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Creatives, The

Wednesday, 1:50-2:50  |  Grades 7-12  |  Instructor: Betsy Dill  |  Class meets 33 times


Studio art with classic techniques in different media. Most classes are self-contained and do not require prior training. Included in this course are a touch of art history (only the interesting parts), drawing, painting, pen & ink, sculpture, weaving, linoleum cutting and printing, packaging design, paper sculpture, banners, portraits, animal art, still lifes, landscapes/seascapes, more. Acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels, pencil, India ink line work, Japanese Sumi brush paintings, Sculpey and air-dry clay, more. Each year, different projects. Student maintains an electronic portfolio by submitting digital photos of finished projects as homework. Homework is simply finishing projects begun in class.


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Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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Centreville Baptist Church
15100 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120

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We are here to support homeschooling parents of seventh through twelfth grade students by providing classes to develop life skills and prepare students for college-level studies.