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Scottsdale, AZ (December 14, 2007) Kids and teens will experience new and imaginative ways of expressing creativity through the wonderful world of art under the guidance of professional artists during winter break at the Youth Academy of Scottsdale Artists’ School.
First of the two special-tailored workshops, Acrylic Painting for Teens, will be conducted December 27-29, 2007. “Teens will study the basics of painting with an experienced artist in a fun and relaxed atmosphere,” according to Youth Academy director and artist Carrie Curran. Fee for the three-day workshop is $175.
“Our second workshop, Drawing and Abstract Painting, will be held January 3-5. It is specially-geared for groups of children, ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 14,” Curran said. Cost of the three-day workshop is $165. “In this workshop kids will explore the abstract and create hands-on works of art with one-on-one instruction using elements of drawing, painting and collage.”
All Youth Academy workshops are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in working studios at Scottsdale Artists’ School, located in historic LaLoma School in the heart of the city’s burgeoning arts district.
Registration for classes is already underway. To register call 480-990-1422 or visit the web site at ScottsdaleArtSchool.org.
The Youth Academy also offers a series of innovative “Open Studio” programs for children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. “Instruction in these classes is geared for 9 to 18 year olds who will receive hands-on instruction from experienced artists in a wide range of mediums and techniques,” Curran said. Classes are held every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The current winter-spring schedule includes classes on January 12 and 26, 2008 ; February 9 and 23, 2008; March 8 and 22, 2008; April 5 & 19, 2008. Fees are $40 per class; $150 for four classes; or $275 for the eight-class series.
Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm weekdays and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public. Scottsdale Artists' School is located at 3720 N. Marshall Way in the Scottsdale Arts District (SW corner of 2nd Street and Marshall Way). Free parking is available in the school's parking lot
For more information call the school at (480) 990-1422 or visit the web site at www.scottsdaleartschool.org.
About Scottsdale Artists' School
Founded in 1983 by a group of artists and community leaders, Scottsdale Artists' School is a non-profit school of traditional
fine art offering workshops and courses in oil painting, drawing, watercolr, pastel and sculpture. The School attracts
more than 3,000 students each year from all 50 states and many foreign countries.
Supported by Arizona Commission on the Arts with funding from the State of Arizona and National Endowment for the Arts. Funding also provided by Scottsdale Cultural Council and Scottsdale League of the Arts.