Students 16 years and older may also take adult classes.

Mixed Media (includes Drawing and Painting)   4 - 12 years
Special attention is given to creative activities based upon a wide range of two- and three-dimensional projects. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage and drawing techniques are taught. A variety of materials are used including colored pencils, clay, foamcore, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, watercolor and markers. Supplies included.
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Drawing and Painting    6 - 12 years Students work with a variety of drawing and painting materials creating aesthetic projects from a vast array of subjects. Color and line, creativity, perception, and imagination are considered and encouraged in a constructive atmosphere. Supplies included.

Artist: Katie Kaplan

Art with Me 4 – 5 years with adult NEW
Experience creativity together as you work side by side with your child (or grandchild, nephew, niece, etc.) on art projects using a variety of materials. Supplies included.


Drawing Fundamentals  9 - 15 years
Explore the fundamental concepts of drawing such as line, volume and perspective while working with a variety of drawing materials. Focus will be placed on learning how to see the world around us and translating this newfound vision into the two-dimensional world of drawing. Students may repeat this course to refine their drawing capabilities. Student furnishes own supplies. Prerequisite: None.

Drawing Techniques  12 - 15 years
Learn to hone your drawing skills and expand your potential as an artist with a more in-depth exploration of the tools and techniques used in drawing. The evolution of a drawing will unfold as you study how to get the most out of line, value, texture and color through a series of creative projects. Student furnishes own supplies. Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals.
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Cartooning   8 - 14 years    
Develop a personal style of cartoon drawing through the creation of comics, spot cartoons and other forms of humorous illustration. Emphasis is placed on originality and line drawing with various media. Investigation of contemporary cartoon characters rounds out this course. Supplies included. Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals recommended.

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Figure Drawing (non-nude)   Teen
In this class, students will draw from a model clothed in a swimsuit. For a further description of this course, see below. Prerequisite: Drawing
Fundamentals recommended.

Figure Drawing   Teen, Teen/Adult
Fundamental skills, techniques, and concepts will be introduced. Charcoal, graphite, conté and other various materials will be used. Anatomy, proportion, line quality and volume will be emphasized. Student furnishes own supplies. Prerequisite: Previous figure drawing experience for intermediate and advanced levels.

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Painting Fundamentals 12 years - Teen NEW
Explore the basic techniques and concepts of painting such as color theory, composition, color mixing, brushwork, blending and glazes. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and pursuing an imaginative and personal approach. Student furnishes own supplies. Prerequisite: Drawing
Fundamentals. Drawing Techniques recommended.


Painting  12 - 15 years, Teen, Teen/Adult
Basic techniques are taught with a focus on developing skills and pursuing an imaginative and personal approach to the subject. Brushwork and analysis of value and color will be emphasized. Student furnishes own supplies. Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals recommended.
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Sculpture Techniques and Materials 10 - 13 years NEW
Traditional, contemporary and experimental sculpture techniques and skills will be taught using a wide variety of materials such as clay, wood, stone, wire and plaster. Instructor will assist students in creating aesthetic and personally expressive works in three-dimensions. Supplies included. Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals recommended.


Photography Teen NEW
This class will start you on a new way of seeing and developing your aesthetic, photographic vision. Through slides, discussion, historical study and critiques, students will learn technical aspects of photography with the primary emphasis on guided viewing and creative camera work. Student furnishes fully manual digital or non-digital camera, film and processing. Prerequisite: None. Portfolio review required for intermediate and advanced levels.

Private Tutoring and Critiques
Private tutoring for all levels of students as well as private critiques for intermediate and advanced students and professional artists may be arranged. The fee is $100 per hour, supplies additional. It is not necessary for the individual(s) to be currently attending a class at Brentwood Art Center. Sessions for groups of two or more students also available; please inquire.
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Students 16 years and older may also take adult classes.