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Welcome to the UHCL Art School for Children and Young Adults!

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The Art School for Children and Young Adults at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is a vibrant and creative hub for young artists from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Art school is the university's longest running community outreach program on campus. Our dedicated team of experienced and certified teachers, UHCL Students, and our esteemed Director, is committed to nurturing the artistic talents of children and teenagers. 

The Children's Art School collaborates with university students from the University of Houston-Clear Lake to create a dynamic partnership. This enriches the learning experience, allowing our young artists to benefit from fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to art education.

At the UHCL Children's Art School, we believe that art is a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. Through a diverse range of classes and workshops, we aim to ignite a lifelong passion for creativity and artistic exploration in each and every student. Whether they aspire to be professional artists or simply want to express themselves through art, our school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where young imaginations can flourish.

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Summer 2024 Classes and Workshops

Classes at UHCL

The Summer 2024 schedule is now open for registration with a ton of opportunities for your students to create with us. Camp classes are held Monday-Thursday! We have a variety of times available to best fit your schedule. 

Classes are separated by grade level, K-3, 4-6, and 7-12, in the Summer. Our curriculum ranges and draws inspiration from various cultures, pop culture, art history, digital arts, and developing skills to master drawing, painting, and sculpture. In most cases, courses range from $120 - $ 140 with all materials being provided.

To access the full summer 2024 schedule held at the UHCL Art School and to register, click the button below.

Full Summer 2024 Camp Schedule

Lower Elementary (Grades K-3rd)

K-3rd Summer Schedule

  • Projects created in 2D and 3D, reflecting aspects of story books, pop culture, art history, and cultures from around the world.
  • Media may include, but not limited to paint, marker, colored pencil, oil pastel, clay, and crayon.

Upper Elementary and 6th (Grades 4th-6th)

4th-6th Grade Summer Schedule

  • Projects created in 2D and 3D within topics that include Art and STEM, Drawing Bootcamp, All About Painting, Museum Maker, Digital Arts and Photography, Printmaking, Pop Culture, and more.
  • Students create projects by painting, drawing, ceramics (clay), printmaking, and additional media.

Upper Middle School and High School  (Grades 7th-12th)

7th-12th Grade Summer Schedule

  • 2D media and 3D hand building projects
  • Media may include, but not limited to: charcoal, prisma color, water color, acrylic and/or tempra paint, ink, clay, paper mache, plasticine, wire, and more.

To access the full Summer schedule for sll classes held at UHCL and to register, click the button below.

UHCL Class Schedule

After School Program

The UHCL Art School hosts after school art classes on select campuses in Clear Creek ISD and other locations. This semester we will be focusing on the Art of South America. Our students will create a variety of projects in media like clay, drawing, painting, and more. Classes are one hour after school on select days. The cost is $120 and includes all materials. 

We proudly hold classes at the following locations:

  • Armand Bayou Elementary 
  • Falcon Pass Elementary
  • Ward Elementary
  • Ed White Elementary 
  • Brookwood Elementary 
  • Highlands Latin 
  • Armand Bayou Montessori
  • League City Elementary

*These classes are only for students enrolled at the campuses listed above.

Art After School Schedule

Home School Classes

Throughout the school year, we offer art classes at times suitable for home school students. Classes are separated into two groups, K-5th and 6th-12th. Classes are taught by university art education students, certified arts educators, and the director of the Art School for Children. 

High school students can now earn their fine arts credit through our program. We have three new tracks in Graphic Arts, 2D-Design - Drawing, and/or 3D Design - Sculpture taught by our certified art teacher Brandy Herbert. High school students who sign up for a course can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Earn 0.5 fine arts credit per course
  • 60 hours instructional time (45 hours face-to-face and 15 hours homework)
  • 15-week long "college style" semester
  • Grades tracked via Google Classroom
  • Meets state standards via Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Small class sizes (no more than 12 students)
  • All materials included
  • End of semester art showcase in UHCL Art Gallery (fall 2023)
  • Cost: $425 (can be paid in installments of $125; email moyada@uhcl.edu for assistance)

To access the full spring 2024 schedule for home school classes and to register, click the button below.

