After school drawing and painting

This drawing class is designed for kids ages 8-12 to explore their creativity through drawing. We will start with simple forms and observation, still lifes and objects, while learning key concepts like composition, perspective, shading, and how to use different drawing mediums. Through hands-on playful activities and guided exercises, children will explore their imagination and develop their own personal style. 

Tuesdays
3:30-5:00 pm
Starting April 16th

86 Joy Street, Studio 37, 2nd floor, Somerville, MA 02143

Ages: 8-12

Instructor: Katya Popova

$40 per person, materials included
$160 per month (4 sessions)

Payment: cash, personal check or
Venmo: @Katya-Popova
Zelle: to Katya Popova; katyakatyapopova_at_gmail

 

Mixed media classes

Introducing Mixed Media Classes for Kids! This experimental approach encourages young artists to explore various mediums, including monotype, drawing, and painting. Through hands-on learning, children will discover new techniques and express their creativity while developing their own unique style. In a fun, collaborative group setting, they’ll gain confidence and have the freedom to experiment with different materials, all while making art that’s truly their own. Sign up today for a creative adventure!

Saturdays
2:00-3:30 pm
Starting April 13th

86 Joy Street, Studio 37, 2nd floor, Somerville, MA 02143

Ages: 8-12 

Instructor: Katya Popova

$40 per person, materials included
$160 per month (4 sessions)

Payment: cash, personal check or
Venmo: @Katya-Popova
Zelle: to Katya Popova; katyakatyapopova_at_gmail

 

GALLERY: COGITANIA / THE ARTS AT THE ARMORY / VERNON STREET STUDIO PRIVATE CLASSES

Kai is drawing with ink and watercolor.

Kai is drawing with ink and watercolor.

Nathanial and Eliot painting “en plain air” with watercolor.

Nathanial and Eliot painting “en plain air” with watercolor.

Eliot. Watercolor on paper.

Nathanial, 6 years old. Watercolor, acrylic ink, charcoal, pastel on paper.

Nathanial, 6 years old. Watercolor, acrylic ink, charcoal, pastel on paper.

“Katya and the turkey” by Kai. Ink on paper.

“Katya and the turkey” by Kai. Ink on paper.

 
 
Eliot, ink on Bristol paper.

Eliot, ink on Bristol paper.

Teaching art at the Armory, Somerville. Jennifer is dancing!

Teaching art at the Armory, Somerville. Jennifer is dancing!

Eliot, 9 years old. Watercolor, acrylic ink, charcoal, pastel on Bristol paper.

Eliot, 9 years old. Watercolor, acrylic ink, charcoal, pastel on Bristol paper.

Drawing by Nathanial. Electric marker-pen (made by Nathanial).

Drawing by Nathanial. Electric marker-pen (made by Nathanial).

Nathanial. Electric marker-pen drawing, watercolor on paper.

Nathanial. Electric marker-pen drawing, watercolor on paper.

Nathanial, 6 years old. Electric marker-pen drawing, watercolor on paper.

Nathanial, 6 years old. Electric marker-pen drawing, watercolor on paper.

Joanna, 6 years old. Ink and watercolor on paper.

Joanna, 6 years old. Ink and watercolor on paper.

Jennifer is making an alphabet-accordion book. Markers on paper.

Kid exhibit of Monotype prints.

Monotype on paper.

Chelsey McGovern with kids.

Monotype experiment.

Monotype on paper.

Playing ball with “Perekati pole”.

“Dragon or Dino”, construction paper, acrylic, multi colored tape.

“Perekati pole”, papier mache, acrylic paint.

Hugging “Perekati Pole”.

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Emily. Acrylic on paper.

Acrylic on paper.

Cogitania, “Art and Chemistry”. Plaster gauze and Plaster Paris molds.

Cogitania, “Art and Chemistry”. Plaster gauze and Plaster Paris molds.

In the third “Art and Chemistry” workshop we looked at 3D objects of art with focus on plaster as the medium, its history and appliacations. Students experimented by working with plaster gause, creating replicas of their own hands, as well as learned how to mix Plaster Paris and create simple molds, using plastic containers/packaging.

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Shiva, 6 years old. Watercolor and ink on paper.

Shiva, 6 years old. Watercolor and ink on paper.

“Cloud” by Shiva. Pastel and water soluble printing ink on cardboard.

“Cloud” by Shiva. Pastel and water soluble printing ink on cardboard.

“Triptych”by Shiva. Watercolor, acrylic ink, tape on watercolor paper cold press.

“Triptych”by Shiva. Watercolor, acrylic ink, tape on watercolor paper cold press.

Cogitania, “Art and Chemistry”. Monoprint on Stonehenge paper.

Cogitania, “Art and Chemistry”. Monoprint on Stonehenge paper.

Monoprint test on Newsprint paper using different textures: bubblewrap, rope.

Monoprint test on Newsprint paper using different textures: bubblewrap, rope.