Great Children's Art Classes Begin in January

There will be painting and drawing and even monotype printing in the next series of my children's art classes at Multnomah Arts Center. There is even something new and different added for teens - Fashion Art.

Classes begin on Monday, January 6th so register now.
Young Artists—Drawing & Painting

Action! Brushstrokes! Beautiful lines and wild shapes! Develop skill in composition, color mixing and putting thoughts and feelings into your work. Experiment with materials such as paint, markers, acrylics, tempera, and pastels. Explore faces, places, flowers, fish, abstraction and more.

Monday Classes 

Ages 6 - 8

Jan. 6 - Feb. 3 $44 [4 classes]

416195 Mon. 3:30 - 4:30 pm
 
Feb. 10 - Mar. 17 $55 [5 classes]
416201 Mon. 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Ages 9 - 12 Jan. 6 - Feb. 3 $64 [4 classes]
416203 Mon. 4:45 - 6:15 pm

Feb. 10 - Mar. 17 $80 [5 classes]
416205 Mon. 4:45 - 6:15 pm

Thursday Classes 

Ages 6 - 8

Jan. 9 - Feb. 6 $55 [5 classes]

416207 Th. 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Feb. 13 - Mar. 13 $55 [5 classes]

416209 Th. 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Ages 9 - 12  

Jan. 9 - Feb. 6 $55 [5 classes]

416211 Th. 4:45 - 5:45 pm

Feb. 13 - Mar. 13 $55 [5 classes]

416213 Th. 4:45 - 5:45 pm

New! Fashion Art for Teens
This class is an introduction to the art (and business) of fashion. Through a variety of art projects, try your hand at fashion sketching, clothing and fabric design, display and marketing design. Working from lots of resources, explore sources of inspiration from history and from today’s influences, and the importance of design elements such as color, line and composition in visual presentations.

Ages 13 - 18
Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 $120 [8 classes]
416776 Th. 6:15 - 7:45 pm

 

To register,
please drop by the office or call us at (503) 823-2787. You may also register online by going to Portland Parks & Recreation and clicking “Register Now.” First time users will need to create an account with Portland Parks by making an online request or by calling the PP&R Customer Service Center at (503)823-2525, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

 

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Upcoming Art Class for Adults

Adult Artist’s Studio: A Palette of Possibilities

Abstract Floral

This class is an opportunity to develop and build your drawing and painting skills and learn the design techniques to bring creative ideas to life. A variety of tools and media including paint, pastels, markers and color pencils will be used to create a variety of unique and beautiful projects. All materials are supplied

Adults 18+

Instructor Tobi Kibel Piatek is a lifelong artist and designer with a degree in Fine Arts. Her lively classes stimulate ideas and creativity.

For more information, please call 503.691.3062.

When:   Five classes, 10 am to noon
              Tuesdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012               

Where:  Van Raden Community Center – Art Room
              8535 SW Tualatin Rd., Tualatin

Cost:     $88 for residents       $110 for non-residents

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

To register, contact the Community Services Department
8515 SW Tualatin Rd. (inside Tualatin Community Park)
503.691.3062

   http://www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/recreation-programs-adults

UPCOMING CLASSES for Creative Kids

SUMMER ART WORKSHOP for CREATIVE KIDS

Young Artist’s Studio: Painting

Bring on the paint, the brushes and the fun. In this workshop, young artists (Grades 1 – 6) will:

• Use paint, brushes and other tools to create line, shapes, patterns and texture.
• Consider how simple lines, shapes and color combine to create works of art.
• Discover the joy and technique of using color.
• Observe and talk about the work of famous artists.
• · Share our work and learn ways to talk about what we see and like.

The studio atmosphere is designed to encourage creative expression, shared ideas and flexible thinking, and offer opportunities for students to see and think about the visual world in new ways.
 

All materials provided.

WHEN: Four classes: 10 am to Noon
 

Session 1: Monday June 18, Wednesday June 20, Monday June 25, Wednesday June 27

Session 2: Monday July 16, Wednesday July 18, Monday July 23, Wednesday July 25

COST: $72

About the teacher: Tobi Kibel Piatek enjoys teaching creative kids. She is a lifelong artist and designer, with years of experience teaching, and teaching about, gifted kids. Her lively classes stimulate kids’ ideas and encourage them to think creatively and critically as they work on challenging and interesting art projects. She has a degree in Fine Arts from Pratt Institute in New York.

WHERE: Van Raden Community Center, 8535 SW Tualatin Rd., Tualatin, OR, 97062

To Register:  This class is offered through Tualatin Parks and Recreation. Call 503.691.3061 to register by phone (payment accepted this way),
or
Visit Tualatin Community Center, 85155 SW Tualatin Road to register in person.
 

For More Information: Call  503- 443-1921 or email Tobi@synergenii.com