Painting Classes

The type of medium (paint) used will very with the student’s interest in the subject(s), provided by Classy Chasy’s Art Studio.

What we use as of now include:

Watercolor, Oils, Acrylic, Genesis, and EggTempura

Intro to Painting Basics Classes: (These classes are for students 13 and up.)

This class will provide the student with the basic skills of painting and layout. All intro. Painting students will learn the basic skills of drawing, sketching, layout, and painting. The students will learn how to execute and recognize the color wheel, color gradient chart, warm color chart, and cool color chart, and implement color layout method. After all these have been successfully accomplished then the student will move on to painting. The instructor will guide the student in drawing a ruff sketch of a pre-chosen subject. When he or she has completed this task the student will finish out the project by painting it using all the skills learned in prior exercises above.

Note: This is a good class for young beginners who have a talent for painting and a love of art. However, it is a very good way to spend time reviewing the basic skills needed to create and execute a project properly.

This class is approximately 11/2 hr. long.
√Cost of class is $25.00 per hr. (per class session)
√Cost for parent child is $50.00 per hr. (per class session)

Intro to painting Adult Only Classes:

Especially geared to adults, this class will provide the student with the basic skills of painting and layout. All intro. to painting students will learn the basic skills of drawing, sketching, layout, and painting. The students will learn how to execute and recognize the color wheel, color gradient chart, warm color chart, and cool color chart, and implement color layout method. After all these have been successfully accomplished then the student will move on to painting. The instructor will guide the student in drawing a ruff sketch of a pre-chosen subject. When he or she has completed this task the student will finish out the project by painting it using all the skills learned in prior exercises above.

The intro to painting for Adults only class is approximately 2 hr. long.
√Cost of class is $25.00 per hr.

Beginner Painting:

No books are required for this class! It is a Lecture and hands on class!

This is a continuing education class. The basic skills you will have learned in the Inro. to Painting will have prepared you for the Beginner Painting classes. All beginner students must have some knowledge of painting, perspective and basic drawing skills. These are learned in the intro classes. The students in this class will focus on still life painting and hand picked projects given by the instructor. We will go through the process of light source shading and make 3D images with paint. We will explore the vast verity of painting mediums and work with some, if not all of them, through out the classes.
The class will have a grading system and grading will be based on the following:
Accuracy and skill execution
Following directions
Presentation of completed projects
Although there are materials here at Classy Chasy’s Art Studio please…..
Have all you materials with you when you come to class. Presentation is everything so strive for the best possible. Your pride in you work is a reflection of you seriousness about this class. Please don’t expect to immediately be a master in the process of painting. This is a learning experience. As such, enjoy the highs and lows that may come with learning these skills. Most of all TALK TO ME! When you have a problem or are confused about directions, the use of a tool, the process, or techniques.

Beginner Painting is approximately 2 hr. long.
√Cost of class is $25.00 per hr.

Intermediate Painting:

This class is a continuing education class as well. The students in this class will learn, in addition to the Beginner Painting skills, How to paint different media in mediums at a master level.
These students should have mastered at least 3 of the 5 mediums offered by Classy Chasy’s Art Studio. In this class we will apply the medium: Egg Tempura. We will work with different tolls and found objects to create light textured canvas surfaces and heave texture and how to tackle painting on these surfaces. The students will learn the value of multi-dimensional painting.

We will be working and focusing on the following:
√ A painting based on drawings done from nature or man-made objects.
√ A painting done as a traditional still-life
√ A self- portrait on reflection of ones- self
√ A non-conventional painting using non-conventional materials.

(Emphasis in the work will be done on the imagination and innovative ideas of the student.)

These techniques will be mastered before moving on to new projects in the curriculum.
These will be light class work and might be some take home projects. There is critiquing and grading.

Once again, as in beginner class this will be done as follows:
*Accuracy- how well student has mastered skills
**Following directions
***Presentation

The prep work has been done in the beginner Painting classes and these students know what I expect of them in this class. At the conclusion of the class the students will be introduced to out door landscape painting.
This class will be as long or as short as you make it. The mastering of skill is not determined on how fast or slow you pick up on it. We will have opportunities to enter works done in this class, into art shows and also in competitions. (This is with the interest and consent of the art student.) This is a good experience for the student who wants to do art as a profession or would like to expand their culture. When you have been successful in mastering all the projects, skills and techniques, then you can move on to Advanced Painting classes.

Intermediate Painting is approximately 2 hrs long
√ Cost for this class is $25.00 per hr.

ADVANCED PAINTING:

This class too, is a continuing education class. The students in this class have taken all the classes offered here at Classy Chasy’s and are wanting to expand their knowledge of art skills and techniques. In this class, the student will learn the skills needed to capture real life. We will be making and preparing our own canvases and will have the chance to enter works done at Classy Chasy’s, into different competitions, shows and galleries.
This class focuses on real life study. These students will need some form of transportation, otherwise the instructor will provide it for them. We will be going to different locations to capture life and environment surroundings. There will be critiquing and grading in the life study class.

Advanced Painting is approximately 3 hrs long
√ Cost for this class is $45.00 per hr.
√ Gas is included in this price!

