Imagine Arts Academy
Swift River-grades K-2
Fall-Wild World the Art of Conservation
Kids learn about a famous conservationist in each class and how they are working to save the animals. Kids will explore the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom, and discover nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity, and creativity. They learn about many different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the world. They experiment with a variety of art techniques and use Crayola art materials to create frog paintings, ink diffusion jellyfish, polar bear sculptures, and more!
Winter-Just for Fun ART-ventures
Get ready to "create some fun"! Just for Fun ART-ventures lead children on an imaginary tour through the world's greatest art museums, inspiring creativity through exposure to the FUN-damentals of artist's tools, techniques and art forms, many inspired by the masters. But don't just admire these great works—decorate your home with masterpieces of your own! Draw Oil Pastel Flowers like O’Keefe, create colorful canvases in the style of Matisse, and design upside down and inside out Watercolor Dream Paintings inspired by Chagall. Sculpt Swirly Clay Pencil Holders, create Burlap Landscape Collages, and decorate Paper Mache Boxes. Craft wacky Cubist Costumes inspired by Picasso, draw very unique self-portraits, and design sparkling Fabric Wall Hangings. Creatively educational, whimsical and unconventional, these ART-ventures welcome children into a world of artistic wonder. Children bring home beautiful masterpieces each week, sure to transform any home into a gallery!
Spring- Epic Landmarks
Throughout history, humans have created some incredible wonders. Go on a journey through time and discover the impressive – and sometimes mysterious – wonders of the world like the Pyramids of Egypt, Easter Island, The Great Wall of China and many more. We'll guide children to build their skills, their creativity, and their sense of wonder.
Chestnut Hill-grades 3-5
Fall-Epic Landmarks
Throughout history, humans have created some incredible wonders. Go on a journey through time and discover the impressive – and sometimes mysterious – wonders of the world like the Pyramids of Egypt, Easter Island, The Great Wall of China and many more. We'll guide children to build their skills, their creativity, and their sense of wonder.
Winter-Sticky, Shrinky, Shiny ART-ventures
The amazingly imaginative 2 and 3 dimensional projects in this program will inspire children’s creativity as they experiment with a variety of unique art forms, tools, and techniques. Art explorers create Sequined Mexican Mirrors, Macaroni Mandalas, and Shrinky Dink Animal Pendants. Make Funny Felt Monsters, paint Ceramic Snail Banks, and create Mini Canvas Paintings with Easels. Design personalized Pencil Cases, sculpt Sweet Treat Clay Desserts, and learn how to draw Perspective Landscapes. Plus, paint Goofy Animals on canvases, create Colorful Pillowcases, and sculpt Clay Flying Pigs. These projects and more introduce children to a world of artistic wonder while we encourage their own original ideas and their own unique perception and interpretation of art.
Spring-Legends & Lore: Unleashing Creativity through Myths and Mysteries
From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, every society has its legends and lores. We'll tell their stories through paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. These tales may inspire awe, curiosity, or surprise, but they all inspire our imaginations. Each class is all about designing a one-of-a-kinds mythical creature. Let your imagination soar as you explore myths from diverse cultures and tell your own story.