Saturday Workshops
Individually themed Saturday classes are designed for students to attend on a class by class basis. Families have the option to register for a “series” of Saturdays, or choose specific dates.
These classes engage the MASTERWORKS ideal of teaching children Fine Art skills, although occasionally, a Saturday class is more crafty. There is limited overlap between the Saturday themed classes and the year ‘round program.
Saturday classes encourage the children to explore a variety of mediums such as pencil, charcoal, acrylic paint, tempera paint, chalk pastels, clay, cut paper, and collage. Through wonderful subject matter, students learn the fundamentals of still life’s, landscapes and portraits. Some of the Saturday classes also echo themes explored more completely in the Summer Camp program. For instance, “Masquerade Note Cards” are based on a project that may have been done in the Fashion Illustration Summer Camp.
The Saturdays are scheduled in three sessions; Fall, Winter and Spring, and children of all ages (6-14) attend on a first come first serve basis.
Pastel Carnival Mask Portrait
02/27/21
Celebrating the long tradition of Carnival of Venice, students are guided through a portrait with a decorative mask. Using reference from images from the carnival themed Italian Street Painting Marin event in 2013, students work with vibrant chalk pastels to create these masterpieces. All ages (6-14) welcome.
Ages: 6 – 14 Years
Times: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Acrylic Cardinal Bird on Cigar Box
03/13/21
Join us to paint a Cardinal on a beautiful, decorative cigar box. These bird paintings turn into lasting keepsakes and gifts. For all ages, 6-14, students use reference to create lovely paintings on a box to hold treasures.
Ages: 6 – 14 Years
Times: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Mixed Media Roses
03/13/21
Roses can be challenging to draw and paint, but in this Saturday workshop we’ll learn and practice! Using reference, students of all ages (6-14) may attend to create a work of art they will be proud of. Materials will include pencil, watercolor, and more.
Ages: 6 – 14 Years
Times: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Impressionist Lighthouse
03/20/21
This Saturday class is for all ages (6-14). Younger students will have more guidance. Using reference from local and national views, students learn about the Impressionist painters’ style. Paintings will be done in acrylic paint on canvas.
