San Jose Art Classes
San Jose Art Classes
San Jose Art Classes
FALL SEMESTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN. ENROLL NOW!
San Francisco studio
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
San Rafael
June 19-23, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
July 10-14
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Mountain View
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Online
July 24-28, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
San Jose
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Detailed Schedule
DAY 1. Realistic Head Drawing
The creative approach for drawing the head and face honest to realistic proportions
Using a reference
proper techniques for head drawing
Steps for successful drawing
Relying on simple shapes
How to use a pencilHow to draw individual parts of the head that work in harmony with one another.
The relationship each part of the face has with the other
DAY 2. Stylized head drawing
Use of simple shapes to project more complicated concepts.
Stylized proportions and their relationship to realistic proportions
DAY 3. Realistic human anatomy (male and female)
Proportions in traditional human drawing
Introduction to basic male and female anatomy
Creating bodies in motions
Gesture drawing
DAY 4. Stylized human anatomy
Use of simple shapes to create characters
The limitations of stylized anatomy
Playing with proportions to create new styles
DAY 5. Final project
Creating your own character/ discovering your style
Refund policy:
We are not offering refunds for new purchases. However, full credit towards future bookings or transfer to another camp/class will be offered for any cancellations made up to 24 hrs before the camp or class start.
This camp teaches character design from the ground up: starting with fundamentals like anatomy, gesture, and shape design. We'll study the most famous characters and stories to see what makes a hero look like a hero, or what it is about the villains that make us cringe just by looking at them.
This camp will teach you:
Desiging unique characters using the principle of contrast and exagerration
Human and animal anatomy
Consistency of characters
Shading and perspective
Working with color palettes
Frequently asked questions about this camp
What is the teacher-student ratio? The teacher-student ratio is 6 to 1 in the camps for 6-10 year olds, and 7 to 1 in camps for 10-18 year olds. Can I enroll my child for 1 or 2 days only? No, the sessions are 5 days long. My child is 1 year younger than the camp age listed. Can she participate in the camp? Student 1 year younger than the camp age listed can attend the camp if the child is really into art in general and the camp topic in particular. Do you provide before and after class/camp care? Our school does not provide extended child care before and after classes. Due to limited space, please bring the kids only for specific time frame according to the class schedule you are registered for. Do you provide extended care? No, we do not provide extended care.