ART CLASS
Kids & Adults
Créatif aspires to bring the community together, by providing a space for interaction and education. Our art classes offer a variety of holistic learning opportunities and most of these programs suitable for kids and adults. From drawing, painting to STEAM based projects, we have a wide variety of programs and workshops for art enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. We also incorporate collaborative art sessions with local artists, authors, and other local businesses, to promote synergy and build a love for art within our communities.
Classes may not be available at every location.
Contact your local studio or view class schedule for more information.
COMIC BOOK DRAWING CLASS
This class is offered for ages 8-18. If you love superheroes and you have always wondered how you could draw your own, this is the class for you. This instructor led class will demonstrate the steps to creating your very own superheros. We will be learning about character design, figure drawing, character boards and narration.
Some supplies will be provided, such as extra paper and #2 pencils. Students should invest in their own drawing pads, paper, pencils, pens and inks so that they can work at home and class with their own tools. This consistency will help the student improve their work.
Recommended Drawing PadsMechanical Pencils 3 sizes: 5mm, 7mm and 9mm
Technical Pens for Inking: Micron .01 - .03 - .05 - .08 - 1
Calligraphy brushes
Black Indian Ink bottle with dropper.
Ruler / Straight edge
Recommended Drawing Pads
- 11” x 17” Bristol boards
- 9” x 11” drawing pads
- Optional : Specialty Comic drawing paper by Carson paper company
DRAWING CLASS
This class is offered for ages 8-18. In this class we will begin with discussion and reviewing the concepts of line and basic shapes. We will then transition into understanding how the rules of perspective can aid in a depiction of everyday objects. We will review and work with different types of shading and learn about light and shadows. By the end of this class students will work on a final project using the technique learned.
Class Supplies - Please review the list and purchase all required supplies prior to the first day of the class.
- Paper: Required: Sketchpaper,11”x 14”, 1 pad -- Optional: Drawing paper, 9”x 12”, 1 pad
- Pencils: Supplied by Studio - Optional: To practice at home we recommend getting graphite pencils ranging from 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B harnesses.
- Pencil Sharpener - Recommended: Any single- or two-hole sharpener.
- Erasers: Required: White rectangular eraser. (Staedtler brand recommended), An Eraser Brush (a soft Makeup Brush will work, about 1” or 3 cm in diameter) , Blending Stumps. Optional: Kneaded Eraser. (Blick, Prismacolor, Faber Castell are all recommended brands), General’s Factis Mechanical Eraser pen.
PORTRAITURE CLASS
This class is offered for ages 8-18. Learn to draw faces that resemble an individual. Focus will be on self-portraits, family members and famous people.
In this class you will learn:
- Anatomy of the human face.
- How to accomplish likeness in drawing.
- Color influences on portrait drawing.
Required Supplies:
Drawing Pads
Drawing Pads
- Large 11” x 17” Paper Pad
- Either #2 pencil or Mechanical Pencils 7mm and 9mm
- 24 Prismacolor Pencils
- 24 pastels
- 24 oil pastels
STILL LIFE PAINTING CLASS
This class is offered for ages 8-18. Discover the tips and techniques to paint Still Life paintings. We will be painting in Acrylics and Watercolor.
Objective: To improve observational skills, accurate representation, understanding what you are going to draw before drawing it, teach how light works, shadows, textures, composing the drawing, foreground and background elements, relationship between objects, telling a story, measuring the subject.
Objective: To improve observational skills, accurate representation, understanding what you are going to draw before drawing it, teach how light works, shadows, textures, composing the drawing, foreground and background elements, relationship between objects, telling a story, measuring the subject.
Supplies
- Some supplies are provided. Instructor will go over the supply list on the first day of class.
- Acrylic paints & Brushes: Supplied by Creatif for use during class.
- Painting surface: Students are required to bring their own canvas pad, watercolor paper, or high-density mixed media paper to each class.
- Paper size – approx. 11x15 or 12x18 if in pads.
ANIME DRAWING CLASS
This is a beginner to intermediate levels class for ages 8-18.
If you love anime this is the class for you! Take your drawing skills to the next level! This class will help deepen your appreciation and understanding for the craft of drawing anime. In this class you will learn a basic level of character design for Anime.
If you love anime this is the class for you! Take your drawing skills to the next level! This class will help deepen your appreciation and understanding for the craft of drawing anime. In this class you will learn a basic level of character design for Anime.
