Art Refined for Ages 13-16

Designed for the emerging artist, our weekly Art Refined class will stimulate your teen's creative abilities through focused, in-depth art instruction. In this weekly class, students learn and hone their skills in a diverse range of fine arts media and techniques, such as drawing, acrylic and watercolour painting, pastels, sculpture, mixed media, and printmaking. This course welcomes young art enthusiasts of all skill levels and is especially beneficial for those who are considering post-secondary art programs. See more about what students will learn in our Art Refined program.

Class sizes are limited to 12 students.

Details & Registration

Ages: 13-16 Years

Classes Start: Week of July 2, 2023

Weekly Class Times:

• Wednesday Evening - 6:45pm - 8:45pm
• Thursday Evening - 6:45pm - 8:45pm

Price & Session Options:

• Summer - July & August - 8 classes - $135

Materials:

• Supplied by Student: HB Pencil, Pencil Sharpener, Ruler, Sketchbook & White Latex Eraser
• Included: All additional materials are provided in the classroom.
• Download the materials information handout.

Sibling Discount: If you are registering 2+ children in the same family (brother/sister), enter coupon code SIBLING at checkout to save 5% off each child.

Registration for our summer session will open on May 1. 

What Students will Learn

• Diverse Art Media
  From drawing to painting, sculpture to mixed media, our classes cover a wide variety of fine art media and techniques throughout the year.
  
  
• Guidance for All Skill Levels
  Whether your teen is learning art for the first time, or adding to their art portfolio, our instructors carefully instruct and support them based on their needs and skill level. For students refining their portfolio, our instructors guide them through the development process.
  
  
• Observation Skills and Visual Thinking
  How do you make your artwork more realistic? How do you draw what you really see and not what you think you see? Our instructors teach students how to develop an discerning artistic "eye" that will help ensure high accuracy in their art making.
  
  
• Language Development
  It is important for students to develop a strong art vocabulary so they may understand and discuss the aesthetics of their own and others' artwork in a beneficial way. In this program, your teen will have the opportunity to interpret, criticize, and learn how to make creative decisions about their artwork with essential art terms, concepts and understanding.
  
  
• Risk Taking, Self Confidence and Creativity
  As artists go about their work, they take creative risks, make mistakes and learn by doing. Through the art making process and with our help, your teen learns that challenging themselves while trying new things is the best way to grow as an artist. They also discover that, as the famous saying goes, there are no mistakes in art, only opportunities for more creative thinking. Our friendly and positive atmosphere ensures that everyone is not only supported but also thriving in their art making.

About the Instructors