Drawing classes:

Intro to drawing Beginner classes: (These classes are for students 7 and up!)

This class will provide the student with the basic skills of drawing and layout. All intro. Drawing students will learn the basic skills of drawing, sketching, and layout. The student will learn how to make cast shadow grid, black and white gradient chart, and recognize the importance of layout. After all these exercises have been successfully accomplished then the student will move on to one subject still life drawing. The instructor will guide the student in drawing a subject provided by the teacher. When he or she has completed the drawing and layout he or she, will finish out the project by adding skills learned through basic skills exercises.
Note: This is a good class for young beginners who have a talent for drawing and a love for art. However, it is a very good way to spend time with your child and learn something new!



This class is approximately 1 ½ hr long
Cost for this class is $25.00 per class session
Cost for parent & child class is $50.00 per session



Beginner drawing:

No book is required for this class. It is all lecture/hands on!
This is a continuing education class. The basic skills you will have learned in intro to drawing will have prepared you for the beginner’s class. All beginner students must have some knowledge of drawing, perspective, shading, and layout. These are learned in the intro classes .The students in this class will focus on still life drawing and hand picked projects given by the instructor. We will go through the process of light source shading to make 3D images drawings. We will explore the use of other materials for witch to draw with and work with some, if not all of them, in some fashion.
The class will have a grading system and grading will be based on the following:
Accuracy and skill
Following direction
Presentation
Although there are materials here at Classy Chasy’s please………
Have all your materials with you when you come to class. Presentation is every thing- strive for the best possible. Your pride in your work is a reflection of your seriousness
about this class. Please don’t expect to immediately be a master of the process of painting. This is a learning experience enjoy the highs and lows that may come with learning these skills. Talk to me when you don’t get some thing or are confused about directions, the use of a tool, processes or techniques.


Beginner drawing is approximately 2hrs long
Cost for this class is $25.00 per hr.

Intermediate Drawing:

This is a continuing education class also. The students in this class will learn, in addition to the Beginner drawing skills, how to draw with different mediums and master them. The student should have mastered at least 3 of the 4 drawing mediums offered at Classy Chasy’s. In this class we will work with the medium: Black & Color Pin an ink, Color Pencils, Graphite, and Charcoal.
We will work with different tools and found objects to create texture light and add dimension to drawings.

We will be working and focusing on the following:
A drawing based on drawings done form nature or man-made objects.
A traditional still-life
A self-portrait
A non-conventional draining using non-conventional materials. (Emphasis in this work will be done on the imaginative and innovative.)

These techniques will be mastered before moving on to new projects and even on to advanced drawing classes. There will be light class work and might be some take home projects. There is critiquing and grading. Once again, as in the beginner class this will be done as follows:
1. Accuracy and how the student has mastered the skills
2. Following direction
3. Presentation

The prep work has been done in the beginner classes and these students know what I expect form their work in this class. At the conclusion of this class the student will be introduced to out door landscape and architecture drawing.
This class will be as long or as short as you make it. The mastering of a skill is not determined on how fast or slow you pick up on it. We will have opportunities to enter works done in this class, into art shows and also in competitions. (This is with the interest and consent of the art student.) This is a good experience for the student who wants to do art as a profession or would like to expand there culture. When you have been successful in mastering all the projects, skills and techniques then you can move on to advanced drawing class.

Note: if you joined the beginner class you should have the basic tools needed.

Intermediate Painting is approximately 2hrs long
Cost for this class is $25.00 per hr.



Advanced drawing:

This class too, is a continuing education class. The students in this class have taken the all the classes offered here at Classy Chasy’s and are wanting to expand on there knowledge of art skills and techniques. In this class the student will learn the skills needed to capture real life. We will be making and preparing our own canvases, paper, and drawing pallets We will have the chance to enter works done at Classy Chasy’s, into different competitions, shows and galleries. This class focuses on real life study. Field drawing will be taught along with all the skills deeded to master field works. These students will need some form of transportation, other wise the instructor will provide it for them. We will be going to different locations to capture life and environment surroundings. There will be critiquing and grading in this life study class.


Advanced Drawting is approximately 3hrs long
Cost for this class is $45.00 per hr.

Gas is included in this price!

Rainy Day Alternative

Classy Chasy's Art Studio

We can party rain or shine!!!

What Fun you can have and you get a take home mural from your party!

Our Art Party List:

All Inclusive Holiday Themes
Valentines:
"I LOVE art party's"
* Paint'n make cards
* Make seasonal ceramics (ask instructor)
* Jewelry making
* Hand building pottery (ask instructor)
Easter:
"Jesus Loves Me"
* Ceramic Crosses
* Decorate a plate or cup
* Money banks: Bible"
"Paint'N fire party's"
* Decorate a plate or cup
* Ceramic Eggs
* Ceramic Bunnies
* Easter money banks
Christmas:
"Jesus Loves Me"
* Ceramic Crosses
* Decorate a plate or cup
* Money banks: Bible"
"I made it for YOU party'"
* Ordainment making
* Holiday beaded bracelet, necklace, or barrettes.
* Holiday ceramic candy dish painting
* Ceramic money banks painting
"Make & Give" seasonal (ask instructor)
"Santa`s workshop party's"
* Ordainment making
* Paint your own card sets
* Special Holiday ceramics (ask instructor)
All Inclusave Party Themes
"Paint'N It Up Party"
* Watercolor painting
* Acrylic painting
"Jewels of fun"
* Make a necklace
* Make a set of 2 barrettes
* Make a ring
" It's a Bead-U-tful Friendship"
* Make a friendship bracelet
* Make'N paint friendship ceramics
* Make a set of 2 barrettes (give to your friend)
!!All themes can be changed to suit the individual such as if a boy wanted a sports theme, or pottery could be call "Play'n in the Mud"!

