“One study on ‘flow’ in teenage students found that—of all the subjects in high school—they were most engaged in and motivated by their art classes, which also had the strongest positive effect on their moods.”
—psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Tech Insider, 2018
Melisscellaneous Arts & Crafts
CONTOUR DRAWING
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They observe demos.
They practice drawing objects and people.
They take home a drawing pen so they can continue
to draw on their own.
Instruction is provided by a professional artist with 11 years' experience as a teen librarian, for teens in grades 6-12, and/or for adults.
For rates, dates, and questions, please email
Melissa Elliott at:
meligelliott@gmail.com
WATERCOLOR
We discuss watercolor attributes and techniques.
The instructor gives live demonstrations, and then there are several sessions of hands-on painting of objects and scenes.
We have a "throw-down" and a discussion of where to go next in a watercolor practice.
We have a "throw-down" and a discussion of where to go next in a watercolor practice.
All materials are supplied.
Instruction is provided by a professional artist with 11 years' experience as a teen librarian, for teens in grades 6-12, and/or for adults.
Instruction is provided by a professional artist with 11 years' experience as a teen librarian, for teens in grades 6-12, and/or for adults.
please email Melissa Elliott at:
meligelliott@gmail.com
SCI-FI STENCILED T-SHIRTS
Paint a universe on the front of a T-shirt! Science fiction-themed stencils include aliens, robots, zombies, spaceships, stars, planets, and some "franchise" stencils (the Tardis from Dr. Who, some Star Wars characters).
All materials are supplied: stencils, brushes, paints, etc.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING a white or light-colored
T-shirt, to fit themselves or the intended recipient.
T-shirt, to fit themselves or the intended recipient.
Instruction is provided by a professional artist with 11 years' experience as a teen librarian, for teens in grades 6-12, and/or for adults.
For rates, dates, and questions, please email
Melissa Elliott at:
meligelliott@gmail.com
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Loved your session and artistic style. Such talent! It was very relaxing watching your demo. Thank you.
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