SCOSAG has a variety of opportunities for you and your child to explore the arts! From structured multi-week classes to birthday pARTies to workshops, SCOSAG has options to fit your busy schedule. We believe that the arts impart all people with important intellectual skills, and that creative fun can be found any and everywhere!

Sign up for e-mail notices to get the latest info on all classes, events & programs at SCOSaG!

Become a friend of SCOSaG on Facebook to get special deals and opportunities.

Classes & Workshops

Class size is limited, so register early!

To register for classes, download and complete this registration form. Registration forms can be emailed to scosag@gmail.com, or mailed/delivered to our location at 4255 Arsenal.

Spring 2012 Classes begin the week of January 31st! Register today!

Spring 2012 Class Schedule

Session 1

Anime (4th and 5th Grades)
Thursdays 5PM - 6PM, February 2nd - March 8th
$85.00 per session

Anime (6th - 9th Grades)
Thursdays 6:30PM - 8PM, February 2nd - March 8th
$110 per session

Join our favorite Anime and Cartooning instructor Tim Snyder for this class designed for both beginning and intermediate students who want to develop and expand their Anime and cartooning illustration skills. Students will learn various techniques & stylistic elements used in Manga and cartooning as well as story and character development. This popular class always sells out, so register early!

 

Sculpture Studio (1st – 3rd Grades)
Saturdays 9:30AM - 10:30AM, February 4th - March 10th
$85 per session

Sculpture Studio (4th & 5th Grades)
Saturdays 11AM - 12PM, February 4th - March 10th
$85.00 per session

This class is an exploration of various sculptural media and techniques. Projects will introduce students to working in 3D space. Appropriate for both beginning and intermediate students. A variety of media such as clay, wire, paper mache and found object will be used.

 

Introduction to Printmaking (6th - 9th Grades)
Tuesdays 6:30PM - 8PM, January 31st - March 6th
$110 per session

Discover the magic of printmaking! Students will learn a variety of printmaking processes such as stamping, collagraphs, transfers, reliefs, and intaglio. Projects will utilize several printmaking media both traditional and alternative such as linoleum blocks, found objects and objects from the natural world. If you are looking for something different than a regular drawing or painting class, this is the class for you!

 

Painting on Paper (Adults)
Wednesdays 7PM - 8:30PM, February 1st - March 7th
$115 per session

Participants will be creating small works on paper (no larger than 5x7) using mixed-media (painting, drawing materials), creating a series of four or more paintings. The class will focus on creating a series of small compositions in order to focus on extending an idea or subject. Students will learn drawing from photos, printed images, magazines, etc., preparing a gesso surface on paper, drawing line compositions, and working with painting and drawing materials using the drawn compositions.

 

Session 2

Anime (4th and 5th Grades)
Thursdays 5PM - 6PM, April 5th - May 10th
$85.00 per session

Anime (6th - 9th Grades)
Thursdays 6:30PM - 8PM, April 5th - May 10th
$110 per session

Join our favorite Anime and Cartooning instructor Tim Snyder for this class designed for both beginning and intermediate students who want to develop and expand their Anime and cartooning illustration skills. Students will learn various techniques & stylistic elements used in Manga and cartooning as well as story and character development. This popular class always sells out, so register early!

 

Watercolor Studio (1st – 3rd Grades)
Saturdays 9:30AM - 10:30AM, April 7th - May 12th
$85 per session

Watercolor Studio (4th & 5th Grades)
Saturdays 11AM - 12PM, April 7th - May 12th
$85.00 per session

This introduction to watercolor media will explore various techniques and styles. Appropriate for both beginning and intermediate students who want to learn or improve upon their drawing and painting skills. Several methods of watercolor/painting with water will be explored through a variety of projects.

 

Street Art (6th - 9th Grades)
Tuesdays 6:30PM - 8PM, April 3rd - May 8th
$110 per session

A focus on creating graphic projects following the appeal of street art. Students will be challenged by rethinking the traditional stigmas of street art but still focusing on it's influences and understanding the significance of it today. Elements of Pop Art, 3-Dimensional drawing, graphic design, character design, and narrative creation will be explored.

 

Drawing for Non-Artists (Adults)
Wednesdays 7PM - 8:30PM, April 4th - May 9th
$115 per session

This class will focus on developing fundamental observation skills needed to begin still life drawing. Exercises will challenge students' preconceived ideas about drawing. Students will experience a variety of activities that engage spacial, concrete, and holistic brain processes. By looking closely at edges, space, light, and object relationships some of the "mysteries" behind artistry will be revealed. Students will be surprised at their developing ability to render three dimensional objects onto flat paper. This class is designed for individuals with little or no known "talent" or prior drawing training. 

Scout Badge Workshops

Earn a badge with SCOSAG! We'll send a SCOSAG artist to your troup meeting to complete the 6 activities needed to earn the badge. 1.5 hour workshops: $15 per scout; 8 scout minimum (most supplies provided, depending on badge)

CREATE and INVENT badges workshops include:

Drawing & Painting

Visual Arts

Jeweler

Fabric and Yarn Arts

Art to Wear

Architecture

---

---

---

It is the Mission of The South City Open Studio and Gallery to provide a safe and educational environment for children to explore the Arts and also to strengthen the ties within the St. Louis neighborhood, its families, and its youth.