The Conservatory's visual arts programs include private instruction and classes for all ages and all interests.
Group Classes:
Ages 4-6: Pre-K Monet,, Pre-K Clay, February Art Mini-Camp
Ages 5-8: Eco Art!, Creating with Clay, Draw, Paint, Sculpt
Ages 7-10: Draw with DaVinci
Ages 8-12: Team Art Explorations, Oil Painting, Design a Theatre Stage, For the Love of Drawing, Art in the Round, Let's Illustrate, Art Making Through Art History, One-Day Master Class
Ages 12-17: Portfolio Development, From Picasso to Pollack, Museum Master Class, Drawing and Painting from Life, Photoshop: Basics and Beyond,Oil Painting
Private & Semi-Private Instruction
Private and Semi-Private (two students max) instruction are offered at all levels. Lessons are available in 45 and 60-minute lengths with 16 lessons per semester. Careful consideration is given to match students with the appropriate instructor. Lessons are designed to fit a busy schedule, there are 32 lessons per academic year, and year-long enrollment required.
| Private Lesson Per Semester Year-long 45-minute lesson $1,158 (16 lessons) 60-minute lesson $1,545 (16 lessons) Semi-Private Lesson* Per Semester Year-long |
Pre-K Monet
Move beyond arts & crafts projects and experiment with fine art materials! Basic art concepts will be introduced through a variety of mixed media projects. Dress for an enjoyable mess! 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 4-6 | Monday | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Pre-K Clay
Experience the fun of working with clay, with a focus on creative building skills for young hands! Projects will be kiln-fired and finished with colorful glazes. 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 4-6 | Wednesday | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Eco Art!
Bring nature inside and come and get GREEN! Stretch your imagination using natural, found, and recycled objects to create unique works of art! Focus is on creative multi-media explorations for young hands and minds. 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 5-8 | Monday | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Creating with Clay
Experience the fun of working with clay. Learn basic hand-building techniques and create unique ceramics that are both sculptural and functional. Projects will be kiln-fired and finished with colorful glazes. 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 5-8 | Thursday | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Draw, Paint, Sculpt
Explore creative expression through different media in colorful 2 and 3 dimensions! Projects will use paint, clay, mixed media and more, expanding on Pre-K Monet! 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 5-8 | Thursday | 4:00 – 5:30pm | $680 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Christy Morejon | |||
Draw with DaVinci
This class is for the child who loves to draw. Learn drawing techniques using pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, and other dry media. Turn ordinary drawings into extraordinary works of art using the masters as inspiration! 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 7-10 | Tuesday | 4:00 – 5:30pm | $680 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Christy Morejon | |||
Team Art Explorations
An open and exploratory class in a variety of disciplines, including drawing, painting and 3D. This class will focus on instruction in both individual and collaborative group projects, encouraging a shared creative process and outcome. 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 8-14 | Tuesday | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Jackie Meier | |||
Oil Painting
Explore the colorful world of oil painting! Classes focus on technique, color theory, and composition. Open to all skill levels, including beginners. Note: $50 brush fee for new students. 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 9-12 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 3:30pm – 5:15pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Design a Theatre Stage
Join forces with the music theatre students to create a set design for the Conservatory productions. Participants will create all aspects of the stage set, painting the background and props, working closely with the director and actors in the play. 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 9-12 | Thursday | 3:30pm – 5:15pm | $680 (16 classes) |
For the Love of Drawing!
Learn to draw from direct observation with a variety of media while learning scale, perspective, contour line, shading, and principles of strong composition. 16 classes or year-long.
| Ages: 9-12 | Saturday | 9:30am – 11:00am | $680 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Jessica Cioffoleitti | |||
Art in the Round!
