Art Classes for All Ages in Natick, MA

T. HIGGINS STUDIO
thigginsart@gmail.com
(508) 652-0713

Studio: 18 Reynolds Ave. Natick

Art Classes After School

Since the Natick area is Covid safety rated in the green/yellow zone, I am now offering very small in person classes limited to 4 students socially distanced with masks.

If the Covid risk increases in Natick, we will switch to Zoom classes.

(Eight week sessions from September through June)

Offering small, interactive classes in the relaxed setting of my own studio.These classes are for children and teens in grades 3-12 who love to draw realism, and want to develop their realistic drawing and painting skills. Classes are grouped generally by grade. We will draw from observation as well as from photographs while creating realistic still lifes, landscapes and portraits . Through observation, students will learn to see objects with an artist's eyes. They will learn how to use values, color, line, proportion and effective composition to create beautiful realistic drawings and paintings with a variety of media including pastels, water colors and acrylics.

2020-2021 Schedule:

Mondays 4:00-5:30 p.m.,
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30, 7:00-8:30 p.m (teens)
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. 7:00-8:30
Thursdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Fridays-4:00-5:30 p.m.

Limited to 7 students.

Tuition: $275.00 (includes $20.00 materials fee)
- Early registration (by June 30th): Save $10.00
- Sibling discount: Save $15.00!

Session1: October 5- November 27
Session 2:November 30 - Feb. 5
Session 3:February 8-April 9
Session 4: April 12-June 11

Note: The start day of each session may be delayed by one week due to school holidays or snow day. Please check with me to confirm the start date of your class.

Questions? Email: thigginsart@gmail.com

Art Supplies

Drawing Pad (9x12)
Pencil and sharpener

Colored pencils ( faber castle or prismacolor)
Pastels (Mungyo soft pastels)

Acrylic Painting Materials

1. Table Easel (Hobby Lobby in Natick)
2. Set of paint brushes with palette knife
( Bosobo Set on Amazon is good)
3. white paper plates for palette
4. Set of Acrylic paints (Gotideal set of 12 on Amazon is good)
including:
white, black, ultramarine blue, crimson red, cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, sap green, violet.
5.Canvas board. I will provide for class, but you can buy them at Staples, Michaels, Amazon.

Parent Reviews:

"I was able to observe Ms. Higgins' art class first hand... Teresa is so experienced that she can anticipate the typical 'sticky point' in a lesson and guide students with warmth and good humor to achieve positive results. And it works! In fact, she finds ways to bring her students to levels of ability that they never imagined possible." - Elizabeth Wellington, Ph.D. Wellseley, MA

"She encourages her students to take risks artistically which assists them in becoming more independent thinkers" - Karen Stunkel, LMHC Natick, MA

"Teresa's teaching reflects a belief in the process, not the product. Her classes have always been fun and enjoyable for the students, because stress is not placed on the final result of the work, but rather on the satisfaction of the child and the skills gained." - Karen Kuhl, Natick, MA

Congratulations on being the teacher of a 2018 YoungArts national competition winnerInboxx
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Congratulations on having your student named a 2018 YoungArts National Competition Winner! (Please refer to the attached alphabetical list of all 2018 winners.) As part of the YoungArts application, we ask students to list the name of the teacher who most impacted their development and learning as an artist. You were listed as this teacher. YoungArts wants to thank you for the support, encouragement and guidance provided which contributed to your student’s success and recognition in being selected from the pool of over 7,600 applications. In appreciation, and to thank you, YoungArts would like to send you a printed Certificate of Appreciation and YoungArts tote bag. To receive these, please provide me with your mailing address, either by reply email or by completing the information HEREhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3L6FKVY

Since 1980, the National YoungArts Foundation has been proud to partner with educators, after school, summer, and community arts programs to seek out, identify and recognize emerging outstanding young artistic talent. YoungArts looks forward to having more of your students apply in future years, and hopes that we may have the opportunity to thank you in person at a future YoungArts event in either Miami, New York City or Los Angeles.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

With all best regards,

Allison

Allison Ball
Director of Education

Adult Realistic Drawing & Painting Workshop 2020

Sunday afternoons
2:00-4:00

January 3-February 7

(6 week sessions of 2 hour classes)

This is a beginner level drawing and painting workshop. These classes (limited to 8 students) cover basic drawing and painting skills. We will create landscapes and seascapes, still lifes and portraits, while working from models and photos. Students will have the opportunity to learn proportions, values, edges, color and their relationships. They will be assisted in understanding value relationships in modeling form and creating light effects. All materials included!

Limited to 3 students.

Tuition: $220.00 (includes $20.00 materials fee)

See Registration Page for dates

Register Online Now!

Stained Glass Workshop 2020

Grades 5-12

Class Size: limited to 5

February vacation week (February 17-21,
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

April vacation week
( April 20-24)
2:00-4:00 p.m.

Tuition: $280.00 (includes $25.00 materials fee)

Register Online Now!

. Students will learn to design and create stained glass art using the copper foil method. They will cut, grind, foil and solder glass in to beautiful creations. Class size limited to 5 students. All materials included.

College Portfolio Development Workshop for Teens 2019-20

This class is designed for high school students who want to develop their drawing and painting skills and seek assistance in developing a robust portfolio for college applications. We will create drawings and paintings from life using a variety of media including graphite, charcoal, pastels and oils. Completed works will be prepared for digital file submission. All materials are included.

Wed. 7:00-8:30

Class Size: Limited to 5
Tuition: $275.00

2019-20 Schedule

Session 1: Sept. 25-Nov. 13
Session 2: Nov. 20-Jan. 15
Session 3: Jan. 29-March 18
Session 4:March 25-- May 13
Session 5: to be announced

Grades 9 - 12
All materials included

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available during school holidays and the summer.
Gift Certificates are available. Please contact for details.

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