Long Island Kids, Children's, Middle School, Art Classes

About the Young Artist Program - Ages 9 - 13

The Young Artist Program was started by head Youth Program Instructor Leeanna Chipana when the Long Island Academy of Fine Art moved to Glen Cove in 2008. This unique program was developed to give young artists (elementary-school and middle-school age) the opportunity to learn classical methods and techniques often considered too advanced for children. Recently the program has expanded to include more instructors. All instructors have been trained in LIAFA's full-time Atelier. In addition to their artistic excellence, they are notable for their caring, patience, and ability to break down complex artistic principles into more easy-to-grasp concepts.

About the Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting Class. All students begin with the Fundamentals of Drawing. This course is recommended for all of our young incoming students, since it serves as the foundation for drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students are presented with simple drawing problems concerning proportions, shapes, values (shading), and basic composition and design. The primary objective of this class is to develop the student’s eye for accuracy. Students begin this course using charcoal and newsprint paper. Advanced students move on to graphite and finer drawing paper. Students work on a final still-life project before moving on to painting.