Summer Art Camp- Plein Ole' Fun!!
Students ages eight through high school may join us this Summer on the second week of each month for four days of HeArt Smart fun! Classes limited to six students so the instruction will be personal and pertinent! The second week of each of the summer months iagoArts will present a new opportunity to get your HeArt full of amazing Art and lots of fresh air. This Summer's focus will be an introduction to 'Plein Air' painting. In the spirit of the French Impressionists we will enjoy most of our time outside in the fresh air or plein air, as the French like to say.
June 7-11 Art History Camp We will explore new artists each day, explore their techniques and medium and then create a painting in their style.
July 5-8 Hone up those drawing skills. For these four days we will take to the streets of Staunton to sketch, sketch, sketch! Fresh air, sunshine and our pencils and watercolors. Learn the basics of color and composition and get ready for some real 'plein air' painting!
August 2-5 Plein Air Camp- Yes! Let's meet around our quaint little town, in parks and around historical buildings and learn a little about Staunton while we create some gorgeous acrylic paintings out and about. We will continue to learn more about color and composition, and throw in some important lessons in value and design.
All activities will be in a 'covid safe' environment.
June 7-11 Art History Camp We will explore new artists each day, explore their techniques and medium and then create a painting in their style.
July 5-8 Hone up those drawing skills. For these four days we will take to the streets of Staunton to sketch, sketch, sketch! Fresh air, sunshine and our pencils and watercolors. Learn the basics of color and composition and get ready for some real 'plein air' painting!
August 2-5 Plein Air Camp- Yes! Let's meet around our quaint little town, in parks and around historical buildings and learn a little about Staunton while we create some gorgeous acrylic paintings out and about. We will continue to learn more about color and composition, and throw in some important lessons in value and design.
All activities will be in a 'covid safe' environment.
Day Classes for Children
Mrs. Kocka's Homeschooled Children's Art Classes
Day classes are ideal for children, ages 8 through middle school, who are being homeschooled or student's who are home bound. They classes meet regularly on Mondays throughout the school year, beginning in the Fall, after Labor Day and ending the middle of May. Every year there are no classes between Thanksgiving and New Years Day.
Mrs. Kocka teaches her Art Classes with a four year rotation so that no class or activity is repeated for four years. This enables students to stay with her classes throughout their homeschooling years continually learning new and exciting skills and working with as many different media as possible.
Each class begins with a short five minute presentation of Art History. Every year the history follows a timeline beginning in the Fall with Prehistoric Art and moving toward Modern Art in the Spring.
Each year begins with a review of drawing skills then moves into a plethora of medium; this can include watercolor, acrylic, pastels and usually some form of sculpture to reinforce their lessons. Each class for that year will focus on one or two of the 7 Elements of Art- Color, Line, Space, Form, Texture, Value and Space- reinforced throughout that year.
Classes for High School students who are interested in exploring the possibility of pursuing Art after high school are offered as the High School Portfolio classes. These classes are after school hours so students from any school setting can participate.
Finally, each Spring we end the year with a beautiful Annual Student Art Show, complete with each student's work shown in a professional style, and the 'all important' punch and cookies to share with family and friends.
Mrs. Kocka teaches her Art Classes with a four year rotation so that no class or activity is repeated for four years. This enables students to stay with her classes throughout their homeschooling years continually learning new and exciting skills and working with as many different media as possible.
Each class begins with a short five minute presentation of Art History. Every year the history follows a timeline beginning in the Fall with Prehistoric Art and moving toward Modern Art in the Spring.
Each year begins with a review of drawing skills then moves into a plethora of medium; this can include watercolor, acrylic, pastels and usually some form of sculpture to reinforce their lessons. Each class for that year will focus on one or two of the 7 Elements of Art- Color, Line, Space, Form, Texture, Value and Space- reinforced throughout that year.
Classes for High School students who are interested in exploring the possibility of pursuing Art after high school are offered as the High School Portfolio classes. These classes are after school hours so students from any school setting can participate.
Finally, each Spring we end the year with a beautiful Annual Student Art Show, complete with each student's work shown in a professional style, and the 'all important' punch and cookies to share with family and friends.
Information and costs
Each year the classes are divided into Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions. Each of these sessions is from 6 to 12 weeks long with the class meeting one hour each week. The cost for classes is always an affordable $20 per class payable at the beginning of the session. The cost included materials and instruction. With coronavirus protocol in place, classes are limited to 6 students per class.
Classes will explore all the Elements of Art with as many different mediums as we can throughout the year. We meet at the IagoArts Studio in downtown Staunton, and are limited to 8 students per class to keep the quality of instruction as personal as possible. Students who participate will be able to show their work in the beautiful Annual Student Art Show in May.
Mrs. Donna Koćka has been teaching for over 30 years and has taught in public, private at homeschooled settings.
Each class is one hour per week and all supplies and materials are provided for the equivalent of $20 per class, paid for one 6 - 12 week Session at a time. Parents and students are expected to make a commitment for the entire year. Exceptions may be discussed with Mrs. Koćka.
For all of the classes, payments will be made monthly in order to be flexible during these odd times. Other payment plans are available. Please make arrangements with Mrs. Koćka.
