Children's Classes Summer 2023







Zoo Art!” 


Ages 5-12, 

 8 creative art lessons using drawing, painting and sculpture methods based on animals seen at the Utah Hogle Zoo. 


Sign up for the whole summer or individual classes!


COST: $96 for 8 classes or $13 per class



 

Summer Class Schedule


Ages 6-12 Class times: 

Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 pm OR 4:30-5:30 pm

Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm OR 4:30-5:30 pm


*Mom & Me classes upon request: 

contact Nicole at 801-671-8715 or nicole@thecreativeartsstudio.com



 

June 7, 8: Quick sketching, art bags & Sketchbooks: learn how to quick sketch to be prepared for our field trip to the Zoo. Decorate your drawstring bag and sketchbook to take on the field trip or use for the summer classes.

 

June 9/12-10:00-2:00: Zoo Seek & Sketch Field Trip: please pre-order your tickets and sketch books by June 7.  (more info below)

 

June 14/15: Oil Pastel Elephants: Using Oil pastel on black paper we will learn how to draw an elephant.

 

June 28, 29: Model Magic Monkeys: Using Crayola model magic we will make a relief sculpture of monkeys on canvas.

 

July 12, 13: Rainbow Zebra Acrylic Paintings: Come paint these colorful zebras with acrylic on canvas!

 

July 19, 20: Tiger Symmetry Prints: A new lesson using a neat printing technique for the tiger’s face.

 

July 26, 27: Watercolor Giraffes: Learn how to draw and paint giraffes

 

August 2,3: Mixed Media Bears: Using a variety of art mediums such as markers, crayons recycled papers, and glue we will create some colorful mixed media bears.

 

August 9,10: Crocodile Water soluble pastels: These are a fun pastel that turns into paint once you add water.


Register Here



Advanced Ages 10-12 Class


**The advanced 10-12 class uses some different mediums that require more maturity and special care to use. We focus more on advanced drawing skills and technique. 


Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 

Cost: $13/class or $104 for Summer


June 6: Quick sketching, art bags & Sketchbooks: learn how to quick sketch to be prepared for our field trip to the Zoo. Decorate your drawstring bag and sketchbook to take on the field trip or use for the summer classes.

 

June 9/12-10:00-2:00: Zoo Seek & Sketch Field Trip: please pre-order your tickets and sketch books by June 7.  (more info below)

 

June 13: Zentangle Elephants: We will use black marker for our elephants and designs over watercolor backgrounds.

 

June 27: Illustration Marker Monkeys: Draw monkeys and forest habitat using double ended brush tip markers

 

July 11: Rainbow Zebra Prismacolor Pencil: Using soft core colored pencils on illustration board is a fun way to draw colorful zebras.

 

July 18: Wood Burning Zoo Animals: A tradition and favorite of students, we will wood burn zoo animal designs.

 

July 25: Watercolor Giraffes: Learn how to draw and paint giraffes with watercolors.

 

August 1: Mixed Media Bears: Using a variety of art mediums such as markers, crayons recycled papers, and glue we will create some colorful mixed media bears.

 

August 8: Crocodile Water soluble pastels: These are a fun pastel that turns into paint once you add water.


Register Here 




FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

 

Seek & Sketch ZOO Field Trip Enhance your child’s educational experience for these summer art classes by attending this field trip at the Utah Hogle Zoo.  This field trip is not mandatory but highly recommended.  Art students will receive a sketch book and bag the first week of classes for the field trip and summer.  Additional sketch books will be available for purchase at checkout for any family members who would like to participate! Our ticket price is $3 off for adults and $2 off per child but you must be registered by the deadline for the discount.

 

June 9/12  PICK A DAY!

10:00-2:00 Field trip hours, (9:00-6:00 ZOO HOURS)

Ticket Costs: (must pre-order by June 7)

Adults/Ages 13+: $21.00

Children/Ages 3-12: $18.00

Ages 2 & under: Free

 

**Carpool options will be available upon request

**Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian for the Field Trip



Register for Field Trip Here







COVID-19 SAFETY RULES:

CLASSES WILL HAVE 8 OR LESS STUDENTS
HANDS, TABLES WILL BE DISINFECTED BETWEEN CLASSES
FACE MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED TO COME TO CLASS

ANY IMMUNE SUPPRESSED STUDENTS MAY WANT TO RECONSIDER COMING TO CLASS 
IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED OR HAVE A FEVER, COUGH, COLD OR OTHER COVID SYMPTOMS PLEASE STAY HOME
ANY MISSED OR CANCELED CLASSES DUE TO QUARANTINE WILL BE RESCHEDULED





















Don't see the times that will work for your schedule?  Please contact Nicole for alternatives.

All Lessons taught by Nicole Knight
The Creative Arts Studio
Erda, Utah
801-671-8715
nicole@thecreativeartsstudio.com