ART FOR A CAUSE: Each spring we have an "Art for A Cause" themed art show held at Countryside Gallery in historic Newtown in early June. Art can do more than decorate! Art can educate, influence and inspire. I encourage students to use art to raise awareness and support the causes that they are passionate about in a positive and proactive way. The students suggest causes that are important to them and then vote on the cause that will be the theme of our art show each year.
Art Lessons for Kids
with local artist & designer Bonnie Porter
Instructor's Portfolio including designs for Lenox: bonnieporter.com
Nurture a productive pastime
that can last a lifetime!
Above: Some of our participants in the Middletown Grange Fair Art Show
A few of our art show themes:.
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"ONE PLANET: Species Vulnerable to Climate Change"
Students raised awareness concerning the impact that global warming is having on wildlife. Participating students were recognized in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick! Click this link to view the YouTube Video:
Thank you Congressman Fitzpatrick
for being so supportive of our young artists:
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FOR PETS' SAKE.
Our pet portrait art exhibit with note card sale raised $1,000.00 for the Bucks County SPCA!
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PORTRAITS OF CHANGE.
Our tribute to individuals who stood for peace, equality, helping those who cannot help themselves and embracing diversity. This art show was a fundraiser for The Peace Center of Langhorne's antibullying school programs.
Students are currently voting
on our "Art for a Cause" theme for 2021
CLASS INFO: Classes are held September through May starting shortly after Labor Day and ending the week before Memorial Day. Students 4th grade and up learn the fundamentals of good drawing skills while exploring various art mediums including but not limited to pencil, charcoal, pastel, acrylic on canvas, and watercolor. (No crafts) This is a traditional fine art drawing and painting class geared towards having fun and building confidence. Small class sizes of 6 students or less ensures individual attention and that students progress at their own pace. Each class is made up of students of mixed ages and skill levels. We do not all copy the same sample painting in these classes. Every art project is customized to your child's interests! Students are encouraged to invest their time and effort into producing quality art as opposed to quantity - this is not a race.
TUITION is $17.00 per one hour class and includes all materials. Class meets once each week.
NEED TO SKIP A CLASS? I am willing to prorate with advanced notice. If you would like your invoices prorated, please let me know by the 1st of each month which days your child will need to skip and I will leave those dates off of your invoice. After the 1st of the month, if something comes up and your child needs to miss a class please call to let me know so I can give that spot to another student who needs to do a make up, and I will be happy to schedule a make up for your child. I do not offer make up classes for no shows with no phone call to let me know. After 3 no-shows I will have to assume that you are no longer interested in this class and I will offer it to the next person on the wait list. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Due to Covid-19
All art classes are cancelled until it is safe to resume.
I have a high risk family member at home, so classes might not resume until 2021.
Thank you for understanding.
We are all so proud:
Our own Amelia B. was chosen as a PBS Artist of the Month!