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Bass Arts Studio Portfolio Development Program

Students are guided through the college application process, from choosing the right school to having their work photographed and digitized. Students receive one on one guidance in organizing their existing work while defining areas to make new artwork. Call 973-509-7588 or email studio@fernbass.com for more information.

Teen Classes
Ages 12-17

Building Blocks Of Drawing
Saturdays, 10-12 PM (Ages 11-17)
Learn to translate the world of 3D form onto the 2D picture plane. This skill-oriented class will provide the building blocks to enable you to draw what you see. You will learn shading techniques to enable you to create volume. You will use measurement skills to sharpen your awareness of proportion while studying composition. Work in a variety of media, such as pencil, charcoal and pen and ink. Draw from clothed live models as well as from photographs and still life. materials list
$330 ($25 Model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

Painting & Drawing
Tuesdays, 3-5 PM (Ages 11-14)
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing, painting and composition based on direct observation. Oil painting techniques such as color mixing, paint handling, and the creation of volumetric form will be emphasized as well as color theory and concepts such as movement, space and line. Students will work from still life, live model and photographs. materials list
$330 ($25 Model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

Teen Painting & Drawing II
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM (Ages 14-17)
This class is for students who have taken several painting and drawing courses and wish to deepen their technique and bring more of their individual personality to their work. Students will partner with the instructor to come up with a curriculum designed to meet their individual needs and bring their work to the next level. Group critique, study and analysis of old and contemporary masters of painting will be an integral part of this course. Students will work from still life, live model and photographs. materials list
$330 ($25 Model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

Mixed Media
Thursdays, 3-5 PM (Ages 13-17)
If you have something to say, say it with mixed media! Bring your ideas to this class and execute them using an array of media. We will explore printmaking, pen and ink, painting in guache and acrylic, pastel, collage and photography and come up with multi-layered 2 and 3 dimensional pieces. Book-making, installation art and assemblage are just a few of the possibilities. Developing a concept into a series will be emphasized.
$330 (Materials fee: $15) Instructor: Fern Bass

Life Drawing
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30
In this class, you will sharpen your ability to see via the process of drawing the live model. You will increase your awareness of light, shadow, form and gesture while learning techniques for sighting and measuring. Study anatomy as well as past and contemporary masters of drawing to enhance your understanding of what makes a great drawing.
$330 ($25 Model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass materials list

Art Classes will be held at 202 Park Street in the backyard studio.

Studio Policies:
• Registration fee of $15 will be charged for all new students.
• Students may join ongoing classes at any time during a semester. Fees will be pro-rated.
• Full tuition will be refunded if notice of withdrawal is provided at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to first class. All notification of withdrawal made between two weeks and the first day of class will be subjected to a $25 administration fee. NO TUITION WILL BE REFUNDED for any reason after the first session of a class.
• Students who withdraw from a class after the first week of the semester, but before the third week of the semester, will be issued a letter of credit. This credit will be based on the number of classes remaining in the semester, minus a $25 administrative fee and will be valid for 1 year from date issued. After second week of classes, no letters of credit will be issued.
• Make-up classes are available for students who are unable to attend a class due to illness or emergency during the same semester only.
• Bass Arts Studio reserves the right to cancel a class if less than 4 students are enrolled.
• All artwork must be picked up at the end of the semester. Bass Arts Studio is not responsible for artwork left in the studio after the semester is over.
• Please wear clothing that can get dirty. Bass Arts Studio is not responsible for soiled clothing.

Please make checks payable to Bass Arts Studio.
Mail registration and check to:

Bass Arts Studio
202 Park Street
Montclair, NJ 07042.
For further information call
(973) 509-7588 or Studio@fernbass.com.