A glimpse of what a child will learn at Studio 4 Art

When looking at the following curriculum, you may wonder if a child as young as 5 is capable of such lessons. We believe at Studio 4 Art that they are. When a child is given proper instruction, excellent tools, wonderful supplies and small class sizes, they will create work that you never knew was possible. Most importantly, the child walks away with a new understanding of art and a self confidence that will travel with him/her for the rest of their life.

8 Week Drawing Curriculum

Lesson 1: Discover line; dark, light, thin, thick, wavy, hatching, cross hatching.
Beginning discussion on high lights, shadows, and value.

Lesson 2: White charcoal drawing on 8.5x11” colored paper (focus on value,
contrast, and composition)

Lesson 3: India Ink drawing 8.5x11“ white paper. Through discussion of landscape and layering, foreground, middle-ground and background will be discovered.

Lesson 4: Colored pencil drawing on 9 x 11” gray (black or white) sandpaper. Floral, still-life.

Week 5: Self-portrait on 11x14“ paper. Discuss proportion, measuring and shapes.

Lesson 6: Charcoal drawing on 18 x 24” white paper (rendering with
focus on value, form, contrast, and texture). Create drawings from photographs.

Week 7: Still life using refl ective objects. Discussion of light
and shadow, line quality, transparency, opacity, translucency, refl ection, and refraction.

Lesson 8: Distortion or foreshortening using pencil. 11x14" paper.
Focus on composition, emphasis, form, and proportion.

April 11-15 Spring Break Fine Art Camp

Animals, Animals, Animals Week
If you love animals, this will be your favorite camp. Clay, sewing, printmaking, painting, drawing and cartooning are just some of the ways we will explore our favorite fuzzy creatures.
Philosophy: At studio 4 Art we believe the creativity that comes from art is vital to a child’s growth. Through a combination of focused curriculum (projects to learn terminology and technique) with a free choice time, allowing children to practice skills and learn about the creative process. Free choice entails drawing, painting, mosaics, printmaking, sewing, wheel-throwing, and ceramics.

•Preregistration required.
you may register over the phone. (415_596_5546)
•Drop-in available when space permits,
(Please call 24 hours in advance)
•Low ratio of 5 campers per instructor
•Ages 4-14
•Age appropriate projects for each group
•10% discount on friends or siblings
•Cost includes all supplies

Times:

Morning
10:00-1:00
Cost: $55 daily, $225 weekly

extended care available until 3:00 @
$12 an hour & includes all supplies.

February and March DIY Workshops

Pre-registration required.
• February2 (Wed), February 5 (Saturday)- Cupcake box with cupcake stand $35
Time: Wednesday 6:00-8:00/ Saturday 10:00-12:00
Ages: 6-Adult

Pinch pots, templates and molds will be used to create a Valentines gift that will create a smile. Cupcake box can be used for jewelery or any treasure. Cupcake stand can be used for your cupcake box or for edible, yummy cupcakes.

• February 9 (Wed), March 16 (Wed)- Poetic Mosaic stepping stones or Mirrors $40
Time: 6:00-8:00
Ages: 7-Adult
Incorporate language with your mosaic. Studio 4 Art will share how to create poems, inspirational words, or names onto tiles or glass to work into your design. Directions and supplies for grouting will be taken home. You are welcome to come back and use our studio for this step.

• February12 (Sat), March 23 (Wed) - Card Making (set of 3) handmade paper, cloth and sewing $15
Time: Wednesday 6:00-8:00/ Saturday 10:00-12:00
Ages: 7-Adult
Hand-sewing, Bringing your own machine or use one of ours. Fabric, wool, handmade paper will be used to sew a card that is sure to be framed for it’s beauty and uniqueness. For birthdays, Valentines day, Easter or just because.

• February 16 (Wed), March 19 (Sat)- Printing-making on wet clay
Time: Wednesday 6:00-8:00/ Saturday 10:00-12:00
Ages: 8-Adult
Learn about printmaking on clay, stamping with underglaze inks, draping, slumping and slab rolling. Create platters, mugs, vases, plates or bowls. Clay will be fired in our kiln with a high temperature clay that is as strong as china clay.
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SOUP!- The Bowls that Keeps Feeding March 13, 11:00-2:00,
Event Address: 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA 94949

Studio 4 Art and What’s Cooking with Kids teams up in support for Homeword Bound of Marin.
Soup - The Bowl That Keeps Feeding is a fundraiser to feed local children in need of a warm meal. It is an event that allows children to become involved in their community through food and art. The children make the food, create the art, and share them both with our guests.

How does it work? You contribute a small donation, choose a hand-thrown bowl, and we fill it with savory soup.
You leave with a full belly, a piece of art and a warm heart knowing that your donation helped to feed a child.

• Every Wednesday Evening until February 23rd- Making bowls for SOUP! FREE.
Time: Wednesday 5:300-8:00
Come and have fun while throwing, molding, draping or coiling bowls for our charity event. All Ages

• Every day from March 2nd-March 10th- Glaze and decorate bowls for SOUP! FREE.
All Ages