WC Kids Arts Academy

The WCKids Arts Academy gives children the opportunity to express their creativity through a variety of engaging art forms. Each class focuses on the gifts that God gives each of us and celebrates the differences. We hope you will join us as we explore the world of art!
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."

― Thomas Merton
WC Kids Arts Academy Fall 2022
If you would like to be added to a waiting list for any of the WC Kids Arts Academy classes, please email Erin Schechter.
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Be sure to include child’s name, birthdate and class they are interested in attending.
ART 1
First & Second grade - $50
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
This fun art class will give students an opportunity to explore a variety of art forms! Students will complete individual projects as well as at least one collaborative project. The art projects will vary each semester. Some projects this fall will focus on Disney's Frozen and will be on display for the Arts Academy Showcase. 
Save the date now for the Arts Academy Showcase on November 3.
ART 2
Third & Fourth grade - $50
Tuesdays, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
This fun art class will give students an opportunity to explore different art forms! Students will complete individual projects as well as at least one collaborative project. The art projects will vary each semester. Some projects this fall will focus on Disney's Frozen and will be on display for the Arts Academy Showcase. 
Save the date now for the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Cooking 1
First & Second grade - $50
Tuesdays, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
From appetizers to entrees, kids will learn the basics of cooking in this very popular class! Be prepared to take in the delicious smells coming from these rooms! Some of the creations from this class will be part of the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3. Save this date now because you won’t want to miss this special event.
Cooking 2
Third & Fourth grade - $50
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
From appetizers to entrees, kids will learn the basics of cooking in this very popular class! Be prepared to take in the delicious smells coming from these rooms! Some of the creations from this class will be part of the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Thursday, Nov. 3. Save this date now because you won’t want to miss this special event.
Creative Movement for Preschool
3-year-olds through 5-year-olds - $50
Tuesdays, 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This class will give our littlest dancers the opportunity to learn the basics of several different dance styles. No special dance shoes or attire are required for this class. Students are asked to bring water bottles with them to class each day, and to wear comfortable dance clothes.

This class will perform during the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3. More details about this special event will be provided during the semester.
DANCE
First - Fourth grade - $50
Tuesdays, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This dance class will give students an overview of dance styles and applications with a focus on certain styles. This class is intended for beginners through intermediate dancers and is guaranteed to be a lot of fun! Save the date now, because students in this class will perform at the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3. More details will be provided during the semester. ​
Intro to Theater
First - Third grade - $50
Tuesdays , 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
This is the perfect class for students who are not yet old enough to participate in WC Theater 1. Students will learn stage terms, become familiar with reading a script and other theater basics. They will also sing and dance their way through the semester and have the opportunity to show off what they’ve learned as part of our Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3. Save the date now, because you won't want to miss this special event!
Kindergarten Variety
Kindergarten – $50
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
This class is specifically for kindergarteners that are interested in taking one of the Arts Academy classes offered to older students. Some of the topics explored during this unique class will be art, cooking, dance, LEGO, sign language, theater and more! No prior experience or interest in these areas is required or expected. What will be expected is fun, exploring and discovery!
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Save the date now, because students will have the opportunity to participate in the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3.
LEGO 1
Kindergarten - First grade - $50
Tuesdays, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Whether you are a newbie to the world of Lego or you can build sets in your sleep, this bricks class is sure to be a blast! Come and have a blast making new friends, while working together as a class to complete small and large Lego builds. Everyone is welcome. As always, students will work together to unveil one collaborative build during the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3.

Save this date now because you won’t want to miss this special event. ​
LEGO 2
Second - Fourth grade - $50
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Whether you are a newbie to the world of Lego or you can build sets in your sleep, this bricks class is sure to be a blast! Come and have a blast making new friends, while working together as a class to complete small and large Lego builds. Everyone is welcome. As always, students will work together to unveil one collaborative build during the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Save this date now because you won’t want to miss this special event.
Stop Motion Animation LEGO
Fifth - Sixth - $50
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
This brand-new class is for students interested in stop motion animation. LEGO Minifigures will the subjects for these scenes. Students will learn about stop motion animation, techniques, terms, as well as learn to make their own short video.

Students taking this class will need to bring their own tablet or smart phone with them each week of class. They will also need to download the app, Stop Motion Studio. 

​Videos produced during this class will be viewed during the Arts Academy Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 3. Save the date now for this special event!
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