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Drawing,Painting and ceramic programs designed to empower artists of all backgrounds and ability levels, helping them to overcome there artistic challenges so that can thrive
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Memberships for kids and adults
Ceramics Studio Pass
$275.00 per Month
Open to Adults and Kids looking work with ceramic sculpture. Memberships includes basic glazes regularly scheduled firing and 10lb of clay per month. In addition, Membership includes art show exhibitions sponsored by MoArt as well. weekday studio hours from 6:30 to 8:30 M-F.
Painting/Drawing Studio Pass
$195.00 per Month (membership begins the day you reister)
Open to Adult painters, Drawers and mixed media artists looking for a supportive, creative space to develop their ideas and abilities. Memberships include all classes, workshops and art show exhibitions sponsored by MoArt as well as weekday studio hours from 4:15 to 6:15 M-F. 1:00 - 4:00 Saturdays
Classes / Workshops
Saturday Open Studio
$37.00 per session
Open Studio Development is a workshop self-directed artists at every level of ability. Each session offers insightful creative and technical support fostering artistic growth. Students receive individualized and group guidance to enhance your skills.
Art Exquisite
$35.00 per session
This weekly workshop, is dedicated to young artists who love to draw, this class opens the door to fearless creativity. Every Tuesday from 4–6 PM, students experiment with sketching, coloring, illustrating, doodling—even scribbling—as they explore a wide range of mediums and techniques. With encouragement to try, play, and discover, they build confidence, overcome self-doubt, and develop a deeper understanding of the creative process.
Saturday kids Painting
$45.00 per session (includes all Materials)
Ages 9 - 14
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Still Life for Kids is weekly painting workshop dedicated to still life subjects. Each week Students will become familiar with the materials, tools, and techniques associated with this acrylic painting. Instruction will provide strategies for working with and applying the material and introducing students to the concepts of color, composition and subject matter. This class meets every Saturday beginning Sept 6th - 25th.
Advanced drawing For Teens
$30.00 per session
Mondays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This after-school drawing program is designed for basic and intermediate illustration students looking to explore and develop there abilities at there own pace on there own terms.
Weekly sessions will include technical demonstrations and individual guided instruction to help build and develop skill as well as teach fundamental skills associated with drawing and Illustration
Private Wheel throwing classes
$50.00 per session
This one-on-one session is designed to get you throwing pottery for the first time. Most of the session will focus on the essential skill of centering clay on the pottery wheel. Students will get the chance to begin raising the clay into simple bowel shapes. studio hours from 1:00 - 4:00 on Sunday afternoon
Drawing for Teens
$30.00 per session
Mondays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This after-school drawing program is designed for basic and intermediate illustration students looking to explore and develop there abilities at there own pace on there own terms.
Weekly sessions will include technical demonstrations and individual guided instruction to help build and develop skill as well as teach fundamental skills associated with drawing and Illustration
On-Site Workshops
Student Exhibitions
Schools
Art Grants
After school Programs
On-Site Workshops Student Exhibitions Schools Art Grants After school Programs
Art Education and Outreach
Over the last half decade, Modesto Art Academy has provided fine art workshops for many schools and organizations located in the Central Valley. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, promote innovative thinking, and instill a sense of creative confidence.
Programs That Inspire
Imagine the positive impact art could have on your life with the right encouragement, support, and resources.
JUST IMAGINE…
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Modesto Art Academy offers a limited membership plan for those looking to unlock their full artistic potential. This membership includes comprehensive, all-inclusive creative experience. Here’s what you’ll get:
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MoArt studio offers reoccurring art exhibitions that showcase student work as well as artists from the community
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Looking for constructive feedback about your work? Would you like the opportunity to connect with other local artist and engage in meaningful discussions about art? MoArt Studios offers evening critiques to explore and develop their ideas.
Sessions include refreshments
Non members $35.00
Members: $ 0.00
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MoArt organizes many gallery tours throughout the year. These Field trips also include off sight Plein air painting workshops and other group outings that inspire the mind.
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Modesto Art Academy is currently in the process of building a homeschool program. The program will offer standards based curriculum that involves ceramics, drawing/ Painting and even Art history.
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MoArt looks for ways of bringing art into peoples lives through a number of different venues. we offer Birthday parties and sip events as well as promote music and musicians. Please feel free reach out if you have any questions and check out our calendar for upcoming events.