Sarah Whitney Art Classes

Sarah Whitney-
Swthisandthat111@gmail.com

Homeschool Art Classes offered:
Sessions will be held at Fuquay Works in Fuquay Varina or on Zoom depending on your health needs. In person sessions will be held outside but masks will be worn if I need to approach a students table.
Sanitizing of all shared materials will be done as well as chairs and tables.

School Sessions to start August 10th-Dec 18th with the week of Thanksgiving off.

K-8th grade: Art History-  18 week session meets 2 times a week for 2 hours each day for a total of 4 hours each week. 350.00 per student

The K-8 Art class: This will be an art history class with techniques of the artist taught and then students create an inspired piece based on that artist.
Students learn various techniques with multiple materials in an array of approaches based on the different artists looked at.
This class can be mixed ages but will be adjusted in complexity based on age and level.

High School: 18 week session meets 2 times a week for 2 hours each day for a total of 4 hours a week. 550.00 per student.

Beginning :
(No Prerequisite) - Beginning Art - In Art 1 students learn the Fundamentals of Art. We will explore a variety of material and techniques while creating our own original works of art. Students will study the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to create successful compositions. Students will explore Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Color Theory, Sculpture, Art History, and Art Criticism. The purpose of art is not to produce a product. The purpose of art is to produce thinking. The secret is not the mechanics or technical skill that create art - but the process of introspection and different levels of contemplation that generate it. Once you learn to embrace the process, your creative potential will be limitless. Creativity lies NOT in the done but in the doing. Art is active and incomplete. Always shifting, always becoming. Art is a sneak peak into the future of potential, of what could be . Not a past result of what has already been done. You  will have 3 papers, a Research Paper, Critique Paper, and a Compare and Contrast Paper. Art 1 Students are required to do some work outside of class, this includes to study the information and artists introduced. Each student must have a folder and a 9x12in mixed media  sketchbook. Students will use their sketchbook for notes, warm ups, sketches, and any other drawing they choose. They will also create a blog and upkeep the blog with monthly updates on the process of their artwork, this is any and all progress on class assignments.

Intermediate :
(Prerequisite Beginning Art)- In Intermediate Art students will expand their experience with art. We will explore in more depth a variety of materials and techniques while creating our own original works of art. Students will challenge their knowledge of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to create successful compositions. Students will explore Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Color Theory, Sculpture, Art History, and Art Criticism. Yes Students are required to do work outside of class, this includes the study of information and artists introduced along with research papers. They will have 3 papers, a Research Paper, Critique Paper, and a Compare and Contrast Paper. Each student must have a 9 x 12 Hard Cover Mixed Media sketchbook. Students will use their sketchbook for notes, warm ups, sketches, homework/sketchbook assignments, and any other drawing they choose. They will also create a blog and upkeep the blog with monthly updates on any and all progress on class assignments.

Proficient :
(Prerequisite Intermediate Art) - In Proficient Art students will expand their experience with art. We will start to look at how artists work and what inspires them and us. We will explore these themes:  Problem Solving through limitations, Collaboration, Appreciation, Impacting their Community, Observing and Communicating.  Students are required to do work outside of class, this includes the study of information and artists introduced along with research papers. The purpose of art is not to produce a product. The purpose of art is to produce thinking. The secret is not the mechanics or technical skill that create art - but the process of introspection and different levels of contemplation that generate it. Once you learn to embrace the process, your creative potential will be limitless. Creativity lies NOT in the done but in the doing. Art is active and incomplete, always shifting, always becoming. Art is a sneak peak into the future of potential, of what could be . Not a past result of what has already been done. They will have 3 papers, a Research Paper, Critique Paper, and a Compare and Contrast Paper. Each student must have a space in their binder for reference material and a Mixed Media Sketchbook 9x12 inches that will be used as their sketchbook. Students will use their sketchbook for notes, warm ups, sketches,  and any other drawing they choose. They will also create a blog and upkeep the blog with weekly updates on any and all progress on class assignments.

Advanced:
(Prerequisite Proficient Art) - In Advanced students will expand their experience with art. We will start to think about creating a body of work that utilizes our past knowledge of the principles of design. We will begin thinking about what ideas we want to share with the viewer, what inspirations we will pull from. They will create an artist statement and a body of work based on their statement. They will search out a venue appropriate to show their body of work and execute an exhibit. The purpose of art is not to produce a product. The purpose of art is to produce thinking. The secret is not the mechanics or technical skill that create art - but the process of introspection and different levels of contemplation that generate it. Once you learn to embrace the process, your creative potential will be limitless. Creativity lies NOT in the done but in the doing. Art is active and incomplete. Always shifting, always becoming. Art is a sneak peak into the future of potential, of what could be. Not a past result of what has already been done. Art 4 Students are required to do work outside of class, this includes the study of information and artists introduced along with research papers. They will have 3 papers, a Research Paper, Critique Paper, and a Compare and Contrast Paper. Each student must have a Mixed Media Sketchbook 9x12 inches that will be used as their sketchbook. Students will use their sketchbook for notes, warm ups, sketches, homework/sketchbook assignments, and any other drawing they choose.  They will also create a blog and upkeep the blog with weekly updates on any and all progress on class assignments

Art History 1:
This class is designed to be a 2 part class. This will give students the opportunity to discover, appreciate, and acquire knowledge of art history through the ages, from the Paleolithic era to Gothic times. Students will learn to examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from diverse cultures and understand their contributions to the arts. A variety of art media and styles will be studied as students look at architecture, manuscripts, paintings, drawings, printmaking and sculpture, as a reflection of a given civilization and time period. This class will give students the opportunity to use their prior knowledge of history, geography, politics, religion, languages, literature and the visual arts.
The History of Art will be taught to and learned by students through a combination of materials such as, selected readings, visual presentations,art experiences,  papers, projects and educational videos. Students’ active participation in discussions related to reading assignments and slide show lectures are required for the class. Students learn to write about art using specialized vocabulary to describe and critically analyze the work.

Art History 2:
(Prerequisite Art History 1)This class is designed to be a 2 part class. This will give students the opportunity to discover, appreciate, and acquire knowledge of art history through the ages, from theThis class is designed to be a 2 part class. This will give students the opportunity to discover, appreciate, and acquire knowledge of art history through the ages, from the Gothic times to Contemporary times. Students will learn to examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from diverse cultures and understand their contributions to the arts. A variety of art media and styles will be studied as students look at architecture, manuscripts, paintings, drawings, printmaking and sculpture, as a reflection of a given civilization and time period. This class will give students the opportunity to use their prior knowledge of history, geography, politics, religion, languages, literature and the visual arts.
The History of Art will be taught to and learned by students through a combination of materials such as, selected readings, visual presentations, art experiences,  papers, projects and educational videos. Students’ active participation in discussions related to reading assignments and slide show lectures are required for the class. Students learn to write about art using specialized vocabulary to describe and critically analyze the work.

Art Enrichment sessions:
Classes will be on a weekly basis for a half day 9am -12pm
These sessions will be theme based and week long, meeting everyday. 250.00 for the week.

Art Parties:
Can be children or adults.
You can pick the theme or you can have me pick the theme.
You supply food and drinks, I provide art supplies and instruction.
Price ranges from $ 40-80 per person.