Classes - Jennifer Rowe Studio

Drawing and Painting

Grade 4-8, 4-6, 6-8
Semester (55 minute/week for 12 weeks)
September 15 – December 11
$210.00 (supplies included)
El Dorado Hills and Placerville locations

All new lessons! Fine art techniques including shading, proportions, and texture will be taught through drawing and painting animals, still life, and a special section “Shine and Glimmer” where students will learn how to create the effect of a neon sign glowing, disco balls gleaming, stars shining in a nebula, and lights glowing. Throughout the class, the artists will at times work from reference photos I select and at other times work from reference photos they choose. Students will mostly work at their own pace, and some more involved pieces may take several class periods to complete. A variety of media including graphite, watercolor, acrylic, and pastels will be taught and explored in this class. For more information, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com.

To enroll in this class you will need to enroll with Foothill Learning Academy and select this course. For more information about the class or any questions, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com.

Jennifer Rowe Studio is a vendor for Clarksville, Cottonwood, Feather River, Horizons, Pacific Charter Institute, South Sutter, American River Charter, and Visions charter schools.

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Modern-Day Artists

Grade 7-12
Semester (55 minute/week for 12 weeks)
September 15 – December 11
$215.00 (supplies included)
El Dorado Hills and Placerville locations

Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, you’re sure to have fun trying out the abstract and experimental art styles of modern-day art from Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, to iconic artists that are alive today. Students will learn about the stories of art periods and movements of the modern day as well as the artists who were involved in those. Here is a sneak peak of some of those interesting stories we will learn about and art we will create: Discover why a stool with a bicycle tire attached to the seat is in the Museum of Modern art. Make your own “Fake Art” piece using paint in a mini pendulum you make to imitate the style of Callen Schaub, the artist whose paintings on Fender guitars sell for thousands of dollars. Learn about the science and engineering discovered behind Jackson Pollock’s drip paintings and have fun making your own drip painting too.

To enroll in this class you will need to enroll with Foothill Learning Academy and select this course. For more information about the class or any questions, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com.

Jennifer Rowe Studio is a vendor for Clarksville, Cottonwood, Feather River, Horizons, Pacific Charter Institute, South Sutter, American River Charter, and Visions charter schools.

Enroll through Foothill Learning Academy

Masterpiece Art

Grade 4-6
Semester (55 minute/week for 12 weeks)
September 15 – December 11
$210.00 (supplies included)
El Dorado Hills and Placerville locations

*All new classes! Create your own art masterpieces by finding inspiration in and imitating famous artists’ masterpieces! Learn about famous master artists and the fine art techniques they use to create artworks enjoyed for centuries to come. A new piece will be created most weeks in this class. A variety of media including graphite, watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels, and pastels will be taught and explored in this class. *Some of you may have taken this class by the same name in spring 2023, but the fall 2025 version will be all new lessons about artists that weren’t covered in the prior Masterpiece Art class.

To enroll in this class you will need to enroll with Foothill Learning Academy and select this course. For more information about the class or any questions, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com.

Jennifer Rowe Studio is a vendor for Clarksville, Cottonwood, Feather River, Horizons, Pacific Charter Institute, South Sutter, American River Charter, and Visions charter schools.

Enroll through Foothill Learning Academy

Up-Close and Far Away

Grade 2-3
Semester (55 minute/week for 12 weeks)
September 15 – December 11
$210.00 (supplies included)
El Dorado Hills and Placerville locations

Learn to think like an artist by looking at things in different ways… sometimes zoomed in very close and other times zoomed out far away. Fine art techniques of drawing and painting will be taught, and creativity will be fostered through this class. Some of the projects to look forward to in this class are drawing a small beta-fish large, painting a cityscape from far away, mixed media planets and nebulae in space, and colored pencil squirrels up close inside their tree. A variety of art media will be used including watercolor, colored pencil, and oil pastels, soft pastels, and tempera paint.

To enroll in this class you will need to enroll with Foothill Learning Academy and select this course. For more information about the class or any questions, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com.

Jennifer Rowe Studio is a vendor for Clarksville, Cottonwood, Feather River, Horizons, Pacific Charter Institute, South Sutter, American River Charter, and Visions charter schools.

