Students learn the basic art elements and terminology used in the world of fine art-making in a fun and interactive way.
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Creative Art Exploration (5-7)
Creative Art Exploration is a 1-hour class that enhances students’ creative thinking, observation ability, and problem-solving skills. Students learn more about art forms, art materials, and art concepts such as form, color, lines, shapes, etc. They also learn about the basics of the “Ideation Process” which is the grass root of creative thinking. This course will build a solid foundation for intermediate and advanced art programs.
Drawing courses focus on building fundamental drawing skills as well as creatively self-expression. The course is developed into three levels. Returning students please decide the drawing level according to student evaluation. New students please bring previous artwork and take one trial class for evaluation to decide your drawing level placement.
Drawing Fundamental Level (7-9)
In level Begin (7-9), students learn the most fundamental drawing skills. They will explore different drawing tools, different techniques for creating value, contour drawing, various paper surfaces for effect, and many other insights. Our school uses creative pedagogy. So students will draw from life and learn to create with their own insights. Students not only hone their skills drawing with line and value, but also explore local value concepts, perspectives, and ideas for creating the illusion of depth.
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Drawing Elite (10-13)
Students will advance their drawing skills. They will learn academic drawing and color theory (学院派素描和色彩). They will learn to draw the form and render full-value shading. They are drawn from geometric forms, still life, plaster statues, and so forth. They will also learn to draw and paint realistically while learning about design principles. This will be an essential level for students to master their art skills and prepare them for further portfolio creation.
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Painting courses focus on building fundamental painting skills as well as creative self-expression. We have a painting course that which students will work with one medium each semester. We also have a Chinese painting course that focuses on Chinese traditional calligraphy and painting skills.
Digital Painting (8+)
Digital painting is an emerging art form in which traditional painting techniques such as watercolor, oils, impasto, etc. are applied using digital tools by means of a computer, a digitizing tablet and stylus, and software. Whether you want to create comics, characters, or insane concept art, you’ll want to learn digital painting. This involves learning two different skill sets: painting software(like Photoshop) and how to draw/paint on a tablet. Our teacher will guide students in using digital tools to create their own artwork. You can register for the individual study class for digital painting.
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Individual Study – Chinese Painting
This class allows students to explore the fundamentals and techniques of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Students will learn how to handle the Chinese painting brush, execute brush strokes correctly and artistically, control the flow of ink, and apply Chinese pigment paint. Students will also be introduced to famous painters and their artwork. Students will learn basic skills in drawing a variety of subjects such as flowers, birds, animals, and landscapes. This course also teaches the basics of Chinese calligraphy. Each 1.5-hour class will be divided into 40 min Calligraphy and 50 min Chinese Painting.
Individual Study – Acrylic/Oil Painting
This course allows students to explore classical and contemporary painting, techniques, and concepts, with emphasis on the understanding of its formal language and the fundamentals of artistic expression. Painting from still-life, landscape, and life models from observation will be geared towards realism; at the same time, various other painting styles could be explored. Color theory, linear perspective, compositional structure, figure/ground relationships, visual perception, spatial concepts, and critical thinking skills will all be emphasized extensively.
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We offer classes for students who really love art and potentially will develop a portfolio for college/university applications. Students will develop a high-quality portfolio for AP studio art or College application.
Individual Study and Portfolio (个人创作课 8+)
Students learn more about expressive rendering skills, composition, and other advanced concepts. Another portion of this course is aimed at enhancing students’ creative and expressive abilities by encouraging them to experiment with different drawing skills and explore the themes. This course encourages students to focus on individual studies and create artwork for art contests and personal inspiration. Instructors will talk with students one-on-one and guide them to develop the theme from various perspectives. All the 2-hour classes are available to register for the Portfolio and Individual Creation.
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AP Art and College Application Portfolio
The AP Art and College Application Portfolio is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. Our school will help high school students to prepare their portfolios for the AP studio art course. Our AP Portfolio program will:
- Provide art students with the necessary skills to receive a good score on the College Board Ap Studio Art Portfolio Exam and qualify for college credit.
- Improve and strengthen high school students with a well-rounded foundation program for creating art.
- Inspire students to convey with a strong voice through visual elements.
- Encourage students to explore a variety of art media (we also offer instruction in digital art for high school students)
Information on portfolio preparation and digital submission can be found on the College Board website (http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/index.html).
In addition, our Portfolio class also helps students who are interested in applying for art and design majors to prepare their portfolios. Please contact the school for more information.
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College Application Consulting
The College Application Consulting package is offered for high school students who decide to apply to art/design-related majors. You can start purchasing the College Application Package as early as Grade 10. The price of the package varies according to how many art pieces you will prepare for the application. Below is what is included in the package:
- Instructing students to create HIGH-QUALITY art pieces for the application (*the number of art pieces varied based on students’ assessment; art pieces are created relating to choices of art majors/schools)
- Consulting on art school and art major choices tailoring to students’ interests
- Selecting art pieces for individual schools
- Help students take photos and refine photos of the artwork
- Help students make the layout of the portfolio
- Collaborate with outside counselors for application documents
Our students are successfully admitted to top art schools and universities.
