KidsART
A fun, two-year class for our youngest artists who love to draw and paint!
1 & 1/2 hours.
  • Class #104 > Mondays at 4:15 - 5:45
  • Class #304 > Wednesdays at 4:15 - 5:45

Overview:
A very fun time using markers, paint, pencils and plenty of creativity. Artistic concepts and techniques are introduced to the children in entertaining ways. Sometimes we incorporate cartooning into the class, and we have group projects and games to break things up. All the tables are kid height, too. The primary element of teaching art to this age is encouragment with simple directions and lots of materials.

  • Students participate in the Art Show in May.
  • 10-student limit in classroom with professional instructor.
  • A parent corner in the classroom is available.
  • Sibling play room is available if parent-monitored.
  • At the end of the year, there is a final 3-D painting project. Last year we made painted stuffed animal rocking chairs! See one in the art show picture to the right.

    In-depth:
    This is a beginning class that has 2 years of lessons. Classes are aimed toward preparing the student for the concepts that they'll learn as they progress through the later years of art classes. For instance, although we use washable tempera paints instead of permanent artist acrylics, we use the same basic 10 color palette that is used in all the upper classes. Entertaining lessons, such as making half a face, and then holding it up to a mirror, leads to learning about symetrical balance and facial drawing skills. Even the games support artistic concepts. We don't call any of our work a "mistake", but instead refer to work as either "learners" or "keepers". (yay!)

    Tuition: $855 for 35 sessions.
    or 9 monthly payments of $95 (there is also a once-a-year $25 registration fee)

    Supplies are included in the tuition for KidsART!
    here's what you get:

    1. High-quality watercolor paint in 10 artist's colors
    2. An endless supply of high-quality tempera paint.
    3. Watercolor mixing palette.
    4. pad 11 x 15 real water color paper
    5. 3 real art Brushes - various sizes
    6. Drawing pad
    7. Poster boards when needed (in-room)
    8. set of 24 oil pastels
    9. An endless supply of 11 x 17 copier paper (in-room)
    10. Butcher paper from roll (in-room)
    11. Glue sticks (in-room)
    12. 2 sets of 20 Crayola Super tip washable color markers (2nd set is for later in the year when first set begins to run out of juice.
    13. Paper stumps for blending.
    14. Pencils - 2B, 4B
    15. White vinyl Eraser

      Also supplied in the room:
      Scissors
      Jars for water
      paper towels
      Lights
      Tape
      Drawing and painting boards
      Old shirt smocks (a good art apron is even better if you want to get one)
      Plastic plates for paint pallets (say that 3 times..)
      Lots of other materials, books, reference photos and props.

    Getting your own supply bin or case is highly recommended, as carrying all your supplies in your arms can be difficult. Check out our selection at our online art store.

    Other information:

    Wear old clothes if possible to our classes. When we paint, it can stain clothing, even though it is "washable". The main thing is long loose sleeves that can drag in our paints during colder months. Tight sleeves that can be pushed and will stay up are great.

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