Western Avenue Studios

Fine Arts For Middle Schoolers
2022-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Refuge Lowell, 122 Western Ave. Studio #A110, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Fine Arts for Middle Schoolers: Cultivating personal expression, creative problem solving, and a community of young artists. Fine Arts for Middle Schoolers is an opportunity for middle school students to cultivate their own creativity and personal expression while learning about various art mediums and techniques. Students will be introduced to contemporary artists to deepen their awareness of what it means to be an artist. Creative problem solving and artistic risks will be encouraged while building a community of inclusion and understanding.
Instructor: Kelsey Hammond
Co-instructor: Anisett Bonet
*Please inform us in advance of any food allergies.
Due to health and safety concerns, we ask that students come to class with a mask. We will provide hand sanitizer and wipe down working areas with disinfectant before and after class. Shields and limited class sizes will also be implemented during this time. We ask that if your child or a household family member does not feel well to be open and communicate with us about your child missing class as a precautionary measure. Restaurant rules apply for snacks and drinks… students will be allowed to eat and drink at their work space but must wear masks when traveling through the studio.

Watercolor: Controlled Chaos
2022-02-03 17:30 - 20:30
Watercolor has a reputation of being hard to control, with precision and detail difficult to attain. In this course, Lowell-based illustrator and painter Ashley Eisenman will help students to “learn to let go” and embrace watercolor painting as expressive, versatile, and fun. Through a varied set of classes, students will gain skills in the fundamentals of watercolor painting and composition, sketching, color mixing and choice, and how to create representational pieces from abstract beginnings. Students will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of subjects including abstract expressions, portraits of humans and animals, and pop-art.
Instructor: Ashley Eisenman
Co-instructor: Emily Watso
Required materials: Wear a mask, sketchbook, favorite personal brushes or paints, & clothes you don’t mind getting messy, snacks, and something to drink.
*Please inform us in advance of any food allergies.
Due to new health and safety concerns, we ask that students come to class with a mask. We will provide hand sanitizer and wipe down working areas with disinfectant before and after class. Shields and limited class sizes will also be implemented during this time. We ask that if your child or a household family member does not feel well to be open and communicate with us about your child missing class as a precautionary measure. Restaurant rules apply for snacks and drinks… students will be allowed to eat and drink at their work space but must wear masks when traveling through the studio.

Portfolio Development - Concept & Personal Voice
2022-02-05 10:00 - 13:00
Portfolio Development is for students who are serious about making art and those who plan to build visual portfolios for private school admission or college level admission. Serious students of any age can build a portfolio, as it is a body of work that shows an understanding of drawing, painting, composition, and concept. Students will be encouraged to explore new techniques, strengthen their understanding of mediums, and develop conceptual work that is meaningful to them.
This program is open to ALL STUDENTS who love to create and those who seek more guidance to grow artistically, regardless of portfolio requirements.
(ages 13 and up)
Instructor: Courtney Wilson
Co-instructor: Maritza Lezama

*Please inform us in advance of any food allergies.

Due to new health and safety concerns, we ask that students come to class with a mask. We will provide hand sanitizer and wipe down working areas with disinfectant before and after class. Shields and limited class sizes will also be implemented during this time. We ask that if your child or a household family member does not feel well to be open and communicate with us about your child missing class as a precautionary measure. Restaurant rules apply for snacks and drinks… students will be allowed to eat and drink at their work space but must wear masks when traveling through the studio.
