After School Program | Rebecca Woodward Art

After-School Program for Teens (13-18)

As a classically trained fine artist, I believe that everyone has the potential to become a great artist, regardless of experience level. That's why I offer a this unique teen-focused program to empower young artists with the drawing, painting, and figurative skills they need. We work together to refine technique while they are develop their unique voice and creative thinking skills.

Let's connect to take your artistry to the next level!

Email me at rebeccawoodwardart@gmail.com to register or for more information.

Basic Info

Who: Teens 13-18 years old, five student maximum

Where: Home studio near Rogers Family Park on the south side of town.

(Address provided upon registration).

When: Wednesday sessions after school in an open studio environment 3 times/month. Students receive a minimum of 20minutes of individual instruction and commit to an additional 60min of work-time on projects. I check in with students to answer questions and guide them as needed beyond their 20-minute slot. Students may arrive and leave as needed between 2:30pm-6pm so long as their 80minutes of work/instruction are completed.

Tuition: $200/month - Scholarships available!

Class Size: Classes are capped at 5 students and have a minimum of 2 students. Registration is dependent on space availability.

Curriculum:

This program is designed to help young artists develop their foundational skills to a pre-professional level and prepare them for secondary education opportunities and long-term art practice. The curriculum is based on drawing and painting methods that have trained master artists for centuries. These include:

Master-copies
Cast Drawing
Still life
Figure Drawing

Alongside these skill-building exercises, students are required to keep a personal sketchbook to develop their own ideas, have fun with art, and experiment. Work done in sketchbooks is not critiqued based on skill of execution unless a student wants suggestions in that area. This is an opportunity to develop their creativity and the habit of daily art practice.

Regular Sessions = 3x/month

I run this program as three sessions/month with the requirement of 80minutes of class because I have found that a longer period allows for better instruction and that there are always reasons why students will need to miss a class here and there. By moving to 80min over three weeks instead of 60 minute lessons over four weeks I strive to provide the best continuity, minimal disruptions, and a better learning environment overall. The fourth week break will align with school breaks where applicable, and otherwise be placed on the third Wednesday/Thursday of the month. This schedule also allow for the addition of a bonus live model drawing session on those dates for those who can attend. -- See schedule below.

Should a student have to miss class beyond the built-in break, the large teaching window from 3pm-6pm, allows them to make up time at no additional cost.

Schedule:

Below are the dates for the weeks will will not be having the regular after-school session. When possible, a figure drawing session will be provided on these dates starting in the new year. The regular program will proceed on all other Wednesdays/Thursdays.

September 25/26 - Rebecca at Art Show - no figure session

October 16/17 - Rebecca Out of town - no figure Session

November 27/28 - Thanksgiving break - no figure session

December 25/26 - Winter break, no figure session

January 1/2 - Winter break, no figure session

January 22/23

February 19/20

March 19/20

April 16/17

May 21/22

Tuition Policies:

Tuition Includes all supplies, and snacks. Tuition is payed via an emailed pay-link sent at the beginning of each month. If it becomes necessary for me to cancel a class, the portion of tuition for that class will be refunded.

There are some scholarships available. To apply, send an email to rebeccawoodwardart@gmail.com with your a statement of need including how much of the tuition you need covered in ordered to be able to participate, as well as a statement written by the prospective student telling me what they hope to get out of the program and why they want to participate.

Class Policies/Code of Conduct:

Preserving the supportive and safe learning environment is a top priority. These policies exist in support of that aim. Students who violate this code are subject to being dismissed from the program with no refund of any tuition paid. If this situation should arise, I will handle it on a case by case basis and be in communication with parents.

Once registered, students are committed to be present for their selected 80min timeframe on studio days. They will communicate their arrival and dismissal plans in advance with the instructor.
Students will maintain a focused environment in the studio. This means that talking and noise will be kept at a low volume, and we will avoid distracting others while they are working.
While in the studio, students will refrain from offering feedback or criticism on each other's work, unless asked to do so by the other student.
Students will be responsible for keeping their supplies, easel and any other materials neat and tidy between sessions.
We use x-acto knives to sharpen pencils in the studio. Students must be able to use this material in a safe, professional manner.
We may use art books for instruction and inspiration which contain tasteful nudity. Students are asked to approach this in a respectful, non-disruptive way. Parents are always allowed and encouraged to request to see materials we will use. The figure drawings posted on my site are a good indicator of the types of drawings we may see in class.
Phones will stay put away, except to communicate important information regarding rides, etc. or for use as a listening device. Headphones are permitted.
When a student needs a break, they are welcome to relax on the sofa, have a snack, or talk quietly with other students taking a break at the same time.
During our Bonus Live Drawing Class, we take care to respect the model. We never make value judgements or subjective comparisons in regards to their body. All bodies. are beautiful and we protect our privilege to work from the model.
Tuition will be paid at the beginning of each month within a week of receipt of the pay-link. Late payments will incur an additional $10 charge.
There is zero tolerance for racism, sexism, hate speech, or violent/threatening language of any kind.
No weapons or drugs of any kind are allowed on the premises.

Email rebeccawoodwardart@gmail.com to register or for more information.