Students learn the basics of drawing while experimenting with new media including design-quality markers, colored pencils, chalk and oil pastel, watercolor and much more. This guided step-by-step method improves visual perception skills by breaking down the subject matter for young children to see and follow along with. Parents and teaches report an improvement in fine motor skill development as well as handwriting. Instructor Charles Baughman is the perfect mentor for students who want to learn to draw realistically or who already have basic drawing skills and would like to improve. All skill levels accepted; perfect for a beginner, yet challenging enough for an experienced artist.
During the first class of each session, students will write a story together. The story will then be spiral-bound into a book and each week students will illustrate one page in a different illustrator's style. Students will be exposed to well-known illustrators such as Eric Carle, Lois Ehlert, Tomie dePaola, Jan Brett, Leo Lionni, Felicia Bond, and many more. The end result each semester will be a beautiful keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. This is the perfect class for a budding author or illustrator!
Charles Baughman
Mondays, 3:15-4:15
Ages 7-12, LS Students
MS Art Room
Monart follows an altered schedule: See the description below:
FALL SESSION (12 weeks: Sep 14-Nov 30)
FOCUS: Write and illustrate a book about desert animals
Students will learn about what it takes to write a story--setting, characters, and plot. Then children will work together to create a story about desert animals. Have fun using real feathers and sand for collage.
#105F (fall) First enrollee, $290
#106F (fall) Additional enrollee, $145
WINTER SESSION (10 weeks: Dec 7-Feb 29)
FOCUS: Write and illustrate a Kansas-themed book
LEarn about our state symbols as you create a Kansas-themed book in the style of Eric Carle. The Kansas book will be particularly special because students will complete a self-portrait on the last page.
#105W (winter), $245
SPRING SESSION (12 weeks: Mar 7-May 23)
FOCUS: Write and illustrate an ocean-themed book
From coral reefs to dolphins, this class will have tons of under the sea creatures involved in the story the class will write. Maybe a mermaid or two--you never know what we will come up with! Lots of water media will be used in this session.
#105S (spring), $265
Please feel free to call the Art Park with any questions regarding the program at 683-2500 or visit www.TheArtParkWichita.com.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when they grow up.--Pablo Picasso
