{"id":17780,"date":"2018-10-11T01:07:05","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T01:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/?page_id=17780"},"modified":"2025-07-18T12:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:57:19","slug":"mixed-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/mixed-media-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mixed Media"},"content":{"rendered":"
[mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/01\/untitled-shoot-078-1600-web.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” bg_gradient=”left_top” video_color_mask=”rgba(130,36,227,0.41)” gr_end=”rgba(35,132,26,0.33)” min_height=”600″ full_width=”true” full_height=”true” el_class=”dark” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mixed Media Classes” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Age Appropriate Fine Art Classes” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_custom_heading text=”We teach ages 18m to Adult! Scroll down – youngest to oldest – to find your age group!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”2″ el_width=”40″ accent_color=”#c75c9a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Escort Your Artist” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_custom_heading text=”Age 18m – 4″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1752850744450{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Remember that time you tried that Pinterest craft with cotton balls and food coloring that stained everything for a week? Let\u2019s not do that again. Our Escort Your Artist<\/em> class is a joyful, low-stress way to introduce your toddler (ages 18 months\u20133 years) to the magic of art-making\u2014without the mess in your house. With you or another adult by their side, your child will explore an inviting studio space filled with open-ended sensory materials, colorful prompts, and process-based art stations designed just for early learners.<\/p>\n

This class is rooted in the belief that toddlers thrive when they\u2019re free to create at their own pace. No right or wrong way\u2014just squishy, sticky, sparkly fun that builds confidence, coordination, and curiosity. Whether it\u2019s their first brushstroke or fiftieth sticker, they\u2019ll be supported by our warm, experienced instructors while you soak in every wide-eyed moment. Come ready to get messy\u2014and make memories.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/escort-your-artist-class-what-to-expect\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]What to Expect in Class[\/mk_button][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/12\/toddler-web-banner.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Preschool Ages 3.5 – 6″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693334429982{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We offer Preschool Art classes, or Preschool Art + Pottery Classes<\/a> which are a combination of both Art and<\/em> Pottery!\u00a0 Both of these types of classes are drop off<\/strong>, 6 week sessions.\u00a0 If you prefer to enjoy a class with your preschooler, we offer drop in “Escort Your Preschooler” Clay Play classes in our Pottery Studio Tuesdays at 11:30am.<\/p>\n

Preschool age kids delight in following their natural curiosity as they discover and learn through art! At this age, virtually anything can be taught through or enhanced by art! – Nature, science, numbers, letters, colors, shapes, mixing, sorting, stacking, pinching, pulling, squeezing, rhyming, singing\u2026 you name it!<\/p>\n

Our drop off classes are a blast for your newly independent artist as they explore lots of different art materials, tools and processes through open-ended projects and child-led experiences. A perfect blend of sensory process-based art age-appropriate instructed techniques, your child\u2019s confidence & joy will soar!\u00a0 If you were a fly on the wall during this class you might possibly see us using our paintbrushes as microphones, wearing embroidery hoops as crowns, creating art inspired by our favorite books, making up rhymes and ditties, and generally just being silly! And brace yourself at pick up time for the high pitched squeals of happy kids who can\u2019t wait to show you what they created!<\/p>\n

For preschool age kids who are not yet completely independent in the bathroom, or are otherwise not ready to be in a drop off class, see our “Escort Your Artist” classes where they can are accompanied by a parent or caregiver.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”82px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/02\/dsc_0315-640-web.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Preschool Literacy + Art, Ages 3.5 – 6, Drop Off” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/07\/literacy-art.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1752850375481{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

We\u2019re thrilled to offer our Preschool Literacy + Art class<\/strong> in partnership with Jenna Klemm, founder of Rockstar Leaders<\/a><\/strong>\u2014a dynamic team of Orton-Gillingham<\/a><\/strong> trained educators and tutors who specialize in nurturing confident, capable young readers. Jenna’s passion for helping children develop strong literacy foundations shines through in every lesson. Her engaging, multi-sensory approach to early reading is rooted in evidence-based practices and designed to meet each child where they are.<\/p>\n