Create imaginative art in three dimensions! Learn how to design, create and build sculpture from a variety of different media, from found objects to clay and more! 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 9-12 | Friday | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Let’s Illustrate
Learn about the artistic techniques of famous picture book illustrators and develop your own style. Create illustrations for your own poetry, short stories or theater piece through drawing, painting, and collage.16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 9-12 | Wednesday | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Art Making Through Art History
Draw and paint in response to images from Art History including Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern. Develop artistic confidence as you draw and paint from the Masters. A variety of drawing and painting projects will include the figure, still life, landscape and abstraction. Students will leave this class not only with an understanding of major Art Historical periods but also beautiful original artwork. 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 9-12 | Monday | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Portfolio Development
Explore your inner-artist and create portfolio-quality artwork! Expand your repertoire of drawing and painting techniques, while developing your own artistic vision. Create a series of artworks in various media and genres, including drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media. This course is perfect for teens who want to develop a college portfolio or just want to explore their unique artistic talents. 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 13–17 | Monday | 5:30pm – 7:15pm | $680 (16 classes) |
From Picasso to Pollack
Be inspired by the modern Masters! Join technical skills with creative expression in developing your own creative artistic vision using modern masters as your teachers. Projects range from painting and drawing, to collage and construction, and from still life to abstraction. 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 12-15 | Tuesday | 5:45pm – 7:30pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Museum Master Class
Join Gallery and Conservatory of Art Director and artist Patricia Miranda on a guided and hands-on tour through current exhibitions in local and NYC museums. The exhibitions on view will be introduced and explored in the studio through websites, books and images alongside hands-on art workshops inspired by the exhibition. This course will combine intensive observation and conversation followed by a hands-on creative response. Class will take place in the art studio. 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 13-17 | Wednesday | 5:30 – 7:15pm | $680 (16 classes) |
Drawing & Painting from Life
Learn the art of seeing! Learn to draw and paint from direct observation, using a variety of media. Advance your skills in creating original, creative compositions from still life, figure to landscape. Model fee $25. 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 12-15 | Thursday | 5:45pm – 7:30pm | $680 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Jessica Cioffoleitti | |||
Photoshop: Basics & Beyond
Using the latest Adobe Photoshop, learn how to create original works of artwork and graphics using the newest photo manipulation techniques. Start with a snapshot and end up with a work of art! Materials included with the exception of a digital camera and flash drive. Note: This class will meet in the Krenz Media Center. 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 12-16 | Saturday | 11:30am – 1:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Lisa Hoffilich | |||
Oil Painting
Explore the colorful world of oil painting! Classes focus on technique, color theory, and composition. Open to all skill levels, including beginners.
Note: $50 brush fee for new students. 16 classes or year-long
| Ages: 13-16 | Saturday | 11:30am – 1:00pm | $680 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Jessica Cioffoleitti | |||
FEBRUARY ART MINI-CAMP
Master Art Workshops: (weekly or daily)
Ages: 4–10 Feb 21–24 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 8–13 Feb 21–24 2:00pm – 5:00pm
| Tuition: $225 (4 days) or $80 (per day) |
Tuesday: A Day of Ceramics Part 1
Get your hands dirty while learning the ancient art of ceramics. Learn to transform simple clay into unique works of art. Basic hand-building techniques will be covered. Works will be kiln-fired, then glazed in Wednesday’s afternoon session.
Wednesday: Drawing, Drawing, Drawing!
Explore a range of drawing materials including pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and includingsurprises such as drawing with your body and with music. Draw from the masters, from life and from your imagination with a master instructor in a fun and focused environment.
Wednesday: Afternoon only: A Day of Ceramics Part 2– Glazing
Participants from Monday’s Day of Ceramics will glaze their artwork and learn some new ceramic techniques. Students attending the afternoon Drawing session can join in to glaze their work.
Thursday: Paint the Day!
A range of painting media will be explored- watercolor, pastel, oil and more. Learn advanced painting skills while exploring your own colorful spirit. Discover the creativity and beauty of color with a master instructor.
Friday: Art from the Earth
Create art from natural materials! Make paint from stones, bugs, clay and flowers, ink from wasp nests and soot, and paper from recycled materials. Discover how artists from Egypt to America and through the ages made art from nature with OSilas Gallery Director and artist Patricia Miranda
ONE-DAY MASTER CLASS FOR YOUTH
Art from the Earth
Create art from natural materials! Make paint from stones, bugs, clay and flowers, ink from
wasp nests and soot, and paper from recycled materials. Discover how artists from Egypt to
America and through the ages made art from nature with OSilas Gallery Director and artist
Patricia Miranda.
| Ages 8–13 Saturday, September 24, 2:00pm – 5:00pm $80 Faculty: Patricia Miranda |
Make a Print!
Explore the world of printmaking! In this workshop students will create Monoprints—single
prints made by painting on plexi-glass and transferring the image to paper. Students will
work on creating prints from observation and imagination!
| Ages 9-12 Saturday, November 12, 2:00pm – 5:00pm $80 Faculty: Patricia Miranda |
