San Jose Art Classes
San Jose Art Classes
San Jose Art Classes
WINTER - SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN. ENROLL NOW! SUMMER ART CAMPS WILL BE POSTED ON 2/1/24
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
9 am - 12 pm & 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm (All day students choose a different object or do multiple objects together)
Getting to know charcoal as a medium and learning to use it!
Different types of charcoal - vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, and charcoal pencil. Blending practice. Making a simple still life.
Day 2
9 am - 12 pm: Moody Landscapes
Drawing a moody landscape from a photo referenceExploring some different textures that we can make with charcoal- for example fog, smoke, foliage, tree bark, water, etc.
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Vintage Cars
Drawing a car in perspective, with an emphasis on glossy finish of metal, glass and other reflective surfaces.
Day 3
9 am - 12 pm: Human head.
Introduction to the head anatomy, learning to layer skin, hair and fabric.
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Animal Portrait
Understanding dog/ cat/ mammal anatomy, similarities and differences between human skull to another mammals skull.
Representing various types of fur.
Day 4
9 am - 12 pm: Master Copy of a Figure Drawing
We learn a lot when we ‘stand on the shoulders of giants’- so for the figure drawing assignment, studying the works of old masters.
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Master Copy of a Still Life (or set up still life)
Day 5
9 am - 12 pm & 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm (All day students work larger and choose more complex topics).
Free choice
illustrate a dream you cannot forget
A strong memory of your childhood
Draw a self portrait of your inner self
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.
Master the most soft and flexible art material - charcoal, create several portfolio-grade pieces with it (charcoal is required material for all art portfolios).
This camp will teach you:
Assessing proportions
Achieving likeness
Perspective
Various shading technique using charcoal
Anatomy of a human face
Representing various textures
Working with values
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.