Symbolism and Modern Art

Drawing and Painting Studies 2019-20

Students will understand the elements of art as they become familiar with the principles of Symbolism.  This style was both an artistic and literary movement that suggested ideas through symbols and emphasized the meaning behind the forms, lines, shapes and colors.

Symbolism can also be seen at the forefront of Modernism, in that it developed new and often abstract means to express psychological truth and the idea that behind the physical world lay a spiritual reality. Students will take their cue from Jewish artist Marc Chagall as they work on a collection of painting and drawings. They will learn to take the ineffable, such as dreams and visions, and give it form just as Chagall did with his dreamy figures floating over Jewish towns and iconic architecture.

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Areas of Work and Additions to the Lessons:

• Painting with acrylics on canvas.

• Drawing Techniques while utilizing pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolors.

• Sculpture, paper pulp and wire.

• New Library Sketchbook Project.  Option to Participate in the Sketchbook Project (one time fee of $50) Sketchbook is submitted and cataloged at the Brooklyn Art Library.

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Course Outline

Workshop Duration:  9-Month Workshop running from September to May, with a duration of 2 hours per class.  Students attend once weekly.  Each monthly project is independent of each other, so students can start at any time during the year. 

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Tuition:  $110 per month.  $50 Adm Fee (Covers Portfolio)  All materials are included plus light snack

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• Monday            4:30 - 6:30pm        5 to 12 year olds

• Tuesday           4:30 - 6:30pm        5 to 12 year olds

• Wednesday      4:30 - 6:30pm        5 to 12 year olds

• Thursday          5:30 - 7:30pm       5 to 12 year olds

• Saturday          10:00 - 12:00pm    10 to 17 yr olds

• Saturday          1:00 - 3:00pm        8 to 12 year olds 

• Saturday          3:00 - 5:00pm        5 to 12 year olds

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This class is taught by professional artist, Raquel Hinojosa, who has over 30 years art experience in painting, drawing and art history.   Raquel studied art at UT Austin and has worked in the art field for over 20 years beginning at the Harry Ramson Center & Huntington Gallery (UT), IMAS in the Outreach Dept. and as Exhibits Director and has promoted regional artists while managing two art galleries as well as serves over 1500 students yearly, throughout the valley with art education.

Geometric Abstraction

Drawing and Painting Studies 2019-20

Geometric abstraction is a form of abstract art based on the use of geometric forms sometimes, though not always, placed in non-illusionistic space and combined into non-objective (non-representational) compositions. Students will work with pencil techniques as they create Geometric works of art inspired by master artists like Picasso, Braque and Spanish artist Miguel Angel Belinchon.

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Areas of Work and Additions to the Lessons:

• Drawing Techniques while utilizing pencils, graphite, charcoals.

• New Library Sketchbook Project.  Option to Participate in the Sketchbook Project (one time fee of $50) Sketchbook is submitted and cataloged at the Brooklyn Art Library.

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Course Outline

Workshop Duration:  9-Month Workshop running from September to May, with a duration of 2 hours per class.  Students attend once weekly.  Each monthly project is independent of each other, so students can start at any time during the year. 

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Tuition:  $110 per month.  $50 Adm Fee (Covers Portfolio)  All materials are included plus light snack

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• Monday            4:30 - 6:30pm        10 to 17 year olds

• Tuesday           4:30 - 6:30pm        10 to 17 year olds

• Wednesday      4:30 - 6:30pm        10 to 17 year olds

• Thursday          4:30 - 6:30pm        10 to 17 year olds

• Saturday          10:00 - 12:00pm    10 to 17 yr olds

• Saturday          1:00 - 3:00pm        3 to 6 year olds

  • Geometric Painting for Little Ones  

"In the Studio" Art Activities

Youth can often find non-verbal expressions the only outlet to their intense feelings of fear, isolation, sadness, anger and loss.  Art as Therapy can help kids build resilience and move beyond life's hurdles, promotes self-awareness, improves self-esteem and competence, develops and coping and control skills, and leads to stronger future.  The Art as Therapy program will present young students with opportunities to express concepts that they may not be able to articulate.  Students keep a journal which includes expressive drawing and writing.

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Tuition: $110 a month, $50 yearly Registration.  Classes meet once a week for two hours.

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• Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm 

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New Library Sketchbook Project.  Option to Participate in the Sketchbook Project (one time fee of $50) Sketchbook is submitted and cataloged at the Brooklyn Art Library.

Painting Art Parties for Children and Adults

Power Paint and Have Fun

Power Painting for Children is a great option when the kids have several hours to explore.  Children are engaged in a Power Painting Session as they create a popular  painting by a Master Artist.  The class is taught by a professional artist and is packed with historical factsa about the artwork and the artist.  

 

Book a private class for your kids and their friends.  Six students minimun and Twelve Maximum.

 

• Tuition:  $35 per participant

• Days & Times:  Fridays or Saturdays from 6pm to 9pm or Schedule other days and times with two weeks notice

 

Power Painting for Adults is more like a Painting Party.  The Instructor chooses a popular painting and takes you step by step to completing your own work of art.  Never painted before?  No problem.  A complimentary glass of wine will do the trick to relax your senses.  

 

Book a private class for you and your friends.  Six students minimun and Twelve Maximum.

 

• Tuition:  $40 per participant

• Days & Times:  Fridays or Saturdays from 6pm to 9pm

• Includes light snacks and drinks

 

Email at to be added to the emailing list which includes Power Painting Schedule and other Workshops. 

Gallery Exhibit Tours & Art Workshops

for kids ages 4 to Adults

• Large Group Tour (up to 36 students)

  • 20 minute guided art tour

  • Three small size art projects (20 mins per project)

  • $5 per student, teachers and / or volunteers no charge

 

• Small Group Tour (12 students minimum)

  • 20 minute guided art tour

  • 11 x 14" Power Painting Session

  • $15 per student

 

Contact Gallery Director, Raquel Hinojosa at 956-309-8352 for more information.

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