Children's Art Education
FREE STEPS Art Education Program for Ages 6 and upSeasonal 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
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!
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!!!!
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!
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
‘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