Custom After-School Art Studio

Our Custom After-School Classes provide a personalized path for every young artist, with tailored instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, and weaving. We are committed to an approach where students are empowered to develop their own projects, guided by three core principles:

  • Technique: Building strong foundational skills.

  • Creativity: Cultivating a unique artistic voice and style.

  • Growth Mindset: Fostering resilience and a love for the creative process.

Students can choose to focus on projects in:

  • Drawing & Painting

    • Mediums: Master a variety of materials including oils, acrylics, gouache, pastels, ink, and graphite.

    • Subjects: Explore realistic figures of humans and animals, landscapes, manga, still life, and imaginative concepts.

    • Instruction: Receive one-on-one guidance tailored to your skill level and personal artistic goals.

  • Sculpture & 3D Design

    • Skills: Learn the principles of balance, weight distribution, and using supportive structures (armatures).

    • Process: Bring ideas into three dimensions by working with clay, wire, and other mixed media to create freestanding art.

    • Focus: Develop spatial awareness and engineering skills to translate a 2D concept into a 3D reality.

  • Weaving

    • Skills: Learn the complete creative process, from spinning yarn and weaving fabric to sewing your creations.

    • Projects: Transform your hand-woven textiles into unique bags, pillows, accessories, garments, or tapestries.

    • Focus: Develop both the technical skill and the creative vision to bring textile ideas to life.

Our mission is to help every student develop their own artistic voice, build a portfolio of work they are proud of, and prepare them for a lifetime of creativity.

  • Tuition: $269.00 if you want to buy only 4 lessons.

  • Tuition with Subscription: $196.00 per month.

  • How the subscription works: You will be charged 196.00 every month until you pause or cancel your subscription in your account you make when you subscribe.

  • Ages: 2nd graders to 8th graders

  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate and advanced

  • Length: Each session is one 1.5-hour lesson once a week for 4 weeks

  • Your tuition covers all professional-grade materials your young artist will need to bring their creations to life. We provide a comprehensive toolkit for every discipline:

  • Drawing & Painting

    • A variety of high-quality surfaces, including mixed-media paper, stretched canvases, and canvas boards.

    • Vibrant palettes of BLICK professional acrylics and non-toxic Holbein Duo water-soluble oil paints.

    • Comprehensive sets of sketching pencils, 48-color pastels, and 48-color design markers for rich color and detail.

    • A curated set of professional Princeton Velvet Touch brushes for precision and control.

  • Sculpture & 3D Design

    • Versatile, non-toxic air-dry clay for modeling and forming.

    • A full suite of paper-mâché materials and structural cardboard for large-scale construction.

    • Pliable armature wire, pliers, and cutters for building stable and dynamic internal supports.

    • Professional-grade wood and plastic modeling tool sets for sculpting and refining details.

    • An inspiring collection of mixed-media elements for texture, embellishment, and final touches.

  • Weaving & Spinning

    • Individual lap looms and a complete set of weaving tools (shuttles, combs, and needles).

    • An extensive selection of vibrant yarns, textured fibers, and durable warp thread for creating unique textiles.

    • High-quality drop spindles and soft wool roving for the hands-on experience of spinning custom yarn.

  • Sewing & Finishing

    • High-quality fabric shears and a range of hand-sewing needles suited for various textiles.

    • Durable, multi-color thread, along with essential tools like pins and measuring tapes.

    • A curated selection of buttons, beads, and unique findings to provide the perfect finishing touch for any project.

Subscription & Make-Up Policy

  • Weekly Class: Your subscription guarantees one class per week on your chosen day.

  • 3-Class Months: For months with only 3 scheduled classes, we offer a complimentary make-up week.

    • Next Make-up Week: June 2nd - 6th, 2025.

    • To Reserve: To reserve your make-up date, text Chris babcock at 451-745-5301 Contact us if you need to schedule an alternative date.

  • Standard Make-ups: Students are allowed one make-up class per monthly session, which must be used within that session.

    • Make-up Day: Sundays, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How to Prepare for Class

  • Submit Your Idea 5 Days Early: At least 5 days before the first class, please text your child's chosen image and canvas choice to 415-745-5301.

  • Still Life Option: If your child prefers to create a still life, they may bring a beloved object to class.

  • Best Contact: The cell number 415-745-5301 is the best way to reach us for all communications.

Choosing a Project

  • What to Create: Students can draw, paint, sculpt, or weave anything they love!

  • Image Complexity for drawing or Painting:

    • For a 4-Week Session: Choose an image with moderate detail (e.g., a pet's face, a simple landscape). The project should be challenging enough to last the full session (6.5 hours).

    • For Year-Long Study: More complex and detailed images are highly encouraged to provide a sustained challenge.

  • Need Help? Text us your child's age, and we can send you project examples that are a perfect fit.

Canvas Selection

  • Canvas Options:

    • Rectangle: 11x14, 9x12, or 8x10 inches

    • Square: 12x12 inches

    • Shaped: Heart, Triangle, or Oval (approx. 10 inches)

  • Important: Please ensure your child's chosen image matches the shape of their canvas for the best artistic result.

Custom Afternoon Art Studio

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Custom Afterschool Art Studio - Subscription
$196.00 every month

2025-26 Days & Times

Session Arrival Times

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Flexible arrival every 30 minutes: 3 to 4:30 PM, 3:30 to 5 PM, 4 to 5:30 PM, and 4:30 to 6 PM.

  • Wednesdays: Flexible arrival every 30 minutes 2:00 PM to 3:30 pm, 3 to 4:30 PM, 3:30 to 5 PM, 4 to 5:30 PM, and 4:30 to 6 PM.

  • Session 1: Starts third week of September to 2nd week of october (Sept 15 to Oct 10)

  • Session 2: Starts third week of October until first week of November (Oct 14th to Nov 7)

  • Session 3: 2nd week of November until 1st week of December (Nov 10 to Dec 12) Please note there are no classes Thanksgiving week.

When to submit image

Guardians are required to submit their child's chosen image and select their painting surface at least two weeks prior to the student’s start date. Students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of subjects, from favorite stuffed animals and realistic figures to manga characters, animals, self-portraits, family portraits, graphic novel-style drawings, landscapes, cherished trinkets, or any combination thereof.

Make-up Policy

Each student is eligible for up to 1 scheduled make-up class per month during the school year. To cancel a class, please contact us no later than noon the day before the absence. Make-up classes must be completed within one month (4 weeks) from the date of the absence.