2021 Children's Art Classes
Day Classes for Children
Mrs. Kocka's Homeschooled Children's Art Classes
Day classes are ideal for children, ages 8 through middle school, who are being homeschooled or student's who are home bound. They classes meet regularly on Mondays throughout the school year, beginning in the Fall, after Labor Day and ending the middle of May. Every year there are no classes between Thanksgiving and New Years Day.
Mrs. Kocka teaches her Art Classes with a four year rotation so that no class or activity is repeated for four years. This enables students to stay with her classes throughout their homeschooling years continually learning new and exciting skills and working with as many different media as possible.
Each class begins with a short five minute presentation of Art History. Every year the history follows a timeline beginning in the Fall with Prehistoric Art and moving toward Modern Art in the Spring.
Each year begins with a review of drawing skills then moves into a plethora of medium; this can include watercolor, acrylic, pastels and usually some form of sculpture to reinforce their lessons. Each class for that year will focus on one or two of the 7 Elements of Art- Color, Line, Space, Form, Texture, Value and Space- reinforced throughout that year.
Classes for High School students who are interested in exploring the possibility of pursuing Art after high school are offered as the High School Portfolio classes. These classes are after school hours so students from any school setting can participate.
Finally, each Spring we end the year with a beautiful Annual Student Art Show, complete with each student's work shown in a professional style, and the 'all important' punch and cookies to share with family and friends.
Mrs. Kocka teaches her Art Classes with a four year rotation so that no class or activity is repeated for four years. This enables students to stay with her classes throughout their homeschooling years continually learning new and exciting skills and working with as many different media as possible.
Each class begins with a short five minute presentation of Art History. Every year the history follows a timeline beginning in the Fall with Prehistoric Art and moving toward Modern Art in the Spring.
Each year begins with a review of drawing skills then moves into a plethora of medium; this can include watercolor, acrylic, pastels and usually some form of sculpture to reinforce their lessons. Each class for that year will focus on one or two of the 7 Elements of Art- Color, Line, Space, Form, Texture, Value and Space- reinforced throughout that year.
Classes for High School students who are interested in exploring the possibility of pursuing Art after high school are offered as the High School Portfolio classes. These classes are after school hours so students from any school setting can participate.
Finally, each Spring we end the year with a beautiful Annual Student Art Show, complete with each student's work shown in a professional style, and the 'all important' punch and cookies to share with family and friends.
Information and costs
Each year the classes are divided into Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions. Each of these sessions is from 6 to 12 weeks long with the class meeting one hour each week. The cost for classes is always an affordable $20 per class payable at the beginning of the session. The cost included materials and instruction. With coronavirus protocol in place, classes are limited to 6 students per class.
Classes will explore all the Elements of Art with as many different mediums as we can throughout the year. We meet at the IagoArts Studio in downtown Staunton, and are limited to 8 students per class to keep the quality of instruction as personal as possible. Students who participate will be able to show their work in the beautiful Annual Student Art Show in May.
Mrs. Donna Koćka has been teaching for over 30 years and has taught in public, private at homeschooled settings.
Each class is one hour per week and all supplies and materials are provided for the equivalent of $18 per class, paid for one 6 - 12 week Session at a time. Parents and students are expected to make a commitment for the entire year. Exceptions may be discussed with Mrs. Koćka.
2020- 2021 Classes
Class 1 - 8:30 -9:30
Class 2 - 10:30 - 11:30
Class 3 - High School - 12:30 - 1:30
For all of the classes, payments will be made monthly in order to be flexible during these odd times. However, the year will be divided into the following Sessions:
Fall Session 10 classes,
9/15 - 11/17
No classes from Thanksgiving through New Years!
Winter Session 12 classes,
1/5- 3/23
No classes March 30
Spring Session 6 classes,
4/6 - 5/11
Student Show
Thursday, May 13
Other payment plans are available. Please make arrangements with Mrs. Koćka.
If you have a first time student, please fill out a contact form through this web site before you register.
If you have a previously enrolled student you may simply pay here.
Mrs. Donna Koćka has been teaching for over 30 years and has taught in public, private at homeschooled settings.
Each class is one hour per week and all supplies and materials are provided for the equivalent of $18 per class, paid for one 6 - 12 week Session at a time. Parents and students are expected to make a commitment for the entire year. Exceptions may be discussed with Mrs. Koćka.
2020- 2021 Classes
Class 1 - 8:30 -9:30
Class 2 - 10:30 - 11:30
Class 3 - High School - 12:30 - 1:30
For all of the classes, payments will be made monthly in order to be flexible during these odd times. However, the year will be divided into the following Sessions:
Fall Session 10 classes,
9/15 - 11/17
No classes from Thanksgiving through New Years!
Winter Session 12 classes,
1/5- 3/23
No classes March 30
Spring Session 6 classes,
4/6 - 5/11
Student Show
Thursday, May 13
Other payment plans are available. Please make arrangements with Mrs. Koćka.
If you have a first time student, please fill out a contact form through this web site before you register.
If you have a previously enrolled student you may simply pay here.
