Programs
The development of your children is a natural instinct of all modern parents. The only way to raise a successful and confident person is to teach him/her to think creatively, and solve problems by himself/herself, without counting on others. The best way to achieve these complicated tasks is to engage your children in arts and crafts. To generate ideas, pick right materials and ways of using them, overcome difficulties of learning new techniques, complete started tasks, get encouragement from the results of their work – all these and many other things your kids will accomplish in our studio.
Our programs:
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Drawing
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Painting
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Sculpture
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Decoupage
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Scrapbooking
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Jewelry making
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Sewing
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Knitting
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Origami
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Mosaics
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3-D Design
Exam and Portfolio preparation for:
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Mark Twain Intermediate School for Gifted and Talented
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LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Curriculum
Our curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive introduction to various art forms, with courses that develop core skills and foster creative expression. Each class is designed to introduce specific techniques, tools, and materials in a way that builds both technical skills and confidence. Explore our class offerings below:
Drawing
Our drawing classes offer a structured environment to master foundational skills in observation, perspective, and composition.
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Introduction to Drawing Fundamentals: Learn essential techniques, including lines and shapes, proportion and scale, perspective, and the use of light and shadow.
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Focus Areas: Composition and layout, figure drawing, and more.
Painting
Discover the versatility of painting as we introduce you to various materials, techniques, and styles.
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Introduction to Materials and Tools: Explore different paint types such as acrylics, oils, watercolor, gouache, pastels, crayons, and pencils.
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Color Theory: Gain a solid foundation in color mixing and the science of color harmony.
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Painting Techniques: Experiment with different strokes and methods to create unique textures and effects, allowing you to develop your own painting style.
Sculpture
Dive into the world of three-dimensional art with our sculpture classes, where students build forms, understand materials, and explore spatial concepts.
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Materials: Work with clay, plaster, and other sculptural materials to create expressive and dynamic pieces.
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Focus on Creativity: Combine technical skills with creative exploration as you learn to bring your ideas to life in three-dimensional forms.
Decoupage
Transform everyday objects into personalized works of art with decoupage. This class is perfect for those who enjoy decorative crafts and customization.
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Techniques: Learn how to apply paper cutouts to objects and seal them with varnish or glue.
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Materials: Use decorative papers, tissue papers, magazines, and printed images to create versatile and accessible craft projects.
Scrapbooking
Preserve memories beautifully through scrapbooking, where storytelling meets creativity.
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Skills Developed: Learn to design pages that capture memories through photographs, mementos, and decorative elements.
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Materials and Tools: Choose background papers, patterned papers, cardstock, and employ cutting tools, double-sided tape, stickers, ribbons, and more.
Jewelry Making
Create beautiful and wearable pieces of art in our jewelry-making class, where students learn the fundamentals of crafting unique accessories.
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Techniques Covered: From necklaces and earrings to bracelets, our course covers essential skills, tools, and design principles.
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Materials: Work with beads, stones, gemstones, and crystals to design jewelry that reflects your style.
Sewing
Develop skills in fabric selection and stitching in our sewing classes, suitable for all experience levels.
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Skills Taught: Learn the fundamentals of sewing to create textile projects ranging from fashion accessories to home decor items.
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Materials: We provide a variety of fabrics, including cotton, linen, and silk.
Knitting
Our knitting class introduces students to the craft of creating fabric through interlocking loops of yarn.
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Learning Path: Begin with basic stitches and advance to more intricate techniques to create scarves, hats, blankets, and other fabric projects.
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Materials: Work with different yarns such as wool, cotton, and acrylic to suit your project needs.
Origami
Immerse yourself in the Japanese art of paper folding, transforming flat sheets into intricate, three-dimensional shapes.
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Course Highlights: Learn to create a variety of forms, from simple designs to complex structures, all without cutting or gluing.
Mosaics
Explore the art of mosaics by creating images and patterns with small pieces of tiles, stone, or ceramic. Mosaics are both expressive and functional, offering endless creative possibilities.
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Materials: Work with ceramic and stone pieces to design intricate patterns and textures for decorative and functional projects.
3-D Design
Our 3-D Design classes invite students to explore spatial creativity by working with various materials to build dynamic, three-dimensional forms. Through hands-on projects, students will learn foundational techniques in shaping, assembling, and balancing structures.
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Introduction to 3-D Concepts: Understand core principles like form, volume, and spatial arrangement.
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Materials and Techniques: Work with foam, cardboard, wire, and wood to create unique textures and structures.
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