The Greenwich Art Society is offering Saturday children's art classes

The Greenwich Art Society is offering Saturday Children's Art Classes:

YOUNG ARTISTS IN THE STUDIO, AGES 6-8

12 Saturdays

Sept. 14 – Dec. 7 (Except Nov. 30) 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Program Description

This class will explore new approaches to creativity with children. Using drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture children will learn new skills and improve on old ones as they experiment with new media and different techniques. To reinforce their understanding, children will learn about important artists who are either historically significant or are forerunners in contemporary art. Come join in and stretch your imagination in a relaxed, fun environment. Materials supplied.

DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR THE JUNIOR ARTIST – AGES 9-12

12 Saturdays

Sept. 14 – Dec. 7 (Except Nov. 30) 12:30 to 2:00 pm

Program Description

Students will learn through drawing and painting the rules of perspective, proportion, shadowing, color mixing and anatomy.

They will use acrylic paint, charcoal, watercolors and colored pencils on both paper and canvas. Various brush techniques and a variety of paint applications will be covered. Students will discover important artists who are historically significant, as this exposure can lead them to explore and discover their own style.

For more information or to register visit www.greenwichartsociety.org