In this unique class, students explore foundational literacy skills\u2014such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension\u2014through the lens of visual art. Each session integrates a hands-on art project that reinforces the literacy concepts introduced, giving children a meaningful and creative way to absorb and apply their learning. At pick-up, parents receive a written overview of the concepts covered, with suggestions for continuing the conversation at home. It\u2019s a joyful blend of art, reading, and confidence-building for preschoolers just beginning their literacy journey.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/#1630711470117-d8158a62-1043″ bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”82px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/07\/jenna-klemm.jpg” image_size=”medium” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Age 5 – 9 Yr. Olds, Drop Off” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1614636111440{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This class blends fine art techniques with your child’s own creative expression. We strive to expose students to aspects of art history, current art makers, and the elements of art (line, space, color, balance, etc.), while letting them run a little wild with their own imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n

We hear lots of kids this age saying “But I don’t know howwwww!!!!!!\u201d. We enjoy creating a space for your child to slow down, be in the moment, and be comfortable trying something new. This class is a great social experience and opportunity to share ideas, brainstorm as a class, and make big decisions about their personal art!<\/span><\/p>\n

We paint, we draw, we tinker & build.\u00a0 We use fine art materials like liquid watercolors, richly pigmented chalk & oil pastels, tempera + acrylic paints, and unique surfaces, tools and heavyweight papers.\u00a0 You won\u2019t find a crayon or googly eye in the studio! We take creative risks, and sometimes deconstruct, troubleshoot then try a different approach.\u00a0 Our talented & experienced instructors deliver a balanced mix of both instructional age-appropriate projects and open-ended, process-based creative prompts that leave the subject matter up to the individual artist! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/07\/charlotte-gaston.jpg” image_size=”large” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”3D Sculpture + STEAM Class” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_custom_heading text=”Age 5-9″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695943498342{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Students in this class will learn to create a variety of sculptures, including free-standing 3D sculptures and relief sculptures (a raised design on a flat surface), using foundational sculpting techniques such as modeling, molding, shaping, & assembling.\u00a0 We strive to apply STEAM-based learning principals (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) to guide students in their critical and creative thinking and problem\/solving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kids love to work on a large scale, and what better opportunity to go big than a Sculpture class!\u00a0 The methods & possibilities are endless – from papier mache to modeling clay and assemblages, to creating sculptures from unique found objects & upcycled materials!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/img_7154.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/cartoon-square.jpg” image_size=”large” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Cartooning Illustration” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ages 8 – 16″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698688472103{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This class is for students ages 8 – 16 who want to improve and refine their drawing and character development \/ storytelling skills!<\/p>\n

Students learn the principals & styles of whimsical cartoon sketching.\u00a0 These classes focus on foundational techniques such as personification (features & expressions, body shapes & positions), and objects and scenery.\u00a0 They will also learn how to depict emotions and situations in a unique cartooning style.<\/p>\n

Offered as a drop in workshop style class, we’ll do our best to meet students where they are (i.e., complete beginners or some experience).\u00a0 If your child has a sketchbook we encourage them to bring it to class so we can get a little insight into what they are interested in and drawn to, or if they already are showing development in a particular style.\u00a0 \u00a0Fridays from 4-5:30pm.[\/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/drop-in-classes#1630711577022-8bae3a76-e5711633483350732″ bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Art + Pottery Combo Class” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ages 6 – 12, Drop Off” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696630422020{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This class is for kids who love both art AND pottery! During a 6 week session, there will be the perfect blend of of Mixed Media art (painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, & more!) and pottery handbuilding.<\/p>\n

In Pottery, kids will learn the basics hand building (the pottery wheel is not included in this class format – see pottery only classes for more options that include the wheel). Finished, glazed & fired pottery pieces will be available for pick up after the end of the session.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/07\/img_3243.jpg” image_size=”large” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tweens Age 9 – 12 Yr. Olds, Drop Off” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1614636345018{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]These ‘tweens are excited and ready for more complex techniques & materials and we have the joy of challenging them as they grow in the creative process. They are encouraged to trust their instincts, value their individuality, and think critically about their art choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Continuing with mixed media art projects, we embark on more advanced techniques in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. The dynamic in this class is much more of a collaborative art studio – with students sharing ideas and instructors demonstrating techniques for each individual artist to apply.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/04\/fringe-wall-hanging-10.jpg” image_size=”large” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/drawing-class.jpg” image_size=”large” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Foundational Drawing for Tweens” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ages 12 to Adult” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697650067497{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This class is for students ages 9 – 12 who want to improve and refine their drawing skills! Most art mediums (painting, for example) are improved with strong foundational drawing techniques and we\u2019ll give students the tools they need to improve their overall art skills!<\/p>\n

