Ancillae-Assumpta Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

The advanced art education program is designed to promote and elevate student understanding of the comprehensive language of visual art through class offerings diverse in process and media.  Students will learn the value of understanding a visual language which encourages communication through self expression and creativity.  At Ancillae-Assumpta Academy we are committed to educating students to become creative problem solvers through dynamic art experiences reinforcing the elements and principles of design while improving overall academic performance and self confidence.

 

 

 

Artscapes is a select group of students who have shown an interest and talent in Art. Artscapes gives students an opportunity to share their talents with our school and local communities.  Students are invited to participate from grades 5 through 8. The art teachers select students with a talent and enthusiasm for the visual arts, and throughout the school year, the students are involved with a variety of service projects including Arcadia University's "Empty Bowl Project," Ancillae-Assumpta Academy's "Heart to Heart program and "Helping Hands," a group that supplies hats and scarves to children in need. Artscapes students will also design and construct works to be part of permanent displays throughout the school campus. Artscapes not only gives students an opportunity to work together as a team and further develop their art skills, but also offers a chance to learn new techniques not offered to the regularly scheduled art classes.

 

Painting  Grades 5 through 8

Two sessions: Session 1 is September to January; Session 2 is January to May

This after school class will explore various painting techniques and media.  Students will have the opportunity to work in acrylic, water color and mixed media on a variety of projects while exploring various artists’ style.  Students will produce a still life, a portrait and a landscape painting in the styles of various artists like Chuck Close, Charles Demuth and Georgia O’Keeffe.  Classes will be limited to 10 students.

 

Sew Easy, Sew Fun  Grades 3 through 8

Two sessions:September to December and January to May

Beginning Sewing Class: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:30

Would you like to make your own clothes, handbags, and quilted items?  Would you like to give handmade items as gifts?  Then join the fun and enroll in our new sewing class.  You will learn to sew on a real sewing machine, learn to read a simple pattern, and learn about different fabrics.  But the best part is that you can take pride in wearing or giving something that you made by yourself.  Supply lists will be distributed upon enrollment.  Classes are limited and fill quickly!  

 

Intermediate Sewing, Advanced Sewing, and Quilting   Grades 5 through 8 

Two sessions: September to December and January to May

Intermediate Classes: Mondays and wednesdays, 3:15-4:30

Take your sewing skills further and learn basic quilting skills.  Use a sewing machine to create a quilted pillow by the end of this class.  Supply lists will be distributed upon enrollment.  Classes are limited. 

 

Ceramics  Grades 3 through 8

 

Two sessions: September to December and January to May

Classes are held on Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30

Session One:  Students are introduced to the basics of Ceramics including working with clay in various stages, such as wet, leather hard and bisqueware. Everyone creates an assortment of projects including basic forms of pinch pot, coil building and slab construction.  To complete this session, instruction on glazing along with a simple introduction on firing will leave each student with a confident understanding of this art form.

Session Two:  Students will now build on their knowledge from the previous session to create two projects: one functional and the other sculptural.  They will observe artwork from a variety of practicing ceramic artists. Students will work individually, write about their process and critique their finished pieces.  *It is recommended that students complete Session One before registering for this course.