Joans Studio School: 2014

Join the Fun!

(info about this picture and the last exhibitions follow registration stuff)

Classes are Very Small- 5 students max!
These are not ordinary art classes.
Most art schools in the city place 15 plus students in a class. My classes max out at 5- almost one on one. And since I leave time for my own art work, classes are limited.

About Me
I have a masters in art education, and one in fine arts, and am a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. It was at the Academy that I first learned- through doing- to follow my intuition, take risks, and develop the skills I needed to express myself freely. These are all things I strive to pass on to my students.
I have been an exhibiting painter for 30 years, and an art educator for over 15. I have taught in public, private, non-public schools, and in colleges. And I designed the art curriculum and started the elementary art program for a city school district.

Autonomy Passed On
These tiny wonderful classes are held in my art studio.
Each child is given the freedom to develop his or her own artistic tendencies.
My experience as an artist allows me to recognize and nurture their discoveries in the materials.
Even the smallest set up and clean up, keep their colors clean and know when a piece is "done". It is their decision.

The key word in the class is "respect"- for the student, the teacher, the art- for ones own voice.
I see the students as what they are- analytical artists.
Even the youngest work hard- and at the end of class- we dance! The students are the choreographers.

At least one formal exhibit per year is mounted of student work, to give it the importance it deserves.

New quote from parent of 3 year old-11/22/14
Today she was doing some painting at home -- and she so impressed everyone with the way she kept her colors separate and cleaned her brushes when she switched colors and how she mixed her colors in a special palate. Someone asked her how did she learn to do that and she said "Ms. Joan."

Scroll through all posts (even the older ones) and see the work, comments by parents, and comments on my philosophy of art education- which is put into action in the classes.
Keep in mind: students are only given red, yellow and blue and white paint. All other colors you see, they mixed.
Also of interest: line drawings are done with one continuous line- the students do not pick up the pencil. This keeps them from becoming too uptight- and allows them to see the connections between parts and things. This is just a place to start drawing from observation-for slightly older students.

Hope to see you here!

Spring Schedule:

Spring Semester starts- Jan 15th

First Day of Spring Semester: Mid-winter recess: week of Feb 16th- Feb. 20th

Spring Break; Week of April 13- 17

Last day of school: June 18th
Exhibit: June 20

Group Classes for Children and Adults in my Studio- still flexible

Monday- A.M. Younger students. Class must finish by 10:30.
Late afternoon- after 5:30 available for adults

Tuesday- A.M. Adults or young students. Class must finish by 10:30.
Late afternoon, 5:15: Very young students. In progress now, but new students welcome.
Or possibly for Adults, Spring semester

Wednesday- Booked

Thursday-Before school, or early afternoon: open for young students.
Afterschool class: 3:10: 7 to 9 or 10 year olds. This class has worked together before. Exciting. 2 more places available-max.

Tuition for Spring Semester children's classes, in my studio: $825 per semester. Due upon enrollment, in order to hold a place, and confirm day and time.

New Concept for Spring:
Visiting Art Teacher to Your School
Paint and color mixing. Collage. Fun. Great professional development for classroom teachers. Up to 10 students with assisting teacher. 5 without.
Based on 6 week units, of two classes meeting weekly
2/50 minute classes per day, back to back $150 per class, or $1800 for 6 week session.
This schedule is flexible depending upon your schools needs.
SHARE WITH YOUR CHILDS SCHOOL! BROCHURES IN THE WORKS!

Also starting:

New! Adult drawing classes. (To be followed in the Spring with Painting Classes). Take advantage of my experience.
Tuition: This depends upon the number of students in the class.
Private- 2000 per semester.
2 students, 1750 per student, per semester.
3 students 1500 each- per semester.

Days: OPEN. 2 1/2 hour classes, weekly. Student supplies own materials. Model fees extra.

Times: evening. Or any day time slots, until filled by other classes.

Class size limited to 3 adults.

P.S. Yes, you can! I can teach ANYONE to draw! Proven method.
Check out my artist website that shows my art work, and resume, at: www.joanrobertsgarciart.com.

New! Portfolio Preparation Class:
Day and time OPEN

Jr and high school students who want to present work to an art school. Any open afternoon slot, or evenings, Tuesday through Thursday (preferred, but other days considered). 2 students minimum.

Classes will be 1 1/2 hours long.

Tuition: $800 for fall semester; 900 for Spring (longer). Student buys materials ( Not expensive- charcoal, ink, etc).

(Model fees-rare- extra)

Private classes also available.

Please check out my artist website- my resume and education are listed there. www.joanrobertsgarciart.com.

School Calendar 2014-2015:

Fall Semester starts- Sept 29th

Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26th- 1st.

Winter Break: No classes- weeks of Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th.

Last Day of Fall Semester: Dec. 19th,

Spring Semester starts- Jan 15th

First Day of Spring Semester: Mid-winter recess: week of Feb 16th- Feb. 20th

Spring Break; Week of April 3rd-April 10th. NOTE: I teach through spring break, and will take the next week as vacation. In Boston for birth of grand baby!

Last day of school: June 18th

Year End Exhibit- 2015. June 20th. Students work is hung, families and friends invited. Scroll through and see photos of past exhibits! MARK THIS DATE! AN IMPORTANT PART OF ART LEARNING.
ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED.

Policy regarding missed days. If a class is missed by me, I will make it up.

Email and Sign up now! Would love to have you and/or your child!

joanroberts909@gmail.com

Joan
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TWO STUDENT EXHIBITS 2014

First shown is the show from June 14th, in my apartment.

Scroll through for the June 1st Exhibit in the Brecht Forum Building

Keep in mind as you look, that children mixed all of their own colors from red, yellow, blue and white- even the youngest ones.
And line drawings are done with one continuous line.