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ART CLUB FOR AGES 6-9
About Art Club
- for ages 6-9
- Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- 1/25/201 to 3/29/2021
- Class #: VASP2111 or VASP2111-OL (online)
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
- for ages 10-18
- Mondays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- From 1/25/2021 to 3/29/2021
- Class #: VASP2112 or VASP2112-OL (online)
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials. This class is the online version of Art Club II.
CARTOONING FOR AGES 6-9
About Drawing and Cartooning
- Session 2: On Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- From 3/24/2021 to 5/19/2021
- Class #: VASP2113B or VASP2113B -OL (online)
- for ages 6-9
- Session 2: On Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Create your own cartoon character and let’s bring it to life!
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
- On Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- From June 16 to July 21, 2021
- Class #: VAS2150
- for ages 9-16
- On Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy and learn the art of zentangle while creating a fantastic picture using the basics of zentangle, plus adding color and life!
COMICS FOR AGES 9-13
About Comics
- ages 10-18
- Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- 1/26/2021 to 5/18/2021
- Class #: VASP2114 or VASP2114 – OL (online)
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
PAINTING & DRAWING FOR KIDS - TEENS
About Creative Painting and Drawing (CPD)
- for ages 6-9
- Summer Session: Mondays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- From June 14th to July 26th, 2021
- Registrations open on March 22nd, 2021
- Class #: VAS2115
- Summer Session: Mondays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Weather permitting, we will enjoy and explore the colors of summer! All types of media and fun!
- for ages 6-9
- Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- From 2/11/2021 to 5/13/2021
- Class #:VASP2115 or VASP2115-OL (online)
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
- ages 9-12
- Thursdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m
- 2/11/2021 to 5/13/2021
- Class #: VASP2116 or VASP2116-OL (online)
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
- for ages 13-18
- Tuesdays from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- From 1/26/2021 to 5/18/2021
- Class #: VASP2117 or VASP2117-OL (online)
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
- for ages 13-18
- Mondays from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- From 1/25/2021 to 5/17/2021
- Class #: VASP2130 or VASP2130-OL (online)
Due to COVID-19, an additional $5 supply fee is included to cover the cost of materials.
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PAINTING FOR ADULTS & SENIORS
About Painting
- for ages 18+
- Spring Session 2: Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- From 3/25/2021 to 5/20/2021
- Class #: VASP2131B or VASP2131B-OL (online)
- Spring Session 2: Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Summer Session: Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- From June 18th to July 23rd, 2021
- Registrations open on March 22nd, 2021
- Class #: VAS2131
- No, we are not painting with coffee; yet, coffee is served as we enjoy the morning painting in acrylics. Bring your own ideas and a canvas. The rest will be supplied!
- Summer Session: Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Spring Session 2: “Grab a cup of coffee and jump into Spring! Join artist Kathy Mercer and the rest of the class to create a spring-themed acrylic painting. Kathy will show you her favorite expert techniques to capture the beauty of the season and address all of your painting questions. Kathy loves individuality and you are encouraged to express your own style and choose your own subject matter. Laugh, sip, and chat while you create a unique painting you will be proud to show off. Students provide their own supplies for this class. Any brand of art supplies is welcomed. If you already have these supplies there is no need to buy new ones.
You will need:
- A 11×14 canvas
- The following acrylic paint colors:
- Cerulean Blue, White, Ultramarine Blue, Violet, Burnt Sienna, Sap Green, Viridian, Red, Paynes Gray, Any color orange, Any dark yellow (darker than lemon yellow)
- An assortment of paintbrushes:
- ½” flat, 1” flat, ½” filbert, a fine brush for details, ¼” flat, #6 round (make sure they say “for acrylic paint” in the description)
- Masking Tape
- HB pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Something to use as a palette
- for high school students and adults
- Session 2: Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- From 3/24/2021 to 5/19/2021
- Class #: VASP2132B or VASP2132B-OL (online)
- Session 2: Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Relax and have fun with Evening Painting and Acrylic. Join artist Kathy Mercer and the rest of the class to create a spring-themed acrylic painting. Kathy will show you her favorite expert techniques and address all of your painting questions. Kathy loves individuality and you are encouraged to express your own style. Laugh and chat while you create a unique painting you will be proud to show off. Students provide their own supplies for this class. Any brand of art supplies is welcomed. If you already have these supplies there is no need to buy new ones.
You will need:
- An 11×14 canvas
- The following acrylic paint colors:
- Cerulean Blue, White, Ultramarine Blue, Violet, Burnt Sienna, Sap Green, Viridian, Red, Paynes Gray, Any color orange, Any dark yellow (darker than lemon yellow)
- An assortment of paintbrushes:
- ½” flat, 1” flat, ½” filbert, a fine brush for details, ¼” flat, #6 round (make sure they say “for acrylic paint” in the description)
- Masking Tape
- HB pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Something to use as a palette
This class is offered in both Fall and Spring sessions.
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All FAA Visual Art Faculty
- Diane Fleisch-Hughes MA, A.T., PC (Art Therapy, Visual Arts)
- Kathy Mercer (Visual Arts)
- Diane Meros MA, ATR-BC, ATCS (Art Therapy)
- Sandy Patterson (Visual Arts)
- Hannah Sandham (Visual Arts)
- Melissa Sextella (Visual Arts)
- Laurén Skillicorn AT, LPC (Art Therapy)
- Dianne Stiver-Lang (Visual Arts)
- Sara Wasserman MA, ATR, LPC (Art Therapy)
- Brittany Weisbarth (Visual Arts)