This is an open studio/social club just for the 5 and under crowd, We will play with color while we paint, squish, drip, experiment, print and just have fun. We will explore a variety of tactile materials:water, dough, bubbles and sand.
This is a messy experiential class! We supply aprons, BUT sometimes kids just don't like them.. so please dress for mess!!

SIDE BY SIDE CLASS (adult MUST stay with child)
COST: $5 per 1/2 hour Cash or check preferred. Credit cards, $15 minimum.

 $50 Toddler card available which is good for 5/12 hrs.
         • Cards can be used for more than one child and time will be marked off in 30 minute increments.

For specific days select drop-in link below. ONLINE REGISTRATIO CLOSES 6:00pm THURSDAY NIGHT each week.
If you would like to register after that time please call the center and check in before coming.

Please select pay later.

Let’s get together and play, explore and discover the magic of art.  We will provide a variety of hands-on experiences designed to build confidence in young artists.  Our main goal is to bring out the creative best in everyone. 

In this class, students will learn the basics of designing cartoon characters. If you’re just looking to have fun or take your skill to the next level, Giff designs lessons that are fun and help you grow as an artist! Each class will touch on a different subject and technique that can be used to design a famous cartoon character or an original one from you imagination. 

Join Miss Anna in her longstanding Art Club- where first and second graders can enjoy experimentation and instruction in drawing, painting, sculpting, printing and general creating! Enjoy a fun and nurturing art environment, inspired all kinds of subjects, including animals, abstract art and nature.

Love Art?  Kristen loves art!  Create, explore and discover new materials and ways to use them. You may be sculpting one week and painting the next, get your creative juices flowing and discover how much fun art can be.

We will begin each class with a story that will guide us in our creative explorations.  Our purpose is to encourage tinkering, making and playing.  We will feature design challenges, and open-ended art activities which build creative thinking and problem solving.  This relaxed and inspiring environment is a great way to wind down at the end of the week.

This class is a fun introduction to the world of painting. There is so much to learn and we will begin with the basics. Learn how to care for your materials, explore and compare different types of paints, be inspired by painting like the Expressionists and Impressionists. Grow your skills and learn techniques to create the paintings of your dreams! 

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We will learn about artists, explore different materials and techiniques, build creative thinking skillsas we flex our artistic muscles.  This class is for the young artist who wants to have fun, use their imagination  and make their own creations.

Take this class if you love drawing! Its the perfect balance of learning the basics and having fun. Develop your skills and grow as an artist. We will learn how to draw from observation, all about shading and perspective. Try new techniques and different drawing mediums while expressing your personal creativity.

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Do you love your pet, using your imagination and crafting? If so this class is perfect for you!
Combine your passion for the enchanted with your furry friends.  Make a Dino dog, a unicorn cat, give your pets wings or rainbow strips. In this class you will get to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques. You will learn the basics of needle felting making a mystical dog and cat. You will build with clay to create food, toys and fun magical accessories. You will explore mixed media to create a whimsical habitat. And you will work with fabric to make cozy pet beds. By the end of the session you will leave with your very own mystical cat and dog and awesome accessories!

Price: $137

Come and experiment with a variety of materials and subjects while learning the fundamentals of drawing. We will practice shading techniques, portraits, perspective and other areas of drawing. Each week we will cover a different subject and media, providing a balanced foundation of drawing skills.  4th grade students are welcome after a "try it class" to see if they can maintain focus.

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Students will focus on developing their own comic style, develop use of proper art materials and techniques, and the development of character design. Teaching the fun and imaginative style of comic art is something Gif makes entertaining and informative for all who are interested.
 

In this class you will you be creating figure drawings, fashion templates, designing various types and styles of clothing, developing a fashion portfolio, learning how to sew by hand as well as the basics of how to a sew on a sewing machine, up cycling and creating fashion designs from paper to garment.  This class is suitable for those with no experience or some sewing skills.

Keeping a journal is not only a hot trend, but it’s also a great way to set goals, keep track of habits, and have fun being creative at the same time.  Whether you are interested in a traditional journal that you can write or sketch in, or dot journals and planners, this class is for you.  We will make our own journal/planner from beautiful and fun papers, cool stamps, and stickers.  You can make something that is not only beautiful but fun to use as well.  With pockets, charms and even embellishments, this will be a mixed media project you will use long after the class ends. 
 

OPEN STUDIO FOR TEENS
Any teen who is passionate about art will enjoy this evening course! Designed to support you in finding your own passions, ideas, and strengths through art, you can look forward to dynamic projects, discovery through exciting materials and traditional technique. Students can work on thier own projects or can work on a medium of choice to create projects,  Goals are to to develop skills and to explore mediums such as drawing or painting. Working with a trained artist can allow for students to develop drawing skills or fill holes in portfolios for art school applications.
Perfect for students planning an art related degree or students who want to explore the possibility!

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TUESDAY BUS / SNACK

ALL TUESDAY HOLLIS BUS RIDERS MUST SIGN UP FOR TUESDAY BUS SNACK.
Students can register for a 3:45 or 4 pm class and ride the bus to the center from either HPS or HUES . 
We will provide a snack (gogurt, fruit, goldfish, pretzels and juice or water) and students will be offered table top activities or free time until their class starts.
SPACE IS LIMITED to 10 STUDENTS!

