Fee-Based $40.00: This is an 8-week workshop meeting once a week for 50 min, beginning on August 19 and ending on October 7, from 4 - 4:50pm. All supplies included. 

Maybe you love the idea of making art, but you don't know where to begin.  Maybe you like to get creative but don't want to deal with the mess!  Kids LOVE to make art beside their parents!  Join Zoe Flores on a mixed media adventure made for families with children 8 and under!  You've probably seen her murals all over San Angelo, Zoe is one seriously creative cat! Learn various skills and techniques you can use for drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving and so much more while making different projects every week.  Parents & Grandparents, babysitters, and nannies learn side by side with your student- adults are strongly encouraged to make their own art projects right alongside their student!   This class is taught in 8-week sessions.  [Start 8/19/25. End 10/7/25.]

Fee-Based $40.00: This is a second 8-week workshop meeting once a week for 50 min with all new projects, beginning on October 14 and ending on December 9, from 4 - 4:50pm. All supplies included. 

Maybe you love the idea of making art, but you don't know where to begin.  Maybe you like to get creative but don't want to deal with the mess!  Kids LOVE to make art beside their parents!  Join Zoe Flores on a mixed media adventure made for families with children 8 and under!  You've probably seen her murals all over San Angelo, Zoe is one seriously creative cat! Learn various skills and techniques you can use for drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving and so much more while making different projects every week.  Parents & Grandparents, babysitters, and nannies learn side by side with your student- adults are strongly encouraged to make their own art projects right alongside their student!   This class is taught in 8-week sessions.  [Start 10/149/25. End 12/9/25.]

[Student must be 7 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.  This is a general music class with no performance!]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:25PM, beginning on August 20. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO TAKE THIS CLASS!  This class, taught by Dr. Posada, will offer students an exciting broad introduction to a lot of musical vocabulary, handheld percussion instruments, and a variety of methods for enjoying music.  Students will sing, move, play instruments, and have loads of fun with music as the main theme.  Dr. Posada is an energetic music educator ready to get your student interested in all that music has to offer.

[Starts 8/20/25. NO Class 11/26 (Thanksgiving Break), ends on 12/10/25.]

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.  If you've never taken music theory, please sign up for this class!]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Mondays from 12:30-1:25PM, beginning on August 18. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO TAKE THIS CLASS!  This class, taught by LaMont Allen, will offer students a comprehensive knowledge base for building musical skills.  Our primary text will be the Primo Music Theory Series. We will be building music fundamentals such as understanding the layout of a keyboard, decoding rhythms, and learning notes of a staff, students are then introduced to more complex vocabulary and music recognition.  As a student advances through the grade levels the class will introduce concepts of harmony and melody that lead to harmonic analysis, part writing and voice leading. 

[Starts 8/18/25. NO Class Monday 9/1, 10/13, 11/24 (Thanksgiving Break), ends on 12/8/25.]

As of August 16 there was noone signed up for this class.  We will offer this again in the spring semester.

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025 and you must have completed levels 1-2 to participate.  If you've never taken music theory, please sign up for levels 1-2.]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting on Thursdays from 12:30-1:25PM beginning on Thursday, August 21. This class is taught by Mr. Lamont Allen as a great foundation for anyone interested in music, intended for students that have completed Levels 1-2.  You do NOT have to play an instrument to benefit from and enjoy this class!  If you DO play an instrument or eventually join band or orchestra, your progress in this class will catapult you ahead of your peers! [Starts 8/21/25. NO Class Thursday 11/27/25 (Thanksgiving Break), ends on 12/11/25. There is no group performance associated with this class.]

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, and you must have completed levels 1-4 to participate.  If you've taken Music Theory elsewhere, we will give you a placement test to find out what level you need to continue, if you have never taken music theory, please sign up for levels 1-2.]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:25PM, beginning on August 20 and ending on December 10. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO TAKE THIS CLASS! This class will offer students a comprehensive knowledge base for building musical skills.  Our primary text will be the Primo Music Theory Series.  Continuing on from building music fundamentals such as understanding the layout of a keyboard, decoding rhythms, and learning notes of a staff, students are introduced to more complex vocabulary and music recognition.  As a student advances through the grade levels the class will introduce concepts of harmony and melody that lead to harmonic analysis, part writing and voice leading.  

