After School Art

All ages welcome

One day per week (TBD), 90 minutes

Starts: Early September

Ends: Late December

Cost: $295 (includes all supplies)

While the sciences are what most people think of when studying the world and how it works, the visual arts are also considered essential for that purpose in Classical Christian education. Through painting, drawing, and other visual media, people gain an appreciation for the details of God’s creation, and an understanding of how those details relate to one another. We teach students to recognize beauty in all things through music, science, great works of literature, mathematics, and of course, the visual arts.

Cornerstone students all take art classes two times a week as part of their regular class schedule. We are thrilled to be able to also offer our high-quality art classes to other families in the greater Northfield community who might want to explore Classical Christian education or who are committed to homeschooling but would benefit from the assistance of an experienced art teacher. By offering one longer session per week, we aim to make it as convenient as possible for all interested families.

This class will include lessons in 3D drawing skills, color theory, color mixing, how to create special effects with watercolor paint, and some calligraphy work within paintings. Most subjects will be still life, plants, animals and landscapes. Homework will include basic drawing exercises to be compiled within a sketchbook. The intended age range is 12 and up, but a similar class for younger children may also be offered if there is sufficient demand.

Pre-registration is FREE and is a crucial first step to help us determine if this class will be offered next year.