Franklin Art Center: Zentangle Classes

Franklin Art Center

All ages and abilities can learn Zentangle with The Traveling Tangler this winter. This easy-to-learn drawing method　with an emphasis on working one line at a time, enables participants to builds simple penstrokes into unique intricate designs.In January and February, opportunities to tangle will be offered at two local locations. Tangle Time classes will be held at Franklin Art Center (Sunday afternoons starting Jan. 12, 12:30-2 p.m., $15 per class or $90 for all seven classes).

Read more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/franklin/news/x915456271/Zentangle-classes-planned-in-Franklin-Norfolk#ixzz2p3PBtV87

Babysitting Taught at the Y

The YMCA has earned a reputation for programs that focus on youth development: from childcare to camp and t-ball to teen leaders clubs. Now, young adults ready for increased responsibility and earned income also have the chance to improve their babysitting skills at the Y. Dawn DaCosta, Teen Director at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s North Attleboro Branch, is offering a Saturday American Safety and Health Institute Babysitting Course. 

The class will be offered Saturday, September 21st at the Y located at 300 Elmwood Street in North Attleboro. It is a great opportunity for youth ages 11-15 interested in sitting for siblings or working outside the home to gain critical skills. Also, to gain the confidence needed to care for children – from infancy and beyond. Upon completion of the class, participants will be given a student handbook and certification card. 

Class time is from 10:00am – 4:00pm and costs $60 for members of the Y, $90 for nonmembers. Registration is available by calling the Y at 508.695.7001. For convenience, members may register online at hockymca.org (category Teens). Questions should be directed to Dawn at 508.643.5270 or dawnd@hockymca.org.

Nurture their potential

About the Hockomock Area YMCA
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Hockomock Area YMCA works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Franklin Art Center: Spring/Summer Classes

SESSION 5     8 WEEK AFTER SCHOOL SESSION

APRIL 22-JUNE 14   $200

This is our last after school session.  We made this an 8 week session due to the school schedule. Current students may register now. We will open the registration April 1st.

*Saturday classes will run for 5 weeks  April 27-May 8  $125

                                there is no class May 4 and 25 

Franklin Art Center

APRIL VACATION - APRIL SHOWERS  WATER BASED MEDIA AND MORE

TUESDAY APRIL 16, WEDNESDAY APRIL 17, and THURSDAY APRIL 18

10-12        $90

Come in these three days and work on water based media, Monet's water lilies  and hand paint umbrellas.  

SUMMER ART CLASSES  website to be updated  call or email for more information

JULY 8- AUGUST 8   9:30-12 or 1-3:30  $225 includes materials and snacks

         Animals in Art  July 8-11                  9:30-12    Ages 10-14

                                                             1-3:30      Ages 5-9
 Under Water Art   July 15-18            9:30-12    Ages 5-9

3D Week, July 22-25                            9:30-12    Ages  6-10   

 new clay and sculpture week            1-3:30     Ages 11-15

Inspiring Artists  July 29- August 1     9:30-12  Ages 5-9 

                                                                                 1-3:30    Ages 9-12 

 Art Studio Week August 5-8                9:30-12  Ages 11-15

PRESCHOOL SUMMER ART WEEKS

All preschool classes include, exploratory time, circle time with story and lesson,

art activity, and snack time.  All lessons will reinforce Kindergarten readiness skills.

JUNE 3- JUNE 7  ANIMAL ADVENTURES

1pr A Monday, Wednesday, and Friday   9:30-11:30    $120

1pr B Tuesday and Thursday                   12:30-2           $60

Animal lovers will be inspired to draw paint and build their favorite animals.

A variety of different mediums will be explored to create 2D and 3D art.

JUNE 10-14  SUMMER FUN

2pr A  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30-11:30  $120

2pr B  Tuesday and Thursday                12:30-2        $60

If your little one loves summer fun, the beach, sand, and sea creatures; come in and learn about the ocean and make a variety of 2D and 3D art based on the beach. 

Opportunity for young artists

I have an opportunity for young artists: I would like to trade weekly art lessons for babysitting. I am looking for kids 12 and up to watch my children (ages 4 and almost 2) for a couple of hours after school at my home while I am in the house drawing and painting. In exchange, I can offer a half an hour of college-level art lessons, including homework assignments. I am particularly interested in mentoring teens who are considering making visual art their career.

