Drawing + Painting

Build strong foundations in drawing and painting while exploring a wide range of materials.
Students sketching a fruit still life on stools at a long studio table

About this class

Students move from observation and sketching into color, composition, and finished paintings. Instruction is matched to each student’s level, so beginners build confidence while returning students push their technique further.

Every session is hands-on, with real artist materials and plenty of individual guidance.

Materials they’ll explore

  • Pencil and charcoal drawing
  • Watercolor
  • Acrylic painting
  • Gouache

At a glance

Weekly times

  • Tuesday · 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
  • Thursday · 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
  • Saturday · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM

Made in this class

Colored pencil drawing of a sea turtle in a sketchbook
Pastel acrylic painting of an Art Deco building leaning on a painting table
Watercolor painting of a hibiscus flower
Charcoal shading study of a sphere and a cube

Questions parents ask

What will my child learn in drawing and painting class?

Kids move from observation and sketching into color, composition and finished paintings, with plenty of individual guidance.

Can beginners join, or only kids with experience?

Beginners are welcome. Instruction is matched to each student’s level, so beginners build confidence while returning students push their technique further.

What art materials do kids use?

Pencil and charcoal, watercolor, acrylic paint and gouache, all real artist materials.

What age is the class, and when does it meet?

The class is for ages 7 and up. Days and times are on the class schedule.

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Girl sculpting a clay owl with tools at a studio table

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