Art After School

ARTS’ free after school classes introduce children to various forms of art while encouraging creative thinking in a fun and safe environment. Taught by local artists, musicians, and educators, classes are designed to build self-confidence while contributing to artistic skills, leadership development, and better academic performance.


About the Program

Enrollment Requirements

Students grades 1st- 12th may register for Art After School classes. The program is open to public, private, and home-schooled students, so that every child has an opportunity to explore art. Participating schools only allow students from their school to attend classes on their campus. ARTS campuses in Schulenburg and Fayetteville, allow students from all area schools. Art After School classes are always offered at no cost to parents or schools; no registration fee is required. This program is very popular, so early enrollment is advised.

Class Topics

Art After School programs offer different art styles and subjects for your child to explore, such as: acrylic painting, watercolor painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, digital art, fiber and needle felting, storybook art, sensory and tactile projects, and principles of art and design.

Locations

Art After School is held weekly during the school year in the following locations: Fayetteville, Flatonia, La Grange, Round Top- Carmine, Schulenburg, Smithville, Waelder, Weimar, and Moulton.

Art After School Location Schedules:

  • Fayetteville- Annex- 4 - 5 pm

    • TUE- Acrylic painting with Christine Feehery- Grades 1st-5th

    • TUE- Knitting with Margaret Atkins - Grades 4th - 12th

    • WED- Arts & Crafts with Jennifer Clack - Grades 1st - 3rd

    • WED- Quilting with Jeanette Brown - Grades 4th - 12th

    • THUR- Paint Party with Tory & Jennifer - Grades 1st - 3rd

    • THUR- Acrylic painting with Christine Feehery - Grades 4th - 8th

  • La Grange Elementary - Art with Mrs. Delgadillo - 3:45 - 4:45 pm

    • MON- Grades PK - 1st

    • TUE- Grades 2nd - 3rd

    • WED- Grades 3rd - 4th

    • THUR- Grades 5th - 6th

  • Sacred Heart La Grange - Art with Mrs. Kosler - 3:45 - 4:45 pm

    • TUE- Grades 3rd - 4th

    • WED- Grades 5th - 6th

    • THUR- Grades 1st - 2nd

  • Schulenburg ARTS Campus - 4 - 5 pm

    • TUE- Turtle Wing Art with Brandy - All Grade Levels

    • TUE- Exploring watercolors & acrylics with Fernanda - Grades 1st - 5th

    • TUE- Homeschool Art with Georgia Pohl- Grades 1st - 8th (12pm-1pm)

    • WED- Arts & Crafts with Brandy - Grades 1st - 5th

    • WED- Art 101 with Fernanda- Grades 6th - 12th

    • THUR- Arts & Crafts with Brandy - Grades 1st - 5th

    • THUR- Exploring watercolors & acrylics with Fernanda - Grades 6th - 12th

    • THUR- Homeschool Art with Georgia Pohl- Grades 1st - 8th (12pm-1pm)

  • Weimar Elementary - Art with Mrs. Francis - 3:30 - 5 pm

    • MON- Grades 1st - 2nd

    • TUE- 5th Grade

    • WED- Grades 3rd - 4th

  • St. Michael- Weimar - Art with Mrs. Heger - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

    • TUE- Grades 1st - 3rd

    • THUR- Grades 4th - 8th

  • Flatonia Elementary - Art with Mrs. Pilat - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

    • MON- Grades 1st - 6th

    • TUE- Grades 1st - 6th

    • WED- Grades 1st - 6th

  • Moulton Elementary - Art with Mrs. Kresta - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

    • TUE - Grades 4th & 5th

  • Smithville- Mary Nichols Art Center - 4:00 - 5:00 pm

    • TUE- Art with Brandy Royster - Grades 1st - 3rd

    • WED- Art with Bonnie Joplin - Grades 4th - 8th

    • THUR- Art with Jessica Ries - Grades 1st - 4th (CLASS IS FULL)


Art After School Registration Form


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Snack & Supply Drive

ARTS is hosting a snack and supply drive for our Art After School Program. Your contribution helps the organization continue to offer our Art After School classes for free. Snack and supply donations can be purchased from our Amazon List linked below.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and we thank you for your support!

Support for Art After School

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is committed to offering Art After School programming at no cost to families or schools. However, it costs ARTS an average of $100 per student each semester to offer high quality arts enrichment programming. Please consider supporting our program. Click the button below to learn more about the many ways that YOU can contribute!