Children’s Art Classes with Mia

Exposing children to artistic endeavors has been shown to help their brains grow and leads them toward a cultured and well-rounded adulthood. Arts and crafts are also just plain fun and a great way for your kids to socialize.

 1. The Picasso in Me… Inspired by Picasso children’s watercolor painting Art class Ages 7-14:  Cubism ~ Cost: $15.00 ~ July 25, 2012 ~ 6 – 7:30P

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”  ~ Pablo Picasso

 2.  Discovering POP ART….. Ice Cream Pop Art Images Inspired by the art of Andy Warhol and the 1960’s art movement

Ages 4 – 9:  Pop Art 1960’s Art Movement ~ Cost: $15.00 ~ August 1, 2012 6 – 7:30P

Students will view various Pop Art Images made of ordinary objects of everyday life. Through visual imagery and collaboration the students will learn about pop art while creating their very own Ice Cream Pop Art images using various mediums.

Students will explore the history of bark paintings in South America as well as the purpose, processes, and symbolism found in typical bark paintings. With samples provided students will explore and learn about the creation of Bark paintings in Latin America. Students will follow up by producing their own version of an Amate Bark Painting using paints, Markers and paper bags.

Students will explore the old tradition of Navajo Sand Painting. Till this day the Navajo’s paint fine designs and create artistic stories by hand using colored sand. As well as an art piece, the sand is a way to keep all the old evil spirits at bay. The students will explore through visual examples, story and a hands on collaboration creating their very own sand paintings.

While learning the meaning of masks the students will become aware of reasons for masks and masking by constructing their very own masks utilizing elements and principles of design in a 3 dimensional form. The end result is a unique 3 dimensional mask that they can proudly display.