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in Teens (15+)
4-Session Life Model Open Studio
Access to 4 uninstructed live figure model sessions held in Princeton Academy of Art’s facilities for a designated time slot under the supervision of an Academy representative.
In addition to working from the live model, participants may utilize selected Academy resources including anatomy books, a full resin skeleton, a resin skull and more.
The session monitor will outline which resources are available to participants each session.
6-Session Life Model Open Studio
Access to 6 uninstructed live figure model sessions held in Princeton Academy of Art’s facilities for a designated time slot under the supervision of an Academy representative.
In addition to working from the live model, participants may utilize selected Academy resources including anatomy books, a full resin skeleton, a resin skull and more.
The session monitor will outline which resources are available to participants each session.
8-Session Life Model Open Studio
Access to 8 uninstructed live figure model sessions held in Princeton Academy of Art’s facilities for a designated time slot under the supervision of an Academy representative.
In addition to working from the live model, participants may utilize selected Academy resources including anatomy books, a full resin skeleton, a resin skull and more.
The session monitor will outline which resources are available to participants each session.
Mondays 8/1 - 9/26 EXCEPT 9/5 LABOR DAY
Kids Portrait Painting Workshop (from life!)
with Kelsey Doherty
Ages: 7-14
Join us this summer to paint a portrait from life on gouache!
Kids will learn to accurately portray the sitter with a balanced composition. They will learn to see value, color, and composition through concrete methods and techniques.
Supply list provided upon registration
Introduction to Human Anatomy: Figure Drawing
with Anna Neis
Join us for our August 2022 3-day human anatomy workshop! Anns will introduce students to analyzing significant structures of the human body and how they contribute to our understanding of the full figure.
Students will learn to view the body in a simplified yet strategic way to help them avoid including unnecessary details.
Exploring the Ancient World: Plaster Cast Making Like the Romans
with Dr. Abbey Ellis
Join Dr. Abbey Ellis of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, and PAA for an exciting dive into the cast-making process using multiple techniques!
Students (and their parents!) will try their hand at creating their own plaster ornaments reminiscent of oscilla, circular relief-decorated discs that adorned many ancient Roman peristyle gardens.
As well as casting their oscilla discs using Plaster of Paris, participants will have the option to burnish their creations using gold powder or mock fresco using gouache paint.
Students and parents will also be able to experiment with alginate molding their hands!
Kids Camp: Historical Princeton en Plein Air!
with Kelsey Doherty
Paint & draw historical sites in Princeton!
Day 1 – Princeton Battle Monument & Albert Einstein Monument
Day 2 – Princeton Marquand Park Landscapes!
Day 3 – Prospect House & Garden Flowers
Day 4 – Freedom Fountain – The Art of Capturing Water!
Day 5 – Morven Museum & Garden Tour, then Painting the Garden Grounds*
All supplies included EXCEPT for a portable easel. Find many options at www.jerrysartarama.com Please be sure to bring your own easel.
*Locations subject to change.
**If there is inclement weather, students will move indoors at our 10 Nassau St. location.