8 Week Homeschool Art Class Program - HIGH SCHOOL Level

Homeschool Art Classes – Skill-Building and Creative Exploration

Give your homeschool student the opportunity to learn real art skills in a fun, structured setting.
Our Homeschool Art Classes at Wine & Design Newport News are designed specifically for students who want to explore new mediums, strengthen their creative skills, and build confidence in artistic expression.

What Students Will Learn:

• Core art skills such as shading, blending, proportion, perspective, and color theory
• Hands-on experience with a variety of mediums, including acrylics, watercolor, pastels, and mixed media
• Step-by-step instruction in techniques students can continue practicing at home
• Guided projects that balance skill-building with creative freedom

Focus: Transferable fine-art skills, advanced acrylics, layered resin techniques.

1. Week 1 – Advanced Color Theory
   Project: Still Life Study
   Skills: Complementary palettes, tonal contrast, realistic shading
2. Week 2 – Composition & Balance
   Project: Cityscape at Night
   Skills: Arranging elements, light vs. shadow, reflective surfaces
3. Week 3 – Style & Expression
   Project: Abstract Expression
   Skills: Mood through color, mark-making, developing personal style
4. Week 4 – Resin Layering
   Project: Resin tray or layered wall art
   Skills: Multi-pour layers, transparency vs. opacity, embedded objects
5. Week 5 – Portrait or Figure Study
   Project: Modern Portrait Study
   Skills: Proportion, skin tones, stylization choices
6. Week 6 – Advanced Acrylic Techniques
   Project: Glass or Water Reflections
   Skills: Glazing, realism techniques, depth in reflective surfaces
7. Week 7 – Resin + Acrylic Fusion
   Project: Wave painting with resin ocean effect (or similar)
   Skills: Layer planning, medium integration with intention
8. Week 8 – Independent Final Project
   Project: Student-designed, instructor-guided piece
   Skills: Independent planning, presentation, critique discussion

Class Format:

• Each session introduces a new project designed to teach transferable skills
• Projects rotate between mediums, so students experience different art forms over time
• Instruction is tailored by age group (7–10, 11–14, and 15–18), but families with multiple children may attend together if preferred.
• Students are encouraged to bring sketchbooks to continue practicing skills outside of class

About Our Instructors:

All classes are led by trained artists with both professional and teaching experience. Our instructors specialize in working with young learners and homeschool families, ensuring lessons are educational, engaging, and age-appropriate.

Pricing & Value:

• Classes are priced based on project length, materials, and medium — which is why some sessions vary in cost
• Affordable monthly packages are available for families who want consistent, skill-building lessons
• Students can join as a one-time class or as part of a continuing series. If you'd like to book multiple sessions at once, give us a call

Follow-On Opportunities:

If your student discovers a love for a particular medium (for example, watercolor), ask us about our specialty workshops or upcoming series that go deeper into those skills. Returning students will always find new techniques to learn — we build progressively without repeating the same “starting point” each time.

Event Details:

• Location: Wine & Design Newport News – 882 J Clyde Morris Blvd
• Reservations Required: All materials provided
• Arrive Early: Please arrive 10–15 minutes before class begins
• Family Friendly: Parents are welcome to stay and observe, or drop off for ages 8+ with a waiver

???? Questions? Call us at (757) 771-9905 or email [email protected]

Homeschool families are busy — we respect your time.
Our goal is to provide real value: teaching art skills, exploring different mediums, and giving your student tools they can use well beyond the classroom.

Reserve your spot today and give your student a creative advantage.