school year programs
Young Artist Program with Mrs. Ma
2.5 Hr. lesson format (AGE 9+) with Mrs. Ma:
Serious learners are responsible to manage their own supplies independently and able to setup/cleanup proficiently without assistance. Take constructive criticism, aim to improve and advance in techniques. Exercise drafts per class, explore art history and color theories. Engage artistic development via critical thinking, apply relevant research to compose various concepts with perspectives. Originality is emphasized. Draw both from scale & observation. Supplies packets are a required purchase in addition to tuition. To be advised for an audition or portfolio, private lessons with Mrs. Ma.
*W/TH/F After School
*Sat. 12:15-2:45pm or 9:30-noon
School Year Curriculum
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Over 3000 art works by our students are chronicled in our Annual Art Shows
in the past decade.
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16-wk Spring (Feb-June)
Medium-based instructions
Meet the same schedule 1x weekly
Week 1-3 Illustrations & drawing
Week 4-6 Charcoals and Soft Pastels
Week 7-10 Watercolor Studies
Week 11-12 Oil Pastel
Week 13-16 Acrylics on canvas
Art Fundamentals (90-minute)
Aim to complete drawing and painting neatly, exercise patience and focus. Learn the use of brushes and palette. Ideal for independent beginners from age 5, familiarize working surfaces in various mediums, supplies are included with 16-wk (90-min) curriculum.
*Mon (Age 7+) with Ms. Christine
*Tu (Age 5+) 4:15-5:45 with Ms. Christina
*SUN 9:30 & 11:15 with Ms. Christina/Emily
*SUN 1-2:30 (Age 5+) with Ms. Christine
*SUN 2:45-4:15 (Age 7+) with Ms. Christine
Private Lessons With Mrs. Ma
Age 6-Adult:
Minimum 1.5-hr. for drawing or
2-hr. for painting lesson per meeting.
PRIVATE (1:1) Trial $70 per hour.
Series: 6-hr. lesson plan (1:1) $395pp.
No refund, no make up with no-show. Advanced payments & scheduling are required. 48 hr. ahead notice is required to reschedule or make up. Customized artistic development and portfolio advice. Private is scheduled during school recess, Sun 10-12 or 12-2, M/T 4-6.
*Exclude supplies.
*$80 new supplies packet is required.
Visit our Studio!
No Walk-In is accepted
during instructions.
Trial $30 for a 90-min. lesson,
$40 for a 2.5-hr. lesson.
$15 trial credit will be applied toward new 16-wk tuition (PIF only).
TRIAL is prepaid and scheduled
during or after a studio visit.
Summer art programs
July 10-August 23, TWTH 4-6pm (ART Fundamentals)
Summer ART Beginners Friendly T/W/TH, 4-6pm For Recreation ART Learners: With drawing and paintings curriculum, enjoy artistic summer enrichment to explore mediums, pastels and watercolor. Ideal for art enthusiasts. Art instructions with guided outlines with Artist Instructor, Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting, Ms. Christine. Exercise fine motor skills, patience and focus & familiarize working surfaces. Use of pastels and brushes, exercise fine motor skills.
T/W/TH Medium Based Themes & supplies included: Teacher’s Demo, Vocab, Goal Setting: 4-4:30 ART Application Instructions, 4:30-5:45 ART Reading/Discussion 5:45-6 W * T/W/TH: attend 3 days $90per week; select 2 days a week, $65 per week * Per Lesson Tuition OR TRIAL FEE: $35pp per instruction. * NO SAME DAY DROP OFF, NO WALK IN, pre-registration is required at least 2 weeks before attending, subject to seat availabilbity. Early enrollment by 5/31 is encouraged. Upon enrollment, summer member’s policy: art fundamental program includes supplies and is for enrichment only, not qualified as a day care, not tax deductible. No makeup if you missed a summer class. Payment in full only, no payment plan is accepted.
July/August Fine Art with Mrs. Ma, T/W/TH 1-3:30
For Serious ART Learners (Age 9+): Focus on technique-building and compose a summer portfolio filled with paintings and drawings while enjoying a creativity-filled summer afternoons. Artistic development, creative ideas discussion and art appreciation are incorporated into the curriculum. Medium-focused curriculum allows students to explore various subject matter based on their ability level. Classic training format that is ideal for independent and serious learners; homework may be required for research and highly encouraged with guided technique instructions with Mrs. Ma.
Standard weekly session tuition ($120pp T/W/TH 1-3:30
Week 1 (7/10-12) characters (realistic or fantasy) & design settings
Week 2 (7/17-19) charcoal & pastels: observation of life & objects
Week 3 (7/24-26) Watercolor studies: realistic in nature, interpretive in paintin
Week 4 (7/31-8/2) Acrylic Painting: explore fauvism, impressionism & realism
NOTE: Class credit may be arranged to apply in fall or spring session after the fee is deducted. 50% deposit for each summer week is non-refundable, plus $50 non-refundable deposit for spring/fall session to hold a spot & $25 administrative fee. No makeup if you missed a summer class. Weekly supply check list is available upon registration. No monetary refund after 5/1.Studio’s 5-week supplies packet exclude sharpies or micron pens for illustration: $80 with an art tote, 1 canvas, A/C & W/C 24 color paint set, charcoal set, 24c water-soluble pastels, oil pastel set, drawing pad and w/c 140lb pad with assorted brush set. $80 supplies fee is not part of the tuition and pre-order is required.
Recess & Private Lessons
Private with Mrs. Ma
Pre-registration is required.
6-hour (1:1) $395
Group/Private Lessons & Workshops
Watch students' video blogs!
Build Your Own Workshop
Ideal for Family Painting, Private Events, Social Groups, Boy/Girl Scouts & Special Occasions, recreation for beginners and art enthusiasts.
2017-18 Student Art Gallery with Mrs. Ma
2015-16 Student Art Gallery with Mrs. Ma
2013-15 Student Art Gallery with Mrs. Ma
Student Portrait Gallery with Mrs. Ma
Students' Portfolios & Journals
About Us
Launch Creative Minds!
Our Artist Studio aims to provide art enrichment to enjoy as a creative community and advocates art making as a healthy creative outlet. Our art members are encouraged to explore various fine arts mediums in our group lesson formats, as they learn various perspectives of making art.
For serious and portfolio learners who aim to prepare for a competitive audition, consult Mrs. Ma for private art lessons.
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