[Starts 8/20/25. NO Class Wednesday 11/26/25 (Thanksgiving Break), ends on 12/10/25. There is no group performance associated with this class.]

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Thursdays from 11-11:55AM, beginning on August 21, ending on December 11. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO TAKE THIS CLASS! Students in this engaging class will learn the answers to these five music centered questions:

• Who are some of the most recognized composers for band, choral, keyboard and orchestral literature?

• What are some interesting facts about the composers' lives and their music?

• What are some well-known literature selections for band, choir, keyboard, and orchestra?

• Which key musical elements are important in band, choral, keyboard, and orchestral literature?

• Who are some renowned conductors and performers of band, choral, keyboard, and orchestral literature?

​Students who complete this course are usually prepared to participate in the Texas UIL and PSIA Music Memory Programs.  Because this is a pilot program for Emmanuel School of Fine Arts, we will not be competing at the completion of the semester.  [Starts 8/21/25.  NO Class Thursday, 11/27/25 (Thanksgiving Break), ends on 12/11/25. There is no group performance associated with this class.] 

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Mondays from 11-11:55AM beginning on August 18 and ending on December 8. Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice.  All students will also need a copy of the Essential Elements Book 1 for their specific instrument which can be purchased at Tarpley.  All other music will be provided. Mr. Lamont Allen will work with beginner level students ages 11 and above learning to playing woodwind and brass instruments in a concert band setting. No experience is required. Some instruments are available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library.  Otherwise, you will need to purchase or rent your own instrument. This class together with Music Theory Levels 1-2 is an ideal foundation for studying an instrument, that is why they are scheduled on the same day!  [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting covering all important information pertaining to enrollment in band programming, instrument questions, book questions, FAQ's @ 11:00AM on Friday, August 15th in the Herschberger Great Room. Starts 8/18. NO Class Monday 9/1, 10/13, and 11/24 (Thanksgiving Week), ends on 12/8.]

[Student must be 11 years of age by October 1, 2025, have one school year studying their instrument, or audition to participate. If you are entirely new to band, please enroll in the Head Start for Band class on Mondays. Our teachers will guide you to the class where your student will be MOST successful.] 

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting TWICE a week beginning on August 20th with sectionals. Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice.  All students will also need a copy of the Essential Elements Book 2 for their specific instrument which can be purchased at Tarpley.  All other music will be provided.

Each instrument family will meet for 55 minutes every Wednesday for "sectionals" beginning on 8/20.  The full Concert Band will rehearse every Thursday from 1:30-3PM beginning on 8/21. See more details about your sectional below.  PARTICIPATION IN BOTH SECTIONALS AND GROUP REHEARSALS IS REQUIRED. STUDENTS SHOULD ALSO COMMIT TO PLAYING THEIR INSTRUMENT OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME TO MAXIMIZE GROWTH & PROGRESS!  Band directors Lois Droegemeier and Lamont Allen are co-teaching this year and will work with beginner and intermediate level students ages 11+ playing woodwind and brass instruments in a concert band setting. Concert band is for returning students or students transferring from another band program with at least one school year on their instrument.  Some instruments are available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library. If you want to be contacted about a loaner instrument you must email the director immediately after enrolling in the class (esofa@emmanuel-sa.org). Requests will be handled only via email in the order received.  If you are BRAND NEW to the band program, you should enroll in "Head Start for Band" on Mondays.  Head Start for band will NOT have sectionals.  [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting covering all important information pertaining to enrollment in band programming, instrument questions, book questions, FAQ's @ 11:00AM on Friday, August 15th in the Herschberger Great Room. Starts 8/20/25.  NO Class Wednesday & Thursday, 11/26 & 11/27 (Thanksgiving Break), ends on 12/12/25. There will be group performances associated with this class. Date TBD.]

