Art Academy by the Art Factory
Here at the Art Factory we believe art-loving kids need more opportunities to develop their talents and be rewarded for their creative accomplishments. That is why we created our own learning program, Art Academy by the Art Factory!
The Art Academy is a comprehensive art education program for kids ages 4 & up. This program is different from other classes offered at the Art Factory.
Each learning unit is based on an appropriate age group curriculum framework designed by our very own art education experts.
Much like scout programs, Art Academy students will learn specific concepts and skills while completing various tasks to earn buttons they can display on their class apron.
Each Academy level has its own curriculum plan that is designated using apron colors and buttons. Students will collect and display their awards throughout their time in the Academy.
Each Art Academy level has its own button requirements based on age and ability. Requirements all follow a basic framework and are completed over five classes.
Both Art Adventures and Art Foundations will be offered SIMULTANEOUSLY in the morning, afternoon and evening for our families with art-loving kids of various ages.
Each session is
five weeks and is represented
by the first
class date.
See 2026-2027
dates in the
following blocks:
Session 1: American Art
Celebrate 250 years of America by learning about and creating art in the style of some of America’s most famous artists.
Mondays: Aug 31, Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5
(No class Sept 7th)
Tuesdays: Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays: Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1
Session 2: Balance
Learn about the three different types of balance: symmetry, asymmetry and radial. Create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art that incorporates balance.
Mondays: Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 9, 16
(No class Nov 2)
Tuesdays: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 10, 17
(No Class Nov 3)
Wednesdays: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
Thursdays: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
Christmas Special (two weeks)
We squeeze in lots of fun holiday themed arts and crafts into two fast-paced, exciting classes.
Mondays: Nov 30, Dec 7
Tuesdays: Dec 1, 8
Wednesdays: Dec 2, 9
Thursdays: Dec 3, 10
Session 3: Architecture
Learn about some of the most recognizable forms of architecture from the ancient and modern world and create two-dimensional and three-dimensional art with architectural themes.
Mondays: Jan 4, 11, 25, Feb 1, 8
(No Class Jan 18)
Tuesdays: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9
Wednesdays: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10
Thursdays: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
Session 4: Expressionism
Learn about famous artists that considered themselves “expressionists” by their use of bold colors and lines. Create work that is looser and more abstract that expresses our emotions and ideas.
Mondays: Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22
Tuesdays: Feb 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesdays: Feb 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursdays: Feb 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 5: Tactile Art
Art with a lots of texture! We will use various types of textural materials (clay, fabric, paper, etc) to create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects.
Mondays: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10
Tuesdays: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
Wednesdays: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
Thursdays: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
Please Note. An Art Academy apron is required to attend this class. If this is your child’s first Art Academy class, please add an apron to your registration at checkout. They will receive their apron on their first day of class.
