“Natalie loves her Art Spot classes and has been going for almost five years. She says her favorite part is that she does “so many cool projects I wouldn't normally do, and all the cool techniques you learn.” I love that Joanne and Bruce have created a special place for young artists to develop real skills in a relaxed environment that makes a meaningful and fun art break in her week”.
– Megan Heuer
SPECIAL EVENT! MONDAY, 1/15 | KIDS FULL DAY CAMP DAY | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $120
Have an imaginative and fun day with us as we create a wire sculpture, a small acrylic painting AND a cartoon character!
All skill levels and ages; everyone will move up from where they begin. Seats are limited, register early.
Whether a two year old working with a parent or an 18 year old preparing a portfolio for art school admission, experiences here are individual even in a group setting, and by and for the artist themselves.
Our philosophy is to teach the basic rules – to demystify art – and to then motivate these young artists to break those rules and thereby create their own style.
We encourage our students to develop their own creativity and imagination. In addition to bringing a broad scope of visual reference into the instruction, we support ongoing dialogue with regard to techniques, artists, art history, museum exhibits.
This is, foremost, a hands-on experience owned by the student.
ASK About... Birthday Art Parties! Sip & Paints, Artist in Residencies, Home School, Libraries, Scouts, Book Clubs, Summer Camp, Adult Art Classes, Kid and Adult Try-It Workshops, Mosaic Murals
CHILDREN CLASSES
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Classical Fine Art Training
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Ages 2-18, plus Portfolio Development for college
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Explore, Create, Be Inspired and Motivated
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Hands-on, educational, lots of fun!
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Painting, fashion, cartooning, drawing, and more
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Learn Process and Technique with individualized lessons
Portfolio Development is key to getting into a good art school and being productive once you get there. We prep these artists to create unique work that showcases their talents. With our assessment and critique of their work, they can present it all in the most positive form. We consult with portfolio layout, artists statements, and resumes. And the techniques and process they may be missing are taught, so they are not lost during that rigorous first year of of art school.
There's also a lot of fun that goes on here, too….We’re worth a visit!
Young Artist Classes age 8-18
Except Fine Art Frolics for ages 4-7
All Materials Included
MONDAYS (16 Weeks)
Clay, and...MORE!
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 22, 16 Weeks
$576
Draw/Sketch EVERYTHING
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 22, 16 Weeks
$576
Create Your Own Topic to Explore!
(paint/draw/sculpt/collage)
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 22, 16 Weeks
$576
No Class: Jan 29, Feb 19, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 27
TUESDAYS (16 Weeks)
All about GUACHE Painting!
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 16, 16 Weeks
$576
Architectural Design for Kids
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 16, 16 Weeks
$576
Acrylics Pets, Landscapes, Animals
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 16, 16 Weeks
$576
No Class: Jan 30, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 28
WEDNESDAYS (16 Weeks)
Textiles: Silk Paint/Batik/Tie Dye!
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 17, 16 Weeks
$576
Acrylic/Small Oils (still life/photo ref)
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 17, 16 Weeks
$576
The Masters w/Contemporary Twist!
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 17, 16 Weeks
$576
No Class: Jan 31, Feb 21, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 29
THURSDAYS (16 Weeks)
Fine Art Frolics (ages 4-7)
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 18, 16 Weeks
$576
Watercolors/Pen& Ink/Collage
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 18, 16 Weeks
$576
Art & Science
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 18, 16 Weeks
$576
No Class: Feb 1, Feb 22, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 30
FRIDAYS (14 Weeks)
A Bit Of Absolutely Everything!
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 19, 15 Weeks
$540
Castles/Dragons and Cartoons
4:30-6:00 PM
Begins Jan 19, 15 Weeks
$540
No Class: Feb 2, Feb 23, Mar 22, Mar 29, Apr 19, May 31
SATURDAYS (16 Weeks)
Draw & Paint
9:30-11:00 AM
Begins Jan 20, 16 Weeks
$576
Fine Art Frolics (Ages 4-7)
9:30-11:00 AM
Begins Jan 20, 16 Weeks
$576
No Class: Feb 3, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 20, Jun 1
Please Note: We do not offer make up classes for a student absence. Carefully check the class calendar listed for each day of the week to make sure you can attend the session dates.
We follow the Ridgefield school system for weather. If Ridgefield cancels school for
weather, The Art Spot has no classes. If Ridgefield dismisses early, we have no class.
If Ridgefield delays the start of classes, The Art Spot does hold classes.
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If able, we post on Facebook/Instagram for our closings.
