Friday, April 29, 2011

Spontaneous, Inspirational, Messy and Not in Your House


Sign your children up for
Half-day Summer Art Camps with 
Mat Barber Kennedy (RI, FRSA).

Monday 20 June - Friday 24 June
Monday 15 August - Friday 19 August


9.30-1pm (bring a sack lunch). Cost $220 (includes all art materials)
Discounted price $190 for siblings or for students attending both weeks.

One week, half day camps for children between 8 and 13 years of age.
Drawing and painting from real life and from the imagination.
Whether your child has a passion for art or is simply interested in trying something new and messy they will receive inspiration and instruction that will encourage their creativity to flourish. In the relaxed and non-competitive environment, children gain knowledge and confidence, while developing critical thinking skills.
We will explore drawing, painting and collage working both from observation and abstractly in a range of media.
Pencil drawing, Charcoal drawing, Watercolor, Collage
Students who have attended before or who attend both camps this summer will be given more advanced curriculum building upon the skills already covered, including
Working from photographs instead of copying photographs
Continuous line drawing
Tonal techniques such as hatching and scribbling with style.

Mat Barber Kennedy has been a professional artist for twenty years exhibiting his work in galleries throughout Europe and the United States. He teaches painting and illustration at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and teaches drawing and painting workshops across the nation.
As part of the homeschooling community he is passionate about teaching and encouraging children to find their voices through art.

Classes will be held in the studios and gardens (weather permitting) at MBK Studios, 1706 S Halsted St. Chicago Illinois 60608

All materials supplied.

Places are offered on a first come first served basis and are strictly limited to 9 students per class. Secure your child's place by posting a comment below or sending me an email.
A 50% deposit is required to complete the registration process by cash, paypal or personal cheque. Balance is due on the first day of class.

MBK Studios  .  17O6   South Halsted  .  Chicago  .  Illinois  .  6O6O8  .  
tel / fax  .  3 1 2  .  4 3 2  .  9 0 3 2

3 comments:

  1. Henry is in! Very likely for both weeks. I will confirm and send a check ASAP.

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  2. Caden would love to do this - most likely both weeks. I'm checking with Emmett.

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  3. Please count Mac and ambria in for june.

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