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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Support the Program
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!