Class and Summer Camp Descriptions
Abstract Art
Art that does not represent an accurate depiction of reality but instead use shapes, colors, forms to achieve its effect. Throw the rules out the window and focus on balance, color, rhyme and balance. A brand-new fun way to look at art. It is ALL about the artist!
Animals!
Let your wild side out in clay, acrylics or watercolors – jungle animals, pet portraits, zoo animals or whatever animal you like! Learn how to make body shapes, realistic fur, patterning and natural habitats.
Around the World
Travel the world with us as you create art such as Egyptian sculptures, “red figure” Greek pottery, Roman mosaic, Asian batik, African masks, Italian frescoes.
Build THIS!
How do you make a kaleidoscope of colors? Have you ever made a copper mobile? A picture frame? A clock?? Well, bring your ideas, and desire to learn to build, along with your creative hands, nd let’s get going!
STEAM/Art & Science
Scientists and artists were once one – think and create art the way they did – do experiments with making paint, study and sculpt insects, make ice sculpture, gorgeous colored crystals, dissect and draw flowers, study turbulence, keep a science/art journal.
Calligraphy
Introduction to various techniques, pen uses, nibs, papers, inks, brushes, types of lettering and hands on practice, including an illuminated initial and more. No, cursive is not obsolete!
Cartoon/Clay
Learn how to develop a character thru tagging, inking and coloring, you will choose what style your character will be! Then sculpt your character in full color, out of clay. You’ll use armatures and sculpture tools to create a realistic replica of your own original.
Cartoon Cel/Manga
Learn to tag, ink, write, make story boards, manga style or your own style. Character creation is yours, as you make a carton cel and create a manga animation wheel.
Cartoon 3D Mash Up
Pick 10 or 12 components from our lists and use your imagination to create the wildest cartoon setting possible. Then using a variety of materials, create that setting in a 3D application of lots of varied materials. These are the coolest cartoons going!
Collage
A piece of visual art made from assemblances of varied objects to create another entirely different piece of art. Your wild imaginings will create the theme, we will show you how to make one of a kind art. From wood, to your own drawings, to transfers from magazines, to recyclables and so much more, you will have such a good time with this hands-on camp and take home art to treasure!
Chalk & Oil Pastels
Lots of fun as you use vibrantly colored pastels. Work from still life and imagination, mix these pastels with glue or other mediums. You won’t believe the masterpieces you make!
Design a Castle!
Who lives in your castle? Medieval Knights? Wizards? Royalty? You?? Use your imagination to design your own fabulous castle, while seeing all sorts of famous ones. Even… Hogwarts!
Drawing A to Z
Observe the way artist’s eyes do, using ink, graphite, charcoal, pastels, & colored pencil. Proportion, light, shadow, shading, perspective, line & tone will make your drawings spring to life.
Draw In Color
Learn how and why color adds a whole other dimension to drawing. You’ll use Prismacolor pencils and inks to create dramatic and interesting color art with a flair for the unusual. Get to choose your own color palette, as wacky as you want!
Draw/Sketch/Perspective/Proportion
More than just learning to sketch, this camp will teach you to design settings with correct perspective, figures with the right proportion, fore-, middle-, and backgrounds in composition, basic figure drawing, contour vs. mechanical drawing, and more, all in a variety of mediums.
Fairy & Dragon Design
Colored pencil creatures will come alive from your imagination – there’s no limit to the detail and form you can create. Color saturation –deep, rich, luscious colors - will be taught. Don’t be scared of creatures this week – there’s going to be a lot of them!
Fashion Design
Design your own clothing and accessories! Learn the exciting ins and outs of the Fashion industry while working with your own story boards, colors and fabric choices for your season clothing designs and illustration croquis. Impress your friends and family with your very own fashion line.
Fine Art Frolics
Ages 4-7 only….…exciting art experiences that could include drawing, acrylics, printing, watercolors, clay, collage, paper sculpture, papermaking and more. We learn about master artists and their techniques, as well as basic artists skills or international culture. Draw and paint what you see and observe! All still life material is engaging for this age, with everyone working at their own skill level and moving up from there.
Handcrafts
Think you’re all thumbs? No you’re not! We will show you how to carve wood, form copper into art, make a stab binding book and create your own Ukrainian dyed egg with incredible patterns.
Japanese Inspired Art
From Netsuke sculpture to Sumi E, and Koi fish to cherry blossoms, join us to celebrate in a collection of beautiful arts that got their start in Japan.
Landscapes/oil & acrylic
Where would you like to be – a city, a beach, the country, Paris?? Pick your favorite places and use oils and acrylics to while you learn the techniques and secrets to beautiful landscape painting.
