Kids Saturday Art & Craft Programs

Fall Session 1:
Saturdays: Sept 19– Nov 21, 2009
Mondays: Sept 21-Nov 23, 2009

Winter Session 2:
Saturdays: Jan 9 – Mar 13, 2010
Mondays: Jan 11-Mar 22, 2010

Spring Session 3:
Sat. Mar 27  – May 29, 2010
Mon. Mar 30-May 31, 2010

Programming has been developed to suit the fluctuating fine motor skill and cognitive levels of children and youth ages 4½ to 16. Guidance and demonstration is focused on skill and creative advancement of the individual and each students comfort level. All materials & in-class tools are included in the program fee.

Please Note: NUT FREE SCHOOL- please respect the safety of others - wash hands before coming to school and never bring nut or “may contain nut” products for snacks or lunches.

Find out about our Instructors on our Teachers web page.

Drawing & Painting 1

Ages 7-10
If you love to draw, this exploration of media & techniques will answer your questions and advance creative thinking. Project focus is on drawing and painting objects, animals, landscapes, people and some cartooning. All the details you need to know!

Day & Time: Saturdays: 9:00am - 10:30pm Drawing & Painting 1
Session: Please view session schedule below for start dates of each term.
Program Fee: 10 weeks - $135 (GST included)
Program Code: Drawing & Painting 1 + Session number
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Foto Fun

Ages 6-8
Instructor-Andrea Skelly
This beginner class is a great way to learn and fall in love with picture taking. Students will explore lighting, composition, camera making and developing throughout the session. Disposable cameras will be provided for photo shoots and developed in black and white. A digital camera with a black and white function and downloading cable is required for 3 out of the 10 weeks. Please dress for the elements, we will be going outside for some photo shoots!

Day & Time: Saturdays: 9:30-11:30
Session: Please view session schedule below for start dates of each term.
Program Fee: 10 weeks - $155 (GST included)
Program Code: Foto Fun + session number
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Photography

Ages 9-16
Instructor-Andrea Skelly
Do you love to take pictures and want to know how to create a proper composition, or want to know how to light an object or develop a picture? Then this class is for you! Students will explore lighting, composition, camera making and developing throughout the session. Disposable cameras will be provided for photo shoots and developed in black and white. A digital camera with a black and white function and downloading cable is required for 3 out of the 10 weeks. Please dress for the elements, we will be going outside for some photo shoots!

Day & Time: Saturdays: 12:30-2:30
Session: Please view session schedule below for start dates of each term.
Program Fee: 10 weeks - $155 (GST included)
Program Code: Photography + session number
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Cartoony World

Ages 7-14
It’s time for fun with animated sketching, sculpting and painting projects that explore a full range of cartoon styles like Japanese Anime, Disney, T.V. Celebs, Marvel comics and your own designs! Lots of creative thinking.

Day & Time: Saturdays: 10:30am - 12:00pm Cartoony World
Session: Please view session schedule below for start dates of each term.
Program Fee: 10 weeks - $135 (GST included)
Program Code: Cartoony World + Session number
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Creative Arts & Crafts

For ages 8-12.
This is an exciting exploration and advancement of ideas using a wide range of materials and techniques. Clay sculpting, sketching, painting and crafting is explored in a variety of styles. This is a great chance for older students to get hands on creative time. Unique projects change every session.

Day & Time: Saturdays: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mondays: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cartoony World
Session: Please view session schedule below for start dates of each term.
Program Fee: 10 weeks - $135 (GST included)
Program Code: Creative Artists + Session number
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Crafty Kids World

Ages 5-8.
This is a great beginner program to introduce your child to fine art techniques with the fun of art & craft projects. This is a balanced program made to explore creativity with drawing skills weekly and a 2nd project in painting, sculpting, cartooning, crafts. Projects change every term- a very good foundation for elementary school success!

Day & Time: Saturdays: 10:30am - 12:00pm Cartoony World
Session: Please view session schedule below for start dates of each term.
Program Fee: 10 weeks - $135 (GST included)
Program Code: Crafty Kids World + Session number
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Sculpting Explorations

Ages 7-14
Create, explore & imagine the possibilities of 3-D art. Pottery, clay, plaster bandage, Plasticine, wood & wire and crafty supplies will be used to learn the fundamentals of sculpting. Pots, figurines, masks, relief wall plaques and more…

Day & Time: Saturdays: 9:00am - 10:30pm Cartoony World
Session: Please view session schedule below for start dates of each term.
Program Fee: 10 weeks - $145 (GST included)
Program Code: Sculpting Creations + Session number
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Saturday Schedule

Time

Room A

Room B

Room C

9:00-10:30 Sculpting Creations Drawing & Painting  
9:30-11:30     Foto Fun
10:30-12:00 Crafty Kids World Cartoony World  
12:30-2:30   Photography  
1:00-2:30 Creative Artists    

Monday Schedule

Time

Room A

Room B

Room C

5:00-6:30 Crafty Kids World    
5:00-7:00   Creativity & Techniques  
7:00-9:00 Acrylic Painting & Sketching    

Wednesday Schedule

Time

Room A

Room B

Room C

7:00-9:00 CLAY! Hand building (alternating room A/C)    

10 Week Session Date Planner:

Winter - Session 2:
Sat. Jan 9 – Mar 13, 2010
Mon. Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2010

Spring - Session 3:
Sat. Mar 27 – May 29, 2010
Mon. Mar 30 – May 31, 2010

School Breaks
Fun Filled Creative Fridays:
Jan 29
(Serving Both the HWCDSB & HWDSB)

March Break Camps:
March 15-19, 2010

Print our 2009/2010 Registration Form, and mail it to 354 Mount Albion Road, Hamilton, ON, L8K 5T2.
[Phone: (905) 643-3513]