About Shelley:
Shelley Thomas studied art history at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada (Bachelor of Arts) and has taught art and art history in Seattle’s private and public schools.
Looking at the lives of artists started out as a mother passing on her own personal interest to her son. However, it soon evolved into an engaging activity for his friends and classmates.
By popular demand from parents and children alike, Early Masters was born. Besides teaching art history to children, Shelley has a busy professional life as a freelance food stylist in Seattle, and is the mother of Calvin (11) and Charlotte Rose (6).
Shelley Thomas studied art history at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada (Bachelor of Arts) and has taught art and art history in Seattle’s private and public schools.
Looking at the lives of artists started out as a mother passing on her own personal interest to her son. However, it soon evolved into an engaging activity for his friends and classmates.
By popular demand from parents and children alike, Early Masters was born. Besides teaching art history to children, Shelley has a busy professional life as a freelance food stylist in Seattle, and is the mother of Calvin (11) and Charlotte Rose (6).
About Early Masters:
Early Masters is a unique program that gives kids (ages 7-12) a true appreciation of some of the world’s greatest artists, and cultivates a life-long curiosity of art heritage.
Children will learn about artist’s lives, their visions and techniques through a fun and hands-on program. Once kids have a general understanding of the artist’s work, they create their own art with watercolor, oils, collage, clay, and pastels. They also have the opportunity to work on cooperative pieces such as large-scale canvases.
Children feel empowered when armed with knowledge that is typically perceived to be reserved for adults. They develop confidence in communicating as they are encouraged to discuss the content of the art work. Demystifying artists' lives and learning about their ideas and unique contributions to art gives children a sense of pride and accomplishment.
The Early Masters studio is a cheerful, safe, and fun environment where children feel free to explore their own ideas.
Classes are small (only 7-8 children per session) to ensure the little Masters have lots of attention-- space will be limited.
Early Masters is a unique program that gives kids (ages 7-12) a true appreciation of some of the world’s greatest artists, and cultivates a life-long curiosity of art heritage.
Children will learn about artist’s lives, their visions and techniques through a fun and hands-on program. Once kids have a general understanding of the artist’s work, they create their own art with watercolor, oils, collage, clay, and pastels. They also have the opportunity to work on cooperative pieces such as large-scale canvases.
Children feel empowered when armed with knowledge that is typically perceived to be reserved for adults. They develop confidence in communicating as they are encouraged to discuss the content of the art work. Demystifying artists' lives and learning about their ideas and unique contributions to art gives children a sense of pride and accomplishment.
The Early Masters studio is a cheerful, safe, and fun environment where children feel free to explore their own ideas.
Classes are small (only 7-8 children per session) to ensure the little Masters have lots of attention-- space will be limited.
