Homeschooling is a very popular trend in education, and there are many advantages. Homeschooling parents and educators can customize learning to the student’s individual needs. Outside of classic subjects like reading, writing and arithmetic, homeschoolers have the advantage of expanding learning experiences to specialized locations such as museums and cultural venues, helping to round out traditional subjects.
There are some challenges, however. Parents must make a serious commitment to structured learning time, accessing resources and finding the right curriculum for a wide range of subjects. Homeschoolers also need opportunities to socialize with other students. That’s where homeschool art classes in Cary, NC can help!
The Benefits of Art Classes for Homeschoolers
One specialized area of education is the arts. It is well documented that providing students with art classes has many benefits. Art is the bridge between academic information and individual thinking.
- The arts enhance cognitive learning by promoting problem solving skills and critical thinking.
- They enhance socialization, promoting teamwork and communication during collaborative projects.
- The arts nurture creativity, encouraging kids to use their imagination.
- Art helps kids express feelings and cope with stress.
- It helps develop motor skills.
A Homeschool Art Curriculum Designed Just for Homeschooled Kids
Developing a homeschool art curriculum can be difficult. The Cheers N Paint art studio offers art classes designed just for homeschooled kids, with a focus on the visual arts.
Our professional program leader has a degree in art and early childhood development, as well as many years teaching art to adults and children. She has developed a homeschool art curriculum and leads many of the art classes. Several different art instructors with backgrounds in various art specialties will lead classes too, and students will be exposed to various mediums and craft projects.
The 7 Elements of Art
Our homeschool art program covers the 7 fundamentals of art, also known as the 7 elements of art:
- Line: the marks that outline, lead the eye, and show movement
- Shape: flat areas like circles, squares, and free-form shapes
- Texture: how something feels, or looks like it would feel
- Form: shapes with depth that look three-dimensional
- Space: the area around and between objects in a piece
- Color: mixing paint and seeing how colors work together
- Value: how light or dark a color is
Art Is a Process, Not a Product
Striking a balance between individual artistic creations and the use of structured art “tools” is not easy. This is the challenge for art instructors. Art is a process, not a product. Unlike other subjects, there are no right or wrong answers. The trick is to encourage students to explore and experiment as they create.
Why Not Teach Art at Home?
Of course, artists can create anywhere! But there are some great reasons to choose homeschool art classes at a studio:
- A professional art instructor has the knowledge and experience of coaxing students to create art.
- Students often respond to a different “voice.”
- Multiple art instructors with varied backgrounds in art provide a more well-rounded education.
- An art studio with lots of mediums to choose from is difficult to duplicate in a home environment.
- Being surrounded by art in a place designed to foster creativity helps artists focus.
- A variety of professional art materials are available at our art studio.
- Kids can socialize and learn from each other.
- The art studio is conducive to creating. And, the mess stays at the studio!
Why Cheers N Paint for Homeschoolers’ Art Classes?
- We employ professional instructors with backgrounds, education and experience in the visual arts.
- Art classes for kids have been offered at the studio for over 5 years through our Little Splatters kids paint classes.
- An intermediate paint class is available for more experienced painters, both kids and adults.
- Our summer camps and Track Out Camps have been well-rated and popular for over 5 years. Many of our campers return each year.
Homeschool Art Classes FAQ
How do you teach art as a homeschool parent?
Start with the basics. The 7 elements of art (line, shape, texture, form, space, color and value) give you a simple framework for lessons at home. Let kids explore and experiment, since there are no right or wrong answers in art. Many families pair art time at home with a studio class, so kids get professional instruction, professional materials, and time with other students.
Do homeschoolers need an art class?
Art classes give homeschoolers far more than a finished project. The arts promote problem solving and critical thinking, encourage teamwork and communication, nurture creativity, and help kids express feelings and cope with stress. A class outside the home also gives homeschoolers time to socialize and learn from each other.
What age can homeschool kids start art classes?
Our Homeschoolers Art Program is for kids ages 7 and up. For younger artists, our Little Splatters kids paint classes are a great place to start.
Are there homeschool art classes in Cary, NC?
Yes! Cheers N Paint offers a Homeschoolers Art Program at our family-owned art studio at 2773 NC Highway 55 in Cary, NC. Families join us from Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Raleigh, and nearby towns.
What do homeschool kids learn in an art class?
Our homeschool art curriculum covers the 7 elements of art: line, shape, texture, form, space, color and value. Students are exposed to various mediums and craft projects, and they learn from several art instructors with backgrounds in different art specialties.
Join Our Homeschoolers Art Program in Cary, NC
We welcome homeschool families from Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Raleigh, and nearby towns.
To learn more about our family-owned and operated business and why your homeschooler should attend our Homeschoolers Art Program, check out our class calendar, explore our youth art classes, or get in touch with any questions.
