Niki Jamieson Art Class, Gr 4-6 Mosaics "C"
What We Accomplished Did you know that Islamic artists and artists in the Byzantine Era used mosaics to fill the walls of their mosques and churches? Though they used real tile and paint that took months and months to complete, we used cut paper and glue to create our mosaics in three weeks. Join Our […]
Adult Painting Class 3 (FINAL): Marsh by CMICHE
What We Accomplished This painting was such a BLAST to do! In the past, we painted lots of small details. In this painting, it was a lot of broad strokes, color blending and fun. It was the first time we painted water together, and everyone did a FANTASTIC job! Join Our Class Acrylic Painting Class […]
Adult Painting Class 2: Marsh by CMICHE
What We Accomplished This week, we painted in the water to reflect the sky and started the autumn marsh colors. These colors are really so much fun to blend and add to the canvas. Next week we'll tighten up the marsh area, add in the bottom marsh area and revisit the water for final touches. […]
Niki Jamieson Art Class, Gr 1-3 Mosaics "E"
What We Accomplished Did you know that Islamic artists and artists in the Byzantine Era used mosaics to fill the walls of their mosques and churches? Though they used real tile and paint that took months and months to complete, we used cut paper and glue to create our mosaics in two weeks. Join OUr […]
Adult Painting Class 1: Marsh by CMICHE
What We Accomplished Before a new session begins, the class members post pictures of paintings we are interested in recreating. Once we have all decided on which one we'd like to use, we make a plan on how we'll move through the painting. For this painting, we started with the sky and started painting in […]
Niki Jamieson Art Class, Gr 1-3 Medieval B&C
What We Accomplished: Do you know why the warriors in the Medieval times had pictures on their shields? Our 1st-3rd graders do! I'll give you a hint: if the warriors wore head to toe armor, how does the enemy know who they are fighting? Gr 1-3 Art ClassTuesday, 3:45-4:45pmIn-PersonSessions runs Sept - Dec 2021$240 REGISTER […]
Adult Painting Class 5 (FINAL): ‘Vibrant Autumn’ by Graham Gercken
What We Accomplished This was such a fun painting! We learned how to draw one point perspective, how to paint fog and how to pop vibrant fall colors so they look like you can touch them. I really wouldn't mind chilling under these trees. Although I'd probably need my boots with all of thoese puddles. […]
Niki Jamieson Art Class, Gr 4-6 Medieval A&B
What We Accomplished: Do you know why the warriors in the Medieval times had pictures on their shields? Our 4th-6th graders do! I'll give you a hint: if the warriors wore head to toe armor, how does the enemy know who they are fighting? Gr 4-6 Art Class Thursday, 3:45-4:45pm In-Person Sessions runs Sept - […]
Niki Jamieson Art Class, Gr 1-3 Egyptian A&B
What We Accomplished We viewed historic Egyptian portraits, talked a bit about who could have a portrait done (only powerful people and gods) and how they created it. Remember, you couldn't just walk into Michales and throw paint, brushes and canvas into your basket. They had to figure out how to make the paint, the […]
Niki Jamieson Art Class, Gr 4-6 Egyptian Self-Portraits
What We Accomplished We viewed historic Egyptian portraits, talked a bit about who could have a portrait done (only powerful people and gods) and how they created it. Remember, you couldn't just walk into Michales and throw paint, brushes and canvas into your basket. They had to figure out how to make the paint, the […]