About This Activity
Description
Art Adventures, Ages 4-7Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30 amSeptember 27 - November 15, 2025 (8 weeks)Student Art Showcase: November 15th, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Immerse your child into imaginative art classes where creative thinking comes to life! Each week your child will experience the excitement of using multiple art methods to transform their original ideas into works of art.
Activities To Include: sketchbook drawing, painting, clay or recycled material sculptures, and more. All art supplies will be provided.
Themes
Aligning with FCPS Elementary key concepts for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, the Art Adventures class explores big ideas of self, family, and community. These may encompass themes like culture, sensory awareness, stories, home, diversity, and other related topics. New concepts introduced each semester.
Course Objectives
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Explore Art Materials: Experiment with various art supplies, including colored pencils, paints, clay, and more, to become familiar with their properties and potential.
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Develop Fine Motor Skills: Improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity through drawing, painting, cutting, and molding activities.
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Express Creativity: Encourage imaginative thinking and artistic self-expression through the creation of unique artworks.
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Learn Basic Art Concepts: Introduce foundational art concepts such as color mixing, shapes, lines, and patterns in an age-appropriate and engaging manner.
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Art Appreciation and Presentation: Expose young artists to a variety of art styles, artists, and cultures to broaden their artistic horizons. Students will also exhibit their own works at the end of semester.
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Promote Collaboration: Encourage teamwork and social interaction through group projects, where children can share ideas and work together on creative endeavors.
- Play and Exploration: Above all, enjoy a nurturing and enjoyable environment where young artists can learn through play-based art during their Saturday art adventure.
Online registration closes 2 business days before the first class, however space may still be available! Please contact the office to check academy@gmu.edu or 703-993-9889. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- Use parent email and cell phone when registering!
- Add academy@gmu.edu to your email contact list in order to receive important information before the class starts. Email is our primary method of communication to enrolled students.
Activity Sub-Category
Children
Location
Mason Fairfax Campus
Map & Direction
Mason Community Arts Academy/GMU
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4260 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax, VA
22030
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