Dear Friends,
 
     Through visual arts, language arts, and music, we believe that children and adults build self-esteem and self-expression. We believe any student can develop artistically through the combination of learned technique and consistent affirmation.

     Piano instruction begins with basic music theory. Emphasis is placed on theory and personal expression as students excel and become competent pianists. Several methods used are the Alfred Series, Faber and Faber, and Keith Snell. Instructors are open to personal choice of music series and styles.

     Creativity in language arts develops the students' academic skills in many areas. Mastery of this subject is crucial for each student's confidence and understanding in using their own unique learning style.  We teach phonics, grammar and punctuation, creative writing, and preparation for writing at the college level. Private tutoring is available for students in kindergarten through high school.
 
     At the Garden of Arts, we teach each visual art medium with a step by step approach. Students develope their own unique work using the tools they acquire. In time, they imitate the Masters, then further develope their own artistic style.
 
     Our visual arts students start with Beginning and Continuing Drawing. We use basic shapes and the value scale to build images and create realism. With pastels, we teach introductory color theory that prepares our students for further color theory in painting. After eight to sixteen weeks of drawing, we encourage students to enroll in Beginning Acrylic Painting. Here they study more color theory and learn to use different brushes and knives. Students are impressed by their own paintings while “letting color do all the work.” Multi-Media introduces artists to design theory. Students gain confidence with  sculpture, collage,  and other resourceful three dimensional art using materials such as cement, glass, batik...   

  Whether developing skills in language arts, music, charcoal, collage, clay, or paint…our students find success developing the creativity God has given them!!!
 
We would love to hear from you!!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sharon