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Halloween 2021!

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There are FIVE new Art Boxes for the 2021 Halloween season!

The Art Box includes the link to an art tutorial and all of the materials needed to create a unique seasonal artwork or sensory activity. Boxes are best suited for ages 3 and up and activities should be supervised by an adult.

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Halloween Plushies
Sunday, Oct 17 | 12pm – 2pm

Create plush stuffed ghosts, bats or pumpkins to keep you company during the spooky season. Learn to create patterns and use hand sewing to customize a felt cutie. $35 all materials included. Ages 6 – 10.

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STEAM WITH Miss Jena : HALLOWEEN ART LAB
Monday, October 25
Virtual with Mt. Lebanon Public Library

Calling all witches, warlocks and mad scientists! Concoct a bubbling brew, transcribe an incantation or configure a creature from your imagination. Combine a variety of creative materials with principles of engineering and science in this year’s Halloween Art Lab.  Live on Zoom.

Ages 2 – 4, 3pm – 3:45 PM

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Ages 5 – 7, 4pm – 4:45 PM

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Ages 8 – 10, 5pm – 5:45 PM

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Art @ Home Virtual
Preschool Class
Friday, Oct 22 | 1pm – 1:45pm

Pre-K students and a grown up will create one dynamic project based on the month’s theme. Play-based projects will include multiple steps and focus on experimentation as well as language and fine motor development. $25 all materials included.

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Fall Classes for Adults

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I'll be teaching a number of classes in the South Hills for adults this Fall.

Drawing from Observation @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library

October 7, 12pm-2pm

Using the natural spaces surrounding the library as subject and inspiration, students will use the gestural drawing method to capture the form and movement of landscape en plein air. 

Drawing Portraits @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library

October 14, 12pm-2pm

Students will learn to construct the human face and form with instruction of anatomy and proportion. Artists will create a specific mood and narrative to each drawing using color and style. 

Mixed Media Drawing @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library

October 21, 12pm-2pm

Students will learn to create a successful composition using a variety of drawing materials. Using experimentation, students will play with solvency, learn the unique qualities of materials, and capture unexpected results.

Watercolor @ The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh

November 10, 1pm-4pm

 During this three-hour class, students will be given instruction on a line-drawing and watercolor artwork. First, gesture and fine line drawing techniques will be discussed. Next, students will add watercolor painting to drawings using automatic painting methods.

Visit my latest blog post to learn more about fall programs for children and families!