Homeschool Art Circle
a monthly small-group art experience offering space to develop skills, experiment, create, and connect with other homeschool artists through fun, hands-on art experiences.
All projects and activities will be engaging and adaptable for a wide variety of ages & interests.
What to Expect
Expect to learn a new skill or concept at each session while also enjoying plenty of time for creative play and exploration with our wide array of supplies…all with gentle support and guidance from a licensed art educator with a background in process-based education.
These sessions are designed to adapt to the group of learners in the room. There will be plenty of space for problem solving and collaboration as well as independent exploration. These sessions offer learners the opportunity to truly work like an artist in an art studio.
Ages
Best for children ages 5-15 years old
Dates
Thurs, Oct. 23. Thurs, Nov. 19. & Thurs, Dec. 10
Time
10:00-11:30 am
Location
121 W. Fond Du Lac St. (lower) Ripon, WI 54971
Investment
We are firm believers in the value and necessity of community care. With this in mind, we have created a pricing model that allows families to choose the option that fits their budget best. The “standard rate” reflects what it costs to run the program. The “community rate” offers a more accessible option. For those able to contribute a little extra, the “sustaining rate” makes the community rate possible for other families. All supplies and materials are included.
Fall Session Themes
Thursdays Oct. 22, Nov. 19, & Dec. 10 @ 10:00-11:30 am
Each session will have a general theme or focus meant to spark inspiration. The first half of the session will be a teacher-led exercise. The second half of the session will allow for student-led exploration with several engaging prompts/provocations available.
Oct. 22
Autumn in the Studio: A Creative Celebration of all things Autumn
We’ll observe and capture the beauty of the season in an approachable and fun still-life drawing exercise. From there, students will have several creative prompts to explore further. This includes, an autumn tree sculpture, leaf collage, and fall landscape drawing.
Nov. 19
Blots & Blooms: Exploring Ink & Watercolor
This session will be equal parts science experiment and art exploration as learners try out a variety of different techniques using watercolor and ink. They’ll learn how to create super cool watercolor blooms and ink blots as well as how to incorporate different materials such as salt and rubbing alcohol to create very interesting effects in the paint.
Dec. 10
Winter in the Studio: A Creative Celebration of Winter
This cozy session will offer several different ways to engage in creative exploration of Winter. For this session, we’ll find inspiration in books and stories about winter. Then explore several different mixed-media methods to create beautiful winter-inspired art.
FAQs
Do parents/caregivers need to stay for the whole session?
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This is entirely up to you. Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay especially if it’s a smaller group. Otherwise, go enjoy downtown Ripon. We’re also very close to the public library which has a beautiful new children’s department. Leave the older kids at the studio, and take the littles to the library!
I have multiple kids, this is still a little pricey for us. Can we break the payment into installments?
2
Yes! Just choose this option at checkout.
How is this different than doing art projects at home?
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Homeschool Art Circle allows learners many opportunities to explore creatively that they may not have access to at home. They will be able to try many “real” art supplies. They will get to work in a working art studio. They will be able to collaborate and share ideas. They will experience working with a teaching-artist with a background in both fine art and education. Best of all…you don’t need to worry about the mess!
What if I have questions before we register? Can I set up a time to connect?
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Of course! You can fill out our contact form or call/text 920-745-0917
Where to Find Us
We are located in historic downtown Ripon just around the corner from the main shopping district. There is street parking as well as a public lot behind the building. We’re within walking distance of several excellent restaurants, coffee shops, and many lovely shopping options. The Ripon College campus is also just a block away.
121 W. Fond Du Lac St. (lower)
Ripon, WI 54971