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Tree of Strength
with Paige Poole
Ages: 9 - 12
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than with this installment in our ARTful Wellness series!
In a world of uncertainty, it's important to express yourself and acknowledge your strengths! This is doubly important for young artists growing into their skills and talents.
In this one-off workshop, students will use mixed media to create a tree that will help them reflect on themselves in a positive light. With prompts to help them think about their support, skills, dreams, and ways they can better the world, students will leave with new artistic skills and a project to help them face the school year with confidence.
Ages 9-12
Sunday, August 30th
12:30-2 pm
Registration Fee: Free!!
This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.
Art and Storytime (6-8)
with Stephanie McGee
Ages: 6 - 8
The art of storytelling is thousands of years old. Histories or morals, each story that has existed puts pictures in the mind. Visual artists become illustrators of the world through the storytelling of their own mental images instead of words.
In this class, students will listen to a story to inspire them to create an artwork of their own impressions of the story. Students will create a 3D collage inspired by a scene from the story.
Ages 6-8
Sunday, November 1
12-2 pm
Registration Fee: $38 Supply Fee: $5
Origami for Young Artists (9-12)
with Stephanie McGee
Ages: 9 - 12
Join Stephanie McGee in exploring origami, an ancient artform created through geometry and meditation!
Seemingly complex folds of accurate angles, planes and corners are used by the student to create exquisite pieces of art. Once learned, the forms fall into place and let the mind wander in a meditatative flow of repetition and muscle memory.
These classes are an excellent tool for the young artist to develop their motor skills and deepen their three dimensional processing!
All supplies provided via the supply fee!!
Ages 9-12
Sundays 2:30-4:30
November 1-8
Registration Fee: $76 Supply Fee: $2
Pop-Up Books for Kids (6-8)
with Stephanie McGee
Ages: 6 - 8
Do you have a young one that loves books, stories, and art? Why not combine all their interests in this exciting new three-week class for kids!
Artist and teacher Stephanie McGee will walk students through the process of using paper to craft a story, using basic art materials to turn their ideas into cherished memories!
Once all the pages have been created, the last day will focus on binding their books into something they can be truly proud of!
All supplies will be provided.
Ages 6-8
Fridays 4:30-6:30 pm
November 13-20
Registration Fee: $76
Pop-Up Books for Kids (6-8)
with Stephanie McGee
Ages: 6 - 8
Do you have a young one that loves books, stories, and art? Why not combine all their interests in this exciting new three-week class for kids!
Artist and teacher Stephanie McGee will walk students through the process of using paper to craft a story, using basic art materials to turn their ideas into cherished memories!
Once all the pages have been created, the last day will focus on binding their books into something they can be truly proud of!
All supplies will be provided.
Ages 6-8
Fridays 4:30-6:30 pm
January 8-15
Registration Fee: $76
Art and Storytime (6-8)
with Stephanie McGee
Ages: 6 - 8
The art of storytelling is thousands of years old. Histories or morals, each story that has existed puts pictures in the mind. Visual artists become illustrators of the world through the storytelling of their own mental images instead of words.
In this class, students will listen to a story to inspire them to create an artwork of their own impressions of the story. Students will create a 3D collage inspired by a scene from the story.
Ages 6-8
Sunday, January 10
12-2 pm
Registration Fee: $38 Supply Fee: $5
Origami for Young Artists (9-12)
with Stephanie McGee
Ages: 9 - 12
Join Stephanie McGee in exploring origami, an ancient artform created through geometry and meditation!
Seemingly complex folds of accurate angles, planes and corners are used by the student to create exquisite pieces of art. Once learned, the forms fall into place and let the mind wander in a meditatative flow of repetition and muscle memory.
These classes are an excellent tool for the young artist to develop their motor skills and deepen their three dimensional processing!
All supplies provided via the supply fee!!
Ages 9-12
Sundays 2:30-4:30
January 10-17
Registration Fee: $76 Supply Fee: $2
Mixed Media Printmaking Cityscape
with Jackie Del Vacchio
Students will create a bold and playful city scene with glowing lights, simple building shapes, and lively pattern.
This class blends printmaking and layered color in a fun, hands-on way while giving kids a finished artwork that feels bright, modern, and exciting.
Ages 9-12
Monday, January 25
6-8 pm
Registration Fee: $38 Supply Fee: $18