Is your student just beginning their artistic journey, or do they love to create and want to explore a wide variety of art materials and techniques? Our Beginner Youth Art Class is the perfect starting point!
Spring Term Focus: Figure drawing fundamentals, cultural art forms, and art’s role in community and communication.
Learning Outcomes: Students will gain a basic understanding of human proportion, develop original characters, and analyze the cultural significance of art forms like masks. The connection between pattern, repetition, and cultural textiles is explored.
Key Projects: Introduction to basic human form sketching, cultural mask creation, and advanced stamp-making for multi-color Printmaking, applying principles of design to repetitive imagery.
- Ages: 8-12
- Class Time: Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Term Length: February 16, 2026 – April 27, 2026 (10 weeks)
- Spring Break (Northshore School District): No classes on Monday, April 6, 2026. Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026.
- Investment: $450/term
Each week features an exciting, hands-on project designed to inspire creativity, encourage experimentation, and build fundamental skills in a supportive, step-by-step manner.
- Week 1: Human Form Basics – Simple gesture drawing, understanding body proportions.
- Week 2: Creative Lettering & Typography – Designing expressive letters and words.
- Week 3: Mask Making
- Week 4: Pattern & Repetition – print making on canvas pencil bags
- Week 5: Acrylic Painting with Jamie
- Week 6: Community/Neighborhood Art – Drawing or painting scenes from their own neighborhood or community with perspective lesson – pencil and watercolor
- Week 7: 3 D Clay and wheel time
- Week 8: Painting Clay Pieces
- Week 9 and 10: Make-up / Open Studio Day These weeks are for students who may have missed a previous session to catch up on a project, and for all students to engage in free exploration with materials or work further on a current project under instructor guidance.
Find information about missed classes, enrollment discounts etc here: ENROLLMENT POLICIES
Why Choose Picket Fence Art Studio This School Year?
A Safe & Supportive Environment: We foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere where students feel comfortable experimenting, expressing themselves, and building confidence.
Project-Based Learning: Every week brings a new, engaging project that applies artistic concepts in a fun, tangible way.
Dedicated Make-Up / Open Studio Week (Week 9): We understand busy schedules! Each 9-week term includes a dedicated Week 9 where students can catch up on a missed project or simply enjoy extra creative time in an open studio environment. This means no missed learning and valuable flexibility for your family.
Expert Instruction: Our passionate instructors are skilled artists and educators committed to nurturing each child’s individual creative potential.
Small Class Sizes: Ensuring personalized attention and tailored guidance for every student.
All Materials Included: High-quality art supplies are provided for every single project – just bring your enthusiasm!
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