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PreK, Kinder, & 1st grade Art Program Overview Unlocking Creativity Through Core Art Foundations Our Pre-K, Kinder, & 1st grade Art Program is designed to foster creativity and build essential skills through a sequential and cyclical curriculum. By progressively exploring the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design, students not only learn art techniques but also develop a deep appreciation for art history. Here's what our young artists will explore: Foundational Concepts: Dive into the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to create visually compelling pieces. Drawing Skills: From observational and perspective drawing to life and figure sketches, students refine their ability to represent the world around them. Students will explore a diverse range of dry media, including graphite, oil pastels, chalk pastels, charcoal, and ink. Composition and Color: Learn the intricate concepts of 2D composition and color theory to enhance artistic expression. Painting Techniques: Experiment with various media such as acrylics, watercolors, and tempera, learning manipulation techniques that bring ideas to life. Art History: Travel through time exploring influential artists, both historical and contemporary, to understand their impact on the art world and society. Authentic Assessment: Engage in assessments that reflect real-world art critique, helping students evaluate and elevate their art. Personal Expression: Encourage self-expressive processes that allow students to communicate personal meaning and narratives through their artworks. Each lesson is tailored to spark curiosity and encourage self-expression, ensuring students not only learn but also connect with the art they create. Join us to give your child a transformative artistic journey! Class Experience This ongoing class seamlessly extends our Pre-K, Kinder, & 1st grade Art Program, continuing from summer into the school year and cycling back each season. It provides a consistent, year-round art education journey for students. Jump in anytime! Class Requirements Age Requirement: Artists must be at least 4 years old to enroll in PreK-1st classes. Bathroom Independence: Children must be fully independent in using the bathroom to attend classes without adult supervision. If a child requires assistance in the bathroom, a parent or guardian must be present during the class.

Middle & High School Art Program Overview: Unlocking Creativity Through Core Art Foundations Our Middle & High School Art Program is designed to foster creativity and build essential skills through a sequential and cyclical curriculum. This ongoing class seamlessly extends our Middle & High School Art Program, continuing from summer into the school year and cycling back each season. It provides a consistent, year-round art education journey for students. Jump in anytime! By progressively exploring the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design, students not only learn art techniques but also develop a deep appreciation for art history. Here's what our young artists will explore: Foundational Concepts: Dive into the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to create visually compelling pieces. Drawing Skills: From observational and perspective drawing to life and figure sketches, students refine their ability to represent the world around them. Students will explore a diverse range of dry media, including graphite, oil pastels, chalk pastels, charcoal, and ink. Composition and Color: Learn the intricate concepts of 2D composition and color theory to enhance artistic expression. Painting Techniques: Experiment with various media such as acrylics, watercolors, gouache, learning manipulation techniques that bring ideas to life. Art History: Travel through time exploring influential artists, both historical and contemporary, to understand their impact on the art world and society. Authentic Assessment: Engage in assessments that reflect real-world art critique, helping students evaluate and elevate their art. Personal Expression: Encourage self-expressive processes that allow students to communicate personal meaning and narratives through their artworks. Each lesson is tailored to spark curiosity and encourage self-expression, ensuring students not only learn but also connect with the art they create. Join us to give your artist a transformative artistic journey! Class Requirements Minimum age requirement for this class: Students must be enrolled in at least 6th grade for the 2025/26 school year to participate in this class.

Unlocking Creativity Through Core Art Foundations Our Elementary Art Education Program is designed to foster creativity and build essential skills through a sequential and cyclical curriculum. By progressively exploring the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design, students not only learn art techniques but also develop a deep appreciation for art history. Here's what our young artists will explore: Foundational Concepts: Dive into the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to create visually compelling pieces. Drawing Skills: From observational and perspective drawing to life and figure sketches, students refine their ability to represent the world around them. Students will explore a diverse range of dry media, including graphite, oil pastels, chalk pastels, charcoal, and ink. Composition and Color: Learn the intricate concepts of 2D composition and color theory to enhance artistic expression. Painting Techniques: Experiment with various media such as acrylics, watercolors, gouache, learning manipulation techniques that bring ideas to life. Art History: Travel through time exploring influential artists, both historical and contemporary, to understand their impact on the art world and society. Authentic Assessment: Engage in assessments that reflect real-world art critique, helping students evaluate and elevate their art. Personal Expression: Encourage self-expressive processes that allow students to communicate personal meaning and narratives through their artworks. Each lesson is tailored to spark curiosity and encourage self-expression, ensuring students not only learn but also connect with the art they create. Join us to give your child a transformative artistic journey! Our Ongoing Elementary Art Program continues from the school year into summer, and back into the school year seamlessly. This provides a consistent, year-round art education journey for students. Jump in anytime!

