Every child has the ability to create.  These lessons, private and group, will enable your child to express his or her creativity through art.  

These are not ‘project-based’ classes—they are all about training your fine art skills. Instruction will always begin with the foundation to all art–drawing, then build based on the interests and abilities of the artists.  The world, regardless of how colorful it is, is made up of lines and shapes so every artist starts here.

Pair your lessons with Open Sessions to increase time spent practicing while collaborating with other artists and giving and receiving feedback.

Designed to reveal creativity, broaden artistic skills, and learn new techniques.

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction
Ages 10-18

$20/hr

Using artwork your young artist is most proud of, I will evaluate his/her skill level and an individualized curriculum will be created.
In private lessons, we will:

  • start with paper and pencil drawing—other mediums are developed from the foundations of drawing and will be explored as your artist progresses.

  • spend time in each element of design: shape, color, space, form, line, value, and texture.

  • explore mediums your young artist shows interest in—charcoal, pastels, painting, collage, wood burning (pyrography), etc.

  • continue developing your young artist’s creativity and artistic voice.

  • schedule based on your needs—contact information below.

Please bring artist pencils and a drawing sketchbook. See the links for examples.

Group Lessons

Max of 4 students/group
Ages 10-18

$15/hr

Similar to private lessons, group lessons will start with an evaluation of skill and curriculum will be established based on level.
Each group will have a maximum of 4 artists to ensure enough individualized attention.
In group lessons, we will:

  • start with paper and pencil drawing—other mediums are developed from the foundations of drawing and will be explored as your artist progresses.

  • spend time in each element of design: shape, color, space, form, line, value, and texture.

  • explore mediums the group shows interest in—charcoal, pastels, painting, collage, wood burning (pyrography), etc.

  • continue developing your young artist’s creativity and artistic voice.

  • learn from the different experiences and exposures to the art world from each artist in the group.

Please bring artist pencils and a drawing sketchbook. See the links for examples.

For questions or to schedule a lesson, please use the form below.

All lessons will be held at
The Humanitarian Center
Room 206
215 W 6th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801