Price listings:
!!!Price is based on host and a max of 6 participating guest attending!!!!!

The host may invite other guest but only 6 may participate in the art portion of the party.

**All Art Party's are $250.00 2hrs**

Cost may very depending on changes made by host for materials or extended time.
Additions to any art packs will result in cost inflation.
Such as request for C.C.A.S. to provide any of the following:
* Cake (art Pallet shape) $30.00
* Theme Party Decorations
* Addition of guest participating
* Personalized embroidered C.C.A.S. aprons. $20.00
(ex: Birthday Girl/Boy)
(ex: Happy Birthday "Sarah")
As a thank you, for choosing C.C.A.S. the host (or) Birthday child/ person will receive a Classy Chasy's Art Studio apron and a special gift to keep (included in price).
I thank you for considering Classy Chasy's Art Studio and letting C.C.A.S. make your party a one of a kind!
Owner and instructor;
Chasity Lewallen

Classy Chasy's Art Studio Price Listings:

Children’s Intro to pottery:

The student will work with “Bisque” prepared pottery. This is pottery that has already been thrown, formed, and fired but not glazed.
The student will get to pick out their own pre-fired pottery and with assistance and instruction of the teacher he or she, will decorate and glaze the piece.

Note: these classes are offered to the younger students and those who do not want to learn how to make and build pottery by hand. This is a good way to introduce child to pottery. These classes are often short and are very easy. Parents are encouraged to take class with child.

→All finished & glazed pottery will be fired by the instructor!!
*Approximately 1 1/2 hour long class
*Cost for Child: $ 20.00 per child (one time class fee)
*Cost for Adult: $ 25.00 per person


Adult’s Intro to pottery:


In the adult class, hand building will be introduced. The student is not required to do any of this in order to decorate their Pre-fired pottery. However, it is recommended for students who might be interested in taking the Beginner classes.

!!Note !!
This is a good way to ease yourself, or young adults into pottery. These classes are often slightly longer than an hour and are easy for first timers!

*Approximately 2 hour long
* Cost for Adult classes: $25.00 per person (one time class fee)

Beginner Pottery:

No book is required for this class. It is all lecture/hands on!

Students will learn hand building and get familiar with working with the clay body. The student will be taught the basic skills of working with clay and introduced to some of the history of clay. There will be example pieces to look at and replicate. The instructor will glaze and/or, supervise all glazing of finished pottery, as well as, the firing of all finished pieces.
!!Note !!
This class is for the student who could be, or, are interested in advancing to Intermediate classes and then working on there own in Advanced classes.
The art of glazing, firing, and mastering the pottery wheel is for Intermediate/ Advanced classes only!

*Classes are 1 hour long. ( plus the time it takes to finish example piece)
* Cost for Beginner classes $25.00 per class session.



Intermediate Pottery:

Hands in Clay, book is required for this class!

This class consists of learning the history of pottery, art of forming, hand building, wheel throwing, and how to glaze and firing pottery. The student will be critiqued on projects given by instructor. The student will have light class paper work and reading.

Materials are required in this class:

The student will need Hands in Clay, book for this class. This book can be purchased or rented by the student form the instructor. It can be found on the internet or in some used bookstores.



The student will need a basic clay tools kit.
Clay Tool Set contains:
Modeling Tool
Ribbon Tool
Loop Tool
Potters Rib
Sponge
Wire Clay Cutter
Steel Scraper
Needle Tool
Canvas Apron

It can be purchased from the instructor, Hobby Lobby, or the internet
EBay….. keyword “Pottery Tools.”

* Paint brushes for glaze detail,

All synthetic hair bushes: 1 flat brush 1 round brush 1 liner brush

These brushes can be found at Hobby Lobby or can be purchased from the instructor.

*Classes are 1 hour long. (times may very with the students ability to complete projects and class work.)

*Cost for Intermediate classes $25.00 per class session.

Advanced pottery:

Students in this class have taken Beginner and Intermediate pottery and are skilled in pottery making. They have mastered the art of hand building, wheel work, glazing and firing. These students should have all the necessary materials to work with.
ü These students are simply using my facility to continue their love of pottery, all the fascinating forms, and the excitement of experimenting with all the glazes.
ü These students on occasion may want my opinion on their work or need my assistance.
ü This is an on your own time class!

**Cost for Advanced pottery is based on:
o Use of studio
o Use of materials provided by Classy Chasy’s.
o Use of Kiln
o Cost will be determined on a case by case basis.