NHAG
Student After-School Art Program
There is one thing we know for certain, students who are serious about art are not getting enough time in the classroom. NHAG directors have spoken to regional middle & highschool guidance counselors who have reported that middle schoolers on average only have an hour of art per week. Shockingly, high schoolers could be without an art elective entirely if their required academic credits interfere with art classes.
This is a tragedy for students who are interested in pursuing a career in art which requires time to build skills, learn advanced foundations and practice. Designing a quality portfolio and participating in extra-curricular arts based programs could be the difference between “full-cost tuition or a full-ride”.
The NHAG “Art After” program is designed for students who are serious about art and want to build real-life skills.
Students are grouped by age - wave 1 (college prep, ages 15-18) session is Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 (seniors who are able to leave early may arrive at 1:30). wave 2 (ages 11-14) (1hr) 3:45-4:45. All student members can also utilize OPEN STUDIO times (on break or summer vacations) Mondays 9am-1pm, Wednesdays 1pm-4pm.
Ages 15-18 (wave 1) CP (College Prep)
Ages 11-14 (wave 2) YA (Young Artists)
All students:
-student membership to the guild (receives discounts on workshops & classes)
-access to the art studio in 9A
-a cubby for personal items
-access to free materials for drawing, painting, collage, and more
-can elect to learn and participate in other areas of the guild such as the retail shop or the gallery.
CP Wave 1 15-18
-all of the above ++
-student can elect to have an “AM” (artist mentor) 15+
-advanced skill building
-college portfolio preparation
-16+ can participate in life drawing with parent/guardian permission.
YA Wave 2 11-14
works on independent projects
practices sketching, drawing, building compositions
interacts with and develops peer relationships with students from neighboring communities
Fee: $65 per month.
The student must have a NHAG student membership ($15) and the cost to attend the after-school program is $50 per month.
Basic Supply List
Recommended but Not Required
A portfolio (you can use large cardboard and make one or buy one)
11x14” soft or hard cover sketch book
18x24” Strathmore drawing pad
18x24” inexpensive newsprint pad
Drawing pencils, 2H-6B
Pencil sharpener
Kneaded Eraser
Gum Eraser
Vine Charcoal
Blending stump
Sewing needle or kabob skewer (we use it as a measuring tool)
NHAG
Student After-School Art Program
There is one thing we know for certain, students who are serious about art are not getting enough time in the classroom. NHAG directors have spoken to regional middle & highschool guidance counselors who have reported that middle schoolers on average only have an hour of art per week. Shockingly, high schoolers could be without an art elective entirely if their required academic credits interfere with art classes.
This is a tragedy for students who are interested in pursuing a career in art which requires time to build skills, learn advanced foundations and practice. Designing a quality portfolio and participating in extra-curricular arts based programs could be the difference between “full-cost tuition or a full-ride”.
The NHAG “Art After” program is designed for students who are serious about art and want to build real-life skills.
Students are grouped by age - wave 1 (college prep, ages 15-18) session is Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 (seniors who are able to leave early may arrive at 1:30). wave 2 (ages 11-14) (1hr) 3:45-4:45. All student members can also utilize OPEN STUDIO times (on break or summer vacations) Mondays 9am-1pm, Wednesdays 1pm-4pm.
Ages 15-18 (wave 1) CP (College Prep)
Ages 11-14 (wave 2) YA (Young Artists)
All students:
-student membership to the guild (receives discounts on workshops & classes)
-access to the art studio in 9A
-a cubby for personal items
-access to free materials for drawing, painting, collage, and more
-can elect to learn and participate in other areas of the guild such as the retail shop or the gallery.
CP Wave 1 15-18
-all of the above ++
-student can elect to have an “AM” (artist mentor) 15+
-advanced skill building
-college portfolio preparation
-16+ can participate in life drawing with parent/guardian permission.
YA Wave 2 11-14
works on independent projects
practices sketching, drawing, building compositions
interacts with and develops peer relationships with students from neighboring communities
Fee: $65 per month.
The student must have a NHAG student membership ($15) and the cost to attend the after-school program is $50 per month.
Basic Supply List
Recommended but Not Required
A portfolio (you can use large cardboard and make one or buy one)
11x14” soft or hard cover sketch book
18x24” Strathmore drawing pad
18x24” inexpensive newsprint pad
Drawing pencils, 2H-6B
Pencil sharpener
Kneaded Eraser
Gum Eraser
Vine Charcoal
Blending stump
Sewing needle or kabob skewer (we use it as a measuring tool)