Leather Work
Unique camp offering a chance to work both with 2D and 3D leather projects. Sketch your designs and then fabricate in leather learning form, shape, color, tooling and dyes. Combine sketching, design, sculpture and color all in one medium.
Master Painting
Incorporate the traditional way of realistic painting including lighting, glazes, composition and content, using Renaissance inspiration. Lots of fun, much to learn, beautiful work to take home.
Mixed Media
Work with a bit of everything - draw, paint, sculpt, & print! All these exciting projects reinforce the basic rules of art. We’ll look at some master artists and their techniques as well as experiment with combining different mediums to create our own art.
Mosaic Art
Learn to use all the tools needed to make your mosaics. We will work with porcelain and ceramic and some other tesserae in the work. Learn about different styles of mosaics, history of the art, current uses. Design your own reference. You are going to love the process and the final pieces!
Paint BIG!
Working really LARGE - learn about proportions, how to grid up, techniques of scaling up. You will work on an acrylic painting the size of a table!! This is going to be huge fun!
Paper, Paper, Paper!
Not only will we make sheets of paper while including some beautiful additives, but we’ll produce a beautiful drawing on it. We’ll be doing quilling, casting with paper pulp we make, we’ll do origami, Paper Mache sculpture, and pulp painting.
Pet Portraits
Love your pet? Your neighbor’s pet? Love a certain breed or color pet you don’t even own? Learn to create a unique composition and paint them with the tricks to get the portrait look just like the animal. Got a pig? A dog? A bird? A fish? A porcupine? ALL good!
Polymer Clay Sculpture
A fast-paced camp that works with making miniature foods, beads, insects, armatures, animals and using some additives to enhance your sculptures. You’re going to love working with your hands to make a lump of clay come alive!
Portfolio Presentation for Art School
Make your acceptance to college an easier process – create your portfolio with us! We will guide the development of your work allowing you to grow in both your techniques and skill level.
Printmaking and Etching
Discover the fun of multiple prints! Lino block, mono prints, etching and more to produce exciting images over and over again, in the colors of your choice. Incredible fun!
Sculpture
The simple definition of sculpture -turn one thing into something else! Work with Paper, Clay, Stone, Wood, involving texture, color, movement and more.
Small Works Oil Painting
Learn about color mixing/pigments, palette set up, composition, additives & techniques, working from still life/photo, use glazes and more, all the while using small canvas to create little gems.
Textiles
Discover the beauty of working with fabric. Learn the techniques for Batik, Silk Painting, and Theorem Painting, completing a piece of each style.
Watercolors/Inks
Learn the theory and practice of watercolor-palette and color work, brush use, pigments, techniques galore! Discover the bright& vibrant and the soft subdued aspects. Then we’ll add inking to the mix!
Wire Sculpture/Building
Draw with it, sculpt with it, bend, twist and shape it, form it and solder it…so much fun to work with wire! Wall hangings, wire drawings and more.
ART GALLERY: CHILDREN
“We discovered The Art Spot when my eldest daughter attended a birthday party when she was just five. She begged me to have her own birthday party there! After meeting Joanne and Bruce on these occasions and observing their teaching style, I just knew that The Art Spot was the perfect place for both of my creative daughters to receive instruction and encouragement. Seven years, many art camps and classes later and we can hardly find space on our walls to hang all of the AMAZING works of art made at The Art Spot. The girls–and I–have enjoyed every minute.”
– Liz Durkin
“There's never a day that passes where I don't miss The Art Spot, all my best work came from working there with you guys!”
– Courtney D'Arcangelo
“The Art Spot has been an immeasurable positive in my life. From beginning as an elementary-school camper, who had never touched a canvas before, to becoming an assistant teacher, I have been at the studio for over six years. Bruce and Joanne's approach to learning cultivated such an enriching atmosphere, allowing every student to focus on the process of making art and giving everyone independence in their endeavors.”
– Steffi Colao
“Natalie loves her Art Spot classes and has been going for almost five years. She says her favorite part is that she does “so many cool projects I wouldn't normally do, and all the cool techniques you learn.” I love that Joanne and Bruce have created a special place for young artists to develop real skills in a relaxed environment that makes a meaningful and fun art break in her week”.
– Megan Heuer
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- We offer Private Lessons as well as High School Portfolio Development for College Admissions.
- All Class Materials Are Included.
- Gift Certificates Available, Payment Plans Available.
- Tuition Payment is due at time of registration.
- We prorate for late semester registrations.
- Class placement cannot be reserved until payment is received.
- Call 203.791.8244 for further information.