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After School Art Classes

After school art class is designed to teach the mastery of materials, understand concept, art history and art appreciation as your child’s creative abilities are ignited to express what they see through exciting assignments that become masterpieces.

Like sports, art is a great way for students to address their "kid stress." School is hard work for students in our competitive culture and a creative outlet proves to balance anyone's workload. All artistic disciplines demonstrate skill, concept, imagination, critical thinking, discovery, invention and more.

ACAC instructs and art directs students in a way that builds self-confidence. So, when making a masterpiece or being creative with a homework assignment, the process becomes more fulfilling.

The innate desire to imagine, invent, produce and communicate is natural and nurtured through the creative process. Providing time for art yields a great return on one's investment throughout life.

Learn to see and say things in a new way

Our curriculum covers many materials and mastery comes with practice. Like anything in life, what you give your attention to will become successful. Allow your imagination to take you on a more creative visual journey.

Visual art

Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and technology are some of the tools used in learning to create. Students become an apprentice of the masters, old and new and the journey begins to uncover their own styles of expression.

Opening your eyes

Learning to draw and paint is learning to see. Become a “seer” and apply what you learn in the studio to the rest of your life. Listen and learn what others see and show us what you see. There is always more to see.

A safe place

The studio environment is where fear and judgment fall away and a new kind of self esteem emerges, empowering each student’s creative abilities. Honoring each others uniqueness allows students to ask questions, think for themselves and share what they know.

Something new, discover you

When you take a risk and rearrange your world to create art, your life becomes balanced and more fulfilling. Applying the elements and principles of art and design in your life can show you what you think and feel.

We all define our own reality, so come and illustrate your story. Live life deliberately and share your discoveries by knowing how to express yourself through the endless supply of materials you learn to master.

Classes, times and fees

After school class

Class begins at 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. (times may be adjusted depending on school hours and what fits your schedule) Monday thru Friday.

Saturday and Sunday class

Class is from 10:00 am till 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. We are flexible to fit our schedules together.

Group classes

Groups with 2 or more students are two hours long and the fee is $275 a month, all supplies included.

One on One

Private lessons are 2½ hours and $320 a month, all supplies included.

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Registration is on-going

Students may join a class at any time. Make-up classes are permitted within the same month of class.

Download After School Brochure & Registration Form (PDF)

Studio Card

If you are enrolled in a class, you may purchase a Studio Card that allows you to work more on your project in addition to class time.
5 one-hour studio sessions: $75,
10 one-hour studio sessions: $140

Art exhibitions

Exhibitions are a standard on-going event. Student work will be hung in various public places around Austin throughout the year. There will be an art party sometime during the exhibit to celebrate the young artists.

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Adult or home school classes,
ages 5-99

Classes may be arranged to fit your schedules – weekdays, weekends or evenings. Home school groups may be arranged by parents and taught on location or at the studio.

NEW! Mural classes

If you or your children would like to paint a mural in your home, office or school, we have great ideas and excellent direction to help you color your world. Cost will vary according to design. Contact us for an estimate.

NEW! School workshops

ACAC offers on-site workshops for your students. We come to you. Class size is no object and includes supplies. Choose from drawing, painting, sculpture or print making. Contact us for scheduling and cost.