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Youth Drawing 101
Ages 11-13
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. (Sep.-June)
Pre-registration Required
Members $10/month; non-members $20/month
Youth Drawing 101 is for young artists looking to hone their drawing skills while learning about the history and practice of art. Each month will focus on a different topic ranging from Pop Art to architectural space to portraiture to abstraction. Classes will often take place in the galleries with students working directly from the NBMAA’s collection to strengthen critical thinking and observational skills. All skill levels are welcome.

Pre-registration is required for each monthly session and class size is limited. New sessions begin on the first Wednesday of each month. We do offer scholarships for New Britain students, so please feel free to ask if you qualify. For any questions or concerns, please contact Jenny Walker, Family Program Assistant: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (860) 229-0257, ext. 220.

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Registration begins: July 1, 2010
Transformers - Drawing inspiration from our special exhibition, M.C. Escher: Impossible Reality, students will explore the art of transformation. This session will focus on the genius of M.C. Escher looking specifically at his ability to create seamless optical illusions with metamorphosis. Using the concepts of Escher students will create their own transformative drawings using simple objects and a lot of creativity!

Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27
Registration begins: Aug. 1, 2010
Going Wild - Going Wild will explore animals from realistic depictions to fantastical combinations. Drawing inspiration from two of our special exhibitions, Jon Rappleye: After Eden and M.C. Escher: Impossible Reality, students will find how animals can be a springboard for creativity.  Students will come away with an understanding of the technical aspects of drawing a variety of creatures as well as an ability to construct new species from their own creativity.

Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24
Registration begins: Sept. 1, 2010
Tessellations - M.C. Escher is one of the leading artists for creating intricate works of art based on the idea of tessellation. Tessellations are formed when shapes are consistently repeated on a surface without any overlaps of gaps. Drawing inspiration from our special exhibition, M.C. Escher: Impossible Reality, this session will break down the process of creating these little puzzles into easy-to-follow instructions. Students will come away with a better understanding of this special art form as well as their own unique tessellating masterpieces!

Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Registration begins: Oct. 1, 2010
Moving Towards Abstraction - In this session, students will learn about the difference between abstract and non-representational art through the Museum’s collection.  This class will explore techniques and tricks that help the mind move towards abstraction to find the essential characteristics of objects. We’ll explore how new perspectives and ideas can turn ordinary objects into abstract images that combine creativity and ingenuity.

 

All classes are led by Jenny Walker who joined the NBMAA staff in 2008 as the Family Program Assistant. Ms. Walker graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in Studio Art concentrating in drawing and sculpture. In addition to working with the NBMAA Education Department beginning in 2005, she has also assisted with children’s programming for the Farmington Valley Arts Center and Avon Public Library.
 

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