Programs: Art for Kids
Drawing | Fall Session – Grade 2–4This course is designed for kids at all skill levels. If you like to draw, this class will enable you to explore and build on your talent! By learning to observe your surroundings more closely, the more accurate your drawings will be. Combine that with your imagination and create your own unique compositions. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Melanie Matheson Grades 2–46:00–7:00 PM Wednesday 2025September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 Thursday 2025September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23 |
Drawing | Fall Session – Grades 5–8This class will encourage the student who has been drawing and wants to improve their skills. In this class, one will learn how to draw more accurately by better observing the world around them. We will address contour drawing, different mark making, depth of field and shading. Work with different drawing mediums and gain confidence. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Melanie Matheson Grades 5–87:30–8:30 PM Wednesday 2025September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 Thursday 2025September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23 |
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Painting | Fall Session - Grades 2–4Students will be bringing home beautiful, ready-to-hang, unique paintings! Working on a large surface area, mixing colors, texture, brush stroke, and composition will all be a part of the young artists' training. There will be a strong focus on creativity, color, and planning a finished project. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Megan Krause Grades 2–46:00–7:00 PM Wednesday 2025October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 Thursday 2025October 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4 |
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Painting | Fall Session - Grades 5–8Learn various painting techniques through the lens of a variety of painters, both past and present. The students will have the opportunity to create their own masterpieces using watercolour and acrylic paint. Color theory, composition, brush stroke and interpretation will all be addressed. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Megan Krause Grades 5–87:30–8:30 PM Wednesday 2025October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 Thursday 2025October 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4 |
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Mixed Media Art! - Grades 2-4In this class, kids will explore different themes using various materials and mediums. The focus is on creative thinking, experimentation, and self-expression. Participants will be encouraged to push their creations to new levels by layering techniques. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Megan Krause Grades 2–46:00–7:00 PM Thursdays 2026January 14, 21, 28, February 4 |
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Mixed Media Art! - Grades 5-8Desciption In this class, kids will explore different themes using various materials and mediums. The focus is on creative thinking, experimentation, and self-expression. Participants will be encouraged to push their creations to new levels by layering techniques. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Megan Krause Grades 5–87:30 - 8:30 PM Thursdays 2026January 14, 21, 28, February 4 |
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Drawing | Winter Session – Grades 2–4Designed for kids at all skill levels, this class will further explore how to better observe the world around us. We will look at fundamentals of drawing such as perspective and portraiture. Come be creative, experiment with different drawing mediums and learn new skills. The fall drawing class is not pre-requisite. ** Class minimum 6 students The fall drawing class is not a pre requisite. INSTRUCTOR: Megan Krause Grades 2–46:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 2026February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 Thursdays 2026February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 |
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Drawing | Winter Session - Grades 5–8Designed for kids who love to sit and draw, this class will further explore some fundamentals of drawing, such as perspective and portraiture. A place to learn and take risks, to be creative and experiment, practice does a master make. ** Class minimum 6 students The fall drawing class is not a pre requisite. INSTRUCTOR: Megan Krause Grades 5–87:30–8:30 PM Wednesday 2026February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 Thursdays 2026February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19
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Painting | Spring Session - Grades 2-4Students will be bringing home beautiful, ready-to-hang, unique paintings! Working on a large surface area, mixing colors, texture, brush stroke, and composition will all be a part of the young artists' training. There will be a strong focus on creativity, color, and planning a finished project. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Melanie Matheson Grades 2–46:00–7:00 PM Wednesday 2026April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 Thursdays 2026April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 |
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Painting | Spring Session - Grades 5-8Students will be bringing home beautiful, ready-to-hang, unique paintings! Working on a large surface area, mixing colors, texture, brush stroke, and composition will all be a part of the young artists' training. There will be a strong focus on creativity, color, and planning a finished project. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Melanie Matheson Grades 5–87:30–8:30 PM Wednesday 2026April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 Thursdays 2026April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 |
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Creative Comic Strips! - Grade 2–4Join us for a beginners look into the captivating world of comic art. Explore how combining words and pictures can tell stories. All levels and abilities welcome as this class fosters creativity and imagination. ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Melanie Matheson Grades 2–46:00–7:00 PM Thursdays 2026May 21, 28, June 4, 11 |
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Creative Comic Strips! - Grades 5–8Delve deeper into the world of comic book writing, where we begin to explore character and plot development through words and art. No previous experience needed, just a sense of adventure! ** Class minimum 6 students INSTRUCTOR: Melanie Matheson Grades 5–87:30–8:30 PM Thursdays 2026May 21, 28, June 4, 11 |