FULL – 3-Day Workshop for ages 8-12 – with a focus on Caricatures

Level: Ages 8-12

Tues, Wed & Thurs

Aug 19 - Aug 21

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Suzy Aubrey

Fee: $160

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST, CONTACT THE EDUCATION DIRECTOR AT education@rowaytonarts.org or call 203-866-2744 (x-2)

This workshop is designed to broaden the artistic skills of children age 8-12yrs.  Each class will involve a bit of theory from the Instructor, with the majority of the class devoted to experimenting and doing.  This workshop will have an emphasis on the creation of caricatures and cartoons.  A variety of art techniques will be used to amplify the creations.  Students can expect to work with a variety of materials and techniques (including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and 3-d construction).

Specifically, we’ll discuss the fundamentals of caricature, focusing on the art of keen observation. We’ll explore how different emotions and body gestures influence facial expressions and posture, making a caricature come to life. Together, we’ll study the work of famous caricature artists and compare how each one captures their subjects in unique ways, highlighting both similarities and differences in their approach.

Supply List: All materials will be provided by RAC

Suzy Aubrey has been teaching art to elementary and middle school students for the past 20 years.  Her lessons usually include a variety of materials and techniques with a bit of information about well known artists sprinkled in.   Suzy manages the education program for RAC and practices her art on the side. She graduated form the University of Vermont with a major in Business and a minor in Art.  She has been juggling those two loves throughout her career.