Classes

This class is for beginner students 6-8 years old, as well as for students graduating from the Getting Ready II program. PRE-REQUISITES Age 6 or older or Getting Ready II or director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is one hour long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The projects in this class are significantly more difficult and detail-oriented than the projects in Getting Ready II. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Art Basics II, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This course is a life-based drawing class that focuses on learning the different elements of shading, proportion, and composition. Students will explore techniques using graphite, blending tools, and charcoal to bring three dimensionality to their work. The course is designed to teach the students how to train their eye to see a three dimensional still life and draw the subject using line, space, and depth to elevate their work into realism. Classes range from Introduction - Intermediate - Advanced Graphites. Intermediate Graphites teaches students how to draw proportionately while introducing depth into their work like foreground, midground, and background. Classes are an hour and a half long once a week. Classes are an hour long once a week. The average duration for a student in this class is based on their own work and how well they are able to grasp techniques taught. With every term come a series of new projects. We never repeat our projects.

This class is for advanced students 8-10 years old who demonstrate consistent strength in their drawing and coloring skills. PRE-REQUISITES Fundamentals of Art I and/or Director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is 90 minutes long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The projects in this class are significantly more difficult and detail-oriented than the projects in Fundamentals of Art I. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Advanced Art I, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This is a class for artists 3-4 years old. CLASS STRUCTURE Every project is based on a different children's book. Each class is broken into four components: Story time, drawing, coloring, and crafting. After reading a children's book, students are taught how to decompose the characters in the book into the 5 elements of shape and redraw them. Drawing helps students retain information about the subject 8 times faster and longer. All artwork is retained by the teacher and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. Crafts go home with the student each week. BENEFITS The structure and lessons of this class encourage visual perception and hand-eye coordination. Other benefits we have noticed in the past include improved handwriting, fine-motor skills, shape recognition, and confidence. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects and books. Advancing to the next level, Getting Ready I, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This class is for beginner students 4-6 years old. PRE-REQUISITES No prior experience is required, but the Preschool Monart class is often beneficial. CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is one hour long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Getting Ready II, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This class is for beginner students 6-8 years old, as well as for students graduating from the Getting Ready II program. PRE-REQUISITES Age 6 or older or Getting Ready II or director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is one hour long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The projects in this class are significantly more difficult and detail-oriented than the projects in Getting Ready II. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Art Basics II, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This class is for students ages 6-8 who want to learn how to throw and pull ceramic vessels on a pottery wheel. STRUCTURE OF CLASS Wheel throwing requires upper body strength, practice, and a lot of patience. Students will learn how to wedge and prepare their clay, center clay on a spinning wheel, turn a lump of clay into a pot or vessel, trim leather-hard vessels and add rims/feet. As students progress, they will be able to center larger sections of clay and pull taller and wider walls on their vessels. Once vessels are dry (3 weeks), they will undergo a first bisque fire. Students will then glaze and/or engrave the pieces, after which they will be completed in a final firing. COLLECTION OF PIECES All ceramics must be collected once glaze and final fired. Parents and students will be notified via email if a piece is uncollected for three weeks. After four weeks, unclaimed pieces will be discarded. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students advance to the next age group when they are 9 years or older. At this point they can opt to continue growing their wheel throwing skills OR learn hand building and sculpting skills. This will allow them time to master the skills taught. The tuition covers the cost of clay, glazes and firing that are made onsite.

Students will draw manga characters in more dynamic poses, perspectives, and backgrounds. This course will teach students how to create their own original characters, and how to develop their own manga style. All artwork will be retained by the teacher, to structure their individual portfolio. They will receive their portfolio on the last day of the term. Class levels depend on students ability/skill. The average duration for a student in this class is a year (4 terms). With every term come a series of new projects. We never repeat our projects. Advancing to the next level, Digital Manga, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teachers supervision.

This class is for advanced students 6-8 years old who demonstrate consistent strength in their drawing and coloring skills. PRE-REQUISITES Art Basics I or director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is one hour long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The projects in this class are significantly more difficult and detail-oriented than the projects in Art Basics I. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Fundamentals of Art I, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This class is for advanced students 4-6 years old who demonstrate consistent strength in their drawing and coloring skills. PRE-REQUISITES Getting Ready I or director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is one hour long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The projects in this class are significantly more difficult and detail-oriented than the projects in Getting Ready I. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Art Basics I, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This beginning class will build your sewing skills with step-by-step projects. With assistance from your instructors lear to cut, sew, and finish in a professional manner. Learn the fashion industry pattern and sewing terms. Additionally it will give you an understanding of fabric and what to buy for your projects. Tuition cover the cost of all material needed to complete the projects. Each class is 1.5 hours long once a week.

