Budding Artists: December

Budding Artists

Designed for ages 5-6

Budding Artists is a dynamic class that balances playful exploration with purposeful learning, creating a child-centered environment where young students can express their creativity. Each session begins with storytime, introducing a new artist or concept to spark curiosity and set the stage for the day’s artistic journey. From there, children engage in more structured activities like detailed painting, beginner printmaking, and basic sculpture, all while fully engaging their senses and promoting both fine and gross motor skill development.

While creativity and play are at the heart of each session, the activities are also designed to nurture important social-emotional skills. Students will practice teamwork, communication, and empathy through group projects, while also developing their ability to follow instructions and express their own artistic ideas. This approach supports children in building foundational skills that promote independent thinking and creativity as they transition into kindergarten and more structured learning environments.

Note: This course is only three weeks, as we will not meet on Christmas Day. 

Course Outcomes for Budding Artists:

Introduction to Artistic Concepts: Children will explore the basics of painting, printmaking, and sculpture, learning foundational skills in these mediums.
Sensory and Motor Skill Development: Through hands-on projects, students will enhance both fine and gross motor skills, engaging their senses in a playful and exploratory manner.
Creative Expression: Students will be encouraged to express their individuality through art, gaining confidence in their ability to create and share their ideas.
Social-Emotional Learning: Group projects and collaborative tasks will promote empathy, communication, and teamwork, helping students practice social skills in a creative context.
Independence and Readiness: The class supports a smooth transition to kindergarten, fostering independent thinking and readiness for more structured learning.

Requirements:
A curious mind and excitement for creative exploration! No prior experience necessary.

Materials:
All materials are provided, and our experienced educators guide students through each project in a supportive and encouraging environment.