Word from the Bridgeview founder
Online exhibit of Russian academic drawings
Programs
- Art Classes in NYC Museums (Metropolitan and Natural History)
- Art
Classes for Children/High School
Portfolio Preparation
LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, Bayside and others
Faculty
Student Gallery (Adults)
Location and Contact Information
Tel. (718) 937-1300
or (301) 681-6987
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
2011 - 2012 Academic Calendar
Fall 2011
Semester: September 12 - December 11 (13 weeks)
Winter
2012 Semester: January 2 - March 25 (12 weeks)
Spring 2012 Semester: April 4 - June 26 (12 weeks)
To register call (718) 937-1300 or (301) 681-6987!
Space Availability is indicated for the Winter Semester. January 2 - March 25, 2012
Sketching at the American Museum of Natural History
Ages 7 - 11.
This class is for younger students. The Museum of Natural History is one of the most exciting educational resources when it comes to children. Children's creativity peaks when they are inspired by this museum's artifacts. This is a two hour sketching class preceded by a short lecture on a specific theme. Subject matter can include animals, both living and pre-historic, plants, gems and etc. Fundamentals of drawing will also be discussed and drawing skills perfected.
Sundays 11
a.m. - 1 p.m. (10 two hour classes)
space
available
$350 (materials not included, but very
basic: drawing pad,color pencils, erasor, sharpener)
Instructor Tatyana
Zhurkov
Bridgeview students at the
Museum with instructor Tatyana Zhurkov
Drawing at the Metropolitan Museum.
Minimum age for this class is 15. There is nothing more inspiring than studying the masterpieces at the Met. This is an instructed class taught by Tatyana Zhurkov who will provide step by step guidance and critiques. The class will meet for 10 consecurive Fridays from 5.45 to 8.45 p.m. at the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan. Tatyana Zhurkov is a Bridgeview instructor, whose work is in major museums includig the Smithsonian Institute in Washington and the Hermitage in Russia. This class is also ideal for high school students working on college portfolio.
Fridays 6 - 8
p.m. (10 two-hour classes) space
available
$350 (materials not included). Students
need to bring a sketchpad, pencils erasor, pencil
sharpner. More details on this class are here www.academicart.com/artmuseums.htm
Instructor Tatyana
Zhurkov
The Following Classes meet at the Bridgeview Studios.
College Portfolio/Art for Teens. Drawing and Painting from Observation.
During this 12 weeks course which should be continued by a student through more than one semester, students will divide their time between drawing and painting in a variety of media. Each class will include a short art history lecture. Subjects include still life, portrait and figure. Please note, that semi-nude models are used in this class, parentel conscent required. Minimum age is 13.
Time permitting, visits to studios of practicing artists and field trips to Museums will also be arranged in addition to working in class.
As an additional benefit for students, Bridgeview invites college admissions councilors who talk about their colleges and also review students' portfolios.
Saturdays
3.30 - 6.30 p.m. (12 three-hour classes) 4 spots
available
$420
Instructor Harout Simonian
*Students will be given a list of supplies
for this course. Supplies are not included in this class.
(Age 7 - 9)
Art
Fundamentals for Children.
Drawing, Painting, Composition.
Sunday
12:15 - 2:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
$420 (materials included)
Instructors Boris
Kulikov and Lena Romanova
or
Sunday 2:15 - 4:00 p.m. (12
two-hour classes) Group closed
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Boris
Kulikov and Lena Romanova
New Group!
Saturday
10 - 11.45 (12 two-hour classes). Space
available
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Felix Sherman
(Age 9 -
11)
Art
Fundamentals for Children. Classical Approach.
Drawing, Painting, Composition.
Tuesday
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Space
available
Instructors Boris Kulikov
$390 (materials included)
Wednesdays
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
$420 (materials included)
Friday
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) 2 spots
available
Instructors Boris Kulikov and Marina
Tsesarskaya
$420 (materials included)
or
Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
$420
(materials included)
or
Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
Instructor Boris Kulikov
$420
(materials included)
(Age 13 -
16)
Drawing,
Painting and Composition.
