Class Catalog
In this class your skill as a painter is developed as you learn about composition and design, brush strokes, color mixing and application, glazing and underpainting techniques. Projects suggested are still lifes, landscapes, animals and copying great master artists. (New students receive a set of brushes.)
In this classic class students learn basic drawing, painting and design skills using a variety of media. They begin to acquire an art vocabulary and are introduced to famous artists. Imagination is always encouraged while students explore their own creativity.
Around the World in Arts and Crafts
Art gives us a unique way to understand and appreciate other cultures. In this class our projects will be inspired by the traditions and cultures of Native North America, Mexico and Central America, Africa and Asia. Children will add their personal creative style to produce two and three-dimensional works that carry them across continents and oceans. A variety of art media will be used in this fun and exciting class.
We give you the tools necessary to create great drawings. Each project will cover a different subject and will use different drawing media. We’ll copy the masters and pop art, set up traditional still lifes and arrangements of toys and learn about composition, values, shapes, line and how to see as an artist does.
This class has a little bit of everything. Try watercolor, collage, printmaking, scratchboard, mosaics and silk painting. Each week you will be creating an art project using one of these unique art forms.
Learn to draw your favorite cartoon characters & superheroes & create your own! Character development is emphasized. Tips & techniques are taught for both traditional cartooning & anime & manga in this fun class.
Duplicating the exact shapes of both light and shadow, and paying particular attention to the edges between the two, is fundamental to capturing a likeness. Once those skills are learned you will be able to draw anything realistically. (Materials not included; ask for supply list.)
For Home Schoolers, Kindergartners, Preschoolers and Adults--You provide a group of four or more students and we will provide a program to meet your needs. We’ve put together fun projects for young children, creative, educational art programs for homeschoolers, and exciting workshops for adults. Let us know what you want and we’ll work with you to design your own class. Days and times are flexible. Please call The Art Room at 925-299-1515 for more information.
Students are introduced to basic hand building methods of pinch, coil and slab to create fantastic works of art with clay. Creatures, dishware, and bas relief are some of our fabulous projects. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the properties of clay.
Lions and tigers and bears - oh my! Unicorns, dragons, and more. Learn to draw, paint and collage your favorite animals using a variety of art materials. Personal style and creativity are always encouraged.
We’re answering your call for a fashion class during the school year. You’ll draw, paint and collage vintage clothing from the past, the top fashions of today, and design the styles of the future. It’s all about you!
Students are introduced to a series of quality art projects to stimulate their imagination while learning basic skills. They’ll be introduced to the work of well known artists and explore art movements. Special projects can also be discussed to coordinate with their curriculum.
The Joy of Watercolor - adults
Students will experience the application of watercolor, utilize the principles of composition and experiment with color choices to develop their artistic ideas. Students are encouraged to gather photos as references for their personal subject matter choices. (Materials not included; ask for supply list.)
Explore the endless possibilities of different water media. Use watercolor, gouache, acrylics, watercolor crayons and pencils, or any combination of these exciting media. Composition, color theory and painting techniques are all taught. (Materials not included; ask for supply list.)
Students develop drawing skills while learning about blending, line, shape, value and composition through the wonderful properties of chalk & oil pastels. Our projects include watercolor, acrylics and collage, and cover many exciting subjects.
Why go farther than the Lafayette Reservoir? Hilary Lambert, a popular painter and teacher will be conducting a class on landscape painting. The class will cover the fundamentals of outdoor painting through demonstrations, lectures, practices and critiques. Various techniques for strengthening composition, color mixing and brush handling will be discussed. Studio work at The Art Room reinforces the experience of outdoor painting as well. (Materials not included; ask for supply list.)
Individual creativity is supported by basic principles of design and color theory that are taught in this class. Some projects will be introduced by the teacher, and some will be student-inspired. We will explore various media including watercolor, pastel, acrylics, collage and printmaking. Students will be encouraged to display work in the teen show at the end of the school year.
The Young Artist Stories and Pictures
This fun-filled class is designed to stimulate the imagination while exploring a variety of media and subject matter. Students are introduced to basic concepts of color and design. We combine reading a story with creating an art project sure to delight your young artist. Your child’s creativity and fine motor skills will grow each week.
Designed for young children to discover the fun and wonderful properties of clay. Pinch, slab & coil methods are introduced as we make animals, bugs, robots, pinch pots, bowls, and more.