Youth Art Classes

Mommy's little Monster: 3-D art class with dry paper mache
Instructor: Spyder Yardley-Jones
Ages 9-14
6 Wednesdays: October 6th - November 10th
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Cost: $125 (all supplies included)

Students will start out by creating and drawing their own character and then take it to the third dimension! Don't worry, there's no messy glue with these sculptures - just tinfoil, paper, tape and paint. Once the characters are complete students will make a diorama where tehy can live. We encourage students to let their imaginations run wild!

Illustration for Youth: How to create your own comics
Instructor: Roger Garcia
Ages 9-14
6 Saturdays
October 16th-November 20th
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost: $125 (all supplies included)

Learn how to create and illustrate your own characters from scratch and turn them into a story. Each class students will learn about facial expressions, body movement and structure, drawing animals, mythical creatures and 3D shapes! Students will also learn about the importance of composition, storyboarding, shadows and inking techniques. For the last class students will take their new skills and create a collaborative comic in an all-out comic jam!

To register for any class at Harcourt House Arts Centre please call 780.426.4180

Check back in Spring 2011 for out artXpressed Summer Camp Schedule!

Why Art for Children?

Participating in art activities promotes confidence, self-esteem, and emotional well-being which will lead to healthy children, strong families, self-reliant individuals, and supportive communities. Art programs assist people develop creativity, conviction, and discipline to be successful. These and other crucial skills will help students find success in all areas of school, life, and work.