Course Offerings & Progressive Curriculum

Classes generally meet once a week and run continually throughout the academic year organized by terms running approximately 10-12 weeks in length. Our curriculum and projects are designed to present a progressing level of skill and challenge so that students can gain the most out of our program. Our small class size and individualized instruction allows you to join at any time.

PreSchool Monart

3 - 4 Years Old
A class for 3.5 and 4 year olds that encourages visual perception and eye hand coordination skills. Students will learn the visual recognition of the 5 Elements of Shape and how to use them in the recognition of the Alphabet, the Numbering system, the Drawing of their own name, and simplistic drawings of creatures from nature. Games that incorporate the use of crafts, music, and movement will teach proficiency in following directions and achieving pre-drawing and reading readiness skills. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend.
Media: All

Getting Ready

4 - 6 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 4.5 to 6 year old (If younger than 4.5, we recommend our Pre K Class). Students work on their ability to recognize the elements of shape and combine them in drawing the creatures from nature and objects from their world. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend.
Media: Markers & Pastels

Homeschool-Getting Ready

4 - 6 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 4.5 to 6 year old (If younger than 4.5, we recommend our Pre K Class). Students work on their ability to recognize the elements of shape and combine them in drawing the creatures from nature and objects from their world. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend. Classes can be scheduled during day or evening for groups of 4 students or more, please call 410-641-8833 to set up a class day and time.
Media: Markers & Pastels

Homeschool-Basic Drawing

5-8
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 6 and 7 year old. Students quickly learn to recognize the elements of shape and are introduced to various choices of how to interpret the lesson, in their own creative rendering of the subject and background. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend. Classes can be scheduled during day or evening for groups of 4 students or more, please call 410-641-8833 to set up a class day and time.
Media: Markers, Pastels, Water Color, Colored Pencils

Winter Mini Monart Workshop I

5-8
Winter Mini Monart Workshop. Themed workshops available 12/28, 12/29, 12/30. (please register for each day) This is a great opportunity for both new students and current students to experince new Monart drawing lessons and fun exciting crafts during winter break! Come for just one, two or all three days! Classes are 2 hours and cost $25 per day. For new students and students that are up for registration renewal, there is an annual $10.00 registration fee that is good for a whole year for any future Monart courses/classes. This will only be applied to the first workshop you register for. New projects daily and all art materials are included. Ages 5-8 will have drawing and crafts and 9-12 will focus on drawing. For questions please call 410-641-8833 or email info@ocmdmonart.com
Media: mixed Media

Day-Off Workshop I

5-8
Each day will include a Monart Drawing Lesson and a unique craft. Students will use a variety of media such as marker, colored pencil, or pastel.
Media: Mixed Media

Basic Drawing

6 - 8 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 6 and 7 year old. Students quickly learn to recognize the elements of shape and are introduced to various choices of how to interpret the lesson, in their own creative rendering of the subject and background. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend.
Media: Markers, Pastel, Water Color, and Colored Pencils

Drawing Fundamentals

9 - 12 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of an 8 to 12 year old. Students will learn the Elements of Shape and how to use them in creating drawings from a variety of realistic, abstract, and expressionistic styles. Lessons will introduce them to inspirations from 2Dimensional graphic materials, 3Dimensional objects, the human form, perspective, and proportion. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend.
Media: Graphite pencil, Chalk Pastel, Oil Pastel, Markers, Colored Pencils, Water Color

Homeschool-Drawing Fundamentals

9 - 12 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of an 8 to 12 year old. Students will learn the Elements of Shape and how to use them in creating drawings from a variety of realistic, abstract, and expressionistic styles. Lessons will introduce them to inspirations from 2Dimensional graphic materials, 3Dimensional objects, the human form, perspective, and proportion. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend. Classes can be scheduled during day or evening for groups of 4 students or more, please call 410-641-8833 to set up a class day and time.
Media: Graphite pencil, Chalk Pastel, Oil Pastel, Colored Pencils, and Water Color

Day-Off Workshop II

9 - 12 Years Old
Each day will include a Monart Drawing Lesson. Students will experiment with a variety of media such as oil pastel, watercolor, marker, or colored pencil.
Media: Mixed Media

Winter Mini Monart Workshop II

9 - 12 Years Old
Winter Mini Monart Workshop. Themed workshops available 12/28, 12/29, 12/30. (please register for each day) This is a great opportunity for both new students and current students to experince new Monart drawing lessons and fun exciting crafts during winter break! Come for just one, two or all three days! Classes are 2 hours and cost $25 per day. For new students and students that are up for registration renewal, there is an annual $10.00 registration fee that is good for a whole year for any future Monart courses/classes. This will only be applied to the first workshop you register for. New projects daily and all art materials are included. Ages 5-8 will have drawing and crafts and 9-12 will focus on drawing. For questions please call 410-641-8833 or email info@ocmdmonart.com
Media: Mixed Media

Intermediate Drawing

11 - 13 Years Old
A class for 8-12 year olds who have achieved the skill level of working independently on projects, rarely needing a step by step demonstration by the teacher. Geared for the student who has mastered the basic skills in line, shape, proportion, perspective, and the ability to create volume through light logic, using 3 dimensional objects. Can stay focused and concentrated for a 2 hour class and is confident enough to explore various subject matter and live models with comfort. Curriculum lasts 2 years so your child will not repeat projects in each of the semesters they attend. Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals.
Media: Graphite Pencil and Sticks, Chalk Pastel, Colored Pencils, Markers, and Water Color

Drawing: Teens & Adults

13+
An Independent Study class for Teens and Adults, that ranges from students with no experience to ones who have fairly good basic drawing skills. Will introduce the student to all subjects, media, and styles of drawing and painting.
Media: All possible drawing media, water color.