mission
The Woodland Fine Arts Academy Art Program exists to inspire creativity and nurture artistic skill in a Christ-centered environment. Through hands-on exploration of a variety of mediums and techniques, students are encouraged to express their God-given creativity with purpose and passion. Our desire is to equip artists of all ages to grow in confidence, craftsmanship, and vision—using their gifts to glorify God and reflect His beauty in the world around them.
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art class offerings
All of our Art Classes will develop a final piece to be presented in our end of season Art Gallery!
Core Art program
Level 1: explore it all art
K-2nd Grades
In this introductory art class, young artists explore a variety of materials and techniques while developing their creativity and confidence. Projects include drawing to build fine motor skills, coloring to learn about color families and coordination, painting to experiment with color mixing and brushwork, sculpture to explore shape and form, and portraiture to begin understanding how to represent people. Through hands-on activities and imaginative projects, students discover the joy of making art, expressing ideas, and appreciating the beauty of their own creations and those of others.
In this introductory art class, young artists explore a variety of materials and techniques while developing their creativity and confidence. Projects include drawing to build fine motor skills, coloring to learn about color families and coordination, painting to experiment with color mixing and brushwork, sculpture to explore shape and form, and portraiture to begin understanding how to represent people. Through hands-on activities and imaginative projects, students discover the joy of making art, expressing ideas, and appreciating the beauty of their own creations and those of others.
Level 2: Build it up art
3rd-12th Grades (& 2nd Graders who have been placed)
In this hands-on intermediate art class, students expand their artistic skills while exploring new materials, techniques, and creative challenges. Through projects such as perspective drawing, painting, paper mâché sculpture, and oil pastel landscapes, students will develop a deeper understanding of depth, color, texture, form, and composition. They will experiment with layering, color theory, and design principles while strengthening their technical abilities and creative confidence.
As students create, they will sharpen their observation skills, practice creative problem-solving, and learn to communicate ideas visually. Each project encourages artistic growth while helping students apply the elements and principles of design in increasingly thoughtful and sophisticated ways.
In this hands-on intermediate art class, students expand their artistic skills while exploring new materials, techniques, and creative challenges. Through projects such as perspective drawing, painting, paper mâché sculpture, and oil pastel landscapes, students will develop a deeper understanding of depth, color, texture, form, and composition. They will experiment with layering, color theory, and design principles while strengthening their technical abilities and creative confidence.
As students create, they will sharpen their observation skills, practice creative problem-solving, and learn to communicate ideas visually. Each project encourages artistic growth while helping students apply the elements and principles of design in increasingly thoughtful and sophisticated ways.
specialty classes
cartoons & animation
3rd-12th Grades
Delve into the exciting world of cartoons, comics, and animation—captivating art forms that shape our popular culture. Through expressive drawings and sequential images, artists tell engaging stories, share thought-provoking ideas, spark laughter, and bring memorable characters and emotions to life.
In this class, students will explore a variety of cartooning styles and techniques—from comic strips and editorial cartoons to comic books and animated shorts. They’ll develop their drawing, cartooning, and basic animation skills while learning principles such as proportion, anatomy, expression, exaggeration, motion, composition, lighting, color, dialogue, and more.
Along the way, students will craft their own unique characters, stories, cartoons, and comics—infused with humor, personality, and creativity—to share with others.
Delve into the exciting world of cartoons, comics, and animation—captivating art forms that shape our popular culture. Through expressive drawings and sequential images, artists tell engaging stories, share thought-provoking ideas, spark laughter, and bring memorable characters and emotions to life.
In this class, students will explore a variety of cartooning styles and techniques—from comic strips and editorial cartoons to comic books and animated shorts. They’ll develop their drawing, cartooning, and basic animation skills while learning principles such as proportion, anatomy, expression, exaggeration, motion, composition, lighting, color, dialogue, and more.
Along the way, students will craft their own unique characters, stories, cartoons, and comics—infused with humor, personality, and creativity—to share with others.
clay studio
3rd-12th Grades
Discover the art of working with clay in this hands-on class designed for beginners and developing artists. Students will explore the fundamentals of hand-building techniques, including pinch pots, coil construction, slab work, sculpting, and surface design while creating a variety of functional and decorative projects.
Throughout the season, students will learn how to transform ideas into three-dimensional works of art while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, craftsmanship, and artistic confidence. Projects may be finished with a variety of glazing and decorating techniques, allowing each student to create unique pieces that reflect their individual style and imagination.
Whether you're trying clay for the first time or looking to expand your artistic skills, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore the world of ceramics.
Discover the art of working with clay in this hands-on class designed for beginners and developing artists. Students will explore the fundamentals of hand-building techniques, including pinch pots, coil construction, slab work, sculpting, and surface design while creating a variety of functional and decorative projects.