[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their instrument and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate or audition for placement.] 

This is a fee-based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week for 60 minutes every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm beginning on August 21 and ending on December 12. Students will need to provide their own instrument excluding vibraphone, marimba, piano and drums (suggested instruments are Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Upright Bass or Electric Bass, Acoustic or Electric Guitar, Clarinet, all Saxophones, or Flute.) Students will also need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder. Sheet music will be provided. 

Mr. Allen will be introducing students to Jazz band principles including skills in tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, articulation, harmony, phrasing, style, and improvisation.  [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting covering all important information pertaining to enrollment in band programming, instrument questions, book questions, FAQ's @ 11:00AM on Friday, August 15th in the Herschberger Great Room. Starts 8/21/25.  NO Class Thursday 11/27 (Thanksgiving Break) ends on 12/12/25. There will be group performances associated with this class. Date TBD.]

[Interested students should email Lamont_Allen@emmanuel-sa.org] 

This is a fee-based [$160 - this class has 4 professional musician mentors for students to work with!] semester-long class meeting once a week for 60 minutes on Mondays from 6-7pm beginning August 18 - December 12. Students who need tuition assistance can fill out a form with the office for a partial scholarship! Students will need to provide their own instrument excluding vibraphone, marimba, piano and drums (suggested instruments are Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Upright Bass or Electric Bass, Acoustic or Electric Guitar, Clarinet, all Saxophones, or Flute.) Students will also need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder. Sheet music will be provided. 

In this jam session, students will get to practice improvising with pre-selected songs of the week. This class is specifically geared toward students who want to work on improvisation (a skill that is rated during All Region Jazz Auditions!). Mentors include John Talley on piano (from the West Texas Jazz Orchestra), Mark Wilson on bass (from ASU), Jimmy Shanks on drums (ESOFA instructor and local musician with several bands), LaMont Allen on sax (ESOFA instructor and local musician).  Rhythm section students are also welcome; we have a vibraphone and a marimba. [Starts 8/18/25.  Instructors will indicate schedule for federal holidays and Thanksgiving break after confirming with attendees. Ends by 12/12/25 and will likely participate in a concert at Emmanuel or out in the community, TBD.]

[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their saxophone and be able to read music or a recommendation from their teacher. You can sign up for this class in Studio Helper on August 1st.  Questions should be directed to Lamont_Allen@emmanuel-sa.org]

FEE-BASED ENSEMBLE $40/SEMESTER "MASS SAXOPHONE CHOIR" OPEN TO ALL LEVELS, NO AUDITION - two weekly rehearsals, one on Mondays at 4 and one on Wednesdays at 6, you MUST attend one or the other weekly, you are always welcome to attend both. Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice [Alto, Soprano, Tenor, or Baritone Saxophone]. Sheet music will be provided.

Students will be expected to work on learning instrument choir music independently.  Instrument choir rehearsals will be for putting music together as an ensemble - not for learning the music for the first time. Students who join this group will need to have a habit of practicing on their own.  This ensemble will be performing a variety of musical repertoire including but not limited to classical chamber music, jazz and pop music genres.  [Please contact the instructor NOW if you want to participate so we can anticipate how large the group will be and plan accordingly! Rehearsals will begin the week of 8/18. This is a performance group with opportunities to play at various venues around San Angelo, TBD. Class will end by 12/20/25.]

[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their saxophone and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate. Interested students should email Lamont_Allen@emmanuel-sa.org]

FEE IS UNDER REVIEW, TBD: SEMESTER: MONDAY SAXOPHONE QUARTET GROUP A is from 5-6pm each week. WEDNESDAY SAXOPHONE QUARTET GROUP B is from 6:45-7:30pm each week. Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice [Alto, Soprano, Tenor, or Baritone Saxophone]. Sheet music will be provided. Interested students will be placed in one of two combos based on their audition.

