Art Classes for All Ages
Megan loves to create art using all mediums and materials. Even more, she loves sharing her love of creating through teaching. She teaches classes for all ages in Shelton, Washington. Check out some of her courses below or message her about teaching a class for your home school group or facilitating an “art party”. Megan believes that art is for everyone! All courses are neurodivergent friendly. Please contact Megan if you or your child need accommodations to fully participate.
Art Courses
Me and Mine Art Discovery
This class is designed for the littlest artists and their adults. Appropriate for ages 3 through 6. In this hour long class Megan will lead you and your young child through art concepts and seasonal themes using picture books, process based art, and sensory experiences. Explore and create with your child in this developmentally appropriate class where the journey of creation is more important than the end product.
Art Exploration
This weekly class is designed for children who are ready to explore art on their own. Appropriate for ages 5 through 11. In this 2 hour long class child artists will learn the foundations of art and design, be introduced to artists throughout the world from history and today, and explore a variety of art materials. Megan puts an emphasis on the child as the artist. Note that finished artworks will be based on the child’s aesthetics and purposes for creation.
The materials used for this class rotate by week. The first class of the month the class will explore various drawing materials and skills. The second class will explore various types of sculpture. The third class will explore painting. The fourth class of the month will explore arts that are traditionally considered “craft” such as fiber arts, printmaking, bookbinding, etc
Visual Art Journeys
This weekly class is designed for kids and teens that are looking to deepen their art skills in particular areas. This class is appropriate for ages 10-18. This course meets two hours weekly for four weeks. Each course will focus on a bigger, more in depth project where students develop all their skills as artists, from idea creation to craftsmanship to reflection. Students will develop and create their own ideas, no two projects will be the same. Some art journeys I offer are: Creating Comics; Paper Mache Animals; Landscape Drawing and Painting; Drawing People; Hand Sewing Plushies; Book Making and Illustration; Paper Engineering (pop-up cards and books); Cardboard Sculptures
Artist Workshops
Designed for older teens and adults that want to learn a new skill or media, these one-session classes last 2 to 3 hours and focus on a particular art form. Some workshops I offer are: Book Making, Mono-Printing, Still Life Drawing or Painting; Landscape Drawing or Painting; Portrait Drawing; Illustration; Pop-up cards; Yarn-Coiling Basketry
Artist Mentorships
Do you need help developing your own art practice? Are you creating a portfolio and need feedback? Do you want to build observational drawing or painting skills? Sign up for a mentorship with Megan. This can be in person or online. Send her a message for more details through the “contact” page.