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Fine Art Classes Overview

| Adults | Youth | Homeschool (PreK-8th Grade)

"I didn't know I could draw until
I took drawing classes at CAL.
Everything about the classes -
Thom Smith, our teacher/mentor,
the other students, CAL's staff -
encourage and support students.
My next goal is to enter a piece
in a show!"      ~ Adult Student

Adult Classes

All classes are at CAL, 207 S. Ninth Street, Columbia, in the studio classroom unless otherwise noted.

Art Classes more >>

No classes November 23-27; Thanksgiving Holiday.

Beginning Drawing with Thom Smith
Mondays, 6 - 8:30pm
Fall Session II: October 5 – November 30
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Oil Painting with Thom Smith
Tuesdays, 6 - 8:30pm
Fall Session II: October 6 – December 1
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Intermediate Drawing with Thom Smith
Wednesdays, 6 - 8:30pm
Fall Session II: October 7 – December2
more >>

Master Class in Watercolor
Fall Session II: October 15 – December 3 more >>

Workshops more >>

Please check back. Workshops are under development.


“She came out of camp just beaming
about all she had done each day.
She had a great week.”
                ~ Parent of CAL camper

Youth Classes

All classes are at CAL, 207 S. Ninth Street, Columbia, in the studio classroom unless otherwise noted.

Preschool Ages 3-5:

Preschool Program
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month

Ages 6-9:

After School Art for K-5
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Wednesdays (October and November) , 4 - 5:30 pm

Young Artists' Summer Art Camp
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Classes that explore the young artist's creativity.

Ages 10-13:

Young Artists' Summer Art Camp
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Classes that explore the young artist's creativity.

Teens:

2010 PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. PLEASE CHECK BACK.

CAL High School Art Institute
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Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm, beginning September 12, 2009

CAL Art Enrichment Program
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Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, beginning September 10, 2009

All Ages:

CAL Creative Fun Days
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This class meets when schools are not in session.

Fine Art Classes K-8 (Homeschool)
(see below)


Homeschool Classes

All classes are at CAL, 207 S. Ninth Street, Columbia, in the studio classroom unless otherwise noted.

No Home School class November 25; Thanksgiving Holiday.

Perfect for the homeschool family, these classes provide a formal approach to art education. Students meet weekly to learn to work in a variety of media, explore art history and apply those understandings to their own world. more >>

K-2 grades 12:00 - 1:00

3-5 grades 1:15 - 2:15

6-8 grades 2:30 - 4:00


The Columbia Art League offers a variety of educational activities and experiences designed to foster creativity and encourage artistic awareness.

When enrolling in one or more classes, consider joining the Art League to take advantage of our member discount.

Funding: The Art League's programs are funded, in part, by the Missouri Arts Council and the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs.

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TAKE A CLASS
Overview
Adult Classes
   Adult Fine Art Classes
   Weekend Workshops
Youth Classes
   Preschool Ages 3-5:
      Mini Monets
   Ages 6-9:
      After School Art for K-5
      Summer Art Camps
   Ages 10-13:
      Summer Art Camps
   Teens:
      CAL High School Art Institute
      CAL Art Enrichment Program
   All Ages:
      CAL Creative Fun Days
      Fine Art Classes K-8 (Homeschool)
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Contact Patty Jaconetta Groening, Education Director: 573-443-2131 or calarted@centurytel.net.

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   CAL Arts Education in the News

Art in a class by itself (Columbia Daily Tribune)

CAL hires first education director (Columbia Daily Tribune)

Read about the Fall 2007 Art Without Borders sessions:

Take the plunge - Columbia Art League expands invitation to would-be artists in the community
(Columbia Daily Tribune)