CSFAC Bemis School of Art and District #11
Fall 2011 Talented in Art
The goal of the Talented in Art program, a collaboration of the Bemis School of Art and District #11, is to challenge and
accelerate advanced art students in grades 3-5 and is intended to develop the student’s academic potential and to excel them in art
with an in-depth comprehensive understanding of visual arts. All courses offered are designed to include lectures, interactive projects
as well as visits to the Fine Arts Center Main galleries (classes at Bemis School of Art only). The Colorado Academic Standards will be
applied to the Talented in Art program.
MONDAY
Young Masters I: Drawing
Instructor: Barbara Dimond
Class will be held 3:45-5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Monday, October 17, 2011. Class ends January 23, 2012. One Snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break, January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break
and January 16, 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Class limited to 15 students.
This class is designed for the student interested in drawing, basic art techniques and concepts. Students will learn to draw what they
see and explore the principals of design. Students will learn the visual art vocabulary to discuss and write about art. Materials will
include pencil, marker, pen & ink, pastels and more.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Glossary of relevant terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 relevant artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
TUESDAY
Art around the World
Instructor: Gabriella Christians
Class will be held 3:45–5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Class ends January 17, 2012. One Snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break, January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break.
Limited to 15 students
Students will learn and explore the various arts and crafts of cultures from around the world. Students may learn batik, kite-making,
block-printing, drawing, painting, ceramics and more to help the student better understand and appreciate the arts and cultures of
Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Americas. An emphasis will be placed on discussions and writing about the elements and
principles of art. This is an exciting class for every young artist.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Glossary of relevant art terms
Cultural information about each group studied
Timelines and historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
Young Masters II: Intermediate Drawing
Instructor: Pamela McCreight
Class will be held 3:45-5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Class ends January 17, 2012. One Snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break, January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break
Class limited to 15 students.
Young Masters I – Drawing is recommended.
Students will take their drawing skills to the next level! Explore drawing with watercolor pencil, pen and ink, as well as charcoal.
Students will learn to use color, value and form to create depth, sophistication and detail in their works of art. Students will be given
expanded opportunities for creative expression, and increased time for more carefully refined work.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Glossary of relevant terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 relevant artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
WEDNESDAY
Young Masters III: Painting
Instructor: Becky Myers
Class will be held 3:45-5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Class ends January 18, 2012. One Snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break, January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break.
Class limited to 15 students.
Young Masters I – Drawing is recommended.
Students will deal with concepts of painting, composition and color theory. Students will use a variety of painting mediums. They will
work from landscapes, still-life and their imaginations. Students will learn the visual art vocabulary to discuss and write about art.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Additional relevant art terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 additional well-known artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
THURSDAY
Young Masters IV: Ceramics
Instructor: Jeremiah Houck
Class will be held 3:45-5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Thursday, October 20, 2011. Class ends January 19, 2012. One snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break and January 2-6, 2012 New Years
Break.
Limited to 15 students
Students will learn the basics of clay hand building & wheel throwing; clay preparation, glazing techniques and firing. They will create
functional and sculptural projects with great shapes and textures. Students will learn the visual art and ceramics vocabulary to discuss
and write about art.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Additional relevant art terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 additional well-known artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
Young Masters III: Painting
Instructor: Anna Santistevan
Class will be held 3:45-5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Thursday, October 20, 2011. Class ends January 19, 2012. One snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break and January 2-6, 2012 New Years
Break.
Class limited to 15 students.
Young Masters I – Drawing is recommended.
Students will deal with concepts of painting, composition and color theory. Students will use a variety of painting mediums. They will
work from landscapes, still-life and their imaginations. Students will learn the visual art vocabulary to discuss and write about art.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Additional relevant art terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 additional well-known artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
FRIDAY
Young Masters IV: Ceramics
Instructor: Jeremiah Houck
Class will be held 3:45-5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Friday, October 21, 2011. Class ends January 27, 2012. No snow day available.
