This introductory class is designed for young artists that want to explore and build their technical drawing skills. The curriculum explores fine art techniques such as line work, perspective, shading, and composition. Students will develop their observational skills and artistic vocabulary, from line and form to understanding light, shadow and color theory. We explore a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, watercolor paint and ink. With a focus on fostering creativity and confidence, this class provides a supportive environment where each child can discover their unique artistic voice and cultivate a lifelong passion for drawing. 

MEET THE TEACHER:

FINLEY JANES (he/they) is a filmmaker, artist and musician with over 10 years of teaching experience. He is originally from Gloucester, Ma. Before he moved to New Orleans he was the Director of a film program for elementary school students called See-Hear-Feel-Film. He was lucky to be able to teach and make art with students in the program for four years! He makes both fiction and non-fiction movies but his favorite genre to make is fantasy! Finley has been lead teaching a variety of art classes with Art Camp 504 since 2023. He lives in the Bywater with his gentle old dog, Mama, and a cat named Ding. He is currently making his first full-length movie!

Open to new and advanced players. Dungeons and Dragons presents endless possibilities and allows you to roleplay as a hero in your own story. Players work together as a team to decide how to respond to problems and solve them. D&D is not only fun-- it's a group social activity that teaches teamwork, cooperation, storytelling, problem-solving, and even math. D&D has become one of our most popular classes, we are so excited to introduce a new generation to this timeless and unique game!

MEET THE TEACHER:

RILEY TRAHANT (they/she) is a local chameleon. They graduated Loyola New Orleans with a double major and honors in Theatre and Latin American Studies. Riley specializes in stage management and is skilled in other areas of theatre. They started regularly playing D&D at D4 Cafe the year before it closed. When not running around a theater, Riley continues as a player and DM (with a focus on home brewing). They are also bilingual (English, Spanish), a singer, an avid baker, trained in Muay Thai, and love reading and writing. Riley is grateful for everyone who has shown them magic in their life, so they are very excited to join Art Camp 504 and share the world of magic and adventure with young gamers!

Learn more about our programs at www.ArtCamp504.org

This introductory class is designed for young artists that want to explore and build their technical drawing skills. The curriculum explores fine art techniques such as line work, perspective, shading, and composition. Students will develop their observational skills and artistic vocabulary, from line and form to understanding light, shadow and color theory. We explore a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, watercolor paint and ink. With a focus on fostering creativity and confidence, this class provides a supportive environment where each child can discover their unique artistic voice and cultivate a lifelong passion for drawing. 

MEET THE TEACHER:

FINLEY JANES (he/they) is a filmmaker, artist and musician with over 10 years of teaching experience. He is originally from Gloucester, Ma. Before he moved to New Orleans he was the Director of a film program for elementary school students called See-Hear-Feel-Film. He was lucky to be able to teach and make art with students in the program for four years! He makes both fiction and non-fiction movies but his favorite genre to make is fantasy! Finley has been lead teaching a variety of art classes with Art Camp 504 since 2023. He lives in the Bywater with his gentle old dog, Mama, and a cat named Ding. He is currently making his first full-length movie!