I am a graduate of the illustration department of the Rhode Island School of Design. Professionally, I have spent a few years making art for computer games. I am now a stay-at-home mom, and I am currently trying to break into the children's book market. I have extensive experience with drawing and painting in various mediums, as well as various 3D mediums. I will tailor the art lessons to meet the needs of the student. In addition to teaching foundation 2D and 3D art skills, I can guide students in assembling college admission portfolios, and I can share my knowledge of the professional fields of digital art, illustration, animation, and fine arts.

Parents and students can learn more about me and see samples of my art at http://michclay.blogspot.com/ For inquiries, you can reach me at michclaywriter@gmail.com I encourage interested students to visit me with a parent so that we can get to know each other first.

Cheers! - Michelle Clay

Franklin Art Center: January 2013 updates

We hope everyone is enjoying the holidays

We have new classes and workshops coming in January.

Franklin Art Center

Preschool art classes and After school art classes have some openings ..check the website and give us a call if you are interested.

NEW  Watercolor for teens- Adults   begins Jan 7

          Mondays 7-9  6 weeks   $180  supply list will be distributed

New Saturday morning painting for teens- adults

          11-12:30   6 weeks        $180  starts Jan 5

Drawing for teens -adults  

          Wednesdays 6:30-8      $180 begins Jan 9

DSLR workshop Saturday Jan 26  1:30-5   $45

Kids cupcake workshops  Jan 12 & 19       $60

        2-4 pm   for both days includes matted painting and clay cupcake to be displayed at the cake bar

We look forward to a new year and new classes and workshops

If you are interested in a new class ...let us know!

Have a Happy New Year!

Ian and Linda Kabat

Franklin Art Center

Franklin Art Center: Drawing 1 Weds 6:30 - 8 PM

Drawing 1  Wednesdays 6:30-8

Anyone interested in improving their drawing skills?  We have space Wednesday night 

The class will start this week and runs for 6 weeks   

The class is open to teens  and adults

Linda Kabat 

Franklin Art Center

http://franklinartcenter.com/

New K-3 class at Franklin Art Center starts Saturday

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Starting March 3, from 9-10:15 a.m., the Franklin Art Center will offer Saturday morning art classes for students in grades K-3.

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Grand Opening of the Franklin Art Center

Hi Steve,


I wasn't sure if you wanted to post this is or if we could add a guest post or how you would like to handle it.


My wife and I have just started the Franklin Art Center. It is located in downtown Franklin at 5 Main St (behind Berry Ins.). We will be having the school's Grand Opening Saturday May 21st from 10 to 2 pm. This free event is for anyone to come in meet the teachers, ask questions about the classes, try a lesson, and learn about the art parties. The center will have morning, afternoon, evening and art weekend classes for ages 4 adults in a wide variety of media. Our weekly sessions provide our 4-5 year olds with hands-on activities, stories, and unique lessons for artistic explorations. We are working with the local school and our curriculum for our classes are based on the Massachusetts Visual Arts Frameworks.


Our beginner, advanced, private or group lessons for 16 to adults will focus on the individual needs of the student. Just a few topics we cover are:


- drawings to investigate compositional possibilities.
- blocked-out charcoal/pencil/oil sketches to arrange tonal values.
- oil sketches to experiment with various color schemes and harmonies.
- fundamentals of painting
- preparing canvas and paint for the anticipated tasks.
- applying paint to canvas, either incorporating the results in direct painting.


You are also invited to our gallery opening May 20th from 7 - 9 pm showing paintings from our featured local artist Victor Pisini. Victor is a local icon in Franklin and paints in both oils and watercolor. The gallery will rotate work from local artists and feature them on our web site and in our classes and on our facebook page.


Please visit http://franklinartcenter.com for more information or call my wife Linda in the center at 508.887.2797.  Or friend us at facebook.com/franklinartcenter


I'm sending this from work but the center's email address is franklinartcenter@gmail.com. Let me know if you have any questions. Look forward to seeing you.


Thanks again
Ian