Visual Art for Rising Artists: 2nd-6th Grade
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PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM, SCAN/PHOTOGRAPH AND RETURN TO laurabirdmiller@gmail.com : Art Class Registration Form 2020
Why choose classes with Laura Bird Miller? Miss Laura has been teaching art for over 15 years, 2nd – 12th grade as well as adult classes. Classes are twice a month, which is not too overwhelming for our students busy schedules, yet Miss Laura offers Optional Activities and Sketchbook Challenges for the off weeks that go along with the lesson or theme of the month. Her experience and her passion to encourage budding artists, instill confidence, and inspire fun and creativity are her passion! If you’ve been following her FB page: www.facebook.com/coffeeandcanvasorlando or Coffee and Canvas Orlando Instagram page, you can see how much fun we have and how inspired our budding artists are!
The in-person classes are wonderful and the ZOOM classes, where we join our live classes, is a perfect option for those who are out of driving range, out of state, can’t make the Wednesday timeframe (you can watch the replay/recording,) or concerned about the current CoVid challenge. Here are a few a lovely testimonials regarding the ZOOM classes!
- Jessica C. – 2020 summer camp mom states: “Just a quick thank you for your art camps! Breya is having a great week. I am too enjoying her excitement each evening talking about the painting and the one for the next day. She said she’s noticed how much better she’s getting with each painting. And the ZOOM is a great option and working smoothly! Hugs!”
- Kerry T. – past and present Zoom student mom states: “Laura Miller’s art class has been the most wonderful part of quarantine! Unable to drive to the class in person, we utilized the Zoom option. The step-by-step demonstrations and clear instructions spoken in her gentle voice lead to my daughter producing her best artwork yet! We look forward to taking more classes and learning more skills from this very talented artist and gifted teacher!”
When does this course meet?
- first and third Wednesdays of the month
- after school every other Wednesday
- TWO OPTIONS AVAILABLE: 1) In-person with limited space of 10 students 2) Live via Zoom with access to the recording on Vimeo after class (password protected)
- Begins August 19, 2020, (for the 2020/2021 school year) (August will be prorated since there is only one class in August.)
What time?
Who is it for?
- for elementary students 2nd-6th graders
What can I expect?
- Students will watch Ms. Miller demonstrate a technique or a project step by step and then be encouraged to work at their own pace and add their own unique creativity to it!
- Students will explore various media used in drawing & painting including watercolor, acrylics, drawing with colored pencils, mixed media, collage, pencil sketching, and access to optional classes that will also sampling 3D sculpture, pottery making using clay.
- On the first day of each month’s class, students will receive a list of OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES and sketchbook prompts for the month to enhance their experience whether it’s in person or via Zoom. These activities will correspond to our lesson/theme of each month!
- We will explore, and experience projects designed to take their art to a whole new level. We will cover the elements of art and principles of design, learning to use great composition skills. Commitment is expected for the entire school year for your child to scaffold his/her learning and for the sake of accounting purposes, thank you!
Cost: $60 per month payable at the first class of the month with an expected commitment throughout the school year, for both In-person and Zoom classes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR RECURRING MONTHLY INVOICING
What materials ARE included?
- canvases, brushes, specialty paper, acrylic paint are included for both in-person/live and Zoom students. Zoom students will can pick up their canvases for each month on the first Sunday of the month any time during the day. Paints and brushes will be provided before the first day of classes and used throughout the semester.
- use of easels and water rinse containers is included for in-person/live students, however Zoom students will need to use their own easels if they wish to use one and they will need a water rinse container and paper towels. 🙂
REQUIRED (not included) FOR BOTH IN-PERSON AND ZOOM:
- 11 x 14″ mixed media sketchbook, (I prefer Canson Mixed Media sketchbook – see photo below), colored pencils and a sharpener (any brand) for use in class and at home.
- OPTIONAL: any watercolors, acrylic paints, and markers for use at home on the off weeks.
See LINK for more detailed list for IN-PERSON AND ZOOM classes.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING EACH WEEK? Please have your student bring his/her mixed media sketchbook and colored pencils to class each time. Students LOVE to show me what they’ve done at home and I love seeing it! We also may use it for some projects in class. IF YOU ARE A ZOOMER: please email me photos of what you’ve done during the off weeks; I would love to see your work! YOU MAY USE YOUR MIXED MEDIA SKETCHBOOK TO PAINT IN RATHER THAN CANVASES if you wish, or you can pick up canvases at my home studio on the first Sunday of each month.
- In-person make-up classes: you may watch the Zoom recording/replay if you miss a class. Classes are billed monthly so if you are coming in person and you miss for any reason other than rescheduling by instructor, you can watch the Zoom recording/replay or simply forfeit the class, just as you would for dance, piano, or other lessons. Thank you! I am looking forward to a great year!
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Drawing and Painting for Middle/High School
When does this course meet?
- second and fourth Wednesdays of the month
- after school every other Wednesday via “in person” or Zoom
- Begins August 12, 2020, (for the 2020/2021 school year) (November, December and May are prorated as half months)
What time?
- 4:15pm- 6:15pm, in-person (limited to 10 students) or join via ZOOM
Who is it for?
- for middle and high school students 7th-12th graders
What can I expect?
- Students will watch a demo by instructor Laura Bird Miller and practice a certain technique, explore composition skills and explore various drawing and painting media including graphite/ebony Prismacolor drawing pencil sketches, pen and ink sketches, watercolor, mixed media work, acrylic painting, and colored pencil sketching, collage, plus access to optional classes that will also sampling 3D sculpture, pottery making using clay.
- This class is great for middle and high school students who are ready to take their drawing and painting skills to the next level. Good drawing skills and knowledge of the elements of art/principles of design plus good composition skills are foundational for all art. This is also a class that encourages individual learning at your own pace. .
- On the first day of each month’s class, students will receive a list of OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES and sketchbook prompts for the month to enhance their experience whether it’s in person or via Zoom. These activities will correspond to our lesson/theme of each month!
- We will explore, and experience projects designed to take their art to a whole new level. We will cover the elements of art and principles of design, learning to use great composition skills. Commitment is expected for the entire school year for your child to scaffold his/her learning and for the sake of accounting purposes, thank you!
- In-person make-up classes: you may watch the Zoom recording/replay if you miss a class. Classes are billed monthly so if you are coming in person and you miss for any reason other than rescheduling by instructor, you can watch the Zoom recording/replay or simply forfeit the class, just as you would for dance, piano, or other lessons. Thank you! I am looking forward to a great year!
Cost: $70 per month. Course includes all materials except an 11 x 14″ mixed media sketchbook (preferably Canson Mixed Media sketchbook, colored pencils and markers.) Please bring/have your student bring his/her sketchbook to class each time. I love giving thought-provoking, creative sketchbook prompts to keep everyone excited to create during the off weeks!) Plus, we may use it for some projects in class. Make-up class may or may not be available if you need to make up a class, but just like dance or piano, if you miss for any reason other than rescheduling by instructor, you will simply forfeit the class. Thank you!
CLICK HERE TO PAY AND RESERVE YOUR SPACE
Payment is due the first class period of the month for accounting purposes. Make up classes will be offered if you happen to miss a class, but the expectation is to take the class for the length of the school year, from August-May, as a monthly commitment.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to share my passion with you!
WHAT MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED?
See LINK for more detailed list for IN-PERSON AND ZOOM classes.
