Mature artists will find inspiration through our weekly theme, artist of the week, as well as other non-theme related skill building projects. 

Session ONE: July 7-18
Themes: “Food-topia”& Wildy Fluffy “Tiny” Critters

Week 1: Dive into the world of delicious creativity as we embark on a journey through “Food-topia”! Set a formal table with your favorite yummy bites-like oozing cinnamon buns or a gooey cheesy grilled cheese. Learn techniques in food sculpture and multimedia, as well as draw and paint a “still life” stacked with these delectable treats. Popular modern comfort foods and labels will set the stage for “old world” painterly charm. Study artist Noah Verriers’ Oil paintings titled: PBJ and Jar of Milk and McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. Cap off week 1 with a Miniature Food Sculpture Jewelry-Making Party!

Week 2: Snuggle up with your miniature animal pals, as “Wildly Fluffy Tiny Critters” become our muse. Learn techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, as well as work with multimedia to create that soft and squishy fur. Q-tip sized animal friends will bounce around in a painterly world of rolly polly fun. Bedazzle them with the latest mini-fashions or take them with you in a Tote. Study Henriëtte Ronner Knip’s playful kittens in her Romanticism painting titled: “Tea Time Animal Cat” . Enjoy a live animal show and venture into the outdoors with a Plein Air Painting Field Trip at Heckscher Park on July 15th (parent transportation required).