Classical Approach.
Tuesday
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Space
available
Instructors Boris Kulikov
$420 (materials included)
Wednesday
6 - 8 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) 3 spots
available
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
or
Friday 6 - 8 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) 3 spots
available
$420 (materials included)
Instructors Boris
Kulikov and Marina Tsesarskaya
or
Saturday 12.00 - 2:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk and Felix
Sherman
or
Saturday 12.00 - 3:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
$560 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk and Felix
Sherman
or
Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
Portfolio Preparation for Specialized Art High Schools.
For students in seventh and eighth grades who plan to apply to specialized art high schools, we provide a special portfolio preparation class. Drawing, painting and design assignments will also prepare students for auditions to these high schools. Bridgeview School has a successful track record with portfolio preparation. Almost all of our students who applied to the LaGuardia School of Arts were accepted into its program.
Tuesday
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Space
available
Instructors Boris Kulikov
$420 (materials included)
Wednesday
6 - 8 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) 3 spots
available
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
Friday
6 - 8 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) 2 spots
available
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Boris
Kulikov and another Bridgeview Instructor
Saturday
12.00 - 3:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
$560* (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk and Felix
Sherman
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes) Group
closed
$420* (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
Academic Painting and Drawing for Especially Talented Children. Ages 10 - 17.
Scholarship for this class is provided by Himmelstrasse Foundation of London.
This class is for students who show more than average talent in drawing or painting. Students need to have a trial class before signing up. After one semester of successful studies, students will be offered a full scholarship for this class. To see work done in that class visit http://www.academicart.com/galina.htm
This class is taught by Galina Dubinskaya, a classically-trained painter with 30 years of teaching experience in Russia, Israel and America. Galina Dubinskaya graduated from the Stroganov Institute of Art and Design in Moscow. At a young age, she was chosen by the Russian government to be a chief designer for decorative murals and frescoes for the city of Moscow. She has developed a unique program for children that is based on the art of the impressionists and post-impressionists. Many of her students have become professional artists or art teachers.
Thursday
6 - 8 p.m.
$420 first semester, afterwords free
Instructor Galina Dubinskaya
Parents are welcome to apply by
calling the school at (718) 937-1300
Materials for this class are not included. Parents need to purchase about $100 worth of materials, however for most students these materials last for at least two semesters.
Materials. Bridgeview supplies all of the materials (except for college portfolio and museum classes). Bridgeview students work with the highest quality professional grade drawing and painting supplies. We are very generous with our materials. If parents were to buy the equivalent of what their kids use at Bridgeview, they'd spend over $100 per semester. They cost us less because we buy in bulk, but art supplies are still very expensive. We ask you to speak to your child so they treat materials with respect.
For children of 12 years and older we do not provide brushes, because brushes are delicate and they have to be thoroughly washed by students after each class. Please ask instructor to show you what brushes to get for your child.
Withdrawal policy. Students can withdraw before the first day of class by notifying the school by telephone, e-mail or in person. Full refund will be provided. Students can withdraw after the first day of class, in which case they lose 1/3 of tuition. Also, Bridgeview has the right to expel children who are disruptive to the class. In such case, we will return the unused portion of tuition minus $50 fee.
Attention! We allow a payment schedule consisting of two payments, one payable with registration and another 30 days later. However, payments must be secured with a major credit card. If the second payment is not received on time, we will charge it to your credit card.
Trial Classes For new students we offer one trial class for a $40 fee. However, a trial class has to be taken towards the middle or end of the previous semester. For example, if you want to register for the fall, you'd have to take a trial class at the end of the summer session. Since the beginning of each semester is extremely busy for us, we don't allow trial classes until later. Exceptions are made if a group of your choice is not operating at full capacity.
Bridgeview teaching philosophy is individual approach in a group setting. Therefore, our groups are very small. For children of age 7 - 9, the groups can't be larger than 7 students. For ages 9 - 17, the maximum group size is 8 kids. Therefore, by registering your child for one semester, you reserve his space in class. We usually have a waiting list, so we urge you to register early.