Child & teen art classes
Kids and teen art classes in Holladay
Small-group art classes for K–12 in my home studio. Real materials, real skill-building, and real feedback: the kind of art class where kids leave with something they made and a little more confidence than they came in with.
Mondays only. Homeschool and traditional school students are both welcome.
Fall session: October 5 – December 14 · Holladay home studio (address shared upon enrollment).
Request Fall enrollment See the four classes
A Monday morning in the studio.
Fall launch special — drop in any Monday from $20 per class.
No commitment · Launch drop-in rates for Fall 2026 · Oct 5 – Dec 14 · no class Thanksgiving week
Who this is for
If your 8-year-old finished their art workbook in an afternoon, this is the next thing.
I keep the groups small on purpose, usually four to eight students. I want to be able to look at your child’s paint mixing on Monday and know something specific to tell them by next Monday. That does not happen in a room of thirty.
No worksheets. No coloring pages. Real materials from the first class.
Mondays in Holladay
Class times at a glance.
| Class | Grades | Time | Length | Drop-in* | Full workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Art Jr | K–2 | 10:00–10:45 AM | 45 min | $20 | $250 |
| Kids Art | 3–5 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | 60 min | $20 | $250 |
| Art Foundations | 6–8 | 12:30–2:00 PM | 90 min | $30 | $350 |
| Teen Studio | 9–12 | 2:30–4:15 PM | 105 min | $35 | $380 |
*Fall 2026 launch drop-in rate. Standard drop-in rates ($30, $30, $40, and $45) return after the fall season. Drop in any Monday — no commitment required.
The full workshop is the lowest per-class price. The ten-week totals equal $25 per class for Kids Art Jr and Kids Art, $35 per class for Art Foundations, and $38 per class for Teen Studio.
Teen Studio begins at 2:30 PM so many students can come straight from school. If your student’s dismissal or travel time makes that difficult, mention it in the enrollment inquiry.
The first class is discounted while you decide: $10 for either Kids Art class, $15 for Art Foundations, and $20 for Teen Studio. A $20 sibling discount is available on full 10-week enrollment. Month passes, three-payment plans, and online monthly options are also available.
The four classes
Find the one that fits your child.
Grades K–2
Kids Art Jr
Mondays 10:00–10:45 AM · 45 minutes
The same weekly adventure as Kids Art, scaled for the youngest hands. Line, shape, color, texture, and space — taught through hands-on projects and art-history journeys.
| Fall launch drop-in | $20 |
| First class | $10 |
| Drop-in class (standard) | $30 |
| Month pass | $104 |
| Three-payment plan | $87 × 3 |
| Full 10 weeks | $250 |
| Online monthly | $20/month |
Grades 3–5
Kids Art
Mondays 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · 60 minutes
The same weekly adventure at two levels — siblings study the same concept side by side. A full hour, real brushes, a larger sheet of paper, and more say in their work.
| Fall launch drop-in | $20 |
| First class | $10 |
| Drop-in class (standard) | $30 |
| Month pass | $104 |
| Three-payment plan | $87 × 3 |
| Full 10 weeks | $250 |
| Online monthly | $20/month |
Grades 6–8
Art Foundations
Mondays 12:30–2:00 PM · 90 minutes
A ten-week graphite drawing workshop. Students build real drawing technique week by week, ending in a personal “What Do You Carry?” piece of their own.
| Fall launch drop-in | $30 |
| First class | $15 |
| Drop-in class (standard) | $40 |
| Month pass | $144 |
| Three-payment plan | $120 × 3 |
| Full 10 weeks | $350 |
| Online monthly | $28/month |
Grades 9–12
Teen Studio
Mondays 2:30–4:15 PM · 105 minutes
Two sustained portfolio drawings across the fall, with real critique while a piece is still in progress. Includes a Homeschool Credit Track; twelfth-graders can add a Senior Portfolio Track.
| Fall launch drop-in | $35 |
| First class | $20 |
| Drop-in class (standard) | $45 |
| Month pass | $156 |
| Three-payment plan | $130 × 3 |
| Full 10 weeks | $380 |
| Online monthly | $36/month |
The fall lineup
What we’re making this fall.
Ten Mondays, October 5 – December 14. Kids Art Jr and Kids Art share each week’s concept — siblings study the same idea side by side.
| Wk | Date | Element | Kids Art Jr (K–2) | Kids Art (3–5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5 | Line | Fun with Fine Lines | Expressive Brush Lines |
| 2 | Oct 12 | Line | Chalk Cave Animals | Cave Animals in Motion |
| 3 | Oct 19 | Shape | Scissor Skills | Shape Deconstruction |
| 4 | Oct 26 | Shape | Four-Shape Mosaic Cat | Egyptian Profile Animal |
| 5 | Nov 2 | Color | Color Chemistry Lab | Warm and Cool Color Lab |
| 6 | Nov 9 | Color | The Winged Bull | Mesopotamian Guardian |
| 7 | Nov 16 | Texture | Pattern Printing | Texture Printing Lab |
| 8 | Nov 30 | Texture | Bronze Vessels | Bronze Vessel Relief |
| 9 | Dec 7 | Space | Bedroom Blueprint | Room From Above |
| 10 | Dec 14 | Space | Gold Mosaic Rooms | Byzantine Mosaic Interior |
Art Foundations
- Your Brain Draws Shortcuts
- Turn It Upside Down
- Make Your Hand Follow Your Eye
- Objects in the Same Space
- Bigger Than Life
- Every Line Has a Job
- What Do You Carry?
- Choose the Strongest View
- Make the Words Belong
- Finish and See the Change
Teen Studio
- Drawing From Life Diagnostic
- Comparative Measurement
- Composition and Visual Hierarchy
- Things We Carry
- Line Hierarchy and Surface
- Critique, Revision, Completion
- Value Structure and Lighting
- Complex Graphite Still Life
- Edges, Depth, and Focal Control
- Final Critique and Portfolio Review
Is my child ready?
