Over the course of the 8 sessions, students should be able to signficantly improve their drawing skills, ability to focus and observe, ability to tap into their inner creativity and express themselves artistically. I will provide very constructive feedback, and hopefully direct them towards ways to best express themselves in art. The projects we will work on include subject matter that will interest them and encourage the to expand their overall interest in art. As the course continues, student art work should look more focused, have a better sense of proportion, 3-dimsionality, tones, colors and composition. The class should instill on them a desire to go forward and make more and better pictures using their new knowledge and skillset.

I am a long-standing and exhibited professional artist, who specializes in sketching, printmaking, and computer graphics. I received a Masters of Fine Arts (many years ago), from Queens College in NYC, and taught for many years at the community college level, before (and during) a 41 year career working for Social Security. I have recently taught several kids enrichment classes at a local school district, and summer classes for kids 5-8 and 9-13. This has gone really well and it is what I am focusing on these days.

Homework Offered
For this class, I have specific assignments that I would like them to do that build on the skills covered in the week's session. See the class description for the list of assignments. There are also optional projects to work on, from the package they received for the week. At the beginning of the next class, they will have the option of sharing their work so we can enjoy each others' creativity.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
As we can continue through the class, I will talk personally with each student and see how they feel about what they are doing and I will make suggestions going forward regarding ways they can approve. Both the student and I should be able to see how their vision and skills develop during the course of the class. The most important thing is that they are happy with their own progress as an emerging artist!
Grades Offered

I will refer at times, and provide some samples, of famous and important historical artists, as a way of learning how to approach certain artistic topics. These will include such familiar names as Leonardo, Rembrandt, Durer and Picasso. Content will be carefully screened so as not to be offensive. Students are encouraged to explore the world of art further by visiting museums, their local libraries, and online.