This class is for students 4-7 years old seeking to learn how to sculpt ceramic pieces. STRUCTURE OF CLASS This class teaches the basis of ceramic hand building techniques like pinch pots, coiling, and slab method. The first 10 classes of a term are dedicated to hand-building pieces. Each ceramic piece takes 2 -3 weeks to dry. Once dry, it is fired in a kiln to a bisque bisque state. Once bisque fired, pieces are returned to students, who will paint and glaze them using different finishing techniques including dipping, painting, and sgraffito. The pieces will dry for a day and then undergo a final firing. COLLECTION OF PIECES All ceramics must be collected once glaze and final fired. Parents and students will be notified via email if a piece is uncollected for three weeks. After four weeks, unclaimed pieces will be discarded. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Once 8 years old, students may either continue learning and improving hand-building techniques or join a wheel-throwing class. This will allow them time to master the skills taught. TUITION The tuition covers the cost of clay, glazes, and firing.

This class is for beginner students 8-12 years old, as well as for students graduating from the Art Basics II program. PRE-REQUISITES Age 8 or older or Art Basics II or Director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is 90 minutes long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The projects in this class are significantly more difficult and detail-oriented than the projects in Art Basics II. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for a full calendar year (four consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Fundamentals of Art II, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This class is for beginner students 10-12 years old, as well as for students graduating from the Fundamentals of Art II program. PRE-REQUISITES Age 10 or older or Fundamentals of Art II and/or Director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is 90 minutes long, and starts with a 5-minute skill exercise. Then, students are introduced to the subject, followed by the drawing and coloring component. The projects in this class are significantly more difficult and detail-oriented than the projects in Fundamentals of Art II. The subject and coloring media varies each week in Monart's progressive curriculum. Students follow the progressive curriculum set by the Monart School. Topics include 2-dimensional materials, 3-dimensional objects, human form, perspective, proportion, color theory, as well as techniques in how to color using various art media on different platform including paper, canvas, printmaking, and more. All artwork is retained by the teacher, and returned at the end of the term in a bound portfolio. BENEFITS The skill exercise at the beginning of class changes each term. It is intended to fine tune an important art skill (e.g., shading, drawing hands, pencil pressure). Students will learn to use the 5 elements of shape to decompose creatures from nature and objects from their world into simple shapes they can redraw via drawing, painting, printmaking and more. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students are expected to stay in the class for two full calendar years (eight consecutive semesters). Each term features brand new projects. Advancing to the next level, Advanced Art II, is based on how well the student is able to do the projects under the teacher's supervision.

This course will teach students the basics of creating artwork with oil paints on canvases. Depending on complexity, students may take 1-2 weeks to complete a canvas. This course teaches the painting techniques needed in oil painting. Drawing is minimal or none at all. Oil paints pair w ith oil mediums for the painting process. As such the process needs a lot of patience and perseverance.

Students wanting to enroll for this course must know how to sew and must know how to work with a pattern. Build on your sewing skills. Advance into garment creation. Tuition will cover the cost of any material used by students to fix their garments. This class is 1.5 hours

This class is for students ages 9-12 who want to learn how to throw and pull ceramic vessels on a pottery wheel. STRUCTURE OF CLASS Wheel throwing requires upper body strength, practice, and a lot of patience. Students will learn how to wedge and prepare their clay, center clay on a spinning wheel, turn a lump of clay into a pot or vessel, trim leather-hard vessels and add rims/feet. As students progress, they will be able to center larger sections of clay and pull taller and wider walls on their vessels. Once vessels are dry (3 weeks), they will undergo a first bisque fire. Students will then glaze and/or engrave the pieces, after which they will be completed in a final firing. COLLECTION OF PIECES All ceramics must be collected once glaze and final fired. Parents and students will be notified via email if a piece is uncollected for three weeks. After four weeks, unclaimed pieces will be discarded. TIMELINE OF ADVANCEMENT Students advance to the next age group when they are 13 years or older. At this point they can opt to continue growing their wheel throwing skills OR learn hand building and sculpting skills. This will allow them time to master the skills taught. The tuition covers the cost of clay, glazes and firing that are made onsite.