Space is limited. $47 per 6 week session

WEDNESDAY BUS / SNACK

ALL WEDNESDAY HOLLIS BUS RIDERS MUST SIGN UP FOR WEDNESDAY BUS SNACK.
Students can register for a 3:45 or 4 pm class and ride the bus to the center from either HPS or HUES . 
We will provide a snack (gogurt, fruit, goldfish, pretzels and juice or water) and students will be offered table top activities or free time until their class starts.
SPACE IS LIMITED to 10 STUDENTS!

Space is limited. $47 per 6 week session

THURSDAY BUS / SNACK

ALL THURSDAY HOLLIS BUS RIDERS MUST SIGN UP FOR THURSDAY BUS SNACK.
Students can register for a 3:45 or 4 pm class and ride the bus to the center from either HPS or HUES . 
We will provide a snack (gogurt, fruit, goldfish, pretzels and juice or water) and students will be offered table top activities or free time until their class starts.
SPACE IS LIMITED to 10 STUDENTS!

Space is limited. $47 per 6 week session

FRIDAY BUS / SNACK

ALL FRIDAY HOLLIS BUS RIDERS MUST SIGN UP FOR FRIDAY BUS SNACK.
Students can register for a 3:45 or 4 pm class and ride the bus to the center from either HPS or HUES . 
We will provide a snack (gogurt, fruit, goldfish, pretzels and juice or water) and students will be offered table top activities or free time until their class starts.
SPACE IS LIMITED to 10 STUDENTS!

Space is limited. $47 per 6 week session

THIS CLASS TAKES YOU BEYOND Roblox.. Students who have taken Roblox Studio Previously are invited to up the coding game. 
Learn to make your own immersive 3D multiplayer experiences using Roblox Studio, a free intuitive desktop design tool.  Based on Roblox's open source educational curriculum resources, this program gets kids involved in the creative process while teaching valuable skills for the future, including game design and coding!  Any experience imaginable can be created on Roblox.  

Students can share the games they make with friends and continue designing games at home using the skills learned in class!  If you kid "plays" Roblox this opens up a whole new world for them.  Students can take this class multiple sessions and learn new techniques and tricks.
THIS CLASS IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOFTechnology, all the computers and necessary software will be provided.

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In this mini- workshop style class, come create various projects and partake in some low-pressure art in a variety of mediums. "Be brave" and show up to create some art with some great folks. No experience needed. Each six week session features different  projects.  We look forward to some daytime creative community art-making time. Come join us!
Anna Birch & Sarah Barrow with guest teachers

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Drop in $25
6 week session: $142

3/7 Felted Flower Designs   Sarah Barrow & Anna Birch
 
3/14 Panoramic Mini Watercolors-  Anna Birch
 
3/21 Stencil Designs on Linen Tote Bags- Sarah Barrow/ Kristen Gott
 
3/28 Acrylic Paint Pours – Denyse Walker, Anna & Sarah
 
4/4  Printmaking / Carve Your Own Stamp – Anna Birch
 
4/11 Pysansky Egg Decorating- Kathy Grossman, Anna & Sara

If you’re new or advanced in watercolor painting this class enables you to delve into new techniques. You’ll learn different ways to tackle texture, layering/glazing, form, composition and color. Watercolor pencils are optional and add  wonderful depth and texture to traditional watercolor!
This class shows you how to create the most common elements that make up a painting - skies, trees, water, mountains and textures such as rock, stone, glass, metal, etc. Various styles will be discussed. Watercolor Pencils-optional.
THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE RUNNING THIS SESSION

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This class will take you through creating a painting from planning to completion.  Linda will lead you through composition, planning, sketching and finally, painting.  Acrylics are a wonderful medium and can be used in a variety of ways to create the piece of work you will be proud to display. This class is a perfect place for students who want to move forward in their painting experience.  Individualized attention and welcoming atmosphere allows students to use the time to learn, practice and hone skills.  Many take the class multiple times to paint with a mentor.
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STUDENTS MAY WORK IN MEDIUM OF THIER CHOICE.

Discover how working in series can clarify your artistic voice and deepen your creative practice. You will home in on a personally meaningful theme during class and then move quickly into developing exciting visual ideas and new directions. Starting with an initial artwork or image, you will create several compositions in your series, combining principles of design with intuition and experimentation. Any medium is acceptable, be it painting, drawing, textile art, or music. Note that while key aspects of composition will be covered, this class does not include technique instruction. Level: advanced-beginner to advanced.
THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE OFFERED SPRING 1 SESSION

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This Fine Art Class is appropriate for Beginner and Intermediate. Acrylics are a versatile and forgiving paint medium. Learn to capture the effects of light and color while acquiring skills in color mixing, paint application and glazing to create magical effects in subjects of your choices.
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CREATING LARGE SCALE PASTELS
It's a new year an a new you, it's time to shake off the cobwebs! This 6 week pastel class will challenge you to create a large pastel painting. This means significantly larger than what you usually do. Working larger will lend itself to larger, broader, gestural strokes across the paper. You will see a transition in your painting style as you learn to adapt to a larger size paper, and you will find you have more room for expressive movement. Once you work larger, your other smaller work may seem much easier. Please bring an iPad with photos to work from or printed photos and all materials to the first class.

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If you’re new or advanced in watercolor painting this class enables you to delve into new techniques. You’ll learn different ways to tackle texture, layering/glazing, form, composition and color. Watercolor pencils are optional and add  wonderful depth and texture to traditional watercolor!
This class shows you how to create the most common elements that make up a painting - skies, trees, water, mountains and textures such as rock, stone, glass, metal, etc. Various styles will be discussed. Watercolor Pencils-optional.

Supply list

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