Classes

For ages 7-9. This class will allow students to learn coding without the need to learn a text-based programming language. They will work through a variety of projects that will grow their skills.

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 students 13+ years old and adults seeking to learn how to grow and/ or continue all their skills in ceramics. 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. TUITION The tuition covers the cost of clay, glazes, and firing.

This course will allow students to create more complex robots with LEGO EV3. Students will develop computational thinking skills as they learn how to code robots to maneuver through a variety of obstacles and challenges. Each class is an hour long. The tuition covers the cost of all the hardware, Lego pieces etc.

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 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.

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

VEX IQ is the highest level of robotics offered currently at Cloud 9. This course builds on the knowledge gained from the EV3 Level 3 course and expands students' STEM horizons using Scratch-based programming and advanced modular building. It's the perfect bridge from EV3 to a high school robotics program. Advanced building techniques are covered, from gear ratios and mechanical advantage to linkages and complex object manipulation

In this course, students will create games in a program developed by MIT called Scratch. Scratch will allow students to develop computational thinking skills as they learn how to code block by block. Each student gets a computer to work on. They do not need to share. Students are downloaded all their work on a flash drive to take home at the end of the term. When the class title says, extended, students get an additional half an hour of class time to work on their projects.

This is a class for artists 3-5 years old. This class targets students that need time to work on their first motor skills. 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 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 will allow students to learn coding without the need to learn a text-based programming language. They will work through a variety of projects that will grow their skills.

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.

Level II presents students with the challenge of “sensors” which allows the EV3 to react to the world around it without the need for strenuous coding. This higher level of coding will teach students the value of critical thinking combined with creativity in order to solve challenges that change with every attempt. This level focuses on teaching the EV3 robot to think for itself through the use of “if functions” and “infinity loops” while integrating the use of seamless mobility taught in Level I. At the end of this course, students will be able to program their robots to not only move flawlessly through any given environment but also to communicate with its surroundings.

For ages 7-9. This class will allow students to learn coding without the need to learn a text-based programming language. They will work through a variety of projects that will grow their skills.

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 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 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 13+ years old and adults seeking to learn how to grow and/ or continue all their skills in ceramics. 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. TUITION The tuition covers the cost of clay, glazes, and firing.

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 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.

In EV3 Fundamentals Level I, students will be guided in how to properly utilize the EV3’s mobilization capability. Students will be presented with challenges that will increase in difficulty throughout the curriculum. Once students have shown that they are able to fluently navigate an EV3 through an obstacle course they will be ready to advance to Level II

Robotics for tiny ones! While your kids may be a little too young to learn coding languages such as C++, Java, or Python, they are old enough to learn the foundations of code with WeDo Robotics. This program is a great introduction and an even better way to build a solid foundation

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.

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 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 allow students to create more complex robots with LEGO EV3. Students will develop computational thinking skills as they learn how to code robots to maneuver through a variety of obstacles and challenges. Each class is an hour long. The tuition covers the cost of all the hardware, Lego pieces etc.

This class is for students 13+ years old and adults seeking to learn how to grow and/ or continue all their skills in ceramics. 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. TUITION The tuition covers the cost of clay, glazes, and firing.

VEX IQ is the highest level of robotics offered currently at Cloud 9. This course builds on the knowledge gained from the EV3 Level 3 course and expands students' STEM horizons using Scratch-based programming and advanced modular building. It's the perfect bridge from EV3 to a high school robotics program. Advanced building techniques are covered, from gear ratios and mechanical advantage to linkages and complex object manipulation

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 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 will focus on intense watercolors. Drawing if any will be minimal. Students will learn about a variety of techniques such as washes, gradients, value, stippling, masking and more. Students will build key foundation skills in painting with watercolors. Although there are no pre-requisites, and all skill levels are welcome, we would target this class towards 9+ year students. All supplies will be provided by Monart.

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.

Once students have shown that they are fluent in the fundamentals of EV3, they will be moved up to Advanced EV3. This class is a competition level class that gears students for competition. Students will be presented with obstacles and will be coached in how to overcome them with critical thinking, all prior knowledge, and creativity

This class is for students 13-years and older who have demonstrated that they can independently develop an original composition from start to finish. PRE-REQUISITE Director's approval CLASS STRUCTURE The structure of this class mimics the structure of college-level art courses. Students are expected to develop one to two serious compositions during the course of the term. The duration of this class is two hours. Students are given a prompt at the start of the term. Students first develop a preliminary concept drawing to demonstrate the development of their idea. Though the teacher can provide guidance, the teacher will not set specific guidelines or steps to complete a project. This class is ideal for students who are committed to their art and prefer to work independently, as well as those who are developing their portfolios for high school or college.