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 June Series 2008
  • In and Out of the Garden (June 16 to 20) -- Derby Academy students only
  • Folk Art 1: Folk Art of Mexico (June 16 to 20) -- Derby Academy students only
  • Folk Art 2: The Marketplace (June 16 to 20) -- Derby Academy students only
  • The Young Artist Sees Nature (June 23 to 27)
  • Acrylic Painting for Beginners (June 23 to 27)
 July Series 2008
  • The Young Artist Sees Nature (July 7 to 11)
  • Artists in the Garden (July 7 to 11)
 August Series 2008 
  • The Young Artist Sees Nature (July 28 to August 26)
  • Artists in the Garden (July 29 to August 26)
  • Folk Art 1: Folk Arts of Mexico (July 30 to August 27)
  • Folk Art 2: The Marketplace (July 31 to August 28)

If you have questions or wish to discuss the particular artistic needs of your child, please feel free to contact us.

For all workshops, a prepaid tuition is required.

 

June Series 2008

 

In and Out of The Garden 
June 16 to 20, 2008 -- Derby Academy students only

Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden. In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and visually translate flowers, vegetables, trees, birds and insects is a key part of this workshop's nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them, while also having an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.

Please note: These workshops are held at Children's Creativity Workshops location in Hingham, MA -- not at Derby Academy.

Derby Academy students only -- Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods.
AgesTime
 5 to 6 years9:00 to 10:30 am
 7 to 8 years11:00 am to 12:30 pm

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

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Folk Arts 1: Folk Art of Mexico
June 16 to 20, 2008 -- Derby Academy students only

Celebrate the colorful culture of Mexico! Take a visual trip and experience designing several of the following: Spirit Mask, Tree of Life, folk toys, animal miniatures, hand weaving and pottery. We will follow a map to discover the geographic origins of these particular crafts.

Please note: These workshops are held at Children's Creativity Workshops location in Hingham, MA -- not at Derby Academy.

Derby Academy students only -- Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for the following time period.
AgesTime
 9 to 12 years1:30 to 3:00 pm

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

Folk Art 2: The Marketplace
June 16 to 20, 2008 -- Derby Academy students only

Miniature-sized everyday objects are prevalent throughout Mexico. By sculpting and painting a tiny marketplace we will explore the daily life of a typical Mexican village. A wide spectrum of artistic materials are used to portray the foods, crafts, textiles, and other rich subject matter.

Please note: These workshops are held at Children's Creativity Workshops location in Hingham, MA -- not at Derby Academy.

Derby Academy students only -- Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for the following time period.
AgesTime
 9 to 12 years3:30 to 5:00 pm

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

The Young Artist Sees Nature 
June 23 to 27, 2008

Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden. In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and visually translate flowers, trees, vegetables, birds and insects is a key part of this series' nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them, while also having an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.

Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days (June 23 to 27) and students may register for one (1) the following time periods.

  
AgesTime
 5 to 6 years9:00 to 10:30 am
 7 to 8 years11:00 am to 12:30 pm

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

June 23 to 27, 2008

Learn the basics of acrylic painting while working in the Magic Garden. The main emphasis of this workshop will be understanding the color wheel, color mixing, translating values, light and shadow towards learning the basic skills to begin a painting. A list of required supplies will be provided upon registration.

Prerequisite: Folk Art 1: Folk Art of Mexico

Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days (June 23 to 27) and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods.

  
AgesTime
 5 to 6 years9:00 to 11:00 am
 7 to 9 years11:00 am to 12:30 pm

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

July Series 2008

 

The Young Artist Sees Nature
July 7 to 11, 2008

Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden. In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and visually translate flowers, trees, vegetables, birds and insects is a key part of this series' nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them, while also having an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.

Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days (July 7 to 11) and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods.

  
AgesTime
 5 to 6 years9:00 to 10:30 am
 7 to 8 years11:00 am to 12:30 pm

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

Artists in the Garden 
July 7 to 11, 2008 

 Working within the Magic Garden to inspire their visual vocabulary, the young artists will create paintings, while acquiring new creative skills. Students will have an opportunity to develop their original ideas using still life and landscape themes within this stimulating country environment. Influential artists who have used gardens as a subject will be discussed.

Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days (July 9 to 13) and students may register for the following time period.

  
AgesTime
 9 to 14 years5:00 to 6:30 pm

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

August Series 2008

The Young Artist Sees Nature
July 28 to August 26, 2008

 Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden. In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and  visually translate flowers, trees vegetables, birds, and insects is a key part of this series' nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them. Students will have an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.

A five-week series, which meets once each week from July 28 to August 26, and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods:

  
AgesDayTime
 5 to 6 yearsMondays9:00 to 10:30 am
 5 to 6 yearsMondays11:00 am to 12:30 pm
 7 to 8 yearsTuesdays9:00 to 10:30 am
 7 to 8 yearsTuesdays11:00 am to 12:30 pm

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

Artists in the Garden
July 29 to August 26, 2008

Working within the Magic Garden to inspire their visual vocabulary, the young artists will create paintings, while acquiring new creative skills. Students will have an opportunity to develop their original ideas using still life and landscape themes within this stimulating country environment. Influential artists who have used gardens as a subject will be discussed.

A five-week series, meeting once each Tuesday from July 29 to August 26, and students may register for the following time period.

  
AgesDayTime
 9 to 14 yearsTuesdays5:00 to 6:30 pm

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

 

Folk Arts 1: Folk Art of Mexico
July 30 to August 27, 2008
Celebrate the colorful culture of Mexico! Take a visual trip and experience designing several of the following: Spirit Mask, Tree of Life, folk toys, animal miniatures, hand weaving and pottery. We will follow a map to discover the geographic origins of these particular crafts.

A five-week series, meeting once each Wednesday from August 1 to 29, and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods.

  
AgesDayTime
 8 to 10 yearsWednesdays9:00 to 10:30 am
 9 to 11 yearsWednesdays11:00 am to 12:30 pm
 12 to 14 yearsWednesdays5:00 to 6:30 pm

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

 

Folk Art 2: The Marketplace
July 31 to August 28, 2008


Miniature-sized everyday objects are prevalent throughout Mexico. By sculpting and painting a tiny marketplace we will explore the daily life of a typical Mexican village.
A wide spectrum of artistic materials are used to portray the foods, crafts, textiles, and other rich subject matter.

Prerequisite: Folk Art 1: Folk Art of Mexico

A five-week series, which meets once each Thursday from August 2 to 30, and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods:

  
AgesDayTime
 9 to 11 years Thursdays11:00 am to 12:30 pm
 12 to 14 yearsThursdays5:00 to 6:30 pm

 

 

To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.

top of page | contact & registration info

catalog and program overview | school year program

our philosophy | raves and reviews

 

If you have questions or wish to discuss the particular artistic needs of your child, please feel free to contact us.

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