Students will be expected to work on learning saxophone quartet music independently.  Saxophone quartet rehearsals will be for putting music together as an ensemble - not for learning the music for the first time. Students who join this group will need to have a habit of practicing on their own.   Theses ensembles will be performing a variety of musical repertoire including but not limited to classical chamber music, jazz and pop music genres.  The types of groups will depend on the number of students registered, available instrumentation, and student musical interests.  [Please contact the instructor NOW if you want to participate! Rehearsals will begin the week of 8/18. These are performance groups with opportunities to play at various venues around San Angelo, TBD. Class will end by 12/20/25.]

[Students should have one academic year of band experience on the trumpet and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate. Interested students should email Lamont_Allen@emmanuel-sa.org]

FEE IS UNDER REVIEW, TBD: Meeting every Wednesday morning from 10-10:55am. Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument. Sheet music will be provided.

Students will be expected to work on learning trumpet choir music independently.  Trumpet choir rehearsals will be for putting music together as an ensemble - not for learning the music for the first time. Students who join this group will need to have a habit of practicing on their own.   This ensembles will be performing a variety of musical repertoire including but not limited to classical chamber music, jazz and pop music genres.  [Please contact the instructor NOW if you want to participate! Rehearsals will begin the week of 8/18. This is a performance group with opportunities to play at various venues around San Angelo, TBD. Class will end by 12/20/25.]

[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their flute and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate. Interested students should email Lamont_Allen@emmanuel-sa.org]

FEE IS UNDER REVIEW, TBD: Meeting every Thursday from 4:30-5:15pm each week. Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument. Sheet music will be provided. 

Students will be expected to work on learning flute choir music independently.  Flute choir rehearsals will be for putting music together as an ensemble - not for learning the music for the first time. Students who join this group will need to have a habit of practicing on their own.  This ensemble will be performing a variety of musical repertoire including but not limited to classical chamber music, jazz and pop music genres. [Please contact the instructor NOW if you want to participate! Rehearsals will begin the week of 8/18. This is a performance group with opportunities to play at various venues around San Angelo, TBD. Class will end by 12/20/25.]

[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their flute and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate. Interested students should email Lois Droegemeier <lodroeg@gmail.com> ]

NO FEE: Meeting every Monday from 6-7pm each week. Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument. Sheet music will be provided. 

Students will be expected to work on learning clarinet choir music independently.  Clarinet choir rehearsals will be for putting music together as an ensemble - not for learning the music for the first time. Students who join this group will need to have a habit of practicing on their own.  This ensemble will be performing a variety of musical repertoire including but not limited to classical chamber music, jazz and pop music genres. [Please contact the instructor NOW if you want to participate! Rehearsals will begin the week of 8/18. This is a performance group with opportunities to play at various venues around San Angelo, TBD. Class will end by 12/20/25.]

[Student must be 11 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a fee-based [$40] semester long class meeting once a week every Monday, 11-11:55AM, from August 18 to December 8. Additionally, students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and violin/viola with chin and shoulder rest, or cello/stand-up bass with a rock-stop, and a bow with rosin.  All music will be provided. 

Orchestra Director Fred Handley works with beginner level students ages 11-18 interested in playing the violin, viola, cello, and upright bass.  No experience required.  We have violins in a variety of sizes available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library.  Designed for students with no prior experience reading or playing music. Students typically stay in this class for 2 semesters before joining the upper-level performance orchestras. 

 [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting covering all important information pertaining to enrollment in orchestra programming, instrument questions, book questions, FAQ's @ 10:30AM on Friday, August 15th in the Herschberger Great Room. Starts 8/18/25. NO Class Monday, 9/1/25, 10/13, 11/24 (Thanksgiving Break), class ends on 12/8 with classroom skills presentation and Christmas carols, parents welcome, fall recital scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 7pm.]

HOW TO MEASURE FOR A VIOLIN OR VIOLA

[Student must be 8 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting ONCE a week on Wednesdays from 9-9:55am, from August 20 to December 10.  Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice by August 20.  All music will be provided.

