Symbolic Multi-Media Self-Portraits and Animals 05/2024
Thursdays: 6 weeks - 6:00-8:00pm
Class dates: 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Project based printing and collage lessons that guide student artists while creating symbolic portraiture or animals. Students will be introduced to multiple contemporary collage artists and explore a variety of materials to transform our visions into symbolic portraits/animals. Material exploration with paper, paints, magazines, nature, photos, craft materials and any additional objects or materials we can think of! Final pieces will be large scale: 18”x24” canvases.Following the last week of class we will have an art show welcoming friends, family and community members to celebrate students’ success throughout the Symbolic Multi-Media Self-Portraits and Animals course. Artists come to class with an enthusiastic attitude and ready to grow your collage skills and expand your creative minds. All materials provided.
Instructor: Ms. Casey Irvine
Cost: $150 per person for entire 6-week session
Ages: 11 and up
Registration available online, in person or over the phone. Deadline to register is one day before class.
Questions? Email: dc4arts@downriverarts.org or call 734-720-0671. Space is limited. Check our website for current health guidelines and hours of operation.
Fine print:
Adults are welcome to stay at the arts center during class time, but we request that you not participate in the class. Please be mindful that (especially during covid restricted times) we have a limited number of bodies allowed in a space. Also, our instructors are there to teach the children, and adults may be distracting to the group. Feel free to roam the building, visit our main floor gallery, lounge in the hallway, explore the auditorium or create art. Wifi is available as well as spaces for you to work.
It is the guardian’s/student’s responsibility to stay home if you are sick. If you have a fever, stay home. If someone in your house is sick, stay home. If you have allergies and can’t control sneezing, and cough please stay home. If you have been exposed or if you show signs of Covid-19, please stay home. If you miss a class, we will work with you on getting the instructions home to students, or possibly have an online option. If class is cancelled by the DCA or Executive Orders, we will refund your remaining classes.
Hand sanitizer is available for immediate use at the front entrance and entrance into each of our common areas. Parents please drop off and pick up your children outside when possible. Please wash hands with soap and water for at least 30 seconds after touching metal surfaces, sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose or using the restroom. In the case of being diagnosed with Covid-19 or show symptoms, immediately notify the DCA by email at dc4arts@downriverarts.org.
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the terms listed above.
