Course Descriptions
Art: Fall 2022
Registration Is Open For Fall And Winter/Spring Semesters
NEW! Architectural and Perspective Drawing
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-11:15
4 Weeks: September 9, 16, 23, 30
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Students learn a step-by-step process how to sketch like an architect. The course begins with the basics and gradually moves to more complex and organic compositions inspired by nature, fantasy and book illustration. In addition, students are taught various techniques to create sketches with a sense of depth and an overall architectural look.
Projects Include:
- One point perspective & diagonals
- Architecture inspired by every day objects
- Dr. Suess and buildings
- Fantastic Tree house project
Materials needed: Pencil, ruler, sharpie, watercolor set or markers, drawing- or watercolor paper (90lb)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-11:15
4 Weeks: September 9, 16, 23, 30
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Students learn a step-by-step process how to sketch like an architect. The course begins with the basics and gradually moves to more complex and organic compositions inspired by nature, fantasy and book illustration. In addition, students are taught various techniques to create sketches with a sense of depth and an overall architectural look.
Projects Include:
- One point perspective & diagonals
- Architecture inspired by every day objects
- Dr. Suess and buildings
- Fantastic Tree house project
Materials needed: Pencil, ruler, sharpie, watercolor set or markers, drawing- or watercolor paper (90lb)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
NEW! Ancient Art Lab
4th-8th Grade
Tuesdays 11:30-12:30
4 weeks: October 14, 21, 28 November 4
Location: In Person Mission Viejo Family YMCA
Tuition: $188
This course provides an introduction into the art and thriving cultures of the ancient civilizations: Egypt, Greece, Rome and China. Join us as we explore ancient art using ceramic clay, rice paper and more.
Projects Include:
-Greek & Rome mythological stories on vases
-Egyptian Canopic clay jar sculpting (two sessions)
-Chinese Calligraphy art scroll project
(All materials are included)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Tuesdays 11:30-12:30
4 weeks: October 14, 21, 28 November 4
Location: In Person Mission Viejo Family YMCA
Tuition: $188
This course provides an introduction into the art and thriving cultures of the ancient civilizations: Egypt, Greece, Rome and China. Join us as we explore ancient art using ceramic clay, rice paper and more.
Projects Include:
-Greek & Rome mythological stories on vases
-Egyptian Canopic clay jar sculpting (two sessions)
-Chinese Calligraphy art scroll project
(All materials are included)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
NEW! Watercolor Techniques
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-11:15
4 Weeks: November 11, 18 December 2, 9 (No class November 25)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Learn how to paint with watercolors! This class covers beginning watercolor techniques. Students are provided weekly pointers in the lessons to help them develop new skills and techniques to paint landscape scenes in nature, beautiful florals & botanicals as well as shapes and objects of daily use.
Projects Include:
-Objects on your desk
-Animals
-Landscapes
-Plants
Materials needed: Watercolor set, water color paper 90 lb or more, brushes (preferably watercolor brush)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-11:15
4 Weeks: November 11, 18 December 2, 9 (No class November 25)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Learn how to paint with watercolors! This class covers beginning watercolor techniques. Students are provided weekly pointers in the lessons to help them develop new skills and techniques to paint landscape scenes in nature, beautiful florals & botanicals as well as shapes and objects of daily use.
Projects Include:
-Objects on your desk
-Animals
-Landscapes
-Plants
Materials needed: Watercolor set, water color paper 90 lb or more, brushes (preferably watercolor brush)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
Course Descriptions
Art: Winter And Spring 2022
NEW! Comics/Graphic Novel Basics
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 10:15-11:15
6 Weeks: January 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $180
This six week class introduces a short history of American & Japanese graphic novel history along with fun projects that teach how to develop your own illustration and story. With focus on techniques students will learn all steps from character development to a short finished illustrated story.
Projects Include:
- Character reference sheet
- Layout and perspective
- Speech bubbles and narrations
- comic strip and parody
Materials needed: drawing paper or watercolor paper 90lb
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish projects.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 10:15-11:15
6 Weeks: January 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $180
This six week class introduces a short history of American & Japanese graphic novel history along with fun projects that teach how to develop your own illustration and story. With focus on techniques students will learn all steps from character development to a short finished illustrated story.
Projects Include:
- Character reference sheet
- Layout and perspective
- Speech bubbles and narrations
- comic strip and parody
Materials needed: drawing paper or watercolor paper 90lb
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish projects.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
NEW! Drawing, Sculpture, and Painting
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 12:45-1:45
5 Weeks: March 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28
Location: In Person Mission Viejo Family YMCA
Tuition: $228
In this five-week class, students learn the fundamentals of how to draw with pencil considering paper space, scale and proportion of a sculpture. We then model the sculpture in clay. We will also paint on canvas using the classical techniques with acrylic paint. This course is a brilliant way to ignite creativity!
Projects Include:
-Draw what you sculpt
-Sculpting from reference
-Painting on canvas (two sessions)
All materials included.
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish projects.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 12:45-1:45
5 Weeks: March 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28
Location: In Person Mission Viejo Family YMCA
Tuition: $228
In this five-week class, students learn the fundamentals of how to draw with pencil considering paper space, scale and proportion of a sculpture. We then model the sculpture in clay. We will also paint on canvas using the classical techniques with acrylic paint. This course is a brilliant way to ignite creativity!
Projects Include:
-Draw what you sculpt
-Sculpting from reference
-Painting on canvas (two sessions)
All materials included.
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish projects.
Instructor: Sandy Reid