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Owned & Operated by Carey-Lynn Melnychuk Proudly working with aspiring artists of all ages for 30 years! 639 Main Street Studio 931-7788 Click HERE if you would like to receive email updates such as Gail Adams School of Art Gail Adams School of Art has been offering the highest quality of art instruction to children and adults since 1980. The studio was established by Gail Adams and is now owned by her long-time student and business partner, Carey-Lynn Melnychuk. The art school offers a variety of programming for artists of all ages and ability levels. The General Art Classes offer instruction in a variety of mediums including pencil, pastel, pencil crayon, acrylic, watercolor and scratchboard. We also offer Specialized Classes for children including cartooning for children; Preschool/Kindergarten class & and a Primary Art class for young children; as well as Specialized Adult Classes including Head Drawing. Classes are available in weekly classes offered in two semesters; Spring & Summer Camps available during school breaks; and short workshops. Drop-in classes are also available for current or returning students. General Art Classes: Please see Beginner Art Supplies list Each student works from a reference picture of their choice, either from the wide selection available at the studio or from their own collection. Each new student is given an introductory lesson explaining how to get started on their piece and some of the techniques that will be used. The students then work on their own pieces independently. During the class, the instructor will work with each student individually, going over their piece with them on a one-on-one basis, giving them suggestions, answering questions, and showing techniques appropriate to their piece. The General Art Classes offer instruction in a variety of mediums including pencil, pastel, pencil crayon, acrylic, watercolor and scratchboard. Each semester contains 15 one-hour or two-hour classes. Appropriate for ages 6 to adult. Please see schedule for class times & costs. Cartooning for Children Please see BeginnerSupply List. Students will learn to develop their own cartoon characters. Weekly lessons will help students to give their characters emotions, movement, personality, and possibly a story. Teaching methods will include demos, examples, and specific exercises along with some free time each class for students to apply what they have learned to their own work. Although there will be a theme or structure to each class, students will be encouraged to experiment and apply their own creativity. Each semester contains 15 one-hour classes. Appropriate for ages 10 & up. Please see schedule for class times & costs. Head Drawing Class This class is an in-depth investigation into basic drawing principles which face both fine artists and illustrators. Composition, perspective, proportion, focal point, value pattern and the use of light and shadow are developed using the human head as a subject. Using red and white pastel pencils on toned paper, students will learn the five drawing steps – gesture, proportions, shadow shapes, edge control, and detail – and use the technique of chiaroscuro (which means ‘light and shadow’) to create life-like portraits. The semester contains 15 two-hour classes. Appropriate for older teens and adults. Please see schedule for class times & costs. More Info Preschool/Kindergarten Class : Students will be introduced to the elements of art: line, shape, value, color and texture, through drawing, painting, collage and other activities. The elements of art are considered the “building blocks” of art. By showing the students how to see and use these elements, children will have a better understanding of how art is created by themselves and others. Each semester contains12 one-hour classes. Appropriate for Preschool & Kindergarten aged children. Please see schedule for class times & costs. Primary Art Class: Does your little artist love to experiment with art? Drawing, painting, collage, crafts? Go beyond the school classroom art. Students will learn about famous artists, styles & periods in art history from stories written for young children about the artists. Each child will then create their own masterpiece based on the style of the Masters! Each semester contains12 one-hour classes. Appropriate for children in Grades 1-3. Please see schedule for class times & costs. Weekly Classes: Camps/Workshops: Drop-In Classes: Registration/AttendanceEnrollment is limited to a maximum of 15 students per class (with a minimum of 5) for most classes. The Preschool/Kindergarten & Primary Art classes will have smaller class sizes. Registration may be done in person, over the phone, or on-line at our website. Any missed classes in the General Art program may be made up at any time during the same semester. Make-up classes will not be carried over to the next semester. We may take registration throughout the semester based on class availability for General classes only. The cost would be pro-rated based on the number of classes remaining in the semester. Because of the progression of lessons within the Specialized classes, enrollment may not be accepted after the first day of class and make-up classes will not be possible. A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration for all classes, camps & workshops.
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