Visual Arts

The UALR Community School of the Arts is pleased to continue classes in the Visual Arts. The school will provide materials needed for its children's classes by charging a fee based on the specific project needs of the course for the semester; or, students can obtain a basic supply list and purchase their own supplies.  All students are encouraged to wear clothes that will not inhibit the creative process:  old clothes, smocks, aprons and coveralls are highly desirable.

Course Offerings:

Art Sampler Course - $300/15 week semester
Art Sampler Course - $160/7 week short semester

(ages 7-15)

Faculty: TBA

This is a very popular course! This multimedia course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental art expressions: drawing, painting and 3-dimensional art. The student will learn the basic techniques of each art form and explore the use of a variety of materials. Investigation and individuality will be encouraged. This is an ideal course for children interested in art and unsure about what kind of class to take. For the individual who has some art experience, this course will enhance skills and broaden the scope of possibilities. (Materials costs are not included in tuition.)

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Day: To be announced

Introduction to the Potter's Wheel - $300

(13yrs-Adult)

Faculty: TBA

This course is for those who have wanted to learn how to create pottery and other objects on the potter's wheel. Learn the very basics of clay and the ancient craft of "throwing." Wear comfortable old pants or slacks, and bring an apron too! (Cost of materials not included.)

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Day: To be announced

Clay Sampler Course - $300

(Ages 7-15)

Faculty: TBA

This is a course that focuses on making 3-D art works from clay. (This is especially appropriate for those students who have already had a semester or two of the Arts Sampler course, but is open to all interested). Students will create everything from utilitarian pottery pieces to sculptural works using the same techniques taught to college students. Classes will take place in the college studio. Cost of materials not included.

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Day: To be announced

Introduction to Photography - $300

(Teens-Adults)

Faculty: George Chambers - (click on the instructor's name to find out more.)
This class is a very basic beginner's class. Instruction will alternate between the classroom (lecture, critique, demos, slide shows) & field work (out & about the campus), with a tour of a local one hour lab. Also, this class will introduce B&W film developing & printmaking. Those students with access to a camera should bring them in. For those without a camera, the Community School will provide one. Cost of materials & processing not included.

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30 - Class size limited to 8

B&W Darkroom - $300

(Teens-Adults)

Faculty: George Chambers - (click on the instructor's name to find out more.)

This class provides access to excellent darkroom facilities. Students will learn to develop their own B&W 35mm film, make contact prints & enlargements. The instructor will demonstrate printing techniques, ranging from very elementary to advanced. This class is for a student who wants to develop and print their own work. The introductory photography class is not a prerequisite for this class. It will be assumed that the student has a basic knowledge of how to take pictures. Students will need their own developing tank & chemicals, and photographic paper. Printing chemistry is supplied. A list of necessary supplies will be given out on the first day of class.

*Saturdays - 11:30-1:00 - Class size limited to 8

*Students should have access to a 35mm camera for this class.

General Drawing Class - $300/15 week semester
Short Semester Drawing Class - $160/7 week
Private Drawing Instruction - $450/15 week semester

(Teens - Adults)

Faculty: Endia Bumgarner-Gomez - (click on the instructor's name to find out more.)

This course focuses on the use of black and white media. The emphasis will be on the fundamentals of drawing. Specifics covered will include simulation of volume, atmospheric perspective, composition and style. General Drawing and Painting are taught concurrently, depending on enrollment numbers.

Time: To be arranged with students. Room #270

Painting Class - $300/15 week semester
Short Semester Class - $160/7 weeks
Private Painting Instruction - $450/15 week semester

Faculty: Endia Bumgarner-Gomez - (click on the instructor's name to find out more.)

This course focuses on painting in oil and/or acrylic. The students will be encouraged to develop their own style while learning the fundamentals of painting. Specifics covered will include color theory, composition, simulation of volume, perspective and paint application. Cost of materials not included. General Drawing and Painting are taught concurrently, depending on enrollment numbers.

Time: To be arranged with students. Room #270

KinderArt - (minimum of 4 children needed)

Faculty: TBA

Level I: ages 2-3 1/2 - $225

Level II: ages 3 1/2 - 5 years - $225

Saturdays: 10:00-10:40 level I
                    11:00-11:40 level II

KinderArt is designed as a beginning art course for the very young. Limited to no more than six children per class, KinderArt provides the child with developmentally correct experiences with visual art materials and techniques. Children have the opportunity to develop eye-hand coordination, social interaction, language skills, and symbolic thinking. In addition, children will learn basic color theory through color mixture, shape and hue recognition, and will experiment with many safe, nontoxic materials while exploring a variety of 2-D and 3-D techniques. Because this is an experience that does not place an emphasis on an art "product," but rather on growth through the process/experience, parents should not expect finished "art works" from their child.*

*This classroom experience does not include the participation of a parent or caregiver. Studies show that children, in this art form, work far more spontaneously, independently and creatively doing the exercises themselves, under the supervision of an instructor. Parents' visitation day will be scheduled at the semester's end.

Tuition includes the cost of all materials.

For the CSA registration form follow this link