January – March 2012 Schedule of Classes

Miss Jill has a new home!  Art classes for toddlers through 8th grade will now be held at 12 Fisher Blvd, Slingerlands, NY (inside Bethlehem Children’s School).  Please check out the new schedule below.  To register, or if you have any questions, please call 281-4864 or email: jillypoet@gmail.com.

Parent/Child Classes

Brush in Hand

Age: 18 months – 3 1/2 years (with a grown-up!)

Mondays: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
6 wk. session: February 6 – March 19
* no class February 20

Tuesdays: 11:15 am —12:15 pm
6 wk. session: February 7 – March 27
* no class February 21, March 20

Wednesdays: 10:00 am —11:00 am
6 wk. session: February 8 – March 21
* no class February 22

It’s the process, not the product! That’s the theme of this class for parents and toddlers. Students will be introduced to a variety of art materials and experiences from markers and oil pastels, glue sticks and sparkle glue, to watercolor, collage and painting at easels. Each class is theme based and includes a story and drawing time in student’s own sketchbook. Parent participation and a willingness to experiment is encouraged. Come make art together!

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Preschool / Kindergarten Classes 

Little Picassos
Age: 3 1/2 yrs. – Kindergarten

Mondays: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
6 wk. session: February 6 – March 19
* no class February 20

Mondays: 1:00 pm—2:00 pm
6 wk. session: February 6 – March 19
* no class February 20

Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
6 wk. session: February 7 – March 20
* no class February 21

Tuesdays: 1:00 pm—2:00 pm
6 wk. session: February 7 – March 27
* no class February 21, March 20

Painting, drawing, collage… this class encourages children to enjoy the creative process of making art. Students will learn basic elements of art along with the works of a variety of artists.

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Elementary Classes

Afterschool Artists
Age: 1st – 5th grade

Mondays: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
6 wk. session: January 30 – March 12
* no class February 20

Tuesdays: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
6 wk. session: February 7 – March 20
* no class February 21

Using the work of both well-known and lesser known artists, students will explore a variety of art forms and techniques, including collage, drawing, painting and mask making. Elements of art will be closely examined.

Elementary & Middle School Classes

Saturday Drawing & Painting Class

Saturdays: 11:00 am– 12:00 pm
6 week session: January 28—March 3
Fee: $20 per class
* no class February 18, 25

An introduction to the basics of following a drawing from idea in your head to painting on the paper. We will explore student interests with individual instruction. Students who prefer drawing only do not have to paint and may opt to stick with pencil.

* Students do not have to sign up for full 6 week Saturday session, but advance notice of attendance is requested.