Children's Art Education

FREE STEPS Art Education Program for Ages 6 and up

Seasonal STEPS Art Education for Kids

FREE art education classes for
ages 6 & 7, 8 – 10, and 11 & up

  • Instructed by professional art educators, cultural leaders, and artists
  • Projects and lessons incorporate the integration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, a.k.a. STEAM
  • Tuition and art supplies included
  • Class sizes are limited to 8-10 students

Viktor Lowenfeld’s book Creative and Mental Growth (1947) explained how art experience intertwines a child’s creative and mental growth.  That art allows them to understand their world and, most importantly, their ability to understand themselves.

Today, the truth of these words still stands, while the American education system continues to ignore the importance of art education in our children’s lives. For this reason, ‘Tis has been continually providing Prescott area children with free art education programs since 2011.

Located in the ‘Tis Annex Building
235 N. Marina St. | Prescott, AZ 86301

Questions?  Contact Breeanya, Art Education Program Manager
928-776-1087 | tisartsteps@gmail.com

Our instructors come from varied backgrounds and expertise, allowing the program to grow and thrive.

Classes run seasonally from April to September and meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for two consecutive weeks, followed by a third Monday wrap-up gallery exhibit for parents & family. Class times vary depending on the season.

2024 Classes Have Ended

Please stay tuned for 2025 class information

Class Session one

April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15
4:00 – 5:30 PM

Instructors:
Nicole Hedlund | Ages 6-7
An exploration through a variety of mediums and styles.  

Melanie Bernal | Ages 8-10
Elements of Earth 

Class Session Two

May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20
4:00- 5:30 PM 

Instructors:
Nicole Hedlund | Ages 6-7
An exploration through a variety of mediums and styles.

Jenny Rose | Ages 8-10
Endangered Species – Collaging with Keoke, the Blue-Throated Macaw

Class Session Three

June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24
10:00 – 11:30 AM

Instructors:
Mary Clare McCartin | Ages 8-10
Fur, Feathers & Scales

Gail Brendle | Ages 11+
Charcoal & Pastel Exploration

Class Session Four


July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22
10:00 – 11:30 AM 

Instructors:
Manuel Lucero | Ages 8-10
Indeginious Arts

Mary Clare McCartin | Ages 11+
Neurographic arts, Zentangle & More

Class Session Five

August 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26
4:00 – 5:30 PM

Instructors:
Mary Clare McCartin | Ages 6-7
Fur, Feathers, Scales and Wings (STEAM)

Gail Brendle | Ages 8-10
The World of Watercolor

Class Session Six

September 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30
4:00-5:30 PM 

Instructors:
Jenny Rose | Ages 8-10
Autumn Flora & Fauna

Gail Brendle | Ages 11+
Colored Pencil with Mixed Media

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Thank you for your kindness and passion to bring our community free art education. As a homeschooling family, we really appreciate participating in a learning opportunity such as this. Thank you again!

The Booths

I just wanted to let you and the other art teachers at Tis Annex know that Indie has been deep-diving back into art ever since the fall art class started again! And this isn’t just some version of another’s art but her style and expression. What you all share with her, including but not limited to your master skills, unique styles, confidence, beauty, and boundless creativity, has made a massive difference in Indie’s life and how she views the world. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!

Ashley R.

We are ecstatic that we got invited to art class again!!! We miss you…we miss making art………we miss making art with you. The virtual class was great last time, and we learned a lot of excellent new techniques. We can’t wait to see what the projects are. Thank you!

Mabel and Ruby

The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County, The John F. Long Foundation, the Prescott Area Artists Studio Tour, and the Annette M. Williams Charitable Foundation have partly provided program funding 

Special thanks also go to The Art Store and the Frame & I  for their proactive support of art education in the Prescott community.

‘TIS ART CENTER & GALLERY

featuring the Main Gallery, Mezzanine Gallery, and Banquet Hall

105 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303

Phone: (928) 775-0223
Email: TisArtGallery@gmail.com

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat:
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 (noon)–5:00 pm
Closed Wednesday

‘Tis Annex
Art Education Building

featuring STEPS Art Education Program for Kids, classroom rentals, and art workshops

235 N. Marina St.
Prescott, AZ 86301

Phone: (928) 776-1087
Email: tisannex1@gmail.com

Hours:
Open random hours and
by appointment
Mon-Thursday

Closed for

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Super Bowl Sunday
  • Easter Sunday
  • Independence Day
  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day