For beginner level students ages 8-11 interested in playing the violin and viola.  No experience required.  We have violins in a variety of sizes available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library.  Designed for students with no prior experience reading or playing music. Students typically stay in this class for 2 semesters before moving to the intermediate orchestras. Returning students who need extra help can register for this class as well.  [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting covering all important information pertaining to enrollment in orchestra programming, instrument questions, book questions, FAQ's @ 10:30AM on Friday, August 15th in the Herschberger Great Room. Starts 8/20/25. NO Class Wednesday 11/26/25 (Thanksgiving Break), class ends on 12/10 with classroom skills presentation and Christmas carols, parents welcome.  fall recital scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 7pm.]

HOW TO MEASURE FOR A VIOLIN OR VIOLA

[Student must be 10 years of age by October 1, 2025, returning from last year, or have 9 months of private lessons to participate. Please contact the instructor if you have questions about placement fred.handley43@gmail.com] 

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting ONCE a week on Wednesdays from 10-10:55am, from August 20 - December 10.  Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice by January 8.  All music will be provided.

For returning intermediate level students ages 10-18 interested in playing the violin, viola, cello, and upright bass.  If you are transferring to our school from another school district or private lessons, please speak to our staff about placement.  We have violins in a variety of sizes available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library.  Designed for students with some prior experience reading or playing music. Students typically stay in this class for 2 semesters before joining the upper-level performance orchestras. 

 [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting covering all important information pertaining to enrollment in orchestra programming, instrument questions, book questions, FAQ's @ 10:30AM on Friday, August 15th in the Herschberger Great Room. Starts 8/20/25. NO Class Wednesday 11/26/25 (Thanksgiving Break), class ends on 12/10 with Christmas Carols in class, parents welcome. Fall recital scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 7pm.]

HOW TO MEASURE FOR A VIOLIN OR VIOLA

[Student is returning from last year or transitioning from another orchestra program and/or private instructor with an audition.]

This is a fee-based [$40] semester long class meeting TWICE a week every Monday during sectionals, and every Wednesday for a full rehearsal beginning August 18 for sectionals and August 20 for full rehearsal from 11-11:55am. Additionally, students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and violin/viola with chin and shoulder rest, or cello/stand-up bass with a rock-stop, and a bow with rosin.  All music will be provided. 

Open to violin, viola, cello, and bass musicians with previous experience - you must be either a returning student from last year, transferring from another orchestra class in public/private school, or have taken private lessons on your instrument for 9 months.  Chamber Orchestra will rehearse on Wednesdays at 11AM for 55 minutes. Additionally, each instrument family will meet for 55 minutes every Monday for "sectionals"- this is where you will get individualized help preparing either high or low strings for performance.  See more details about your section below.  PARTICIPATION IN BOTH SECTIONALS AND GROUP REHEARSALS ARE REQUIRED.  Some instruments are available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library. To secure one of these instruments you must first enroll and then email esofa@emmanuel-sa.org with a size specific request.  We will handle these inquiries in the order they are received.  [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting covering all important information pertaining to enrollment in orchestra programming, instrument questions, book questions, FAQ's @ 10:30AM on Friday, August 15th in the Herschberger Great Room. Starts 8/18/25 for sectionals and 8/20 for full rehearsal.  NO Class Wednesday 11/26/25 (Thanksgiving Break),  Class ends on 12/10 with Christmas Carols in class, parents welcome. Fall recital scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 7pm.]

HOW TO MEASURE FOR A VIOLIN OR VIOLA

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting once a week every Wednesday from 12:30-1:25PM, beginning on August 20 - December 10.  In this class, students will learn foundational techniques and beginner chord progressions with Buddy Wright. Beginners with little to no experience are encouraged to attend this class! Students that have not touched the guitar since May are encouraged to sign up for this class (if you don't plan to practice what you learn, the Guitar Circle will feel overwhelming.) Songs featuring common chords such as G C, A, F, D, E, Em, Am, and Dsus, will be introduced.  This is a wonderful introductory session for anyone who wants to sing and/or play the guitar.  Students can graduate to the guitar circle where students learn to sing and play songs together as a group!  Students who practice and progress faster than others can be moved to the more advanced circle at the teacher's discretion. Students bring their own guitar. [We have several acoustic guitars in the instrument library if your student needs one. Starts 8/20/25. No Class 11/26/25 for Thanksgiving break. Ends 12/10/25.]

