Everybody starts somewhere, our early childhood classes are designed to tap into budding raw talent and begin the process of cultivating core skills in visual art. Our offerings include Drawing and Painting for Beginners, Picturebooks Reimagined, Digital Painting for Beginners, as well as our Minecraft Builders class for our young students who have an interest in not just visual arts but coding and game design. We recommend parents pair classes so that students have the ability to invest in core skills and have early exposure to more specified disciplines, which they are often already experimenting with on their own.
Once our students begin learning the basics, the natural next step for them is to branch off into the more specific discipline(s) that oftentimes inspired them to start the visual arts journey. This might be comic book art, animation, or painting. While this is normal and necessary, it’s always important, especially at this early stage, to continue to cultivate core skills. We recommend that parents pair specialty classes, i.e., Comic Book Art or Animation, with our level two Drawing and Painting class to maintain balance and growth.
Our advanced classes represent the apex of our offerings in visual arts education. Some of our advanced offerings include Advanced Animation, Advanced Comic Art, Mural Production, Cinematography, and Game Design. These classes engage students in the undertaking of fully developed pre-professional projects within the discipline. Oftentimes, these classes include workshops with professional firms as well as off-campus opportunities in visual arts. Students are often on track to apply to specialized high schools or colleges as they pursue professional careers in the visual arts world.
For students ages 8-17 who dream of pursuing art as a career, we offer specialized programs called HSA Prep and HSA Pre-Prep. These programs provide advanced artistic training in a supportive environment, helping young artists build the skills and confidence they need for future success in the arts.
Our experienced department directors work personally with each student to evaluate their current skills and interests. This helps us place your child in the perfect class where they’ll feel both challenged and confident as they grow their artistic abilities.
Yes. However, for those students who do not have access to an instrument, HSA can provide a list of stores that rent a variety of instruments.
Our program runs in two terms of 16 weeks each, for a total of 32 weeks of artistic exploration. Class lengths are designed with your child’s age and attention span in mind – toddler classes are a fun-filled hour, while older students enjoy immersive two-hour sessions. There is a calendar link on the contact page.
Yes! We’re excited to announce that our toddler programs are launching soon. These age-appropriate classes will introduce our youngest artists to the joy of creative expression. Stay tuned for more details!
