Expand your child's imagination by engaging them in fun and productive classes with Linda Demirel Barnes at Neo Art School!
Students improve their abilities to plan, make decisions and think resourcefully through guided instruction that also teaches patience and follow through. Students gain experience that will assist their regular academic endeavors and help tremendously with those challenging special homework projects. Creativity improves problem solving abilities, spatial thinking and math!
Classes vary by season and include an array of art experiences such as: drawing, painting, clay, wood sculpture, paper mache, batik, fabric arts, bookbinding and using recycled materials to make whimsical creations. All supplies are included in the class fee.
- Drawing and Painting
- Clay Play
- After School Arts Sampler
- Saturday Arts Samplers
- School Break Camps
- Summer Art Camps
- Kids Night Out
- Birthday Parties
- Private Lessons
Drawing and Painting: Students use point and line, pencil, markers or charcoal to portray still life scenes. We'll often do field studies outside in the beautiful surrounding park. Paints include acrylic, watercolor, and tempera (liquid and cake). All work is matted for presentation. The session is 5 weeks with one class per week. Ages 6 - 12 accepted; must have finished kindergarten.
Clay Play: Come learn about 3-D building, slab construction, glazing and painting in this class devoted strictly to clay! Students create both useful and whimsical artwork. All materials are non-toxic. The session is 5 weeks with one class per week. Ages 6 - 12 accepted; must have finished kindergarten.
After-School Arts Sampler: Here's an hour long opportunity to explore your special creativity! We will be working with clay, drawing,painting, and creating unique projects that are fun in the making and artistic in the results! The session is 5 weeks with one class per week. Ages 6 - 12 accepted; must have finished kindergarten.
Saturday Arts Samplers: Each Saturday that the class is offered, we will create a different project in this two hour workshop; all supplies included. Sign up for one day, several days, or all five! Projects may include ceramics, drawing, painting, collage, bookbinding, sculpture or creative projects using recycled materials. Ages 6 – 10 welcome.
School Break Camps: A refreshing break from regular school! Camps are offered during Winter and Spring breaks. Students dabble in many different art forms over the course of the week; each day is different. Classes are available on a per-day or week long basis. Come for a half-day (9am - 1pm with lunchtime or 1pm - 4pm after lunch) or a full day session (9am - 4pm). There is plenty of time for secure and supervised breaks in the adjoining park. All supplies included; students need to bring their own snacks and lunch. Ages 7-12 accepted; must have finished kindergarten.
Summer Art Camps: Come have fun exploring art projects and discover your creativity! Students' work may include ceramics, drawing, painting, paper maché, batik, collage, paper making, bookbinding, printmaking, sculpture, or creative projects using recycled materials. Students can register by the week for half-day or full-day classes and work on different projects each day. Class time is punctuated by outdoor breaks for recess or artwork in the adjoining park and playground with secure supervision.
Kids Night Out: Children can enjoy a pizza party, create a beautiful art project to take home and relax with a great movie while parents go off on their own. Kids Night Out is offered on select Friday nights. Children must be at least 5 years old or enrolled in Kindergarten. Drop off between 5:30 - 6 pm and pick up between 9:30 - 10pm in our art studio at Room 121 in the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue NE). Click here for the current Kids Night Out flyer.
Birthday Parties: Neo Art School is restructuring our birthday party offerings. We will start doing birthday parties again in October 2008. Hundreds of children have enjoyed a calm and creative way to celebrate birthdays with friends - and you will get to join them soon! Please see our Birthday page and check back soon for more details.
Private Art Lessons: Regular or one-time sessions can be arranged for individuals or for your small group.
Homeschool Classes: Regular or one-time sessions can be arranged for your homeschool group. Linda will tailor projects to your needs or design a curriculum for your students' interests and abilities. Please see our Homeschool page.
Please go to our download page for class schedules by clicking here.
