Alison Hesmer (Allison teaches our children's classes)
Studio One has allowed me to marry the best of two worlds: a love of the arts and a love of children. I find art to be respite, healing and wonder. Children are God's joy and a privilege to teach. I'm thankful for the opportunity to combine a passion for painting with the satisfaction of watching children grow.
Paul Klee once said that "a line is a dot ... that went for a walk." It's definitely the walk that becomes the magnet. The children's classes I offer focus on the process of creation, through a series of lecture/discussion, examples and free time. Art at its best derives from many, many skills and thought processes, and ideally, these develop over time. My first goal is that each student enjoy the continual revelations that come from making art, and secondly, that they embrace the theories and concepts that have come before us.
Because art is so fun, I also offer recreational art camps during the summer as well as birthday parties and special events year round.
While I have a passion for helping children discover art through drawing, acrylics, oils and pastels, my personal medium of choice is acrylic painting, primarily for its quick drying times. Because of Sallie, Sophie and Simba, I love painting pet portraits, although I also enjoy painting landscapes, nature and still life. I am available for commissioned pieces, and my open inventory is carried by Studio One, La-d-da, Pups Restaurant and the Arts Council of Wilson's Lowe Gallery for Wilson Active Artists.
Alison's Art Classes at Studio One
407 W. Nash St.
Classes taught by Alison Hesmer that develop a love of the visual arts. Children are encouraged to explore creative concepts and develop their own voice. Group and private lessons available
Ages 4-7 - Year Round Classes
Includes art instruction in a variety of media. Weekly dates to be determined. $60 per month, annual supply fee $35
Private lessons: $25 per hour.
Ages 8-12 - Year Round Classes
Two classes meet bi-weekly on the 1st, 3rd and the 2nd, 4th Wednesday, 4-5:30 pm. Instruction in drawing, watercolor pencil, acrylic painting and other media. Cost: $36 a month. Annual supply fee $35
Private lessons: $25 per hour.
Ages 13 and up- Year Round Classes
Teen class meets weekly every Monday, 4-6 pm. Instruction in acrylic and oil painting. $72 a month; students provide paints and canvas.
Private lessons: $30 per hour.
Senior projects welcome.
Kids ARTerrific summer camps at Studio One, 407 W. Nash St., with art instructor Alison Hesmer, are designed to help children and teens nurture a love of visual arts. Students are encouraged to explore, play, create, and develop their own inner voice. Light snack provided. Call Alison to register at least two weeks prior to event at 291-4040 or 291-2160.
Ages 2-3 -Dates, times TBD - I can do it Myself
Tuition: $18 per hour, supply fee
Make art a lifelong love and companion for your toddler. Emphasis is placed on line, shape, color and discovery, plus the fun of clean-up, all within a caring, structured environment.
Ages 4-6
June 11-15
9 am – noon
Tuition: $80, returning students $70
Puppets, Paint and Potpourri
Let’s learn all we can about the different ways of making all kinds of art! In addition to puppets, I wonder how we can make…?
Ages 7-10
June 25-29 or July 16-20
9 am – noon
Tuition: $85, returning students $75
Splish, Splash, Color Splatter
Roll your sleeves up and get ready to dive into color! We’ll splatter paint with cool objects onto all kinds of surfaces, from art boards to t-shirts to stepping stones to other people! Includes face painting and tie-dying and a look at why color is the magic touch of art.
Ages 10-13
July 9-13
9 am – noon
Tuition: $85, returning students $75
Color Me a Rainbow
As little ones, we learn trees are brown, leaves are green and sky is blue. Or are they? Using our new vision regarding approaches to color, let’s find the gold at the end of the rainbow with a new journal, a new ceramic, a new fashion statement and a new way of looking at things.
Ages 8-12
Wednesdays, June 6,13,27, July 11,18,25, Aug. 1,8
4-5:30 pm
Tuition: $125
Intermediate Acrylic Painting
If you love to paint and want to further your passion and perfect your technique, this class is for you!
Ages 13 and up
Mondays, June 4,11,25, July 9,16,23,30, Aug. 6
4-6 pm
Tuition: $135, some supplies
Teen Painting
Paint at your own pace, with your individual voice, using your choice of a variety of media, including oils, acrylics, watercolor pencil, pastel and scratchboard.
All Ages
Dates TBD
Tuition: $25 an hour
Great Grandparent Gifts
When your grandkids visit, give them the gift of art as you treat them to one or several private sessions with the instructor. Activities are based on age and interests. For an additional small fee, make it inter-generational and join the fun!
Ages 13 and up- Year Round Classes
Teen class meets weekly every Monday, 4-6 pm. Instruction in acrylic and oil painting. $72 a month; students provide paints and canvas.
Private lessons: $30 per hour.
Senior projects welcome.
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