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
2012 - 2013 Academic Calendar
Fall
2012 Semester: September 10 - December 9 (13 weeks)
Winter 2013 Semester: January 7 -
March 31 (12 weeks)
Spring 2013 Semester: April 8 - June 30 (12 weeks)
Summer 2013
July 8 - Sept 1 (8 weeks)
To register or inquire call (301) 681-6987!
We accept students of ages 7 and up only. No exceptions.
NB! One make-up for a missed class per semester is allowed provided it is arranged in advance with Lena Murray, the school's director via email or telephone.
Drawing at the Metropolitan Museum.
Minimum age for this class is 13. 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 5.45
- 7.45 p.m. (10 two-hour classes)
$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
Academic Painting for Especially Talented Children. Ages 9 - 13. Taught by Galina Dubinskaya
This class is for students who show more than average talent in drawing or painting. New students need to have a trial class before signing up. Galina Dubinskaya has developed a unique program for children that is based on the art of Paul Cezanne, the Impressionists and post-impressionists. Her unique approach is very effective in terms of developing both technical skills and imagination. Many of Galina's students have received major awards, and some have become professional artists and art teachers.
Thursday
6 - 8 p.m.
$380 (12 three hour classes)
Instructor Galina Dubinskaya
Call (718) 937-1300
Valerie Franchitti with her work
The following students from this class are featured here Sasha Miasnikova, George Gelashvili, Masha Churbakova
*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.
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.
(Age 7 - 9)
Art
Fundamentals for Children.
Drawing, Painting, Composition.
Friday
4 - 5.45 pm (12 two classes).
$420
(materials included)
Instructor Leo Kundas
Sunday
12:15 - 2:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$420 (materials included)
Instructors Boris
Kulikov and Lena Romanova
Sunday
2:15 - 4:00 p.m. (12
two-hour classes)
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Boris
Kulikov and Lena Romanova
Saturday
10 - 11.45 (12 two-hour classes).
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Felix Sherman
Wednesday
4 - 5.45 pm (12 two-hour classes).
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Boris
Kulikov
Friday
6 - 7.45 pm (12 two-hour classes)
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Leo Kundas
(Age 10 -
12)
Art
Fundamentals for Children. Classical Approach.
Drawing, Painting, Composition.
Wednesdays
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
$420 (materials included)
Friday
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
Instructors Boris Kulikov and Leo Kundas
$420 (materials included)
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
Instructor Boris Kulikov
$420
(materials included)
Sunday
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
Instructor Boris Kulikov
$420
(materials included)
Portfolio for Specialized 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.
Sundays
4 - 6 pm
$385 (materials included)
Instructor Felix Sherman
Wednesday
6 - 8 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$420 (materials included)
Instructors Polina Osnachuk and Boris Kulikov
Friday
6 - 8 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
Instructor Leo Kundas and Boris Kulikov
Saturday
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
$420
(materials included)
(Age 13 -
15)
Drawing,
Painting and Composition.
Classical Approach.
Saturday
1 - 3 pm (12 two-week classes)
$420
(materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk and Felix
Sherman
Saturday
12.00 - 2:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk and Felix
Sherman
Saturday
12.00 - 3:00 p.m. (12 three-hour classes)
$560 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk and Felix
Sherman
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Polina Osnachuk
Friday
6 - 8 p.m. (12 two-hour classes)
$420 (materials included)
Instructor Boris
Kulikov
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)
$350 (materials not included, but very
basic: drawing pad,color pencils, erasor, sharpener)
Instructor Tatyana
Zhurkov
This class will not be offered in the Spring of 2013. Will resume in the Fall 2013.
Bridgeview students at the
Museum with instructor Tatyana Zhurkov
College Portfolio/Art for Teens. Drawing and Painting from Observation. Focus on the human form.
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 partially clothed models are used in this class, parental conscent is 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)
$420
Instructor Harout Simonian
*Students will be given a list of supplies
for this course. Supplies are not included in this class.
Self portrait by Oliver Fishman, HS student
Sample Portfolio of Hana Pokojna
Materials. Bridgeview supplies all of the materials (except for college portfolio, Galina Dubinskaya class 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 your 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.
Classroom policy for parents Parents are allowed in class only during drop-off and pick-up. Under no circumstances can parents sit in the classroom while the class is in session.
No unregistered friends or siblings are allowed to be in the classroom during class.
Letters of Recommendations We are often asked to write letters of recommendation for the children who study at Bridgeview. We are very happy to do so but only for those kids who have been with us for at least 2 semesters and have shown better than average progress.