Education: Spring 2008 Art Classes for Adults and Children

Coleman Center Youth Pottery Class

This spring we have an exciting selection of classes and workshops at the Newport Art Museum’s Coleman Center for Creative Studies. As always, we strive to meet the needs of lifelong learners in our community, whether professional artists or those who always “wanted to try it out.” At the Coleman Center you meet with people of all ages and artistic abilities and make new friendships that may last a lifetime.

For adults, we are offering a terrific selection of appropriate for beginners to advanced students or professional artists. Classes and workshops are scheduled for weekends, days and evenings. During the spring season many students choose to learn a particular paint medium, so in the future they may fulfill their dream of painting outdoors “plein air.” Our art instructors are professionals who share their knowledge and expertise with you. For certified public school teachers any of our classes can be used for Rhode Island professional development credits. We cover a broad range of interests, including art history, ceramics, digital photography, drawing, jewelry, mosaics, painting and printmaking.

For children, during the spring vacation we offer an art camp, daily workshops and youth photography programs. We have classes meeting once weekly for children as young as age three. Children learn how to mold clay, mix colors, collage and print original designs. “Tweens” and teens can select from a variety of classes including ceramics, drawing, darkroom and digital photography, painting, sculpture. Lastly, this publication includes our popular weekly summer programs at our Newport, Tiverton and Little Compton sites. The staff will assist in making the right course selection for you and your family - - the best fit! As an enrolled Coleman Center student you may use the studios during your free time, when other classes are not in session. Most days the building is open from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., allowing you to use the studio prior to your evening class.

Read the course brochure carefully. Become a Museum member if you are not one already and receive all the great benefits: class discounts (15-20 %), free admission to the galleries, discounts on lectures, the Museum Store and much, much more. So what are you waiting for? Join and enroll your family in classes today!

Judy Hambleton
Director of Education

P.S. Please come to our Community Arts Connect Day on Saturday, April 26 from 1-4 p.m. A great day of tours, workshops and music for people of all abilities!