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Fall Fine Art Classes for Kids at Studio 4 Art in Novato

Studio 4 ArtStudio 4 Art in downtown Novato is a great place in Marin to get creative, and this week celebrated its sixth year of bringing great art classes, drop-in workshops, and birthday parties for kids of all ages. This fall, Studio 4 Art offers a wide variety of great classes for children ages 2 to 17.

Here are some highlights of Studio 4 Art's fun and educational offerings for fall. Most classes are ongoing, so you can sign up at any time, and a 10% sibling discount is offered for many programs.

Toddler Program: Toddlers (and a parent or helper) can explore, get a little messy, and learn to love art and creativity at four different stations. Meets once a week for 4 consecutive weeks, Monday–Friday (you choose the day), 10–10:40 am. $49.50 including materials.

Preschool Program: Kids will learn art fundamentals through instructor-led projects in media like clay, painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sewing, and more. Meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks, Monday, Thursday, or Friday (you choose the day), 11 am–noon. $120 including materials.

Drawing: Students work from nature, still life, photos, and their own imagination as they're introduced to drawing fundamentals and techniques. Media include graphite, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, markers, and more. Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ages 4–6, Mondays from 1:45–2:45 pm; $120. Ages 6–11, Mondays, 3:45–5:15 pm; $180. All materials included.

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Cartooning: Learn how to draw comic strips, comic books, and cartoons! Classes focus on expression, shadow, dialogue balloons, and more. Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ages 4–6, Mondays from 2–3 pm; $120. Ages 6–11, Mondays, 3:45–5:15 pm; $180. All materials included.

Sewing Class: Learn to appliqué and sew on patches, and move up to machine sewing and building your skills. Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Hand-sewing and Textile Design, ages 5–8, Thursdays from 4–5 pm; $120. Machine Sewing and Pattern Making, ages 7–16, Fridays, 3:30–5:30 pm; $220. All materials included.

Ceramics: Beginning and advanced ceramics classes introduce students to the medium and help them increase their skills and abilities. Mid-fire earthenware works created in the studio are strong and food safe! Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.  Ages 4–6, Wednesdays from 12:30–1:30 pm; $120. Teens/Tweens, Wednesdays from 2–3 pm; $120. Ages 6–11, Wednesdays, 3–4 pm; $120. Advanced, Wednesday from 4–6 pm; $240. All clay, firing, and glaze included.

Other classes include painting, homeschooling, all art, family fun drop-in days. There's something for everyone. Check their website at www.studio4art.net for a full schedule and information, or call them at (415) 596-5546. Studio 4 Art is located in 1133 Grant Avenue in Novato.

Photos courtesy Studio 4 Art.