General Information
Come & create with us! Our faculty members are experienced and creative art teachers who love to explore the world of art with children and young adults. Students ages 16+ are able to enroll in adult courses.
• Courses need a minimum of 5 students to run. Please help ensure that our classes run by signing up no later than 7 days prior to the first class.
• Please take $10 off the total tuition if you are registering for more than one class.
Holiday & Weather Policy:
• No classes held during February school vacation week February 20 through 24.
• In the event of inclement weather, the Art Center follows the Cohasset Public Schools school closings. Should a storm emerge during the day, please call 781-383-2787 x 10 for any class cancellations.
• Young adults, 15 years and older, are welcome to enroll in most adult courses with the permission of the instructor.
106 Book Adventures
(preK–K, ages 4½ and up)
Ann Conte
Classic children’s books such as Where the Wild Things Are, Tikki Tikki Tembo, and A House for Hermit Crab, and some lesser known titles, too, will launch students on creative adventures and activities expressed through painting, drawing, clay and collage. Our youngest students have made Book Adventures one of South Shore Art Centers’ most popular classes.
1/17–3/27 Tuesday afternoon 4:00–5:30 10 classes
$175M $205NM
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107 Adventures in Art
(ages 4½ and up)
Patrice Kelley
On a fun-filled journey of the imagination, students will utilize a variety of media and materials to paint, draw, build, and sculpt their creative response to environments near and far; from ocean scenes to butterfly gardens, and beyond to outer space.
1/20–3/30 Friday morning 10:00–11:30 10 classes
$175M $205NM
115 Wild Things
(grades K-1)
Patrice Kelley
Students will make wild and crazy mythological creatures using papier mache, paint, sculpture, collage and drawing materials!
1/23–4/2 Monday afternoon 4:00–5:00 10 one-hour classes
$140M $170NM
123 Art Expressions
(grades 1–4)
Patrice Kelley
Express yourself! Art Expressions is one of the Art Center’s most popular classes-perfect for students who love to think creatively and enjoy a range of project ideas and media including painting, drawing, papier mache, clay and fiber.
1/19–3/29 Thursday afternoon 4:00–5:30 10 classes
$195M $225NM
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127 Learning from the Masters
(grades 1–4)
Marion Carlson
Artists throughout time have studied and mimicked the masters. This multi-media class will focus on great artists—such as Klimt, Kandinsky, and Chagall—and assist young artists in developing their drawing, painting, collage and sculptural skills.
1/17–3/27 Tuesday afternoon 4:00–5:30 10 classes
$195M $225NM
139 Hands in Clay
(grades 1–4)
Ann Conte
Have your children sink their hands into cool clay and create wonderful, colorful ceramic pieces. Students will be encouraged to experiment and use their imaginations. Finished pieces will be glazed and fired.
1/18–3/28 Wednesday afternoon 4:00–5:30 10 classes
$215M $245NM
140 Introduction to Cartooning
(grades 3–5)
Seana Carmody
Students will begin with drawing hand gestures, facial expressions and basic body movements. There will be an emphasis on story where the students can create unique characters and situations. Their stories will come alive in comic strips and basic stop- motion digital animation shorts. Students are encouraged to bring their own sketchbook.
1/18–3/21 Wednesday pm 4:00–5:30 9 classes
$185M $215NM
153 Color Your World in Ten Days
(grades 4–6)
Laurinda O’Connor
Students will learn how to use basic design elements (line, color, shape) and principles (balance, repetition, contrast) to enhance their visual expressiveness. We will use photographs, still life setups and mirrors when necessary to explore children’s expressive content.
1/19–3/29 Thursday pm 4:00–5:30 10 classes
$195M $225NM
154 DigIn—Create with Clay
(grades 5–8)
Ann Conte
Students will be exposed to a variety of clay projects geared to all types and levels of experience. Hand built coil, slab, the potter’s wheel, and glazing will be explored. Bring your creative ideas and your imagination—and dig in! All pieces will be glazed and fired.
1/23–4/2 Monday afternoon 3:30–5:00 10 classes
$215M $245NM
157 Drawing & Painting
(Grades 6–9)
Laurinda O’Connor
Students will learn about contour, shade, portraits and landscapes using acrylics and pastels. Observational drawing will be stressed with an emphasis on color dynamics. Enjoy a creative winter while learning to draw and paint in a studio atmosphere.
1/18–3/28 Wednesday afternoon 4:00–6:00 10 classes
$205M $235NM
163 Creating Comics
(grades 7–12)
Erik Bunker
Sequential art and the role comic books have played in our time will be the focus in this cartoon and storyboarding class. Students will learn exercises in character development and storytelling with the focus on fun and creativity.
1/19–3/29 Thursday afternoon 4:00–6:00 10 classes
$205M $235NM
Scholarship
Lois Weltman Memorial Fund for Children
Scholarships for elementary age school children are available based on need through the generosity of the Lois Weltman Memorial Fund for Children.
Please inquire at SSAC office for more information.
In addition, financial aid is available to all SSAC students based on need.
Grades 9–12
High School students are encouraged to take Art Studio to develop their painting and drawing skills. A High School Portfolio Intensive class will be offered for a week this summer. High School students are also invited to register for adult classes. Please contact the Art Center for guidance in choosing the right class for you!
