Art Lessons for Kids at School of Visual Arts

  • Foundations learning.
  • Drawing and painting.
  • Explore a wide variety of materials.
  • For kids from Kindergarten through 9th grade.

As part of its mission to meet the diverse needs of the larger community within which the College resides, SVA offers art programs for kids. Youth art classes at SVA are for young people in grades K-9, and are taught by SVA art educators and art education graduate students. Request information at ce@sva.edu to learn more about the art lessons for kids offered in SVA's Continuing Education program.

Foundations in Art: Grades K - 2

Monday-Friday: July 15-July 26
Hours: 11:00 am-12:30 pm 
10 sessions; $220

 

 Children are encouraged to express themselves, emphasizing creativity and experimentation through age-appropriate projects, themes and skills. A variety of materials and techniques will be explored, including watercolor, tempera, mixed media, clay, cray-pas, as well as methods in printmaking. NOTE: All materials are included in the course tuition.

Foundations in Art: Grades 3 - 4

Monday-Friday: July 15-July 26
Hours: 11:00 am-12:30 pm 
10 sessions; $220

 

Through experimentation with various materials and methods, children will develop their art-making skills and explore personal areas of creative interest. A variety of materials and techniques will be explored, including watercolor, tempera, mixed media, clay and cray-pas, as well as methods in printmaking. Discovering different artists and their work will also be a part of this course. NOTE: All materials are included in the course tuition.

Mixed Media Grades 5-6

Monday-Friday: July 15-July 26
Hours: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 
10 sessions; $220

 

 

Students will explore various age-appropriate techniques and materials used to create two- and three-dimensional works.  Mediums such as clay, cardboard, pastel, pencil and tempera paint, as well as found objects will be used.  Art historical references will complement studio work.  Emphasis will be placed on finding and developing a personal style.  NOTE: All materials are included in the course tuition.

Painting and Drawing Grades 7-9

Monday-Friday: July 15-July 26
Hours: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 
10 sessions; $220

 

Students will learn about painting and drawing while exploring a variety of different materials.  Scrap wood, wire and clay will be used to create three-demensional sculptures, while pencils, charcoal, acrylic paint and watercolore will be used for two-dimensional projects.  Students will learn the tools and techniques for creating from direct observation as well as their imagination.  NOTE: All materials are included in the course tuition.

 

 

How to Register

 

Online registration is not available for this program. Registration for Art For Kids courses can ONLY be completed through the MAT Art Education Department. For further information, please contact Anna Roman at 212.592.2445 or e-mail aroman@sva.edu. Space is limited and registration takes place on a first-come, first-served basis.

SVA's art classes for young people in grades K-9 enrich a child's knowledge of art while exploring a wide variety of materials. Classes maintain a teacher-student ratio of one to eight and are taught by SVA art educators and teaching assistants who are also professional artists.

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Scholarship recipients will be required to pay a (nonrefundable) $20 processing fee.

Program Policies

Punctuality is expected and late arrivals will not be admitted into a class. All children grades K through 5 must be accompanied by an adult to and from each class. Those enrolling in AEC-1014, Grades K Through 2, must be five years of age or older. This program is made possible, in part, through funding from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council-Fund for Creative Communities and the Traveler's Foundation.


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