Throughout the season, students will learn how to transform ideas into three-dimensional works of art while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, craftsmanship, and artistic confidence. Projects may be finished with a variety of glazing and decorating techniques, allowing each student to create unique pieces that reflect their individual style and imagination.
Whether you're trying clay for the first time or looking to expand your artistic skills, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore the world of ceramics.
digital art studio
3rd-12th Grades
Digital Art Studio is a hands-on class where students explore the exciting world of creating art on tablets and computers. Young artists will learn to use drawing apps, digital brushes, layers, color tools, and effects to bring their ideas to life in a whole new way. From digital painting to vector art, image editing to graphic design, students will experience how digital media opens up a whole new world of creativity and artistic expression. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and imagination!
Throughout the course, students will use class-provided iPads and software such as Procreate and/or Photoshop to draw, paint, edit, and design. They’ll practice sketching, coloring, shading, and adding effects while developing confidence with digital tools used by real artists and designers. By the end of the class, each student will create a small portfolio that showcases their growth and unique vision, with select pieces displayed in the WFA Art Gallery. Whether they love to draw, design, illustrate, or simply experiment, this class provides a fun, supportive space to create and discover what’s possible with digital art.
Digital Art Studio is a hands-on class where students explore the exciting world of creating art on tablets and computers. Young artists will learn to use drawing apps, digital brushes, layers, color tools, and effects to bring their ideas to life in a whole new way. From digital painting to vector art, image editing to graphic design, students will experience how digital media opens up a whole new world of creativity and artistic expression. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and imagination!
Throughout the course, students will use class-provided iPads and software such as Procreate and/or Photoshop to draw, paint, edit, and design. They’ll practice sketching, coloring, shading, and adding effects while developing confidence with digital tools used by real artists and designers. By the end of the class, each student will create a small portfolio that showcases their growth and unique vision, with select pieces displayed in the WFA Art Gallery. Whether they love to draw, design, illustrate, or simply experiment, this class provides a fun, supportive space to create and discover what’s possible with digital art.
fiber arts - crochet
3rd-12th Grades
From cozy creations to trendy accessories, crochet is in! Join this class to learn the timeless craft that’s making a major comeback. Whether you’re brand new or already have some stitches under your belt, you'll dive into the world of fiber arts—a creative category that includes techniques like crocheting, knitting, weaving, and other ways of making art with yarn and textiles.
Students will learn foundational crochet skills, explore different textures and materials, and create unique handmade pieces they’ll be proud of. Along the way, you’ll discover just how relaxing, rewarding, and expressive fiber arts can be.
In addition to crochet, students will also be introduced to basic embroidery techniques, learning how simple stitches can be used to add detail, texture, and personalization to their creations. By exploring both yarn and thread-based art forms, students will gain a broader appreciation for fiber arts while developing patience, creativity, and fine motor skills.
From cozy creations to trendy accessories, crochet is in! Join this class to learn the timeless craft that’s making a major comeback. Whether you’re brand new or already have some stitches under your belt, you'll dive into the world of fiber arts—a creative category that includes techniques like crocheting, knitting, weaving, and other ways of making art with yarn and textiles.
Students will learn foundational crochet skills, explore different textures and materials, and create unique handmade pieces they’ll be proud of. Along the way, you’ll discover just how relaxing, rewarding, and expressive fiber arts can be.
In addition to crochet, students will also be introduced to basic embroidery techniques, learning how simple stitches can be used to add detail, texture, and personalization to their creations. By exploring both yarn and thread-based art forms, students will gain a broader appreciation for fiber arts while developing patience, creativity, and fine motor skills.
Storybook Art & Illustration
3rd-12th Grades
Bring stories to life through words and pictures in this exciting creative class. Students will learn the fundamentals of illustration, storytelling, and creative writing while working together to create a collaborative storybook.
Each student will design and illustrate their own page based on a shared theme, contributing to a class book that will be printed at the end of the course. Along the way, students will explore character design, visual storytelling, composition, and narrative development while growing as both artists and storytellers.
Bring stories to life through words and pictures in this exciting creative class. Students will learn the fundamentals of illustration, storytelling, and creative writing while working together to create a collaborative storybook.
Each student will design and illustrate their own page based on a shared theme, contributing to a class book that will be printed at the end of the course. Along the way, students will explore character design, visual storytelling, composition, and narrative development while growing as both artists and storytellers.
'26-'27 art gallery showcase
Friday, April 16th, 6:00pm-7:00pm
BENEFITS OF art EDUCATION
- Develops creativity, imagination, and self-expression.
- Strengthens problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
- Builds understanding of color, shape, texture, and design.
- Encourages confidence, perseverance, and attention to detail.
- Fosters self-esteem and an appreciation for the ideas and work of others.
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