American Academy of Fine Arts provides essential sculpting skills and drawing and painting classes for K-5 students at Cougar Ridge Elementary School. Location: Cougar Ridge Elementary Activities Area 200B.
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Illustration Storybook Design
Illustration Storybook Design course is designed for aspiring illustrators and storytellers who want to bring their creative ideas to life through beautifully illustrated storybooks. Learn the fundamentals of drawing and illustration, including creating simple characters, scenes, and objects using various techniques in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Discover the joy of storytelling by developing your own stories, characters, and plotlines. Focus on character creation, drawing unique and expressive characters, and giving them personality through illustrations. Explore color and composition to make illustrations vibrant and engaging, and learn basic composition skills for balanced and appealing pages. Enjoy interactive and fun learning with activities that keep young minds engaged and excited, encouraging creativity and self-expression in a supportive environment.
Grades: K-5.
Time: (Wednesdays) 1:35 pm- 2:50 pm
Days: Jan 8- March 26, 2025. ( 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 11 weeks, 2/19, no class).
Fees (materials included): $440.
World Travelers: Painting Our Planet
World Travelers: Painting Our Planet course, K-5 students will use their paintbrushes to embark on a creative journey worldwide. Each session introduces them to a different country or region, where they’ll learn about its landscapes, landmarks, and cultures. Through painting, children will recreate these global wonders, enhancing their artistic skills while fostering curiosity and appreciation for the diverse beauty of our planet.
Schedule and Duration
Grades: K-5.
Time: (Wednesdays) 1:35 pm- 2:50 pm
Days: April 9- June 4, 2025 ( 8 weeks, 4/16, no class).
Fees (materials included): $320.
Cartoon Creators: Drawing with Imagination
In the Drawing with Imagination course, K-5 students will explore the basics of cartoon drawing by creating their characters. Children will learn to bring their imaginative ideas to life through simple shapes, lines, and expressive faces through unique cartoons and short comic strips. This course encourages creativity, storytelling, and self-expression while helping young artists develop foundational drawing skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Grades: K-5.
Time: (Wednesdays) 1:35 pm- 2:50 pm
Days: Oct 2- Dec 18, 2024 (10 weeks, 11/3, 11/27, no class).
Fees (materials included): $400.
Note: Seats are limited. First come, first serve. If needed, we will add art classes in the next term. Thanks.