Enroll through Foothill Learning Academy

Young Artists: Color My World

Grade k-1
Semester (55 minute/week for 12 weeks)
September 15 – December 11
$210.00 (supplies included)
El Dorado Hills and Placerville locations

All New Lessons! Discover the joy of drawing and painting with a variety of art materials in this class specifically designed for k-1. The emphasis will be on exploration and process with very gentle introductions of drawing and painting techniques for this age range. In addition to projects with color mixing explorations, students will also learn about shape, line, and texture through various fun art projects. A variety of art media will be used including watercolor, tempera, and oil pastels.

To enroll in this class you will need to enroll with Foothill Learning Academy and select this course. For more information about the class or any questions, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com.

Jennifer Rowe Studio is a vendor for Clarksville, Cottonwood, Feather River, Horizons, Pacific Charter Institute, South Sutter, American River Charter, and Visions charter schools.

Enroll through Foothill Learning Academy

Clay

Grade 4-8
Semester (55 minute/week for 12 weeks)
September 15 – December 11
$220.00 (supplies included)
El Dorado Hills and Placerville locations

All new projects! Fun clay projects including creating animal pencil containers (think dachshund!), Picasso slab faces, leaf dishes, and gnomes will engage students as they learn the basics of hand building techniques.

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Clay

Grade 4-8
Semester (55 minute/week for 12 weeks)
September 15 – December 11
$220.00 (supplies included)
El Dorado Hills and Placerville locations

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Create and Connect

Small class size! 3 to 6 students.

Grade 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
6 weeks, 12 weeks, or 16 weeks
TBD
Rate of $30.00/hr. May pay by the month or the full session length.
Online via the Zoom platform OR in-person at El Dorado Hills

This unique class is designed to foster conversations and connections while students receive instruction in developing fine art skills. It is ideal for students interested in art who wish to improve their skills while also building new friendships and strengthening social bonds. The gentle approach Jennifer uses to encourage social engagement is inspired by her own experiences as a neurodivergent and deeply introverted individual, and she hopes others can benefit from this supportive environment. Being alongside other students who share an interest in creating art and learning new techniques can facilitate the development of friendships with ease.

The theme of the class will be determined in collaboration with Jennifer and the parent of the student interested in this class to ensure the theme will be of high interest to that child. Past themes have included How to Draw Dragons, How to Draw Cityscapes, How to Draw Cats, and Drawing and Painting. Once we’ve decided on a theme, duration for the session, and time to meet, the class will be advertised and held as long as at least two more students enroll.

For more information, to further discuss theme and session length options, or to enroll in this class, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com.

Art Technique Development Course

High School (Grade 9-12) | Class size: 3 to 5 students
Semester (1 hour/week for 15 weeks)
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm PT starting September 2
$450.00 (optional month-to-month payment)
Online via the Zoom platform

This comprehensive drawing course develops foundational fine art skills and techniques in
graphite through a combination of group instruction and personalized feedback. Students
will enhance their technical proficiency through group drawing exercises and create
meaningful artwork using their own reference materials.

Class Structure

Class time will include group exercises where all students work on the same technique-
focused problems, allowing for direct instruction and feedback. Students will also work in

class on their own drawings using reference photos of their choosing within specified genre
or other criteria, with instructor guidance and feedback on applying specific techniques to
their individual projects. Weekly assignments will give students the opportunity to choose
their subject matter within given parameters, practicing techniques while completing
personally meaningful work.
Technical Skills Covered Include

Accurate Contour Drawing – Methods for capturing precise shapes, forms, and
proportions
Value and Shading – Understanding light, shadow, and tonal relationships
Blending Techniques – Smooth transitions and atmospheric effects
3D Modeling – Techniques for rendering convincing three-dimensional forms
Texture Rendering – Capturing surface qualities (fur, water drops, flower petals, and
collaborative exploration of other textures)
Line Quality – Varied line weights and expressive mark-making
Lost and Found Edges – Creating depth and focus through edge control
Composition Principles – Arrangement and design fundamentals

Media Focus

Students will work primarily with graphite. Some exercises will be created with charcoal.
Toned papers for works heighted with a white pastel pencil will also be utilized.

For enrollment, more information, or any questions, contact Jennifer at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com or text at 916-212-3282.

Private Lessons

Grade 3- Adult
45 minute one-on-one lesson
TBD
$45.00/45 min. (May pay as you go or pay in advance for a set number of sessions.)
Online via the Zoom platform OR in-person at El Dorado Hills

Receive one-on-one instruction customized to the student’s drawing and painting interests. Fine art techniques are taught as the student learns how to draw and shade or paint. Please contact me at jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com for more details or to enroll yourself or your child.

There are no classes for adults scheduled at this time.