You can email info@happyvalleyartschool.com to book an initial consulting appointment if you are interested in the college application package.
2025 Winter/Spring Session Schedule: 1/6-6/1, No class 4/7-4/13 (total 20 weeks)
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In-Person Class rate: $32/1 hr class; $43/1.5 hr class; $55/2 hr class;
Sibling discount of 5% off both children;
Multi-class discount of 5% off the second course;
In addition, every student needs to finish at least one page of the weekly sketchbook assignment. Please bring a sketchbook to class every time!!
Our curriculum design advances gradually and is specially designed to help students become better thinkers!
Please fill out the registration form and we will send you the invoice email. You can pay by cash, check, or Zelle (account: happyvalleyartschool@gmail.com) to avoid credit card fees. You can also pay by credit card or Paypal (a credit card fee will be applied).
| Course | Date | Time | Instructor |
| Creative Exploration (Age 5-7) 1Hr This 1-hour class enhances students’ creative thinking, observation ability, and problem-solving skills. Students learn more about art forms, art materials, and art concepts. |
Wednesday | 2:30-3:30 pm | Sarah |
| Drawing Fundamental Level (Age 7-9) 1.5Hr Returning students please decide the drawing level according to student evaluation. New students please bring previous artwork and take one trial class for evaluation to decide your drawing level placement |
Wednesday | 4:00-5:30 pm | Sarah |
| Friday | 4:30-6:00 pm | Sarah | |
| Saturday | 1:00-2:30 pm | Sarah | |
| 3:00-4:30 pm | Sarah | ||
| Drawing Elite Level (Age 10-13) 2Hr Academic Drawing (学院派素描+色彩) Returning students please decide the drawing level according to student evaluation. New students please bring previous artwork and take one trial class for evaluation to decide your drawing level placement |
Wednesday | 4:00-6:00 pm | Sarah |
| Friday | 4:30-6:30 pm | Sarah | |
| Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm | Sarah | |
| 3:00-5:00 pm | Sarah | ||
| Individual Study and Portfolio (10+) 2 Hr New students bring previous artwork for assessment, Please contact school info@happyvalleyartschool.com to arrange a time for assessment and decide on a consultant schedule. You can prepare art projects for art contests, AP portfolios, college application portfolios, digital painting, special topics, or any personal projects. |
Wednesday | 4:00-6:00 pm | Sarah |
| Friday | 4:30-6:30 pm | Sarah | |
| Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm | Sarah | |
| 3:00-5:00 pm | Sarah |
*Tentative schedule – classes may be combined or canceled.
*Tuition will be prorated if sign up after the session starts.
2024 Fall Session Schedule: 8/12-12/22, No class 11/25-12/1 (total 18 weeks)
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In-Person Class rate: $30/1 hr class; $40/1.5 hr class; $50/2 hr class;
Sibling discount of 5% off both children;
Multi-class discount of 5% off the second course;
In addition, every student needs to finish at least one page of the weekly sketchbook assignment. Please bring a sketchbook to class every time!!
Our curriculum design advances gradually and is specially designed to help students become better thinkers!
Please fill out the registration form and we will send you the invoice email. You can pay by cash, check, or Zelle (account: happyvalleyartschool@gmail.com) to avoid credit card fees. You can also pay by credit card or Paypal (a credit card fee will be applied).
| Course | Date | Time | Instructor |
| Creative Exploration (Age 5-7) 1Hr This 1-hour class enhances students’ creative thinking, observation ability, and problem-solving skills. Students learn more about art forms, art materials, and art concepts. |
Wednesday | 2:30-3:30 pm | Sarah |
| Drawing Fundamental Level (Age 7-9) 1.5Hr Returning students please decide the drawing level according to student evaluation. New students please bring previous artwork and take one trial class for evaluation to decide your drawing level placement |
Wednesday | 4:00-5:30 pm | Sarah |
| Friday | 4:30-6:00 pm | Sarah | |
| Saturday | 1:00-2:30 pm | Sarah | |
| 3:00-4:30 pm | Sarah | ||
| Drawing Elite Level (Age 10-13) 2Hr Academic Drawing (学院派素描+色彩) Returning students please decide the drawing level according to student evaluation. New students please bring previous artwork and take one trial class for evaluation to decide your drawing level placement |
Wednesday | 4:00-6:00 pm | Sarah |
| Friday | 4:30-6:30 pm | Sarah | |
| Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm | Sarah | |
| 3:00-5:00 pm | Sarah | ||
| Individual Study and Portfolio (10+) 2 Hr New students bring previous artwork for assessment, Please contact school info@happyvalleyartschool.com to arrange a time for assessment and decide on a consultant schedule. You can prepare art projects for art contests, AP portfolios, college application portfolios, digital painting, special topics, or any personal projects. |
Wednesday | 4:00-6:00 pm | Sarah |
| Friday | 4:30-6:30 pm | Sarah | |
| Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm | Sarah | |
| 3:00-5:00 pm | Sarah |
*Tentative schedule – classes may be combined or canceled.
*Tuition will be prorated if sign up after the session starts.
