Children’s Art Classes

Not Just A Coloring Book!

Please look at the Class registration page to register for Children’s Classes, or use the Register buttons below. 

The Studio School offers the cultivation of creativity with Children’s and Teen Art Classes! Geared towards children and teens of all ages, needs, and artistic levels, our Children’s/Teen Art Classes combine artistic technique for authentic self-expression.
We provide an educational children’s artistic experience that inspire the artist within!

Young artists will explore many facets of creating art. Lessons may include ( but are not limited to) a lesson of an old Master, such as Matisse, an art demonstration covering techniques in drawing with a variety of artist tools, (pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic) as well as a variety of techniques, (printmaking, painting, sketching, and drawing.)

Additionally our instructors work with each young artist so they given the opportunity to discover more about his or her creative interests by exploring their own ideas while also learning about composition and design. Our instructors are professional artists and educators, most are endorsed pre-k through 12 to teach Art!

Fall Youth Classes

Paint Your World—with guest artist, Martha Lalka
Ages 5-9 • Tuesdays, September 10–October 15 • 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. • $175 (all supplies included)
Kids love painting on canvas with acrylic paints! In this 6 session class, we will discover different ways to use acrylic paint and create amazing, original, and whimsical paintings! We will paint on different sizes of canvas and explore different themes. We will even use easels for a large painting! All supplies are included, and space is limited, so register early! Email marthalalka@gmail.com with questions.

Impressionist Inspired Flowers—with guest artist, Martha Lalka
Ages 10-14 • Saturday, September 28 • 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. • $50 (all supplies included)
In this one day workshop, we will explore different ways to paint flowers in an impressionistic style. Then we will paint our flowers on canvas using acrylic paint. We will learn some basic acrylic painting techniques and experiment with brushstrokes to give a loose, painterly feel. All supplies are included in this workshop, and space is limited, so register early! Email marthalalka@gmail.com with questions.

Exploring Acrylic Painting—with guest artist, Martha Lalka
Ages 10-14 • Tuesdays, October 22–November 19 and December 3 • 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. • $175 (all supplies included)
Want to learn how to paint using tried and true process techniques to guarantee a better outcome? In this 6-session class for older kids, we will learn compositional tricks such as the rule of thirds, how to paint in grisaille, and glazing. All supplies are included in this class, and space is limited, so register early! Email marthalalka@gmail.com with questions.

Sugar Skulls!—with guest artist, Martha Lalka
Ages 5-9 • Saturday, October 26 • 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. • $45 (all supplies included)
With so much color and detail, sugar skulls are super fun to paint! In this one-day workshop, we will learn all about Dia de los Muertos and the significance of sugar skulls. Then we will create our own sugar skull paintings utilizing the principle of design symmetry to make them perfect! We will use acrylic paint, oil pastels, and “gems” to make them really sparkle! All supplies are included in this workshop, and space is limited, so register early! Email marthalalka@gmail.com with questions.

Winter Youth Classes

Color Pop!—with Patti Kapral
Ages 5-9 • Tuesdays, January 7–January 28 • 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. • $150 (all supplies included)
Color is the theme of this class, as we explore ways to use color and incorporate it into artworks inspired by Pop Art! We will look at artists such as Jen Stark, Yayoi Kusama, Ketna Patel, and of course, Andy Warhol. We will create works both 3D and 2D, in lots of different media including oil pastel, watercolor, printmaking, sculpture with clay, collage, and acrylic. As always, all supplies are included, and space is limited, so register early! Makes a great gift for that art-loving kiddo on your nice list! Click Here to contact Patti with questions.

Outstanding Oil Pastel—with Patti Kapral
Ages 10-14 • February 11–March 4 • 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. • $150 (all supplies included)
Oil pastels are so versatile and fun–if you know how to use them! In this class for older kids/teens, we will learn how to blend, shade, add detail and texture, and more! From abstract works incorporating oil pastel in mixed media, to photorealistic oil pastel paintings, we will explore ways to create dynamic works of art! All supplies are included in this 4 class session, and space is limited, so register early! Makes a great Holiday gift! Click Here to contact Patti with questions.

Weather Policy: If Roanoke City Schools are: Delayed 1 hour, morning classes are delayed 1 hour. Delayed 2 hours, morning classes are canceled. Canceled, all our classes are canceled. Evening classes are canceled if bad weather persists or becomes more hazardous during the afternoon hours.