CLASSES For

Spring 2 Session: May 7th - June 16th 2012





 


Pre School - Kindergarten



Kindergarten Art Adventures Ages 4-6
 $75 + $5 material fee
Wednesday 1:45pm - 2:45pm, May 9th - June 13th
Jenna Riley

All new projects for this session!
Students will begin a new art adventure each week allowing them to try out an array of mediums throughout the session. Drawing, painting and sculpture will all be explored, as well as more! This is a great class for beginner artists who want to try many different styles of art!

Kindergarten Paint PartyAges 4-6
$80
Fridays 1:45pm - 2:45pm, May 11th - June 15th
Jenna Riley
All new projects for this session!
Students will celebrate each class by painting mini-masterpieces! Both water color and tempera paint will be explored. The class will have a large focus on color and the art of mixing paint. Other materials such as ink and colored pencils will be used to create new and fun techniques. Examples of famous paintings will be our inspiration for class projects.


Grades 1 - 3


Pre Art for Creative Animals!
$30

Tuesday 3:00pm - 3:30pm, May 8th - June 12th

Natalie Fream
Where students have the opportunity to come earlier, work on their projects, draw, have a snack, relax or do homework until the class begins.

Creative Animals!

$80 + $10 material fee.
Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm, May 8th - June 12th
Natalie Fream
Elephants, zebras, or orangoutangs, you never know what you might see.  In this class explore the most exotic creatures with paint, collage, drawing techniques, sculpture, and a whole lot more.  Create unique interpretations of all sorts of colorful and textured animals.  Make them jump off the paper when working in both 2 and 3d.    Register now

 


Grades 1 - 5



Sculpture Exploration

$80 + $5 materials fee
Fridays 3:15pm - 4:15pm, May 11th - June 15th
Jenna Riley
All new projects this session! In this fun filled class students will explore a variety of sculptural techniques and mediums including clay, wire and paper mache. Students will learn how to plan and design 3D projects, then work on bringing them to life. Plan to use your hands, get messy, and create amazing 3D art! 




Grades 3 - 5


 

Pre Art for Crazy Creatures
$25

Monday 3:00pm - 3:30pm, May 7th - June 11th

Sam Paolini
Where students have the opportunity to come earlier, work on their projects, draw, have a snack, relax or do homework until the class begins.

 

Crazy Creatures

$90 + $10 Materials fee

Monday 3:30pm - 5:00pm, May 7th - June 11th
Sam Paolini
Get in touch your animal instincts with drawing, painting, collage, pastels and more! Create real and mythical animals with solo and collaborative projects that tickle the imagination. Activities include Creepy Crawlers, Heads and Tails, Papered Pets, masks and more! Register now



Pre Art for Lets Write A Book!
$30

Thursday 3:00pm - 3:30pm, May 10th - June 14th

Kelley Corson
Where students have the opportunity to come earlier, work on their projects, draw, have a snack, relax or do homework until the class begins.


Lets Write A Book!

$90

Thursday 3:30pm - 5:00pm, May 10th - June 14th

Jillian Richards

Students will write and illustrate their own one-of-a-kind book.  They will begin by creating  illustrations using crayon resist, collage and other image making techniques.  Inspired by their images and ideas they will then write the story to go along with their artwork.  A complete and bound book will be the end result of this wonderful creative process.


PRE K & K


Color Wheel Crafts with Jenna Riley 


PRE K & K


Color Wheel Crafts with Jenna Riley



Grades 3-8


Animal Homes - Model Homes
$95 + $5 materials fee

Saturday 1:00pm - 3:00pm, May 12th - June 9th (4 weeks)

Jenna Riley
In this hands on class students will design dioramas that represent animals and pets! Using a wide variety of materials students will build, create and decorate scenes of animals and the homes they live in. As a class we will focus on different animal habitats, and try to capture them in our projects. Students will have the opportunity to build farms, zoos and underwater scenes!  Register now



Grades 6-8


Paper Mache Pets
$90
Wednesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm, May 9th - June 13th
Jenna Riley
In this class students will take on the art of paper mache! Students will learn how to create paper mache by mixing flour and water. Once they have mastered the technique they will have the opportunity to create multiple animal sculptures. Students can use their own pet as inspiration for projects! Or they can use their favorite animal, whether it be a pig, penguin or polar bear!.Register now


Grades Teens and Adults


Imaginative Drawing Ages 13 to adult
$120 + $10 materials fee
Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, May 9th - June 13th
Sam Paolini
A drawing workshop focused on games and fun exercises to challenge your abilities and expand your imagination, both individually and collaboratively. Activities include Pen Pals, Exquisite Corpse, the Picture Game, music reaction, blind contour, weak hand, abstract self portraits, Camouflage and more. Register now


Adults


Open Knitting
Thursday 9:00am - 10:30am, May 10th - June 14th
Karen Lynch
Join us with your current knitting project.  Get assistance with techniques and enjoy the conversation in a friendly knitting circle environment.




Main Street Art offers multi-media art instruction for people preschool age to adult, encouraging every emerging artist to explore their creative potential and develop a style all their own. The MSA environment is nurturing and relaxed so that students feel comfortable experimenting with different techniques and methods of using color, design and texture. Class sizes are small enabling individualized attention. Scholarships are available. Sign up early so you are guaranteed a spot!


Main Street Art is continuing its search for art teachers! We are looking for amateur and professional artists to share their knowledge and passion with children and adults of all ages. Let us know what your specialty is, and what age group you are looking to teach. Please email Main Street Art for more information.

New Spring Workshops!
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WORKSHOPS



Market Basket Workshop
Adults and Teens
Sunday May 20, 1:00 -4:00
$30 + $8 materials 
Nancy Duffie
Get ready for summer with this large,functional basket. It has an oak handle and is great for holding lots and lots of summer fun! Great for beginners. 


Fathers Day book

grades 3 - 5

Saturday June 2nd & 9th,

10:00 - 12:00

$42 + $3 materials

Vicky Anderson

Hand-make a special Fathers Day gift in this 2 day workshop.  Display special pictures for Dad in this original book that you create yourself and some of the paper as well. A timeless keepsake that you personalize with pictures of your dad's interests, activities, and of course himself with you, and your family!


Wine Basket Workshop

Adults and Teens
Saturday June 16th,  9:00 - 12:00  $30 +$8 materials
Nancy Duffie
Back by popular demand! Beginners are welcome to try your hand at this fun basket with a splash of color. Makes a great gift!