A closer look at each class.
Kids Art Jr — Grades K–2
This is your child if they:
- Are still figuring out scissors, glue sticks, and how to hold a small brush
- Do their best work in short, focused bursts with a chance to reset
- Like being messy and can keep going when a project changes unexpectedly
- Watch a short demonstration and then want to jump in and try it
- Are more interested in making the artwork than getting every part exactly right
Kids Art — Grades 3–5
This is your child if they:
- Can cut on a curved line, glue precisely, and use a paintbrush without soaking the paper
- Can watch a longer demonstration and remember the important steps
- Can stay with one project for most of an hour
- Are starting to care that their work looks the way they pictured it
- Ask why colors, materials, and techniques behave the way they do
Have a K–2 student and a grades 3–5 student at home? They study the same weekly concept side by side — many siblings take the two classes back-to-back on the same Monday.
Art Foundations — Grades 6–8
This is your student if they:
- Can settle into a ninety-minute class without a scheduled break
- Can hear specific feedback and make another attempt
- Are ready to slow down and build real drawing technique in graphite
- Will redo part of a piece when that is what helps the skill click
- Want to finish the fall with a personal piece of their own
Teen Studio — Grades 9–12
This is your student if they:
- Can settle into a 105-minute studio session and use the time
- Either have some art background or genuinely want to build one
- Are ready to sustain one drawing across multiple weeks
- Can receive a real critique and use it to make a decision
- Are interested in what art communicates, not only how to reproduce an image
For homeschool families
Pairs with any homeschool curriculum.
Students take their finished work home the same day — no shared storage, no make-up scheduling to juggle.
Teen Studio offers a Homeschool Credit Track: a visual journal, retained sketches, artist statements, and an hours log — transcript-ready documentation for grades 9–12. Twelfth-graders can add a Senior Portfolio Track.
For 12th graders
Senior Portfolio Track
For seniors applying to art schools, art majors, or another program where a portfolio is part of the application.
Seniors on the Portfolio Track attend the regular Teen Studio session for group studio time and receive a monthly thirty-minute one-on-one meeting with me to work on the college portfolio, review pieces, and discuss application timelines.
Every senior’s portfolio is different. A dedicated art school may ask for different work than a liberal arts art major, trade program, or gap-year program. The one-on-one meeting is where that school-specific planning happens.
What we may cover:
- Building a portfolio around the student’s specific school targets
- Strengthening observational drawing and other missing portfolio areas
- Common Application portfolio requirements and school-specific assignments
- Artist statement writing and revision
- Deadlines, portfolio review dates, and a realistic production schedule
Pricing for the Portfolio Track is not set yet. If your senior is requesting Teen Studio, mention the Portfolio Track in the inquiry and I will explain what it could look like for them. Teen Studio can also be started on its own, with portfolio support added later if needed.
Ask about the Portfolio Track
Finished student work.
What a class looks like
Skills are taught one decision at a time.
We begin with why
Students understand what the skill is solving before they begin following instructions.
I demonstrate
I reveal one stage at a time, with the reason for each choice attached.
Students work
Most of the class is studio time. I circle the room and give specific feedback to each student.
Skills stack
One study leads into the next so students can use an idea more than once before moving on.
We review
Students look at what changed, what worked, and what still needs attention. Praise stays specific.
Work is cared for
Finished studies can go home. Larger pieces may stay safely in the studio until they are complete.
Fall 2026 workshop
October 5 to December 14
Ten Mondays connecting art skills to the ways artists made images across different times and places.
The two youngest classes journey through prehistoric cave art, Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Persia, Ancient China, and Byzantine art at an age-appropriate level. Art Foundations runs a ten-week graphite drawing workshop, and Teen Studio builds two sustained portfolio drawings.
The curriculum follows a three-year rotation, so students can continue in the same grade band without repeating the same projects.
From the classroom
Real classes. Real work.
A look at what we make — from our summer classes in the park and the drawing studio.
Not sure which class?
Tell me about your child.
The grade bands are a starting point, not an inflexible rule. Students do not always line up neatly with school-grade categories in art. You might have a third grader who has been drawing since they could hold a pencil, or a fifth grader who is brand new to a real paintbrush. Both are welcome.
Tell me a little about your child, including their grade, previous art experience, and what they enjoy making. I will recommend the class I would try first. If the first placement turns out not to be the right fit, we can adjust it.
Choosing between Kids Art Jr and Kids Art? The classes explore the same weekly concept at two levels. Choose Kids Art Jr if your child is still building confidence with scissors, brushes, and following a short demonstration. Choose Kids Art if those skills are already comfortable and your child is ready for more of the reasoning behind each artistic decision.
Ask which class fits Compare the classes
Finished artwork from students in the program.
Emily in the studio.
Your instructor
Hi, I’m Emily.
I’m a working artist and illustrator based in Holladay, with two degrees in animation and illustration and over a decade of teaching kids and teens. I still paint, take on commissions, and show my own work, so my classes focus on strong technique, quality materials, and skills that build over time. I love art history and teach with patience and calm, because that’s the kind of studio I’d want my own kid in.
Younger students learn the building blocks of art — line, shape, color, and texture — while trying different materials and finding what they love. Middle schoolers explore new media — drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and design. High schoolers develop their own voice as artists, with high school credit available for homeschoolers and an AP Studio Art and portfolio track for students who want it.
Enrollment
Enrolling now — Fall session starts Oct 5.
Come to one class before you commit. The first class is discounted so your student can participate in the regular lesson and see whether the class feels like a good fit before you choose a longer payment option.
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