Home School Class Schedule

Do you have a group of students that you want to be in one class? We can provide all the curriculum, supplies, and teachers for your students in our art rooms at the UHCL campus. We have a variety of days and times to hopefully best suit your needs. Please contact our director, Dr. David Moya, at moyada@uhcl.edu for more information. 

Home School Co-Op Brochure

Artism: Art for Students on the Autism Spectrum

We offer art programming for students on the autism spectrum throughout the year. We ask that a parent and/or guardian attend the class with their student(s). 

A special thank you to the UHCL Alumni Association for awarding the UHCL Art School with funding, which lowers our registration rate and allows for more support staff. The price for K-5th is $40 for eight art classes and $60 for 6th-12th, includes all the materials. We look forward to serving your students! 

Artism Schedule

Classes at UHCL Pearland

The Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 schedule is now open for registration with a ton of opportunities for your students to create with us. We have a variety of days and times available to best fit your schedule. 

Classes are grouped by grades Kinder-5th Grade. Our curriculum ranges and draws inspiration from various cultures, pop culture, art history, digital arts, and developing skills to master drawing, painting, and sculpture. In most cases, courses range from $75 - $120.

To access the full spring and summer 2024 schedule held at the UHCL Pearland Art School and to register, click the button below.

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Family Art Night (F.A.N.) Workshops

Join us for our Spring 2024 Family Art Nights! Families will work together to create one family piece or work individually. These workshops last for 2 fun filled hours. Each month we'll offer a different project that is suitable for the whole family. 

F.A.N. Schedule

Tween & Teen Art Night (T.T.A.N) Workshops

Join us for our Spring 2024 Tween & Teen Spring 2024 Art Nights! This workshop provides a fun night out for your teen or tween to partake in a workshop for 2 hours! Each month we will offer a different project with different themes and learned skills. 

T.T.A.N Schedule

Two boys finger painting on a large sheet of brown paper.

Enrollment

Your child is enrolled when payment is received. We can no longer hold spots in filled classes without payment. If full paid registration does not take place,  unpaid registrations will be removed from the class roster one week before class start date.

When adding a class to your cart, it stays in the cart until removed. This shows that you are in the class unpaid for the art school staff. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation in order to participate in this event or utilize these services will need to contact the UHCL Art School for Children and Young Adults at childrensart@uhcl.edu OR CALL 281-283-3344 in advance.

Prices

We make every effort to keep our prices affordable for all families. Depending on the age group, our prices typically range from $75 to $90 for 5 classes, $120 to $140 for eight classes, and $170 for 10 weeks. 

A girl painting on a large piece of paper on a wall.

Students gathered during Family Art Day at UHCL.

Support

The Art School for Children is thankful to the Kinder Morgan Foundation, the Robert W. Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation, JSC Federal Credit Union, and the UHCL Alumni Association for their generous and continued support.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships and reduced tuition for students and families in need. Registration is based on class availability and scholarship funding. If approved, you will be contacted by our program coordinator to assist you with your class selection. Applications are confidential and information is only used to contact the parent/guardian and determine eligibility. 

Art School Scholarship Application

DEADLINE FOR SUMMER IS MAY 1st, 2024

Refund Policy

Registration fees paid with a debit or credit card will be refunded to the original method of payment. However, registration fees paid with cash or check can easily be refunded as a credit for future UHCL Art School classes. Otherwise, you will need to be set up as a vendor for the State of Texas to have the money direct deposited to your bank account. For more information about the process, visit UH System vendor setup requirements online.

No refunds for cancellations less than seven (7) days prior to start date. However, a credit will be issued to be used for future art class offerings. (Effective July 1, 2022)

A 10% administration fee will be charged if class registration is cancelled outside of seven (7) days before class. (Effective July 1, 2022)

When adding a class to your cart, it stays in the cart until removed. This shows that you are in the class unpaid for the art school staff. If full paid registration does not take place, the class will be removed from your cart within 24 hours. 

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Contact Us!

  • Art School for Children

    Phone: 281-283-3344
    Email: childrensart@UHCL.edu

    Arbor Building 1315
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 154
    Houston, TX 77058-1002