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, AND an intermediate level musician on their instrument.  All musicians will learn how to read chord charts in this class, but some music theory experience on their instrument is required to participate. If you are brand new to your instrument, please sign up for a beginner level course.]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting once a week every Wednesday from 1:30-2:25PM, beginning on August 20 - December 10.  Have you ever attended a contemporary worship service at church and wondered how the musicians play together and lead others in worship with their musical skills?  In this class, students will learn how to read chord charts and apply that knowledge to playing worship music in a worship team setting. Contemporary Worship music featuring common chords such as G C, A, F, D, E, Em, Am, and Dsus, will be introduced.  Class will be a mixture of acoustic guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, violin, cello, percussion, and piano. Students should bring their own instrument, we will provide piano, marimba and drum set when needed. [We have several acoustic guitars in the instrument library if your student needs one. Starts 8/20/25. No Class 11/26/25 for Thanksgiving break. Ends 12/10/25.]

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting once a week every Wednesday from 2:30-3:25PM, beginning on August 20 - December 10.  This class is designed for students who can already play common chords such as G C, A, F, D, E, Em, Am, and Dsus with ease.  In this class, students use foundational techniques and beginner chord progressions to sing and play songs together as a group!  New songs will be introduced each week (a mixture of oldies, country, folk, rock, praise, and contemporary age-appropriate music) together with strumming and fingerpicking patterns for each song. Students bring their own guitar.  [We have several acoustic guitars in the instrument library if your student needs one. Starts 8/20/25. No Class 11/26/25 for Thanksgiving break. Ends 12/10/25.]

[Student must be 7 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 9-9:55AM, from August 20 - December 10.  All supplies included.

In this exciting, hands-on art class, master artists from history will be our muse! Drawing inspiration from famous artworks by Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse, Vincent VanGogh, Georgia O'keefe, and more, students will explore the various elements and principles of art using a wide variety of materials! Each session will offer a new adventure filled with interesting history tidbits and new artistic skills. No make-up classes are offered.   [Starts 8/20/25. NO CLASS 11/26/25 during Thanksgiving Break. Ends 12/10/25.]

*No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun.  Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.

[Student must be 7 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 10-10:55AM, from August 20 - December 10.  All supplies included.

In this exciting, hands-on art class, master artists from history will be our muse! Drawing inspiration from famous artworks by Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse, Vincent VanGogh, Georgia O'keefe, and more, students will explore the various elements and principles of art using a wide variety of materials! Each session will offer a new adventure filled with interesting history tidbits and new artistic skills. No make-up classes are offered.   [Starts 8/20/25. NO CLASS 11/26/25 during Thanksgiving Break. Ends 12/10/25.]

*No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun.  Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 11-11:55AM, from August 18 through December 10.  All supplies included.

Do you LOVE to draw? This class is for YOU! Dive into the world of drawing, learning a variety of techniques that range from sketching and shading to creating detailed line art. Explore different drawing styles, experiment with tools like pencils, charcoal, and ink, and discover the fundamentals of composition, perspective, and anatomy. Along the way, you'll learn about professional artists who use drawing as their career—gaining insight into how art can become a livelihood. With a mix of hands-on practice and inspiration from real-world artists, students will develop their own unique artistic voice while building skills that will last a lifetime!   [Starts 8/20/25. NO CLASS 11/26/25 during Thanksgiving Break. Ends 12/10/25.]

*No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun.  Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.

[Student must be 11 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 12:30 - 1:25PM, from August 20 - December 10.  Students will need to bring their own device (with built in camera) and a desktop tripod for that device, with the following apps already installed: Flip-A-Clip, Adobe Fresco, and Stop Motion. Trust us when we say your student will be SO excited to continue their learning and filming at home! We do have a few devices available for use at the school, but students may not take them home.

