 brochure in late November for Jan-May classes!
* Payment secures reservation in class
* A complete refund will be given if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment.
* No refunds for missed classes
* Your class will be confirmed by email or phone prior to the first session