In this inviting 3-day art workshop, students will explore the beauty of gardens and backyard environments through a series of nature-inspired art projects. Drawing inspiration from birds, butterflies, flowers, and outdoor spaces, students will slow down, observe natural forms, and translate them into thoughtful, expressive artwork. Artists will paint and decorate a real wooden birdhouse, using color, pattern, and design to create a functional piece of art. Artists will also create a whimsical floral acrylic painting. Throughout the workshop, students will strengthen their drawing and painting skills while engaging with the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. This workshop is designed for children and teens, and groups students by age to support appropriate pacing, skill development, and positive peer connection. This camp is perfect for artists who enjoy hands-on projects, nature-inspired themes, and creating artwork that feels personal, joyful, and lasting. Children must be enrolled in First Grade, Fall 2026 and have graduated Kindergarten to attend.

In this engaging 3-day workshop, students will explore the art of illustration through characters inspired by classic and contemporary Disney films. Using familiar characters as creative reference points, students will learn how illustrators use line, shape, expression, and color to bring personalities to life on the page. Designed for children and teens, this workshop groups students by age to support appropriate pacing, skill development, and positive peer connection. Artists will work through a series of illustration-based projects focused on character design, facial expression, pose, and storytelling. Instruction emphasizes drawing fundamentals and thoughtful design choices, guided by the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. This workshop is ideal for students who love drawing characters, telling stories through images, and learning how professional illustrators develop recognizable and expressive artwork. Artists must be enrolled in First Grade, Fall 2026 and have graduated Kindergarten to attend. *disclaimer : Disney and it's entity, characters and ideas are property of Disney Studios, inc. This class will be a fan art impression of these properties.

In this engaging 3-day art workshop, students will explore world cultures through art, geography, and creative storytelling. Using art as a lens, artists will learn how people around the world express identity, place, and experience through visual design. This workshop is designed for children and teens, and groups students by age to support appropriate pacing, skill development, and positive peer connection. Artists will design a personalized artist passport, using self-portraiture to explore identity and representation. They will also create a map-based artwork, tapping into kids’ natural fascination with maps while learning about scale, symbols, and imaginative geography. Additional projects will be inspired by art, patterns, or landmarks from different parts of the world. Throughout the workshop, students will strengthen drawing, painting, and design skills while working with composition, symbolism, and the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. This camp encourages curiosity, global awareness, and creative problem-solving through hands-on art making . Artists must be enrolled in First Grade, Fall 2026 and have graduated Kindergarten to attend.

Welcome to the jungle! Explore the world of jungle habitats in this engaging 3-day art workshop inspired by tropical environments and the animals that live within them. Students will study a variety of jungle creatures and landscapes, using observation and imagination to inform their artwork. This workshop is designed for children and teens, and groups students by age to support appropriate pacing, skill development, and positive peer connection. Over the course of three projects, young artists will strengthen their drawing and painting skills while working with color, texture, pattern, and layering. Instruction is guided by the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, helping students create artwork that feels both expressive and intentional. This workshop is ideal for students who enjoy animals, nature, and creative exploration, and who are excited to build strong visual skills while working through a fun, theme-based approach. Artists must be enrolled in First Grade, Fall 2026 and have graduated Kindergarten to attend.

This focused 3-day art workshop introduces students to acrylic painting as a versatile and expressive medium. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, layering, and composition while creating original acrylic paintings. This workshop is designed for children and teens, and groups students by age to support appropriate pacing, skill development, and positive peer connection. Artists will learn how to work intentionally with acrylic paint, building images through dark-to-light layering, controlled brushwork, and thoughtful use of color and value. Emphasis is placed on process, planning, and developing confidence with a professional-grade material. Throughout the workshop, instruction is grounded in the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, supporting both technical growth and creative decision-making. This camp is ideal for students who are ready to deepen their painting skills and enjoy a more focused, studio-style art experience. Artists must be enrolled in THIRD grade, Fall 2026 to attend.