Homeschool Art Lessons
Black Barn offers serious drawing & painting curriculum for homeschool families. We offer weekly classes at a monthly rate, as well as occasional intensive workshops - all to help fuel your child's creativity and also help them grow artistically through skill building and development of techniques.
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Browse opportunities below - and keep checking back for future opportunities.​​​
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Our Instructors
Derek Gundy
James Andrews
Carli Christina
January - Drawing
Recommended age 12 & up, however if you have a child a little younger, who you believe would be engaged, please contact us at classes@blackbarnfineartstudio.com
January - Drawing
Instructors Derek Gundy & Carli Christina
4 Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 - 1:00-3:00pm
Materials: Pencil & Pen
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Week 1: Simple Objects in Light & Shadow
Week 2: Drawing Flowers
Week 3: Drawing Eyes
Week 4: Drawing Faces
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$125 includes supplies for in class activities, however we recommend each students have their own 9x12 sketchbook and drawing tools to be able to practice at home between classes.
Once payment is made for registration, parents will receive paperwork to complete with details about the students
Learning Objectives for January
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Drawing accurate proportions
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Understanding Form
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Drawing Light & Shadow
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Line, Texture, & Shading Techniques
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Developing Value Structure
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Facial Proportions & Likeness
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Facial Features
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Drawing Natural Forms
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February - Painting
Recommended age 12 & up, however if you have a child a little younger, who you believe would be engaged, please contact us at classes@blackbarnfineartstudio.com
February - Painting
Instructors Derek Gundy & Carli Christina
4 Fridays: February 7, 14, 21, 28 - 1:00-3:00pm
Materials Provided: Gouache & Acrylic Paints
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Week 1: Developing Values in Simple Objects
Week 2: Single Object Painting in Light & Shadow
Week 3: Still Life Painting
Week 4: Completing Still Life Painting
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$125 includes all materials for in class work, however we recommend each student have their own materials for practicing at home. Sketchbooks are also helpful for having in class and working out visual ideas and compositions.
Once payment is made for registration, parents will receive paperwork to complete with details about the students
Learning Objectives for February
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Mixing and painting organized values
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Painting light & shadow with confidence
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Effective color mixing & color theory application
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​Painting Techniques & Brushwork
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​Strong Composition in Still Life Painting
