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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.

"When I first started working with Fern Bass, my drawing skill hadn’t even reached the point of stick-figures. After ten months of lessons with Fern, my drawing had developed so thoroughly that I was accepted into some of the country’s best art colleges. Without Fern, my portfolio would not have been competitive with other students who likely had years of art classes behind them. >From contour line drawing to figure drawing to abstract still lifes, I became a more diverse and confident artist in less than a year. Her ability to quickly yet completely establish an artistic foundation for a beginner and work to help an advanced artist clarify their vision makes her an indispensable resource to all artists."

Calvin Roberts, Pratt '14

Teen Classes
Ages 12-17

Painting & Drawing I
Mondays 6:00-8:00 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 live models and still life.
$280 ($25 Model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

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. 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.
$280 ($25 model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

College Admissions Portfolio Development
For High School Juniors And Seniors
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM
Each student will work individually with the instructor to develop an action plan based on the student’s portfolio needs, specific art school requirements and time constraints. Students will develop exemplary observational drawings and paintings for their portfolio working with a wide array of media. Drawing skills will be honed while developing a portfolio that reflects students individuality and unique voice. All aspects of the college application process will be covered, from college selection to the photographing of artwork.
$280 ($20 materials fee, $25 model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

Life Drawing Using Mixed Media
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM (Ages 13-17)
This is a class for the intermediate and advanced student who wishes to take their drawing skills one step further. Students will experiment with a broad range of materials while creating compositions based on the observation of the figure. Students will use pen, ink and wash, charcoal, tempera, cold wax and powdered pigment, pastel, graphite and transfer print individually as well as combined to create highly textured mixed media pieces.
$280 ($20 materials fee, $25 model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

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. 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.
$280 ($25 model fee) Instructor: Fern Bass

Life Drawing Using Mixed Media
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM (Ages 13-17)
This is a class for the intermediate and advanced student who wishes to take their drawing skills one step further. Students will experiment with a broad range of materials while creating compositions based on the observation of the figure. Students will use pen, ink and wash, charcoal, tempera, cold wax and powdered pigment, pastel, graphite and transfer print individually as well as combined to create highly textured mixed media pieces.
$280 ($20 materials fee, $25 model fee)
Instructor: Fern Bass

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.