Elementary Art Classes

Art I (Grades K–1)

Thursday 10:00–10:55
Friday 10:00–10:55

Teacher: Christina Stephenson

Description: In this class, we will have a 2-year rotation of the themes: The Art of Michigan and Our Four Seasons.  Each project will incorporate the elements of art: line, texture, space, color, value, shape/form into our projects. Students will master their cutting skills and learn the essentials for beginning drawing and painting. Students will also get to explore with many different art mediums for a well-rounded experience. There is a $25 material fee included in the cost of this course.

Class and Material Cost: $280

Supplies Needed:

    • Paint Shirt
    • Large 50-count Crayola Super Tip Markers
    • 64+ count Crayola Crayons
      (Please put your child’s name in the paint shirt and on the outside of the art supplies packages. Put a rubber band over each box of crayons and markers to help avoid items falling out of the box. The flaps like to pop open and spill out.)

No Prerequisite Required

Art II (Grades 2–4)

Thursday 9:00–9:55
Friday 9:00–9:55

Teacher: Christina Stephenson

Description: In this class, we will have a 3-year rotation of the themes: Art Around the World, The Art of Famous Artists, and Art through Literature and Illustrations. Incorporated into the projects, students will learn and explore the six elements of art: line, texture, space, color, value, shape/form, along with learning beginning drawing skills and painting. Students will also get to explore with many different art mediums for a well-rounded experience. There is a $25 material fee included in the cost of this class.

Class and Material Cost: $280

Supplies Needed:

    • Paint Shirt
    • Large 50-count Crayola Super Tip Markers
    • 64+ count Crayola Crayons
      (Please put your child’s name in the paint shirt and on the outside of the package. Put a rubber band over each box of crayons and markers to help avoid items falling out of the box. The flaps like to pop open and spill out.)

No Prerequisite Required

Art III (Grades 3–5)

Thursday 11:00–11:55
Friday 11:00–11:55

Teacher: Christina Stephenson

Description: In this class we will have a 3-year rotation of lesson themes: Art Focused on Subjects (Math, Science, History, and Literature), Art of Our 50 States, and Art focused on the Elements and Principles of Art. Students will create 3-dimensional art, learn collage techniques, and learn an upper elementary level of drawing skills (simple perspective, blending and shading for depth, helpful tips for people, animals, and landscapes). Students will turn in 1–2 sketches a month for homework to enhance creativity and self-expression. There is a $25 material fee included in the cost of this class.

Class and Material Cost: $280

Supplies:

    • Paint Shirt
    • Large 50-count Crayola Super Tip Markers
    • 9 x 12 Strathmore or Canson Sketch Pad
      (Please put your child’s name in the paint shirt and on the outside of the package. Put a rubber band over the box of markers to help avoid items falling out of the box. The flaps like to pop open and spill out.)

No Prerequisite Required

Art IV (Grades 5–8)

Thursday 12:45–1:40
Friday 12:45–1:40

Teacher: Christina Stephenson

Description: In this class we will have a 3-year rotation of the following themes: Creativity and Self-Expression, God’s Creations, and Art Movements and Styles. Students will learn and focus on technique and application of a wide variety of mediums as well as learn helpful tips and tricks to advance their skills in drawing. Students will turn in 1–2 sketches a month for homework to enhance creativity and self-expression. There is a $30 material fee included in the cost of this class.

Class and Material Cost: $285

Supplies Need:

    • Paint Shirt
    • Large 50-count Crayola Super Tip Markers
    • 9 x 12 Sketch Pad

No Prerequisite Required