Spring 2013
Registration is now OPEN.
- TO REGISTER, select the class or classes you want on the form.
- You will need to fill out one form for EACH student being registered.
- You will receive an automated receipt confirmation which indicates we have gotten your form data. This is NOT a placement confirmation.
- Mail or deliver payment (check or cash) to be received within 7 days. Unpaid registrations may be cancelled if not paid within 7 days.
DRAWING CLASSES
Our once per week classes at ActonArt are presented along a guided or semi-guided demonstration model where instructors lead students through logical thinking processes and actual drawing sequences. Students work on their own artwork independently and follow the "process" as presented by the instructor. Using this instructional technique students are able to see the drawing being built as a demonstration in front of them, yet also work independently by interpreting and following the verbal and visual instructions. Most of the learning takes place as a result of the hands-on execution by each student who attempts to model their artwork after the instructor's drawing. Instructors demonstrate how to resolve problems and move through routine issues that every artist faces during projects.
WEEKLY PROJECTS
Projects are designed for each age/ability level. We try very hard to create projects that are interesting to children. Frequently we present background information on the subject matter to give students more information with the goal of engaging them even more. Students who are curious or engaged by a subject are much more likely to stay focused and pay close attention to the instructor. Typically Beginners and Basic Drawing classes feature a new project, and new subject matter each week. Intermediate level classes do have multi-week projects but the majority are single week as well.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Every project is created with a specific learning objective which varies according to the class level and student ages. Some projects may be identical regarding the subject matter but the learning objectives may be different depending upon age level. The learning objectives are age-appropriate and provide enough flexibility that students who fall above or below the average skill-set can still learn and benefit.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
ActonArt provides necessary materials and supplies for all regular drawing classes. We use very high quality supplies that are capable of producing excellent quality results. Students are expected to have respect for the materials and supplies since they are shared by many classes.
STUDENT ARTWORK
We consider the artwork completed in class to be exercises that lead students through specific learning objectives. Many students will create stunning artwork which is clearly worthy of being seen as "fine art" but we do not recommend that students represent it as original artwork outside of the studio. All artwork produced in classes belongs to the student and they make take it home at any time.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
ActonArt classes are designed to provide the best possible learning experience for every student. Our standards are high and we constantly measure our performance. To create and maintain this environment we must require appropriate behavior from our students. Any activity which distracts/disrupts other students in the class (including late arrival) is unacceptable. Students will always be given reasonable opportunities to modify unacceptable behavior and remain in a class. However, if students persist with classroom disruptions we have no choice but to remove them. We understand that many children have behavioral and/or learning disabilities which may influence their classroom behavior. The ActonArt experience can greatly benefit these children, and we will always try to be as flexible as possible, however we cannot allow any class to repeatedly be disrupted. Please help us to help your children by reinforcing these classroom requirements. If you have questions or concerns please speak with us.
Our once per week classes at ActonArt are presented along a guided or semi-guided demonstration model where instructors lead students through logical thinking processes and actual drawing sequences. Students work on their own artwork independently and follow the "process" as presented by the instructor. Using this instructional technique students are able to see the drawing being built as a demonstration in front of them, yet also work independently by interpreting and following the verbal and visual instructions. Most of the learning takes place as a result of the hands-on execution by each student who attempts to model their artwork after the instructor's drawing. Instructors demonstrate how to resolve problems and move through routine issues that every artist faces during projects.
WEEKLY PROJECTS
Projects are designed for each age/ability level. We try very hard to create projects that are interesting to children. Frequently we present background information on the subject matter to give students more information with the goal of engaging them even more. Students who are curious or engaged by a subject are much more likely to stay focused and pay close attention to the instructor. Typically Beginners and Basic Drawing classes feature a new project, and new subject matter each week. Intermediate level classes do have multi-week projects but the majority are single week as well.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Every project is created with a specific learning objective which varies according to the class level and student ages. Some projects may be identical regarding the subject matter but the learning objectives may be different depending upon age level. The learning objectives are age-appropriate and provide enough flexibility that students who fall above or below the average skill-set can still learn and benefit.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
ActonArt provides necessary materials and supplies for all regular drawing classes. We use very high quality supplies that are capable of producing excellent quality results. Students are expected to have respect for the materials and supplies since they are shared by many classes.
STUDENT ARTWORK
We consider the artwork completed in class to be exercises that lead students through specific learning objectives. Many students will create stunning artwork which is clearly worthy of being seen as "fine art" but we do not recommend that students represent it as original artwork outside of the studio. All artwork produced in classes belongs to the student and they make take it home at any time.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
ActonArt classes are designed to provide the best possible learning experience for every student. Our standards are high and we constantly measure our performance. To create and maintain this environment we must require appropriate behavior from our students. Any activity which distracts/disrupts other students in the class (including late arrival) is unacceptable. Students will always be given reasonable opportunities to modify unacceptable behavior and remain in a class. However, if students persist with classroom disruptions we have no choice but to remove them. We understand that many children have behavioral and/or learning disabilities which may influence their classroom behavior. The ActonArt experience can greatly benefit these children, and we will always try to be as flexible as possible, however we cannot allow any class to repeatedly be disrupted. Please help us to help your children by reinforcing these classroom requirements. If you have questions or concerns please speak with us.
A NOTE ABOUT THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
Hopefully this will explain how we register both new and current (returning) students.
EACH SUMMER on August 1st we post the class schedule for the coming year of classes. Registration for Fall classes opens that day as well. No one is given any priority status when registering for Fall classes, since ALL classes have all spots open.
DURING THE Winter and Spring registration periods we provide a "guaranteed period" of approximately one week for currently registered students to re-register in their current class. Current students who do not re-register during the guaranteed period can lose their spots. Once the guaranteed period ends we begin to move students who have requested class changes if there are spots to accommodate them. After completing this, classes are opened for NEW students to register in any remaining open spots.
SUMMER CLASSES are also filled without any priority being given to current Spring students.
Hopefully this will explain how we register both new and current (returning) students.
EACH SUMMER on August 1st we post the class schedule for the coming year of classes. Registration for Fall classes opens that day as well. No one is given any priority status when registering for Fall classes, since ALL classes have all spots open.
DURING THE Winter and Spring registration periods we provide a "guaranteed period" of approximately one week for currently registered students to re-register in their current class. Current students who do not re-register during the guaranteed period can lose their spots. Once the guaranteed period ends we begin to move students who have requested class changes if there are spots to accommodate them. After completing this, classes are opened for NEW students to register in any remaining open spots.
SUMMER CLASSES are also filled without any priority being given to current Spring students.