Youth Art Programs
Youth Drawing & Painting
with Nick Frasco
Saturdays – 2 hours between 9 - 11am and 11:15 - 1:15pm
Start anytime 6-week session ongoing for ages - Ages 7 & up
ReOpening protocals & waiver will be forwarded
This ongoing and very popular course will teach young people the fundamentals of drawing, composition and painting, how to mix and apply paint, and the use of a variety of art materials. Students may bring a project of their own on which to work. The ultimate goal of the Youth Program is to create a work of art that is satisfying
Class fee does not include materials.
Please email us for the materials list. info@wethersfieldarts.org
Character Development
with Nick Frasco
Tuesdays, 4 - 6pm, 6-week session ongoing
Ages 6 & Up
ReOpening protocals & waiver will be forwarded
Learn to create your own original Cartoon Character. Students will discover the different characteristics of drawing a dynamic character of your own. Starting by drawing their faces in a “cartoon style”, simplifying them into shapes and paying attention to depth while giving them a 3 dimensional look and drawing them from every imaginable angle. Once you have learned to render, you will be well on your way to creating your own dynamic cartoon character.
Class fee does not include materials.
Please email us for the materials list. info@wethersfieldarts.org
Summer 2020 Youth Art Program
4 Weeks: June 29 - July 24
Mornings: 9am - 12pm Afternoons: 1pm - 4pm
The Wethersfield Academy's popular Summer Youth Art Program returns with some favorite drawing and painting weeks as well as new topics and new instructors. An intern will be assisting at all times. An environment conducive to learning while enjoying the company of others who have an interest in art is paramount. Our protocol is learning the topic, safety and having fun at it. We will have COVID19 protocols in place and will send to you when you register.
Fees for all half day sessions are $170 and include materials.* Fees for whole days $320 which includes a supervised lunch hour and outdoor recreation time from 12-1pm. Only full week payments will be accepted. Early dropoff at 8:30am and late pick-up of no later than 4:30pm is $10 additional per week. The Academy does not provide lunches or snacks. Please label all bagged items, water bottle with your child’s name on them. We discourage single use plastic contrainers. For full day students, please apply suntan lotion and bug spray for outdoor play prior to Academy arrival.
A yearly student membership is needed to register for any of these fun sessions.
Summer 2020 Youth Art Program - Download PDF Flyer
Fantasy Drawing & Painting
with Nick Frasco
Ages 7 & up
Create creatures from dragons, elves to fairies and wizards; explore visually interesting characters and backgrounds. Daily demos with methods of form creation in volume, texture & depth.
Drawing the Skull
with Pete Anderson
Ages 12 - 18
Learn to draw a life-like model skull. Students will use observational skills to observe and draw with accuracy. Intructor wil demo the realistic forms necessary to study light/shadows and the construction of shapes.
Feathers & Fur in Oils
with Nick Frasco
Ages 8 & up
Drawing than painting realist fur and feathers to establish layers of color interest to show the true nature of wildlife painting. Daily demos with methods of form creation in volume, texture & depth.
Anime
with Nick Frasco
Ages 7 & up
Starting with rough sketches, design layouts of these Japanese style comic characters. Nick will show new style effects with different techniques.
Painting Fruit in Oils
with Veronique
Ages 12 - 18
Anime
with Nick Frasco
Ages 7 & up
Class Full- Continued from morning. -
Starting with rough sketches, design layouts of these Japanese style comic characters. Nick will show new style effects with different techniques.
Portrait Drawing from a Photo
with Veronique
Ages 12 - 18
Draw a self-portrait using a mirror. Students will be taught the sight-size method, using observational skills to observe and translate visual information onto paper with accuracy. The end goal will be a refined portrait which conveys likeness, sense of light and 3-D form.
Cancellation Policy
All requests for refunds must be made by one week before the start of a class. We are not responsible for issuing refunds, credits or transfers for classes missed due to illness, emergencies or events beyond our control.
All requested refunds from online payments will be returned via check. A 5% refund fee will be subtracted from the amount paid through online payments.