Art & Music
people playing brass instruments
Preschool & Kindergarten
paints with brushes
Graphic Arts
Drawing
Figure Drawing
Drawing Animals & Nature
Papier-Mache Sculpture
Private Art Lessons
Brass Ensemble
(In-person Fall Schedule)
This in-person ensemble meets weekly for 90-minutes and culminates in a public performance which may take the form of a concert, recital or other fun structure that allows your musician to share their accomplishments with friends and family.
Minimum Skills
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Students should have at least 1 year of experience playing their instrument. If you are a beginner and need instruction to qualify for the ensemble, please see our private lessons.
Students will learn:
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how to follow a conductor
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how to tune an instrument
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how to blend sound with other musicians
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best practices for playing in a group setting
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how to behave in a public performance
Preschool & Kindergarten Art & Storytime
Minimum Required Skills
None
Price for 4 classes: $45 (with materials), $30 (provide your own materials)
Want a schedule? Let us know by clicking "Contact Us" and sending us a message!
recommended age range: 3-6
Do you have a little one who loves to create? This class was made for them! Join us as we read stories, sing songs, learn about well-known artists, and explore ways to make art together.
Art & Storytime for Elementary
Minimum Required Skills
ability to cut different shapes out of paper with scissors
Recommended age range: 5-10
Price: $96 for 8 classes
Wednesdays @ 1:00pm EST
Taught by Teresa Sedano
Popular stories, fun facts, making art, show and tell and more fun and interactive activities will keep your child engaged, and creating!
Perfect for just after lunch to digest before they go back outside to run around!
Young Artists
(In-person Summer Camp)
Minimum Required Skills
* ability to cut different shapes out of paper with scissors
* ability to hold pen/ crayon/ marker/ paint brush
Recommended age range: 4-6
One week: $175. Two weeks $325
Monday-Friday, 9:30-1:30pm EST
Held at our Bowie-Laurel location in Maryland. Click Join us! to see the map.
Travel the world through art! In this class we will be exploring different cultures and histories through their artistic works! In this class we will study the important arts within each culture and then together we will create works of art from around the world!
Painting
Minimum Required Skills
* ability to hold pen/ crayon/ marker/ paint brush
Recommended age range: 1-10
Price: $96 for 8 classes
Mondays @ 10:30-11:25pm EST
Taught by Patrice DiChristina
Learn to paint using developmentally appropriate strategies. Paint what you love!
Teen Art
(In-person Fall Schedule)
Minimum Required Skills
none
Recommended age range: 12-16
Learn art skills from drawing to painting to sculpture! Exact activities will depend on the interests of the enrolled students.
In-person at our new Bowie-Laurel (MD) location!
Wednesdays 2:15pm-3pm
Taught by: Jose Ortiz
8 weeks for $100
Want a virtual section of this class? Let us know by emailing info@artplaylearn.com.
Make-up & Fashion
(In-person Summer Camp)
Minimum Required Skills
none
Recommended age range: 8-13
If your child loves fashion and is curious about makeup, this class is for them! Topics are customized to the students who are enrolled in each section and potentially include: skin, hair and nail care, choosing colors that enhance one's unique complexion, natural makeup strategies, dramatic makeup strategies, theatrical makeup strategies, choosing clothes that enhance one's self-expression, fashion and makeup trends and products and more. Some materials will be provided and some materials will be requested to be provided by parents between classes with attention to limited budgets.
August 8th-12th, 2:00am-4:30pm
In-person at our new Bowie-Laurel (MD) location!
8 weeks for $150
Want a virtual section of this class? Let us know by emailing info@artplaylearn.com.
Drawing Animals and Nature
Minimum Required Skills
none
Recommended age range: 15-17
Price for 8 classes: $110 classes
Want a section? Let us know!
Taught by Patrice DiChristina
In this class, students will learn to sketch landscapes, plants, and animals. We will also learn tips for capturing textures such as fur, grass, water, and stone. These techniques can be taken to the field for creating both quick sketches and longer, detailed works.
Papier-mache Sculpting for Teens
Minimum Required Skills
none
Recommended age range: 14-16
Price for 8 classes: $110 classes
Mondays, 4pm- 5pm EST
Taught by Patrice DiChristina
Learn to bring ideas into 3-D form using Papier-Mache. We will experiment with different forms and shapes, textures, and sizes of sculptures.
Private Art Lessons with Patrice
Minimum Required Skills
none
Recommended age range: 10- adult
Price for 30 minute private lesson: $35
By appointment (Click on class name above for calendar)
Taught by Patrice DiChristina
Take private art lessons with Artist and Art Teacher, Patrice DiChristina. Learn whatever you need to focus on for any purpose, including but not limited to: - developing portfolio for applying to schools - gaining a specific skill - increasing your ability to achieve your own goals with your art.