No classes: November 11, 2011 Veteran’s Day, November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break and
January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break.
Limited to 15 students
Students will learn the basics of clay hand building & wheel throwing; clay preparation, glazing techniques and firing. They will create
functional and sculptural projects with great shapes and textures. Students will learn the visual art and ceramics vocabulary to discuss
and write about art.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Additional relevant art terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 additional well-known artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
Young Masters I: Drawing
Instructor: Kathy Hutton
Class will be held 3:45-5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Friday, October 21, 2011. Class ends January 27, 2012. No snow day available.
No classes: November 11, 2011 Veteran’s Day, November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break and
January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break.
Class limited to 15 students.
This class is designed for the student interested in drawing, basic art techniques and concepts. Students will learn to draw what they
see and explore the principals of design. Students will learn the visual art vocabulary to discuss and write about art. Materials will
include pencil, marker, pen & ink, pastels and more.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Glossary of relevant terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 relevant artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
Art around the World
Instructor: Brenda Houck
Class will be held 3:45–5:15p.m.
10 weeks, begins Friday, October 21, 2011. Class ends January 27, 2012. No snow day available.
No classes: November 11, 2011 Veteran’s Day, November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break and
January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break.
Limited to 15 students
Students will learn and explore the various arts and crafts of cultures from around the world. Students may learn batik, kite-making,
block-printing, drawing, painting, ceramics and more to help the student better understand and appreciate the arts and cultures of
Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Americas. An emphasis will be placed on discussions and writing about the elements and
principles of art. This is an exciting class for every young artist.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Glossary of relevant art terms
Cultural information about each group studied
Timelines and historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
*No classes will be held:
Friday, November 11, 2011 Veteran’s Day
Monday-Friday, November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break
Monday-Friday, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break
Monday-Friday, January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break
Monday, January 16, 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
**Monday through Thursday have one snow day available if needed.
Talented in Art Student Art Reception tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012, 4:00pm-6:00pm at Bemis School of Art, 818
Pelham Place
Satellite locations:
TUESDAY
Art around the World – McAuliffe Elementary
Instructor: Angie Reid
Class will be held 3:15–4:45p.m.
10 weeks, begins Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Class ends January 17, 2012. One Snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break, January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break.
Students will learn and explore the various arts and crafts of cultures from around the world. Students may learn batik, kite-making,
block-printing, drawing, painting, ceramics and more to help the student better understand and appreciate the arts and cultures of
Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Americas. An emphasis will be placed on discussions and writing about the elements and
principles of art. This is an exciting class for every young artist.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Glossary of relevant art terms
Cultural information about each group studied
Timelines and historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
THURSDAY
Young Masters I: Drawing – Freedom Elementary
Instructor: Pamela McCreight
Class will be held 3:15-4:45p.m.
10 weeks, begins Thursday, October 20, 2011. Class ends January 19, 2012. One snow day available.
No classes: November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break and January 2-6, 2012 New Years
Break.
Class limited to 15 students.
This class is designed for the student interested in drawing, basic art techniques and concepts. Students will learn to draw what they
see and explore the principals of design. Students will learn the visual art vocabulary to discuss and write about art. Materials will
include pencil, marker, pen & ink, pastels and more.
Teacher will include:
Principles of design
Review of the elements of art
Glossary of relevant terms
List and description of art supplies used in class
Information on 4 relevant artists
Historical information
1-2 critique writing assignments
*No classes will be held:
Friday, November 11, 2011 Veteran’s Day
Monday-Friday, November 21-25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break
Monday-Friday, December 19-30, 2011 Winter Break
Monday-Friday, January 2-6, 2012 New Years Break
Monday, January 16, 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
**Monday through Thursday have one snow day available if needed.
Talented in Art Student Art Reception tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012, 4:00pm-6:00pm at Bemis School of Art, 818
Pelham Place