Monart Drawing Classes

PreSchool Monart (1hour) 3.5 - 4 y/o
Thursdays, September 25-October 16 (4 weeks)
10-11 AM
$60.00
A class for 3 and 4 year olds that encourages visual perception and eye hand coordination skills.  Students will learn the visual recognition of the 5 Elements of Shape and how to use them in the recognition of the Alphabet, the Numbering system, the Drawing of their own name, and simplistic drawings of creatures from nature.  Games that incorporate the use of crafts, music, and movement will teach proficiency in following directions and achieving pre-drawing and reading readiness skills.

Getting Ready (1 hour) 5-7 y/o
Thursdays, September 30-December 9 (10 weeks; no class November 25)
4 - 5 PM
$187.50 for all 10 weeks or $23.50/class, 5 class minimum
An introduction to representational drawing created specifically for the attention span and coordination of this age group. This class offers age-appropriate projects designed to help children begin to recognize the five Elements of Shape and combine them to draw from their imaginations, observation, photographs, and illustrations.  In addition, the Getting Ready class prepares young children for the classroom setting by providing a supportive environment in which to gain experience listening, observing, and practicing fine motor skills.

Basic Drawing (1.5 hours) 8-12
Tuesdays, September 30 - December 9 (10 weeks; no class November 25)
4 - 5:30 PM
$225.00 for all 10 weeks or $28.25/class, 5 class minimum
The Basic Drawing class teaches the five Elements of Shape and introduces the MONART Method at an age-appropriate level. The class guides students in developing drawing skills while nurturing personal expression and creativity. Our studio provides a safe environment free of critique and competition in which young artists can feel comfortable taking chances in their work and exploring new ideas and media.

Basic Drawing for Teens and Adults (1.5 hours)
Wednesdays, October 1-29 (4 weeks; no class October 22)
4:30 - 6 PM
$90.00 (HSC Teachers $80.00)
An introduction to representational drawing. Students will learn the Elements of Shape and how to use them in creating drawings from a variety of realistic, abstract, and expressionistic styles. Lessons will introduce students to inspirations from 2-Dimensional graphic materials, 3-Dimensional objects, the human form, perspective, and proportion.

Mixed Media for Teens and Adults (2 hours)
Thursdays, October 30 - November 6 (3 weeks)
4:30 - 6:30 PM
$90.00 (HSC Teachers $80.00)
Starting with the Monart basics, students are encouraged to develop their own creative drawing approach.  Projects are geared to develop the student’s drawing skills and familiarity with a broad range of media.

Draw and Learn (6 hours)EXCLUSIVE to
Public School Teachers

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Draw and Learn 1
Saturday, November 1, 9 am- 4 pm
Draw and Learn 2 (pre-requisite Draw and Learn 1)
Saturday, December 6, 9 am- 4 pm
This is a MONART class that teaches how to incorporate MONART drawing methods into classroom curricula.  Leading educators recognize MONART as a way students can learn skills such as: focus and concentration, decision making, problem solving, sequencing, and eye-hand coordination

During this workshop participants will be introduced to the MONART philosophy and methodology, increase knowledge of classroom management using the MONART method, use the 5 basic elements of shape in guided drawing experiences, understand age appropriate drawing lessons for the classroom, and understand the essential components of a MONART Drawing environment.  MONART is a valuable teaching tool since students are motivated and automatically learn while they are having fun.

Call 838-2330 for prices and availability of classes or email Mary Curran