Children's Art Classes
"Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
Pablo Picasso 


Let a little art in your life

Register by phone at 905-827-5711
Mail or in person at Oakville Arts Society
560 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6L 6S1 

     Monday -Friday 10am-4pm  Saturday 11am-4pm


 Drawing & Painting

 

KAS 010 LEARN HOW TO DRAW FOR KIDS AGES: 7-12 years

$70.00 per session, materials included

July 3 to 6 (4 days)  9:30am to 11:30am   

Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE

A fun filled introduction to the world of art using dry media. Students will be introduced to various dry media while learning the basic fundamentals of looking at objects and relating them to paper. Kids will learn to draw everything from simple objects to their favourite cartoon characters. All levels are welcome.


KAS 011
LEARN HOW TO DRAW FOR KIDS AGES: 7-12 years

$70.00 per session, materials included

August 7 to 10 (4 days)  9:30am to 11:30am  

Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE

A fun filled introduction to the world of art using dry media. Students will be introduced to various dry media while learning the basic fundamentals of looking at objects and relating them to paper. Kids will learn to draw everything from simple objects to their favourite cartoon characters. All levels are welcome.

 

KAS020 ALL ABOUT PAINTING AGES: 7-12 years

$85.00 per session, materials included

July 9 to 13 (5 days)  9:30am to 11:30am   

Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE

Children will be introduced to the world of art. While working with watercolour, acrylics, and gouache they will learn various painting techniques using different supports. Collage will also be used to promote creativity. Experimentation and fun will be the focus of this course.

  

KAS021 ALL ABOUT PAINTING AGES: 7-12 years

$85.00 per session, materials included

August 13 to 17 (5 days)  9:30am to 11:30am

Instructor– BRUCE OUTRIDGE

Children will be introduced to the world of art. While working with watercolour, acrylics, and gouache they will learn various painting techniques using different supports. Collage will also be used to promote creativity. Experimentation and fun will be the focus of this course.

       

KAS 030 CREATING ACTION HEROS AND MANGA ART AGES: 9-14 years

$ 70.00 per session, materials included

July 3 to 6 (4 days) 1:00pm to 3:00pm   

Instructor: Bruce Outridge

Create your favourite action heroes and learn the fundamentals of the popular style of Japanese comic art known as of Manga. Kids will learn about character development, pen and ink, and painting techniques used in comic book creation.

 

KAS 031 CREATING ACTION HEROS AND MANGA ART AGES: 9-14 years

$ 70.00 per session, materials included

August 7 to 10 (4 days) 1:00pm to 3:00pm   

Instructor: Bruce Outridge

Create your favourite action heroes and learn the fundamentals of the popular style of Japanese comic art known as of Manga. Kids will learn about character development, pen and ink, and painting techniques used in comic book creation.

 

KAS040 CREATING COMICS AND CARTOONS AGES: 9-14 years

$ 85.00 per session, materials included        

July 16 to 20 (5days) 1:00pm to 3:00pm      

Instructor: Bruce Outridge

A great addition to the Action Hero and Manga course, kids will create comics and cartoons from idea to finished product. Students will focus on techniques used in comic art such as perspective, storyboarding, character creation, and layouts. A fun filled course for the budding cartoonist.

       

KAS041 CREATING COMICS AND CARTOONS AGES: 9-14 years

$ 85.00 per session, materials included        

August 13 to 17 (5 days) 1:00pm to3:00pm    

Instructor: Bruce Outridge

A great addition to the Action Hero and Manga course, kids will create comics and cartoons from idea to finished product. Students will focus on techniques used in comic art such as perspective, storyboarding, character creation, and layouts. A fun filled course for the budding cartoonist.

 

KAS050 FINE ART & ILLUSTRATION FOR TEENS AGES: 13 PLUS

$ 85.00 per session, materials included

July 16 to 20 (5 days) 9:30am to 11:30am

Instructor: Bruce Outridge

Students will enjoy learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting while developing their own artistic style. Wet and dry media will be introduced along with techniques used by professional artists and illustrators. A great course for all levels of artists. 

           

KAS051 FINE ART & ILLUSTRATION FOR TEENS AGES: 13 PLUS

$ 85.00 per session, materials included

August 20 to 24 (5 days) 9:30am to 11:30am

Instructor: Bruce Outridge

Students will enjoy learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting while developing their own artistic style. Wet and dry media will be introduced along with techniques used by professional artists and illustrators. A great course for all levels of artists. 

                

KAS060 PAINTING AND DRAWING AGES 7-12 YEARS

$ 85.00 per session, materials included

July 23 – 27 (5 days) 9:30 to 11:30am   

 Instructor: Lillian Piekut

Children will be introduced to various media including graphite, pastel, watercolour and acrylics. Students will learn various techniques using different media to develop their creativity and skills.  Imagination and illustrative practices will also be employed to create a fun and open atmosphere to the world of art. All levels are welcome.  

           

KAS061 PAINTING AND DRAWING AGES 7-12 YEARS

$ 85.00 per session, materials included

July 30 – August 3 (5 days) 9:30 to 11:30am   

 Instructor: Lillian Piekut

Children will be introduced to various media including graphite, pastel, watercolour and acrylics. Students will learn various techniques using different media to develop their creativity and skills.  Imagination and illustrative practices will also be employed to create a fun and open atmosphere to the world of art. All levels are welcome.  


 Children's Pottery

Cost: $85.00 per session (includes all materials and bisque firing)

 CHILDREN’S POTTERY AGES: 7 – 12 years

This fun and creative class is intended to introduce students to basic handbuilding techniques or develop previous skills. There may also be a brief introduction to the wheel.

Please note: Due to time constraints, projects will be decorated with acrylic paint instead of glaze.

Instructor: Teresa Jardin-Ottoni

Dates:  July 16th – 20th 07       9:30am to 11:30am   KPS010

            July 23rd – 27th 07        9:30am to 11:30am   KPS011

Instructor: Richel Rushforth

Dates   August 20th – 24th 07   9:30am - 11:30am      KPS 012

Instructor: TBA

Dates:  July 9th – 13th 07          9:30 – 11:30am           KPS 013

Instructor: TBA

Dates:  August 13th – 17th 07  9:30 – 11:30am           KPS 014

 

 KPS020 YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART AGES 3 – 7 (WITH AN ADULT) 1 adult with 1 child

Cost $ 100.00

Date July 30th – August 3rd 07 10 – 11:30am            

Instructor: TBA

This class will provide an early exposure to the excitement of creating with clay. The students will learn to pinch, form and sculpt clay into familiar shapes. They will paint their keepsakes with vibrant colours.  Great family experience!  Ideal for parents or grandparents with kids. All that’s required is a sense of adventure and creativity.

 


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