Little Monets
In this small group course participants engage in open studio time while independently exploring and inventing with the support and guidance of their atelierista. Learners are encouraged to collaborate with peers to integrate new ideas, perspectives, and approaches into their art making. Focused on "thinking like an artist" and the creative process, students directly develop conceptual, theoretical, and technical visual art skills. Each session includes introductions to topics such as visual materials and theories, art history and contemporary artists, 2D and 3D forms, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and digital design.
Artists are invited to create with the medium of their choice. This includes anything from a favorite pen, sidewalk chalk, a ball of string or magazines to oil paints, a digital camera, professional grade clay or building materials and everything in between. They also have access to new and unexpected tools to experiment with, discover, and innovate original techniques.
This interactive course is scaffolded for children of all ability levels, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and national origins.
Visual Art Reviews
“My daughter loves this class and Elizabeth!” Rachel F.
“She’s wonderful with my son who is an enthusiastic artist. He looks forward to his ongoing sessions. Fantastic teacher.” Jennie M.
“Elizabeth is a warm and lovely teacher. My teen enjoyed the time in class very much and picked up some new techniques.” Stephanie B.
“Art education for young learners is challenging. It's so easy to just stick to the normal script - and that's fine too - but if you want to get deeper into it - Elizabeth is that teacher. Also, she is sweet and encouraging. We will be continuing this series. Her class has really given my daughter a chance to grow as an artist.” Adrienne G.
Elizabeth Durso is a contemporary artist with a focus on photography, drawing, and collage. She graduated from the School of the Art Institute and has been teaching in schools, studios, businesses, homes, and online since 2011. In this engaging course, Elizabeth hopes to inspire a love of visual materials, processes, and history with you and your family for many years to come.