artists in the making
Private Lessons by June Jewell, fine/graphic artist
Ages 3 & up
Having an art class of my own has been a dream of mine since I was very young. I am currently working as preschool teacher & have decided to take on some students in Loudoun County, Virginia for private weekend courses. Being creative with young children is one of my favorite things to do. Watching them develop & improve their skills is so rewarding to me. Lessons will be available in your home or my home studio in Leesburg. Each class will all be 40 mins. for three year-olds & an hour for fours & up. Parents are, of course welcome to sit in.
I have explored many different art mediums in the past & would like to share as much as my knowledge as possible. My favorite medium is acrylic painting, but I also enjoy watercolor painting, pencil drawing/charcoal/colored pencil, pastels, pyrography (woodburning), embroidery, computer illustration, collage, block printing, & silkscreening. As I am just starting this on my own, I would like to focus my classes on more simple projects & go from there.
After the initial starter course, parents & students can pick & choose/ mix & match courses based off of the skill that you would like them to learn. Children are greatly encouraged to draw what they see & demonstrate their new skills in between classes.
To sign up for a class or for the mailing list, please email me at june.jewell@gmail.com
Courses
In The Making 101
This is an introductory course to help me determine the child’s drawing skill level & knowledge of color. Every student must take this class before any of the other classes. We will be making artist portfolios to hold future projects.
$30 + $5 materials fee + optional $10 for artist starter kit
General Art
This class can be taken at any time & may be repeated. The students will explore different methods of art with a subject of their own choosing. I will break down each drawing into a step-by-step process.
$30 + $7 materials fee + optional $3 canvas fee
Self Portraits
Using mirrors, graphite & colored pencils, children will learn to draw what they see, using themselves as a model.
$25 + $5 materials fee
Pastel Still Life
Each child is encouraged to bring some of their favorite things from home, such as toys or stuffed animals. We will choose the best item to draw using pastels & learn how to blend the colors together.
$25 + $5 materials fee
Animal/ Pet Portraits
Each child is asked to bring in a picture of their pets or favorite animal. Images of other animals will be provided. I have plenty of references to choose from & would also be willing to look up pictures of given animal ahead of time.
$25 + $5 materials fee
Abstract
We will explore the child’s natural artistic movement with raw brush strokes & will explore mixing colors.
$25 + $5 materials fee + optional $3 canvas fee
Tee Shirt Painting
Using fabric paint, the child can paint their own designs on one of their own shirts, purchase a shirt, or have one provided for an additional cost. We will plan out what we are going to draw first. If done in my home studio, the child can also have one of my designs silkscreened onto the shirt.
$25 + $5 materials fee + optional $5 plain tee shirt fee, let me know color
Typography
We will explore different fonts & type. Their will be different stencils & cut-outs to choose from. With the given letters, the child will find the letters in his or her own first & last name.
$25 + $5 materials fee
Collage
We will use magazine clippings to make their own images. Every one will be different from the last.
$25 + $5 materials fee
Drawing + Optional Stamp Making Class
Using pencils, colored pencils, & markers. We will draw various different subjects. Houses, People, whatever the child wishes. I will break down each drawing into an easy –to-learn step-by-step process. For an additional fee, they will be able to draw a picture on a rubber pad & I will carve into it, making them their own unique stamp.
$25 + $5 materials fee + $10 stamp making fee
Specials
*Buy 5 classes, get the 6th free.
*Refer a friend & get your next class 50% off.