C405-Adventures in Paint!

Pack your imagination, it’s time for a painting adventure! In this colorful class, kids will explore acrylics, watercolors, and tempera while learning how to use color, light, and detail to bring their ideas to life. From magical creatures to favorite places to brand-new worlds they dream up, young artists will try out different brushes, strokes, and textures to tell their stories in paint. We’ll even take a peek at inspiring artwork in the galleries before setting off on our own creative journeys. Every week brings a new project, new skills, and a chance to make art that’s all your own! 

Special Notes

All students must comply with the Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Policies and Procedures.

Materials

All materials are included.

About the Instructor

Isabel Melendez

Hello! My name is Isabel and I have loved art all my life. I recently graduated from Haverford College with a degree in Art History and Economics. From the day I took my first art class, I have practiced visual arts with many different media, including watercolor, charcoal, acrylics, oil and chalk pastels, and my personal favorite, oil paints. Throughout my years of study, I have been drawn to the natural beauty of the world and the ways in which that beauty has been expressed in different cultures and communities. In college, I discovered a number of pathbreaking artists whose work still inspires me, including Vincent Van Gogh, Russell Chatham, Frida Kahlo, Kehinde Wiley, David Alfaro Siquieros, and Camille Claudel. The Haverford faculty, particularly Sylvia Houghteling and Jie Shi, were wonderful mentors, opening the worlds of painting and art criticism to me.Closer to home, my parents continue to influence me as well. From intricate quilts to bright watercolor landscapes, my mother’s artwork demonstrates the importance of balance in hues and tones. With his detailed field notes, my father has taught me the wonders and  complexities of our continent’s ecosystems, which I strive to express in my work. In this phase of my life, my main passion is to share the joy of artistic creation with young artists, just like my family did for me. I hope to teach both technical skills and expressive styles to children from every corner of New Jersey.

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Class Details

September 17 - November 05, 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Days: Wednesday

Tuition: $283

Member Tuition: $258

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Fall 2025

Level: Children (Ages 5-8)

Instructor: Isabel Melendez