
2026-2027 Classes
At Our Partner Schools
Our on-campus classes follow the host school's calendar and a 36-week curriculum. However, students may be added at any time, based on availability.
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teens and adults in Dallas
Classes for 2026-2027 begin in August and end in May. We are closed Labor Day, the week of Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas and one week in March for spring break. We will be open other school holidays this year. Each student builds a portfolio of work to exhibit at our end of year show.
Class sizes are 16 students maximum and two teachers per class.
Tuition is prorated for 36 weeks and billed on the first of every month.
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.
Preschool Art
Ages 4-5
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.
St. John's Episcopal School, Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 (SJES handles registration)
Art I
Kinder-2nd grade
We require two years of Art I to advance to our higher level classes, or 3rd grade
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.
Lakewood Elementary, Tuesdays or Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
Mockingbird Elementary, Thursdays 3:30-4:30
St. John's Episcopal School, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 (SJES handles registration)
Sewing and Fiber Arts
2 years of art I or 2nd-5th grade
This class may be taken multiple years. Projects change each year.
This class focuses on the creation of art through fibers. Students will create original works using both ancient and modern techniques in weaving, needle felting, embroidery, and quilting, through hand sewing and simple machine sewing. We’ll study famous fiber artists, like Navajo weaver Naomi Glasses, quilter Faith Ringgold and sculptor, Judith Scott. Students will create a variety of original works and gain a deeper understanding of the history and variety of art that is created through the lens of fibers.
Lakewood Elementary, Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Lego Robotics
3rd-8th grade
This is a small group class that focuses on individual progress. May be taken multiple years.
Students will learn essential STEAM and 21st Century skills needed to become the innovative minds of tomorrow through building and coding lessons using the LEGO Education Spike System and intuitive drag and drop coding language, based on Scratch coding. Fun and engaging lessons lead students through playful activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. Students design and build, then code to make their creations come to life.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Mondays 3:30-4:30
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