YOUTH ART CLASSES
Our focus is primarily to help children build a strong relationship between themselves and the studio space by establishing an art practice. Teachers routinely bring in new mediums and new techniques to share with students, however teachers also pay close attention to the artistic choices that a student makes, acknowledge their creative process, and speak to them about their art practice to both enrich and challenge their work.
Materials fees are included in the tuition pricing. You do not need to bring any materials.
Pre-registration is required a week before the start of class or workshop. You are not registered unless paid in full.
Need help registering?
Call or email jphillips@cityofclemson.org
If you are a Clemson resident your discount will be applied before you pay. For registering multiple children, please register each one separately in order to receive your resident discount for each child.
AFTERNOON YOUTH CLASSES
Paper Collages with Erin Thompson
Ages: Middle School
This class will teach design and composition skills. Students will be given various prompts to create collages using materials such as magazines, newspapers, photos, books, and colored papers. Students will cut and paste materials onto a board and create compositions based on the prompts. Students are welcome to bring their own materials to cut and use in collages, but materials will be provided. Erin Thompson, the teacher of this course, will encourage creativity while leading the students to choose design compositions and colors to create the aesthetic of their choice. This class is a beginner-level course- no prior artistic skills or talents necessary! Collaging is a great way for anyone to practice creativity; the skills learned in this class can be applied to many other artistic practices!
Resident: $45 Non -Resident: $60
Character Creation with Aspyn Jervis
Ages: 6th-12th grade
The class will start with an intro to art and art elements. We'll then move to character creation with the basics of anatomy and breaking the body down into parts. Next, we'll try out different artistic styles including realism, 20s cartoon, manga/ anime, comic book, and end with the style of their favorite cartoon to build the skills to create their own characters. We'll then learn about creating landscapes and environments to place their characters and learn the basics of perspective and composition. Each lesson and class will have a different medium focus and the final class and project will be the medium of choice.
Makeup Class: Feb. 1st
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pmDate: February 8, 15, 22, and March 1:
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm
Resident: $45 Non -Resident: $60
Kid Clay with Emily Freelin
Ages: 6-9
Students will learn hand building techniques such as: coil, pinch, and slab. Add color to your work with glazes and/or paint. Whether you have previous clay experience or none at all, you are guaranteed to have a great time! Bring your imagination because the sky’s the limit to your creations. Emily will help you create unique pieces showcasing what you have learned.
Date: February 1 & 15
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm
Date: March 1 & 15
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm
Date: March 29 & April 26 (No class on April 12 due to Spring Break)
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm
Date: May 10 & 24
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm
Resident $22 Non-Resident $37
Tween Clay with Emily Freelin
Ages: 10-12
Students will be introduced to wheel throwing! Add color to your work with glazes and/or paint. Whether you have previous clay experience or none at all, you are guaranteed to have a great time! You can expect 2-5 pieces from this class.
Date: February 1 & 15
Wednesdays from 4:30-6 pm
Date: March 1 & 15
Wednesdays from 4:30-6 pm
Date: March 29 & April 26 (No class on April 12 due to Spring Break)
Wednesdays from 4:30-6 pm
Date: May 10 & 24
Wednesdays from 4:30-6 pm
Resident $22 Non-Resident $37
Film 101 with Vanya Bokar
Ages: Middle and High School
Looking for aspiring filmmakers, movie watchers, and creatives! Come join us to learn all there is to know about the filmmaking process. Topics of interest could be anywhere from camera equipment, directing, screenwriting, to editing, and more! Vanya, a Clemson University Film Major, is a wealth of knowledge and can tailor the class based on common interests, skill levels, and age groups.
Date: February 3, 10, 17, 24
Fridays from 3:15-4:15
Date: March 3, 10, 17, 24
Fridays from 3:15-4:15
Date: April 7, 21, 28
Fridays from 3:15-4:15
Date: May 5, 12, 19, 26
Fridays from 3:15-4:15
Resident $45 Non-Resident $60
Draw & Paint like the Masters with Penny Henthorne
Ages: Elementary School
Your child will learn about famous artists and make an original artwork in the style of the artist. They will let the artist inspire them to create unique works of art. Artists can include Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, Georgia O’Keefe, and Wassily Kandinsky.
Date: January 4, 11, 18, and 25:
Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm
Date: February 1, 8, 15, and 22:
Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm
Resident $45 Non-Resident $60