Art Lessons
“"Creativity is intelligence having fun." Albert Einstein”
Art has been linked to many developmental benefits including improving fine motor skills and developing cognitive skills like how to plan, execute, and problem solve through a project. It also encourages decision making and self-expression and may even improve academic performance.
Out-of-the-box thinking through hands-on art projects keeps kids learning and growing. Creativity fosters imagination and expression through experimentation with a variety of materials.
Many providers offer private and small group instruction for kids. Art lesson sessions can be custom designed around the materials and techniques children are most interested in exploring.
Lesson Options
Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction tailored to your child’s interests and skill level. Private lessons are ideal for kids who want personalized attention and focused time on detailed projects.
Group Lessons
Small group sessions where kids learn and create together. Group lessons are a fun way for friends, siblings, or homeschool groups to explore art in a social setting.
In-Home or Studio
Many providers offer lessons at your home for convenience, while others teach from a dedicated studio space. Either way, all supplies are typically included.
Ideas to Get You Started
These projects can be completed during art lessons, or even used for parties. The possibilities are ENDLESS!
- Use vegetables, flowers, bubble wrap, string, shaving cream and more to create unique designs with paint.
- “Paint” with chalk shavings or use a spray bottle filled with water or diluted paint.
- Learn different techniques for using acrylic paint on surfaces like canvas, wood, and paper.
- Paint a phrase, name, or initials for personalized wall art.
- Learn to draw or paint still life images or portraits.
- Create a collage with words that describe yourself.
- Paint on stones or tree branches.
- Printmaking using styrofoam templates on paper, card stock, or note cards.
- Learn about color theory and experiment with painting using the color wheel.
- Glue “odds and ends” (mismatched puzzle pieces, buttons, bolts, boxes, etc.) to a board and spray paint everything the same color.