In this class you will learn:
- Intro into basic human anatomy
- Dynamic Poses and Action Scenarios
- The Body and Fabric in Motion
- Color Theory
Required Supplies:
Drawing Pads
Drawing Pads
- 5” x 11” Spiral Bound Sketch pad at the smallest
- 11” x 17” Bristol board
- Technical Pens: Micron .01 - .03 - .05 - .08 - 1
- Mechanical Pencils 3 sizes: 5mm, 7mm and 9mm
- 2 White Gel Pens
- 24 Prismacolor Pencils
- 24 Multicolor Alcohol Markers
- White Vinyl Eraser
ADULT DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS
This class is offered for ages 18 +. We will be drawing and painting in Acrylics and
Watercolor.
Objective: For the love of painting, improving dexterity and mastering
observational techniques to create amazing works of art.
Required Supplies:
Some supplies are provided. Instructor will go over the supply list on the first day of class.
Some supplies are provided. Instructor will go over the supply list on the first day of class.
- Acrylic paints & Brushes: Supplied by Creatif for use during class.
- Painting surface: Adult students should bring in Watercolor paper for each class. If students want to paint on canvas for the acrylic paintings, student should come with a canvas or canvases can be purchases in the studio.
- Paper size – approx. 11x15 or 12x18 inches
- Canvas size – approx. 14x18 inches
ART EXPLORER - YOUNG ARTISTES
Our Art Explorer art class is perfect for preschoolers and little artistes (2 to 7yr olds). In these sessions they will learn about colors, simple painting techniques, famous artist and painting styles, by working on fun and interactive art projects each week.
ART EXPLORER (VIRTUAL)
Our Art Explorer art class is perfect for preschoolers and little artistes (3 to 6 yr olds). In these sessions they will learn about colors, simple painting techniques, famous artists and their painting styles, by working on fun and interactive art projects each week. Our program incorporates art forms from all over the world, to help your children appreciate diversity and understand the global perspective, through Art.
Material required : Blank sheets of paper (mixed media paper preferred), Pencils, Eraser, Scissor, ruler, crayons, colored pencils, markers, water color, acrylic paints.
ORIGAMI (VIRTUAL)
This fun class will look into the unique art of paper folding. Creating origami helps to build concentration, enhances spatial skills and memory, develops patience and improves mind body coordination.
It is a great way to learn about the different cultures and their interaction with Art.
Material required : origami paper or any other square paper.
DRAW AND PAINT (VIRTUAL)
If you are looking for a class to develop your drawing and painting skills, this is the perfect opportunity. Through unique & fun projects each week, you’ll learn the basics of drawing and painting techniques. We’ll be working on the concepts of lines, shapes, color, value , texture etc. in a friendly collaborative virtual environment.
Material required : Blank sheets of paper (mixed media paper preferred), Pencils, Eraser, Scissor, ruler, crayons, colored pencils, markers, water color, acrylic paints.
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS (VIRTUAL)
Enjoy the process of creating art in this innovative class. In this class, we’ll work on optical illusions which are created by the use color, light or patterns. Optical illusions are images that can be deceptive or misleading to our brains. We'll learn how our brain processes the information seen through our eyes, creating a perception that in reality, does not match the true image, thus creating an optical illusion. This STEAM based class is perfect for a science enthusiast and an art lover alike.
Material required : Mixed media paper, Pencils, Eraser, Scissor, ruler, markers (dark colors preferable), crayons.
ART & YOGA (VIRTUAL)
A unique class that combines the benefits of Art, Yoga and Mindfulness. Boost your awareness, focus and enhance creative and innovative skills, through guided interactive lessons. We’ll focus on basic yoga poses, medication techniques and art processes to relax our minds and improve our overall well being.
Material required : Blank sheets of paper (mixed media paper preferred), Pencils, Eraser, Scissor, ruler, crayons, colored pencils, markers, water color, acrylic paints.
PAINTING FUN (VIRTUAL)
Do you love to paint? Are you looking for a class that is all about have painting fun? We've created the perfect class for you. Each week we'll create a fun painting based on ideas drawn from landscapes to abstact art.
Material required : Mixed media paper, Pencils, Eraser, Scissor, ruler, markers, acrylic paints - 12 colors preferable.
