Children’s Painting Classes

**Listed in New Jersey Family Magazine, March 2015: “The Best Art Classes in New Jersey”**

Instructor: Monica Schraiber Otero

Monica Schraiber Otero received a BA in Art from Rutgers University, Newark College of Arts and Sciences with a concentration in oil painting and she has taught PreK-Grade 12 Art since 1991. At high school level, Mrs. Otero taught elective courses in Drawing, Painting, 2-D and 3-D Design, Ceramics, Graphic Design. She teaches Drawing and Painting classes at WAC, is the Director of the Summer Art Camp, and curates the Children’s Juried Art Exhibition each year. As a professional artist, Mrs. Otero has shown her work in NYC and many venues throughout NJ. She was a member of AENJ (Art Educators of NJ) and the Contemporary Art Group where she served on the Board of Directors.

( Painting Enrichment Workshop (Ages 6-11)

Students create realistic pieces or use their imagination as they explore the traditional technique of painting using non-toxic acrylics on a stretched canvas.

Young artists produce colorful landscapes, abstractions and still life paintings as they discover the basics of composition. Following step by step instructions, participants learn the proper use of paint and how to mix their own colors as they work on easels for the full painter’s experience!

Please bring a smock, apron or a large shirt and a nutritious snack,

Fees:
Fall and Winter, 10 weeks: $190 Tuition plus $25 to cover art supplies.
Spring, 8 weeks: $152 Tuition plus $25 to cover art supplies

Payment: Payment can be made by check or online. A service fee will be charged for online payment.

Supply Kit: The supply kit will include all materials necessary for participants to create the projects.

Painting Sessions:

FALL SESSION 2024 - 10 Classes

THURSDAYS: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
SEP. 26
OCT. 10, 17, 24 - No class OCT 3, 31
NOV. 7, 14, 21 - No class NOV 28
DEC. 5, 12, 19

WINTER SESSION 2025 - 10 Classes

THURSDAYS: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
JAN. 8, 15, 22, 29
FEB. 5, 12, 19, 26
MAR. 5, 12

SPRING SESSION 2025 - 8 Classes

THURSDAYS: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
APR. 10, 24 - No class APR 17
MAY. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
JUN. 5

Painting Registration and Payment

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