ART CART FOR KIDS PROGRAM

Our current art program for kids is provided by partnering with schools and day cares that want to offer an art program on site. We create lessons and projects based on a child’s age and skill level — and then bring the art cart to them with all supplies ready to go. See the descriptions below.

Our core programs are 12-week sessions. If you would like us to create a customized program for you, please contact us.

If your child’s school is already enrolled in The Art Cart, you can sign up your child for classes at any time by registering them. There is a $30 registration fee for each child.

ART FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

ART DISCOVERY

The Art Discovery program is for creative students who need direction developing their inner artist. Students will learn how to use basic tools and techniques to create art. Learning fundamental terms and concepts – exploring multiple mediums including watercolors.

Learnings and Skills:

  • Fine motor skills and hand eye coordination from using tools
  • Cognitive development and critical thinking skills from visualizing their creations
  • Creativity by being allowed to explore and experimentation
  • Elements of drawing such as color theory, value and texture, form, shape, lines, special relationships

Learn more about the importance of art in The art of creating: Why art is important for early childhood development” from Michigan State University Extension.

  • 12 weeks – Open enrollment

DRAWING AND SKETCHING

The Drawing and Sketching program is for students interested in art and need direction developing pieces with more tone, depth and substance. Students will learn how to use tools and more in depth techniques to create art. Learning terms and concepts.

Learnings and Skills:

  • Fine motor skills and hand eye coordination from using tools
  • Cognitive development and critical thinking skills from visualizing their creations
  • Creativity by being allowed to explore and experimentation
  • Elements of Drawing such as color theory, value and texture, form, shape, lines, special relationships

 Learn more about the importance of art in The art of creating: Why art is important for early childhood development” from Michigan State University Extension.

  • 12 weeks

ACRYLIC & WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Students learn color mixing, styles and techniques for both Acrylic and Watercolor Paints. Curriculum will be discussed and planned depending on the group of students and individual experience.

  • 12 weeks

WHAT PARENTS & TEACHERS SAY

“My kids are excited to go to school on the day The Art Cart is coming. They love to bring their projects home and talk about what they did.”

HAPPY PARENT

“The Art Cart makes it so easy to offer kids the opportunity to explore art because they do all the planning and just show up with the supplies.”

DAYCARE AIDE