Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA

Art Classes

Art classes for Home School (Tuesdays) and Art by Young Rembrandts can be a wonderful way for children to express their creativity, while at the same time learning fundamental skills that will improve their artistic endeavors. Art classes for children can come in many forms. They can be specific to drawing, painting or sculpting, or they may explore several types of art. For the very young children, art classes are often relatively freeform and simply give children an opportunity to create. Art establishes a foundation for critical thinking, and develops each child's creative potential.
 
Children in pottery classes will have fun while using their imaginations and learning a range of techniques including hand building. Children are welcome to create anything they wish - monsters, dragons, people, animals, plaques, bowls.....the possibilities are endless!! Please bring a smock or wear old clothes! Pottery classes are also offered for adults.
 
Look under "New Classes" for workshops offered during the summer.
 
ART FOR CHILDREN 
Home School students are taught by an experienced, licensed art teacher. We use a variety of methods, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Lessons are tied to art history, stories, music, and students' lives. Each 5-week session is different so students can learn something new each session. Home school classes start in the fall and go through spring I. Fun and educational! Many different varieties of art classes are offered throughout the year such as chalk pastels, paper making, calligraphy, books, and crafts.
CHALK PASTELS
Learn the art of chalk pastels from a professional art teacher.  There is a material fee.
GLASS ART
"Specialty Class" Projects will include glass fusing, stained glass mosaic and sculpture.  Students will learn to cut glass and solder.  Come and learn with a professional glass artist.  Check out the stained glass at the Lebanon Public Library to see the instructors beautiful work.  There is a material fee.
POTTERY BEGINNER
Come and have a great time working with clay! Many easy hand-building techniques will be taught as well as basic wheel working. Com and see how much fun it is to create your own work of art: There is a material fee.
 POTTERY CLAY FOR KIDS
Children will learn how to develop skills to create animal sculptures, bowls and other fun clay projects. It is a great way for them to use their imaginations. Projects for all ages and skill levels. Parents of 4-year-old children are to stay and share with their child.  There is a material fee.
 POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS
On Monday come and see how much fun you can have learning how to use clay in hand-building and basic wheel techniques to create your own work of art. There is a material fee.
 POTTERY HAND BUILDING AND WHEEL WORKING ON SATURDAY
Join this class on Saturday mornings, learn the basics of hand-building, and wheel techniques while working at your own pace. There is a material fee.
 POTTERY KIDS AND ADULTS
Kids and parents learn pottery together. Have a fun evening creating your own pottery. Tools, clay, and glazes are provided. Learn how to use a pottery wheel and hand-building techniques. There is a material fee.
STUDIO TIME FOR ADULTS
This Studio time is for students signed up for pottery. Students use this time with an instructor to finish a project. The instructor will schedules dates for the studio time.
YOUNG REMBRANDTS - DRAWING CARTOONS
This delightful program combines Young Rembrandts innovation step-by-step drawing method with light-hearted subject matters that engage children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. Giggles guaranteed! For detailed YR program information visit us at www.youngrembrandts.com.  All materials supplied (no material fee). No lesson is ever repeated.
 YOUNG REMBRANDTS - DRAWING FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Preschool drawing classes teach pre school children the skills necessary to draw images that are more complex. As they learn art and color, children discover the world around them and develop fundamental skills that prepare them as learners. All materials supplied (no material fee). No lesson is ever repeated.
 YOUNG REMBRANDTS - DRAWING
This class teaches drawing and the fundamental skill of all visual arts to children. Our unique, proven method and step-by-step curriculum foster a wealth of skills such as fine motor skills, handwriting, readiness, and attention to detail. Children taught using our method often develop increased patience, discipline, and focus as well as a host of artistic skills such as art vocabulary and history, drawing and art skills, and expanded creativity, imagination and confidence. All materials supplied (no material fee). No lesson is ever repeated.