Based on A True Story: Class Description

Based On A True Story: A Visual Journaling Class for Kids and Teens

In this class your child will make a ring-bound journal filled with inspiration and pages that are important to him. He will learn to express himself using text and visual imagery. He will learn various art techniques including, but certainly not limited to,

Acrylic painting
Stenciling
Drawing a self-portrait
Rubber Stamping
Collage
Lettering
Finding a personal lexicon (an image that resonates with him)
Incorporating found objects such as feathers, bottle caps, etc.

Most important of all, we will have fun doing this. Because “creativity means letting go of trying to be ‘perfect’… it means being willing to be wild, silly, and downright outrageous.” (quote by Christine Mason Miller)

Classes will be held every Thursday in June. ~~You will have your choice of class – morning or afternoon. Morning is from 8 am to 12 pm.~~ Due to popular choice, afternoon class only is available in June. Afternoon is from 1 pm to 5 pm. Only twelve per class.

Week 1
Backgrounds with Texture
Beautiful Borders
Personal Imagery
Making an Inspiration File

Week 2
Collage
Drawing a Self-Portrait
Altered Photos

Week 3
Stenciling
Rubber Stamping
Using Found Text

Week 4
Lettering
Embellishing
Adding Found Objects
Finishing the Cover

All supplies are included in the kit. Kits include:
2 - chipboard covers 7.5” x 5” (front and back)
15 - white pages (we will be adding to this with found papers)
12 - 4” squares of various scrapbook papers
3 - large binder rings
5 - bottles of paint
paintbrush
black journaling pen and pencil
3 - gluesticks
scissors
canvas totebag
small booklet with tips and techniques

Students will also have access to various other art supplies and books. There will be simple homework projects like clipping magazine pictures or gathering leaves. There will be extras in the class, if these aren’t completed at home.

This website will have the week’s take-home assignment posted, photos of work in progress, and current news. We will have a consent form available that will need to be signed by the parent or guardian in order for their child’s photo to be posted on the site.

There are four sessions (four hours each) of the class – one day a week for the month of June. Class fees are $100 for each student. When your child registers with a [brother, sister, cousin, friend], they both receive 10% off of the class fee. Class fees are non-refundable.

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