Current Course Schedule

Art Studio: Discovering Self While Learning More about Drawing, Painting and Collage

Join us this summer in a virtual zoom studio art time with Maria Elena Richa. This course will provide you with an opportunity to explore and discover properties of two-dimensional and three-dimensional materials, such as paint, cardboard, and textiles. During our time together, you will develop and have exposure to: language of art along with concepts of art, such as composition, line, color, and form. Scaffolded lessons will build confidence and skills each day along with a strong foundation for future art endeavors.
Term(s) offered: Summer
Format: online
Credits: Choose between one or two credits*  Additional asynchronous work required
  • Course Number
    ARTS500N
  • Focus On
    2 credits or 24 CTLE (See ARTS 501N for 1 credit), Across Ages
  • Category
    Career Development, Credit-bearing Courses, Online
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $830 24.0 CTLE or 2.4 CEU
    $3,736 2.0 Credits
    $55 Materials fee

Sections

Summer 2 2025

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    August 5, 6, 7, and 8* | Online
    Day and Time
    Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 AM–1:30 PM ET *4 hours of asynchronous work required for those taking the course for 2 credits
    Registration Deadline
    Jul 29, 2025
    Register
    • Maria Richa
      Maria Richa
      Maria Elena Richa is currently the Director, Diversity and Equity, at the Bank Street School for Children, where she taught Art in many of the Middle and Upper School grades, as well as most Integrated Art periods in the Middle School. She has been an active member of the community for the past 21 years. In addition she is an adjunct instructor in the Bank Street Graduate School teaching a signature course that introduces teachers to art making experiences and children's artistic development. Richa continues to work in her own studio, focusing on original collages, quilts making, sculptures and prints. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) from the Columbus College of Art and Design and a Master’s degree in Art Education (MA/EdM) from Teachers College, Columbia University.
"I think this is one of the most impactful classes that I have ever taken."

"The course could not have been better. Maria allowed all of us to express ourselves in our unique ways and encouraged us to build on our skills using various art materials in various ways."

"Not only did I learn/name some specific skills across different types of art, I am easily able to see how the work we did in class can transfer to my own classroom of first graders."

"Maria is absolutely a genius at [building community] because she finds subtle ways for all of us to be constantly interacting/giving & receiving feedback throughout class. I hope to translate some of these strategies into my middle school art classes this year!"

I came away with "knowledge and gained practice in art while seeding my own creativity"