Classes 2023-2024
Our classes follow a 36-week long curriculum. However, students may be added at any time, based on availability.
Classes for 2023-24 session begin August 14, 2023 and end on May 24, 2024. We follow the DISD base calendar. We are closed the week of Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas, a week in March for spring break and all other school holidays. Each student builds a portfolio of work to exhibit at our end of year show. This year our show will be on June 8, 2024. Class sizes are 16 students maximum, and two teachers per class.
If you don't see a class listed in the registration portal, that means the class is full. Please click the link below to be placed on the wait list. Tuition is prorated and billed on the first of every month.
Preschool Art
Wednesday 2:30-3:30
Saturday 10:45-11:45
Ages 3-5
Must be toilet independent
Through lessons that allow students to imagine, discover and experiment, our Preschool Art class focuses on cognitive development, fine motor skills, enhancing art language and literacy, and supporting social and emotional skills. The pre-school class promotes independence, verbal and non-verbal expressions of ideas and feelings, and supports the preschool aged child’s eagerness to learn. With an emphasis on the five senses, our preschool classes are an introduction to the art making process. A wide variety of mediums, processes, artists and tools are explored in preparation for elementary art, in a fun, age-appropriate setting.
Art, Art, and More Art
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 3:40-4:40
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 (6 spots left)
Ages 5-12, separated by grade level
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:40-4:40 classes are full. Click here to be placed on the waitlist. Please specify which day you would like).
Our art classes seek to spark creativity. We encourage students to make messes, try new things and become confident in their artistic endeavors. Through fun and engaging lessons, students work in a variety of mediums, including, pencil, ink, paint, oil pastels, clay, and textiles. We explore different art periods, artists and cultures. Students build on prior learning, and deepen their knowledge and understanding of art, all while discovering their own artistic and creative voice. Students will produce a portfolio of work that includes original designs, based on the lessons that we study.
Drawing, Cartoons & Graphic Design
Monday 4:50-5:50 *Class full, please click here to be placed on our waitlist.
Ages 7-12
iPad and app download required
Throughout history, artists have been telling stories with images. From the cavemen, to early newspapers and advertising, to modern day social media and websites. Cartoonists and graphic designers know how to say something, often with very few, or no words. In this class, we’ll explore this history, then, we’ll design and tell stories with images, drawings and pictures, both by hand, and using technology. We’ll look at careers and creators, from the fields of advertising, web design, gaming, virtual, and augmented reality. Students will produce a portfolio of work that includes original designs, based on the lessons that we study. Portfolios are presented at our end of year art show.
Architecture, Interior Design and Construction
Tuesday 4:50-5:50
Ages 7-12
iPad and app download required
*Class full, please click here to be placed on our waitlist.
Throughout history, from the Egyptians to modern day skyscrapers, architects, designers and builders have influenced how we live and work. In this class, through artistic projects and materials, we'll explore how these masterpieces are built and why. Then, we'll use our imaginations to design and build a model and a vision board, for our own dream houses of the future.
Game Design, Coding & Esports
Wednesday 4:50-6:20
Ages 7-12
Laptop and app download required
Class full, please click here to be placed on our waitlist.
This class is for aspiring game and app developers, who also want to become a part of Imaginarium’s Esports team. Each week, we’ll learn the basic coding and programming skills needed to design and build original games and apps. Students will design and program their own original titles, which can run anywhere and can be exported to share. Completed projects can be exported to the web, as a mobile app on iOS and Android, and published on Steam or the Microsoft Store. The second half of this class will be dedicated to practicing Esports. The Esports team will also compete in monthly teacher-led tournaments in games like Minecraft, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Cart.
Fashion Design and Sewing
Thursday 4:50-5:50
Ages 7-12
*Class full, please click here to be placed on our waitlist.
Armani, Chanel, Versace. The runways of Paris are filled with the art of fashion. In this class, we’ll explore some of the greatest icons in fashion history, and learn about what inspired their designs. Each week, we’ll create garments and accessories, while learning sewing basics. Students will produce their own fashion designs, which will be modeled and presented at our end of year show.
The Art Of Crochet
Thursday 6:00-7:00
Ages 8 and up (adults too!)
The art of crochet can be traced back to the 15th century and can be found across many different cultures throughout history. Crochet offers a range of mental and physical benefits. It is a form of mindfulness, which helps to reduce stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and calming the mind. In this class, students will learn basic stitching skills, then build on those skills as we study the art and history of working with fibers. Over the course of this class, students will become confident in the art of crochet, while making garments and other useful items using the skills that they learn.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
“Art with Ms. James is without a doubt the highlight of my daughter’s week. Each class she explores new mediums, learns a noteworthy artist, and deepens her understanding of the basics-lines, color, composition, and more. No worksheets or coloring pages here…Ms. James works with her students on a single piece for several weeks, ensuring their work is something to be framed and treasured for years to come.”
Hillary Stonger