About The Instructor
Caroline is a K-12 certified art educator, ceramic sculptor, watercolor artist, and Zazzle Pro designer. At the University of Florida, her concentration was centered around conceptual figurative sculpture. She has taught a variety of subjects to all secondary grade levels including ceramics, drawing, painting, and sculpture at IB magnet and independent college – preparatory schools. Caroline’s students have been recognized by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers with Scholastic gold/silver regional awards and a national silver medal. Additionally, she has a 100% student pass rate on the Advanced Placement 3D Art and Design College Board portfolio review. Caroline has received the New Professional Award from the Florida Art Education Association and has raised over $3,000 to enhance her programs. Caroline believes the key to learning is to keep an open mind, continually strive for growth, and always maintain a helpful heart.
Painting with Acrylics
This course is an introduction to the basics of acrylic painting. Students will learn about creating a successful composition, methods of transferring a contour outline, mixing observed values and colors based on selected reference photo, application of paint to canvas, and brushstroke techniques. The instructor will assist each student in the planning and painting process from start to finish. This course is entry level, accessible for all, and individualized to meet each student’s skill level. No prior art experience is required. Each student should bring a laptop or Ipad to each class to view their reference photo while painting.
Pots with Personality
Fridays 1-4
Learn how to create eye-catching vessels with character and personality! Basic hand-building techniques (slab, coil, pinch) and glaze/underglaze best practices will be reviewed. Students may explore various themes such as decorative vs. functional vessels, sculptural additions, color, and pattern. This class is accessible for all experience levels from beginner to advanced!
Characters in Clay
Thursdays 1-4 pm
Learn how to create a sculpture that speak volumes! Sculptures may be based on people, animals, or imaginative characters. Skills that will be explored include solid/hollow building styles, modeling features, and glaze/underglaze best practices. This class is accessible for all experience levels from beginner to advanced!
Animal Portraits in Clay
This class will explore the process of sculpting a realistic animal portrait by utilizing reference photos. Reference photos are the responsibility of each student, either a pet or perspective animal image. The instructor will offer an approach to animal portraiture that focuses on anatomical structure, proportion, and capturing the individuality of each animal.
Youth Clay
Wednesday 5-7 pm
Through demonstrations and individual instruction, students will learn the foundations of building with clay. Students will learn about the stages of clay, attaching techniques, coil-building, slab-building, and glazing. This class will give students a comprehensive overview of the basics of creating compelling three-dimensional vessels and sculptures.
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