In this class, students will learn about composition, line, value, tone, perspective and highlights + shadow through observational and imaginative drawing lessons. In the observational drawing lessons, we\u2019ll teach students how to draw what they see (vs. drawing what they think they see), and recognize the relationship between objects, positive and negative spaces, proportion, light, shadow, texture, and dimension. The imaginative drawing prompts will teach students how to pull from images in their mind with little to no reference materials. Students will practice learned techniques using a variety of drawing materials, including graphite, chalk, colored pencils and\/or pen & ink.[\/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/drop-in-classes#1630711577022-8bae3a76-e5711633483350732″ bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Teen Mixed Media” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_custom_heading text=”Age 12 – 16″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1595733084317{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This 90 minute studio class provides our early teen students with an in-depth opportunity to explore innovative art techniques, advanced fine art skills, trendy creative projects, and simply get their hands messy!<\/p>\n

This process-oriented class emphasizes making independent choices, expressing themselves through their creativity, and progressively building upon their art-making knowledge and skills. We explore a variety of mediums with a constantly rotating menu of fun projects on tap, ranging from illustration, painting, printmaking, fiber arts, sculpture, & upcycle, to home decor + fashion trends! These classes are usually intimate and laid back – our team of instructors are skilled at getting to know individual students to strike the best balance between challenging & fun, helping to work through frustrations & self-criticism.<\/p>\n

Students will grow in their understanding of techniques, art vocabulary, composition, proportion, scale, perspective, color theory, light & form. Oh! And they’ll make some cool stuff too!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/art-class-schedule\/” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/12\/whitechalk2-1024×1024.jpg” image_size=”large” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/08\/digital-art-sample.jpg” image_size=”large” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Digital Illustration & Animation” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ages 12 to Adult” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697650097299{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Learn the basics of digital illustration and animation skills to bring your ideas to life in this exciting and ever-evolving medium!\u00a0 This class is for beginners with little to no experience, or those with some digital art experience looking to practice and hone their skills (we will do our best to meet students at their level).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Students will learn the basics of digital drawing including: layers, brushes, blending modes, gradients, clipping masks, color modes, palettes, blur tools, selection types, and techniques to move and transform objects.\u00a0 They will learn to combine these tools with art principles to be able to apply them to many styles and projects including illustrative, realistic or \u201ccartoony\u201d comic styles. They will learn how to edit and assess their artwork in a collaborative and supportive studio environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:<\/b><\/p>\n

Bring Your Personal Device:\u00a0 Either a laptop with a drawing tablet (such as Wacom) or tablet (must have a drawing stylus) with power cord or charger.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Devices must have the latest version of Procreate loaded prior to the start of class.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/south-charlotte\/drop-in-classes#1630711577022-8bae3a76-e5711633483350732″ bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]View Schedule \/ Enroll[\/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Saturday Drop In Art Classes” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_custom_heading text=”Drop Off, Age 5-12″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23c75c9a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693334703637{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Can’t attend a class during the week?\u00a0 No problem!\u00a0 We offer periodic Saturday “drop in” classes (advance enrollment is required to secure your spot!).\u00a0 This class blends fine art techniques with your child’s own creative expression. We strive to expose students to aspects of art history, current art makers, and the elements of art (line, space, color, balance, etc.), while letting them run a little wild with their own imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n

We hear lots of kids this age saying “But I don’t know howwwww!!!!!!\u201d. We enjoy creating a space for your child to slow down, be in the moment, and be comfortable trying something new. This class is a great social experience and opportunity to share ideas, brainstorm as a class, and make big decisions about their personal art!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Saturdays \/ Several times to choose from!<\/p>\n

TUITION:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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