2008-09 Art Classes Start Sept. 8th
At Paint, Paper, Scissors our artists are encouraged to engage in a variety of media. We feel that the more students experience, the more confident they become in themselves, and the more avenues for creativity they encounter. Paint, Paper, Scissors students are provided with a nurturing environment that encourages self discovery and self reliance. Children do receive step-by-step instruction in each class but they are also provided with ample time for “free art” or time for personal freedom of expression. We believe it is of utmost importance to encourage artists, young and not so young, to express themselves visually in their own manner. By providing the tools and instruction on how to use these media, we enable the creative cogs in these gifted minds to turn ideas into masterpieces.

Busy Hands for Bigs and Littles:  Ages 2 and 3 — choose once a week, either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 9:15 to 10:00
Instructor: Aliza Cantu
Exploration and fun are the keys in this interactive art class for children and their caregivers. Join us as we learn about color and shape through colorful literature and creative exploration. Children will exercise their fine motor skills as they tear, glue, paint, and mold their way through imaginative creations. Their language skills and oral expression are greatly enhanced during this course as well.

It’s Elementary 1: Art Around the World
PK and Kinder Students — Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:30
Instructor: Aliza Cantu and Dawn Tawil
Delve into the magical world of art where we learn that lines, color, texture, and space come together to form masterpieces that we can create! Children will explore art from around the world through books and computer presentations then they will interpret what they learn. During the course of the year, children will be taught the basic elements of art and how they apply to our creations. Our classes offer a balance of both direct instruction and free exploration and opportunity to use a wide variety of media.

It’s Elementary 2: Famous Artists
First and Second Grade Students — Tuesdays 3:30 to 4:30
Instructor: Aliza Cantu
Become inspired by the creative minds of international artists of the past and present. Children will study the lives and work of famous artists through books and computer presentations they then will interpret what they learn. During the course of the year, children will be taught the basic elements of art and how they apply to our creations. Our classes offer a balance of both direct instruction and free exploration and opportunity to use a wide variety of media.

Drawing and Painting 1: Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students — Thursdays 3:45 to 5:00 Instructor: Jill DiDianpaolo
At Paint Paper Scissors we believe that drawing and painting are a learned discipline. Our professional classes involve students in art and painting through books, presentations, and the study of famous artists. We encourage our students to practice, practice, practice the various techniques we teach. Our subject matter and media will vary, and may include drawing in pencil, charcoal, and pastels. The class will follow a natural progression from drawing to painting.

Drawing and Painting 2: Sixth Graders to Adults
Instructor: Rebekah Planto

Session 1: Frida’s Table
Thursdays 5:00 to 6:15
September 18 thru October 30

Explore the life and work of Frida Khalo in this art workshop that focuses on her still lifes and portraits. Students will learn drawing and painting techniques and will complete a painting by the end of the workshop. Fee is $65 for the full session. No previous experience is necessary.

Session 2: Up Close and Personal
Thursdays 5:00 to 6:15
November 6 thru December 18 (no class held on Thanksgiving Day)

In this workshop, artists study the works of Georgia O’Keefe. Our focus will be on lines, shape, and abstract composition (or how to turn reality on its head). Artists will create various drawn studies and will complete a painting by the end of the workshop. Fee is $65 for the full session. No previous experience is necessary.

Storytelling Through Art: Ages 8 to 14  —
Mondays 4:14 to 5:15
Instructor: Marta Amezquita

Most art tells stories. The story comes from the artist’s perspective and experiences. Young artists often create visual stories using life themes important to them, but poems, beautiful books, and great photographs can also inspire. In this class, students will focus on creating art that tells a story using the power of language and images for inspiration and meaning.