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Visual Arts

Visual Arts Fall 2026: Youth Classes

Our youth visual arts program offers a variety of classes for children in painting, drawing, crafting, and creating art in a variety of media. Our professional instructors focus on teaching the fundamentals of art and refining abilities while allowing students to express their individual creativity, and above all, have fun! Each child receives individualized attention in a relaxed and inspiring space.

Art Explorations (Session One)
  • Tu: 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • 9/8 – 10/27
  • Sessions: 8
  • Grades: 1,2,3
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Art Explorations (Session Two)
  • Tu: 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • 11/3 – 12/22
  • Sessions: 8
  • Grades: 1,2,3
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Beginning Art Adventures (Session One)
  • Fr: 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • 9/11 – 10/30
  • Sessions: 8
  • Grades: Kindergarten,1,2
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  • Fri
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: O'Reilly
  • Tuition: $280
Beginning Art Adventures (Session Two)
  • Fr: 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • 11/6 – 12/18
  • Sessions: 7
  • Grades: Kindergarten,1,2
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  • Fri
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: O'Reilly
  • Tuition: $245
Cartooning I (Session One)
  • Mo: 4 – 5 pm
  • 9/14 – 11/2
  • Sessions: 8
  • Grades: 1,2,3
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  • Mon
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Paget
  • Tuition: $225
Cartooning I (Session Two)
  • Mo: 4 – 5 pm
  • 11/9 – 12/21
  • Sessions: 7
  • Grades: 1,2,3
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  • Mon
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Paget
  • Tuition: $195
Cartooning II (Session One)
  • Mo: 5:15 – 6:15 pm
  • 9/14 – 11/2
  • Sessions: 8
  • Grades: 4,5,6,7
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  • Mon
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Paget
  • Tuition: $225
Cartooning II (Session Two)
  • Mo: 5:15 – 6:15 pm
  • 11/9 – 12/21
  • Sessions: 7
  • Grades: 4,5,6,7
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  • Mon
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Paget
  • Tuition: $195
Drawing & Painting (Session One)
  • Th: 3:45 – 5:15 pm
  • 9/10 – 10/29
  • Sessions: 8
  • Grades: 3,4,5
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  • Thu
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Siegel
  • Tuition: $300
Drawing & Painting (Session Two)
  • Th: 3:45 – 5:15 pm
  • 11/5 – 12/17
  • Sessions: 7
  • Grades: 3,4,5
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  • Thu
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Siegel
  • Tuition: $265
Little Artist & You: Sensory Studio (Session One)
  • Fr: 2 – 3 pm
  • 9/11 – 10/30
  • Sessions: 8
  • Grades: Pre-school
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  • Fri
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Koorbusch
  • Tuition: $260
Little Artist & You: Sensory Studio (Session Two)
  • Fr: 2 – 3 pm
  • 11/6 – 12/18
  • Sessions: 7
  • Grades: Pre-school
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  • Fri
  • Location: On Site
  • Instructor: Koorbusch
  • Tuition: $225