Draw it, Paint it, Make it (Grades 4 - 10)

Draw it, Paint it, Make it is a fun and exciting mixed media course designed to spark the creativity and imagination of young artists from grades 4 - 10. Led by the talented Jessica Rysyk, this course offers a supportive and inspiring environment where youth students can dive into a wide range of art projects that celebrate art and encourage artistic expression. Each week, students will explore the essentials of drawing, painting, and sculptural arts, learning important skills like line, value, scale composition, colour theory, and how to handle different art materials. Interactive lessons will also introduce them to examples of art from around the world and throughout history.
Students will get to work on a variety of projects, from 2-dimensional pieces like still-life drawings to 3-dimensional creations. They’ll experiment with pencils, pastels, watercolour, acrylics, and more, discovering how to use these materials to create expressive work. This course encourages young artists to think outside the box, embrace their unique voices, and create art that truly reflects who they are. Perfect for those who love art and want to explore new techniques, this course covers a wide range of media, practices, and approaches, helping them build a fantastic portfolio and develop their artistic skills.

Led by:

Jessica Rysyk

Learn Fundamental Concepts: Understand the basics of drawing and painting, including line, value, scale composition, and colour theory.
Experiment with Various Media: Try out different art materials such as pencils, pastels, watercolour, acrylics, and sculptural media.
Discover Art History: Learn about amazing art from around the world and across different time periods.
Express Creativity: Develop your unique creative style and express yourself through personalized art projects.
Create Exciting Projects: Work on a variety of art projects, from 2-dimensional drawings to 3-dimensional sculptures.
Build Artistic Confidence: Gain confidence in your artistic abilities and develop your own artistic voice.
Develop a Portfolio: Create a diverse collection of artworks that showcase your talents and growth as an artist.

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Fostering Creativity and Expression

Our art classes for kids nurture creativity and provide a platform for self-expression.

Enhancing Overall Development

We promote a holistic development, encompassing cognitive, motor, emotional, and cultural skills.

Building Confidence and Personal Growth

Our Classes foster self-esteem, personal growth, and confidence through creative exploration and expression.

Details

Day: Tuesdays

Dates: September: 24
October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12

Time: 4:45 - 6:15pm

Fee: $385+ HST

Location: CSI Annex
720 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON
M5S 2R4

For this in-person course, Avenue Road Arts School will provide all necessary materials for all student projects.

Avenue Road Arts School works in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety requirements. Although masks are not mandated at this time, we strongly encourage students to wear a mask in situations where social distancing becomes not possible.

To enter the building of The Centre for Social Innovation at 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2R4, you will be provided with a key code in the case that building’s front door is locked. This information will be provided to you closer to the start date of the course.