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Mobile Art Classes: Grades 1-4

February 3 @ 4:30 pm - February 17 @ 6:00 pm
Learn about the color wheel, drawing animals, and different movements in the history of art!

Join instructor Donna Bird in this 3-session class at Borden Park! Students in grades 1-4 will grow their confidence in identifying and mixing colors, drawing simple animals, and a bit of art history as we explore various styles and movements.

Lesson 1: Color wheel and color mixing

Lesson 2: Using shapes to draw an animal

Lesson 3: Art movements and techniques

Class Dates: February 3, 10, and 17, 4:30-6 pm

Location: Borden Park Community Center

About this series: Mobile Art Studio classes are a grant funded initiative organized by the Kingsport Cultural Arts office, City of Kingsport. This program is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission.

About Donna Bird: Donna is a realist painter who uses traditional oil painting methods to interpret contemporary subjects. Her subject matter covers the disciplines of still life, landscape and portraiture. She prefers to paint directly from life and is particularly interested in pushing the nuances of color in her subjects. The colors are juxtaposed to create atmosphere and convey her response to the moment. Her work is influenced by both modern day and traditional painting masters.

“I love working with students and helping them become artists. Helping them learn the skills they need to paint and draw on their own is a great feeling. I know they are learning something they can take with them, and move forward with and grow.”

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