Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques for Kids!

Is your child curious about art?

This playful, hands-on class introduces young artists to the basic elements of artistic creation and creativity! Lessons will focus on the elements and principles of art (line, shape, form, movement, balance, etc.) followed by engaging projects to practice applying the concepts. Each week, the projects will involve a new medium or technique to learn and practice, including pen, watercolor, acrylic paint, printmaking, and clay. At the end of this 12-week class, students will have built a stock of knowledge and skills to take into any art class in their future! 


Each class is self-contained, so drop-in students are more than welcome!


Creativity is a skill we are all born with but many of us lose as we grow older. This class is designed to foster that creativity in young students! Students will participate in free drawing for a short period at the beginning of each class to engage their spontaneous creativity. Weekly project prompts will be open-ended to encourage the students to design and explore their own ideas. The instructor will be close at hand to assist with students’ questions and techniques (and to maintain focus), but takes a backseat in the children’s creative processes.


This class is perfect for sparking imagination and building artistic confidence in young artists!

This class is taught in English.

WEEKLY TOPIC BREAKDOWN:

1: Line, pen and marker
2: Shape, paper and glue
3: Value, acrylic paint
4: Form, pastels
5: Color, watercolor and straws
6: Texture, clay
7: Space, watercolor (layering)
8: Balance, printmaking
9: Contrast and Emphasis, shaving cream and food dye
10: Movement, oil pastels
11: Rhythm, watercolor and paint resists
12: Culmination of skills, mixed media

SKILLS TAUGHT IN THIS CLASS:

SUPPLIES/ATTIRE:

We provide all the supplies for kids classes. We do recommend that your child wears activity appropriate clothing as art can get messy! All supplies are provided for this class. Feel free to send a water bottle with your child, but please don't send food or snacks.

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!!

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building. Students should be escorted in and out of the building by parents as the parking lot gets very busy.

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Alpha Moquin. Learn more about our instructor sat https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

We recognize that families may not always be able to commit to weekly class attendance. To ensure proper planning and staffing, all modified schedules must be arranged in advance through our front office. Families are required to provide a clear attendance schedule for their child, and tuition will be prorated accordingly based on the approved schedule.

Trial classes and drop-in attendance are available on a limited basis and must also be scheduled in advance with the front office. We do not accommodate same-day, unscheduled drop-ins.

Failure to arrange attendance or drop-in requests ahead of time may result in the student being unable to participate in class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]