Art 1 and Art 2
👶 Ages 9–17Course📍 Upper West Side

Art 1 and Art 2

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📍Children's Art Classes- New York · 752 West End Ave, Upper West Side Get directions ↗
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Art 1 is the foundation class of a four-year curriculum, where your Art 1 student will embark on an exciting journey through monochromatic work that deepens their understanding of line, value, and texture. Projects will include ebony pencil portraits, charcoal still life, India in design, and scratchboard art. Several weeks into the session, students will study color theory in-depth. They will utilize this knowledge to succeed in color design projects that will ensue. Class Requirements No prior experience is required, only a love to draw! Art 2 is the second class level of a four-year curriculum, where your Art 2 student will embark on a robust journey that will build upon skills taught to your student in the past class level of Art 1, adn students will be learning new techniques while using new mediums. Projects will include figure drawing, watercolor landscape, stippling, architectural design, India ink wash, clay coil poits, and a pastel self portrait. Students will continue to improve their drawing techniques, their understanding of color theory, and use of value. Class Requirements Student must complete the Art 1 level before enrolling into Art 2.

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