youth art for ages 8-11

Time: Tuesdays, 4:15-6:00

Ages: 8-11   # of Students: Min. 5/Max. 12

Instructor: Ashley Bell 

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Cost*: 4 weeks- $140 member / $160 nonmember 

Supplies

Each student is required to bring a 9x12 sketchbook to each class. 

Description

Join Mrs. Ashley for a unique art adventure! Students will explore a variety of materials and subject matters during the creative process of drawing and painting.  Materials will include, but not limited to: pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, pastels, watercolors and acrylics.  Use of Perspective techniques and the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design will be incorporated in most lessons.

Class Dates

More info to come for the spring 2025 season

Ashley Bell grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a 1985 graduate of East Carolina University with a BA in Art Education, minoring in Painting. She has taught art in Iredell County at the elementary, middle, and high school levels since 1987. She retired after 32 years of service in 2020. She also taught many years of private lessons as well as the 2023 Summer Arts Academy at Mooresville Arts. Ashley is spending her retirement time filling in for art teacher in the schools, painting, and crafting. Even though she loves to spend time painting, she said, "teaching art is my passion and I am happy to provide instruction for students at Mooresville Arts this spring."