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Kids Get Creative at the Lighthouse ArtCenter

Newly renovated school of art reopens with in-person classes

By Lighthouse ArtCenter October 9, 2020

The Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is now offering in-person youth classes at their newly renovated School of Art for ages five through eighteen. COVID-19 safety precautions are in place and include sanitation procedures, limited class sizes, required masks, and a Community Commitment Agreement. Eight-week sessions run in the fall (October 19 - December 19, 2020), winter (January 4 - February 27, 2021) and spring (March 1 - April 24, 2021). Classes range from introductory through advanced for students preparing for Bak, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, or an undergraduate college art program. Children of teachers, first responders, doctors, nurses, and hospital workers will receive a 15% scholarship discount. For more information and to register for classes visit lighthousearts.org  

“We are so excited to see our students again! Art is a therapeutic outlet that we could all use. We offer a fun, nurturing, and safe community where kids can get creative,” says Director of Education, Maria Tritico. “A variety of classes from beginner to advanced are available.”  

Youth Art Classes 

Mondays 

Youth Draw and Paint  

This course provides an in-depth introduction to drawing and painting materials, allowing students to create in their own style, at their own developmental level. Mediums used are pencils, charcoal, pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencil, markers, crayons, tempera, and acrylic paints. A great experience for young artists with their eyes on Bak. 

  • For children ages 9-12
  • Instructor: Theresa Miles 
  • Mondays, 4:30-6:30 pm 
  • Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio F; Winter and Spring Sessions - 2D Studio-Studio A 
  • Cost: $220 

 Art School Prep 

Designed for both middle school and high school students, this course provides challenging, advanced techniques in drawing and painting. This course is exceptional for young artists wishing to hone their skills for admission to Dreyfoos School of the Arts or an undergraduate college art program.  

  • For students ages 12-18
  • Instructor: Randall Scott 
  • Mondays, 6-8 pm 
  • Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio G; Winter and Spring Sessions - 2D Studio-Studio B 
  • Cost: $260 

 Tuesdays 

Youth Draw and Paint  

This course provides an in-depth introduction to drawing and painting materials, allowing students to create in their own style, at their own developmental level. Mediums used are pencils, charcoal, pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencil, markers, crayons, tempera, and acrylic paints. A great experience for young artists with their eyes on Bak. 

  • For children ages 5-8
  • Instructor: Theresa Miles 
  • Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm 
  • Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio F; Winter and Spring Sessions - 2D Studio-Studio A 
  • Cost: $220 

Art for the Homeschooled 

Students will learn the foundations of world cultures and history while exploring various media and real-world skills. Peer review, self-evaluation, the growth mindset, and VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) from Harvard's Project Zero will be utilized in the lessons. Self-expression and storytelling will be formed through understandings of art concepts and mastery of tool use.  

  • For students ages 8-15
  • Instructor: Danica Papali 
  • Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am 
  • Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio Tiki; Winter and Spring Sessions - 2D Studio-Studio A 
  • Cost: $220 

 Thursdays 

Kids' Clay 

Students learn hand-building ceramic techniques, focusing on various hand building, glazing and firing methods. 

  • For students ages 7 and up
  • Instructor: Jeni Licata 
  • Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm 
  • Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio F; Winter and Spring Sessions - 3D Studio-Studio E 
  • Cost: $220 

 About the Lighthouse ArtCenter 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage, and connect our community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions, and diverse special events. In the last 56 years, it has grown to include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and art supply store. Supported by memberships, sponsors, and grants the ArtCenter now serves over 20,000 guests, 2,500 students, 45 faculty members, 500 summer art campers, and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit under-served and disabled residents in the community. For more information visit https://www.lighthousearts.org. 

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER SCHOOL OF ART 

(Art Supply Store is reopening January 2021.) 

395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida (561) 748-8737 

  • Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5 pm  
  • Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm 
  • Sunday, closed