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YOUTH & ADULT CLASSES @ COPPERMINE FIELDHOUSE
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YOUTH CLASSES

Baby Brush Strokes 
Boys & Girls ages 2-3 years old
Tues 9am-10am & Wed 9:30am-10:30am, Parent/Child, $132 for 6 weeks

Baby Brush Strokes is an art program for parents or caregivers with children ages 2-3 years old. In this class, you will have the opportunity to create art projects that capture precious moments in this early stage of development, while simultaneously nurturing your child’s fine motor skills, special awareness, and sense of color and texture. Projects can include growth charts, finger painting, hand and foot molds, silhouettes and more. Also, participate in photo shoots to practice lighting and photo editing to bring professional techniques to your personal family photography.
Classes meet once a week and all projects that are started in class can be continued at home. Parent participation is required. Non-toxic materials only.

Mini Masters
Boys & Girls ages 3-5 years old
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Tues 10am-11am & Wed 9:30am-10:30am, Adult Interactive, $132 for 6 weeks

Mini Masters is an art program for parents or caregivers with children ages 3-5 years old.  Children learn to express themselves beyond words using a diverse range of art techniques, including painting, print making, design, and sculpture. Materials are tactile in nature with a focus on discerning texture, color, and shape. Projects are informed by the curriculum of Friedrich Frobel, who laid the foundation for modern day kindergarten. The program is an immersive, hands-on experience that nurtures curiosity and provides the building blocks for a child’s imagination.
Classes meet once a week and all projects that are started in class can be continued at home. Parent participation is required. Non-toxic materials only.
Masters
Boys & Girls ages 6-9 years old
Tues 4pm-5pm & Sat 10am-11am & Sat 11am-12pm, $132 for 6 weeks

Masters is an art program for children ages 6-9 years old. The class focuses on the core elements of artistic expression including how to draw and paint in a variety of mediums, while also learning about various artists throughout history. Students explore artistic concepts such as positive and negative space, contour, and measurement, while learning to draw geometric shapes, animals, and flowers, among other subjects. This class is sure to foster any young artist’s curiosity and enthusiasm.
Classes meet once a week and all projects that are started in class can be continued at home. Non-toxic materials only.
Artistic Development Middle School
Boys & Girls grades 5-8
Mon 4:15pm-6pm & Thurs 4:15pm-6pm & Sat 1pm-3pm, $180 for 6 weeks

A staple of the Mitchell School of Fine Arts curriculum, Artistic Development for Middle School age students provides a classic approach to learning the fundamentals of artistic tradition for young, developing artists. This class focuses on the core elements of artistic expression including how to draw and paint in a variety of mediums, drawing basic shapes, positive and negative space, contour and measurement, all while learning about various artists throughout history. This class is sure to foster any young artist’s curiosity and enthusiasm. Artistic Development is the perfect place to start a portfolio or break new ground in artistic study. Projects and instruction are tailored to individual levels of experience and skill.
Classes meet once a week; discounts are offered for multiple registrations. For students of all levels of experience.
Artistic Development High School
Boys & Girls grades 9-12
Wed 4pm-6pm & Sat 1pm-3pm, $186 for 6 weeks

Students explore both traditional and contemporary concepts using a range of mediums and a variety of subject matter including animals, portraiture, still life, master copies, and landscape.  Our teaching methods are derived from classical and modern concepts that equip artists of all levels of experience with the skills, passion, and confidence to elevate their work.  
Classes meet once a week; discounts are offered for multiple registrations. For students of all levels of experience.

ADULT CLASSES

Watercolor and Drawing
Wed 1pm-3pm, $216 for 6 weeks  
The class provides an open creative session with an emphasis on watercolor and drawing. Students receive personalized instruction tailored to their individual work, while also learning from class demonstrations in a range of mediums. This is a great atmosphere to build a personal portfolio while improving artistic versatility and expression.
Classical Drawing & Painting
Thurs 9:30am-12pm, $216 for 6 weeks
Classical drawing and painting, a staple of the Mitchell School curriculum, serves as a gateway to the fundamental skills of artistic craftsmanship for the curious student, whether the student is a beginner, advanced or somewhere in between. Students learn how to break down the foundational aspects of drawing into its most essential elements, discovering how a simple sketch provides the first step towards all great works of art. Through collaborative work, students explore the underlying design of an individual masterpiece, thus revealing a deeper truth about the artist and art itself. As the longest running course in Mitchell School history, this class is continually refreshed to ensure curriculum is consistently relevant and always original. Mediums include, charcoal, graphite, sanguine, pen and ink, and watercolor.

ADULT CLASSES @ ZOLL STUDIO OF FINE ART
Please contact Trevor Twist directly to register for these classes.
Cell: (410) 274-6652
Email: themitchellschool@gmail.com 

Introduction of Drawing and Oil Painting
Tuesday 6:30pm-9pm, $150 for 4 weeks
Join Trevor Twist for this evening class focused on the foundational elements of artistic expression. Broken down into two sections, this class begins with a foundational drawing lesson followed by personalized instruction focused on the development of individual projects. Students are welcome to consult Trevor on their subject matter as well as how to approach rendering.
Fibonacci Figure Drawing
Thursdays 6:30pm-9pm
Thursday evening live figure drawing classes offer the chance for students to draw from life in a welcoming environment with artistic peers. No instruction is provided in this open studio session; just discussion and positivity. BYOB and snacks. Suggested $10-$20 donations.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are for all ages and are an opportunity for one on one instruction that is personalized and flexible in time. These lessons are ideal for students that have unique artistic needs or simply prefer a private setting. Skill level ranges from beginner to advanced. These lessons range from a one-time consultation to long term collaboration, from private collecting to exhibition preparation. Techniques include, but are not limited to, drawing, watercolor, oil painting, portraits, landscapes, florals and pastels. Please call Trevor Twist at (410) 274-6652 discuss these lessons in detail and schedule a meeting.

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Mitchell School of Fine Arts
1400 Coppermine Terrace
Baltimore, MD 21209
Registrations: (410) 337-7781
For Questions/Trevor Twist: (410) 274-6652
themitchellschool@gmail.com
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