Classes in the Visual Arts
Arts Unbound professional art instructors teach classes in the visual arts in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, assemblage, jewelry, graphic design, photography, fiber art, illustration, collage and more. Classes for youth, adults and seniors (Generations) take place either at the Arts Unbound studio in Orange, NJ or at various offsite locations throughout North Jersey including senior centers, schools and agencies serving people with disabilities. Instructors teach large group, small group and individual classes. Rates for classes are noted below. Arts Unbound is fortunate to have the support of many foundations which provide dollars to offset the cost of some sessions including our youth and senior programs. Call us to inquire about current classes or to ask if we can start a new class for you or a group. We are often able to create flexible schedules and rates based upon the needs of our customers.
Arts Unbound Winter 2012 Studio Classes: Starting the week of February 6th
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Arts Unbound primarily serves people with special needs, but our studio classes are open to everyone.
Painting Unbound. Ages: Older teens and adults
Learn from the masters! This class encourages students to experiment with a wide range of traditional and unusual painting materials. Students will learn about famous artists and create artworks in the style of each artist .
Monday nights, 6-8PM
10 Mondays
$250 for the series or $25 per class
February 6 - April 9
Includes all materials, equipment and professional art instruction.
Making Portraits. Ages: Teens and adults
Explore the many ways to create expressive portraits and self-portraits using painting, drawing, collage and other media. Combine words, images and objects to tell the story of the subject.
Tuesday nights, 6-8PM
10 Weeks
$250 for the series or $25 per class
February 7 - April 10
Includes all materials, equipment and professional art instruction.
Art to Give and Keep: Ages: Teens and adults
Create useful pieces of art that you'll want to keep or give as unique gifts that others will cherish. We'll learn to make and decorate jewelry boxes, frames, glass jars and bottles, mosaic mirrors, light switch plates, coasters, tote bags, pillowcases, Valentine cards, and more. Many will be made from recycled materials. Start a collection of colorful crafts made by you that will brighten any home!
Wednesday nights, 5-7 PM
10 weeks
$250 for the series or $25 per class
February 8 - April 11
Includes all materials, equipment and professional art instruction.
Larger groups and families are also welcome to join our mural workshops and other studio classes.
To enroll for classes by phone, call Arts Unbound at (973) 675-2787.
Classes for Agencies and Groups
Group classes (up to 10 people): $235 for a 1.5 - 2 hour instruction.
Group classes (11-15 people): $265 for a 1.5 - 2 hour instruction (includes cost of art assistant).
Generations (seniors) classes (maximum 15 people): $285 for 1.5 – 2 hour instruction (includes cost of art assistant and prep time).
Rates for class exhibitions - $900. Includes framing, curating and mounting of a group exhibition of artwork created during class.
Shorter class times are available as well.
Note: Agencies are required to provide staff to manage behaviors and transportation to and from the studio. Classes can be conducted at the AU studio or at offsite locations including agencies, day programs, residential facilities, schools, student homes and other locations that can accommodate art classes.
Classes for Individual Instruction
One-on-one individual instruction is available in the Arts Unbound studio ($70 per hour) or in the student’s home or other location ($85 per hour).
Policies
Class fee includes professional art instruction and art supplies. Depending upon the type of class and location, there may be an additional fee for supplies, for an assistant to be on premises or for travel expenses. Any additional fees are communicated prior to registration for select classes. Agencies and groups may contact Arts Unbound to create flexible schedules that may require a change in the fee structure. For maximum benefit and skill development, it is suggested that groups or individuals sign up for a 10 class session. Classes can be held at the Arts Unbound studio/workshop or at offsite locations. The Arts Unbound studio is an accessible location for persons with disabilities.
The type of art instruction available includes fiber arts, painting, sculpture, jewelry making, ceramics, cartooning, graphic novels, collage, assemblage, graphic design and digital photography. Other areas of interest and art mediums can be arranged upon request. Interested persons can sign up for existing classes or Arts Unbound can create new classes that will take place once there is adequate registration. Class times are scheduled throughout the week during daytime and evening hours.
Agencies are required to provide staff to manage behaviors so our teachers are free to do what they do best!
Agencies and individuals who participate in classes from Arts Unbound are required to sign a client agreement. Arts Unbound receives funding from a variety of foundations. Some class rates may be lower or provided free of charge if funded by a foundation or other donor. Arts Unbound is happy to work with individual agency and student budgets to arrive at a class schedule that accommodates the needs of the student while recognizing budgetary restrictions.