In this fun and interactive art class, students will explore the basics of animation, learning how to bring their drawings and ideas to life! They'll discover the fundamentals of movement, timing, and storytelling through techniques like stop-motion, flip books, and digital animation tools. With hands-on projects and lots of creativity, students will create their own animated shorts, developing skills in both drawing and digital media while having a blast with the process. By the end of the course, they'll have a better understanding of how animation works and the confidence to create their own animated masterpieces!  [Starts 8/20/25. NO CLASS 11/26/25. Ends 12/10/25.]

*No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun.  Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Thursday from 10-10:55AM, from August 21 - December 11.  All supplies included.          Come level up on your 2D art techniques in this mixed media class featuring watercolor paint, acrylic paint, colored pencil, micron pen, India Ink, oil and soft pastels, and more!  You might even decide to use every single medium in one project all together!  This is sure to be a very colorful experience.  No make-up classes are offered.  This class is taught by Zoe Flores, a San Angelo based artist with a passion for vibrant art in all forms.

 [Starts 8/21/25. NO CLASS 11/27/25. Ends 12/11/25.]

*No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun.  Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.

[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Thursday from 11-11:55AM, from August 21 - December 11.  All supplies included.

NEW PROJECTS EVERY SEMESTER! 

This class began as Pure Imagination last spring and the students have begged to have a follow-on class, so here it is! In this hands-on art class, kids will explore the world of sculpture and construction using one of the most accessible and fun materials—cardboard! They'll learn how to turn simple sheets of cardboard into amazing 3D models, dioramas, and sculptures, experimenting with cutting, folding, and assembling to create their own imaginative designs. Students will also discover how artists use these techniques in the real world, from set design to large-scale installations. By the end of the course, they'll have crafted their own unique creations and gained a deeper understanding of how to bring their ideas to life through sculpture and construction. It's a perfect mix of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun! No make-up classes are offered.  This class is taught by Zoe Flores. Zoe is a San Angelo based artist with a passion for vibrant art in all forms. [Starts 8/21/25. NO CLASS 11/27/25. Ends 12/11/25.]

*No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun.  Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.

[Student must be 12 years of age by March 1, 2025, to participate.]

This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Thursday from 12:30-1:25PM, from August 20 - December 11. All supplies included.

NEW PROJECTS EVERY SEMESTER! 

This class began as Pure Imagination last spring and the students have begged to have a follow-on class, so here it is! In this hands-on art class, kids will explore the world of sculpture and construction using one of the most accessible and fun materials—cardboard! They'll learn how to turn simple sheets of cardboard into amazing 3D models, dioramas, and sculptures, experimenting with cutting, folding, and assembling to create their own imaginative designs. Students will also discover how artists use these techniques in the real world, from set design to large-scale installations. By the end of the course, they'll have crafted their own unique creations and gained a deeper understanding of how to bring their ideas to life through sculpture and construction. It's a perfect mix of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun! No make-up classes are offered.  This class is taught by Zoe Flores. Zoe is a San Angelo based artist with a passion for vibrant art in all forms. [Starts 8/21/25. NO CLASS 11/27/25. Ends 12/11/25.]

*No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun.  Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.

Fee-Based $40.00: This is an 8-week workshop meeting once a week on Tuesdays for 55 min, beginning on October 14 and ending on December 9, from 5 - 5:55pm. All supplies included.

Join Zoe Flores on a mixed media adventure learning about the vast world of art supplies and how to use them!  You've probably seen her murals all over San Angelo, Zoe is one seriously creative cat! Learn various skills and techniques you can use for drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving and so much more while making different projects every week.  This class is taught in 8-week sessions.  [Start 10/14/25. End 12/9/25.]

Fee-Based $160.00 includes t-shirt: This is a semester long class meeting every Wednesday for 55min from 11-11:55AM, beginning August 20, ending December 10. This class is designed for our youngest Lego Engineers who are eager to start robotics but don't yet have the math skills for intricate coding.  This hands-on building-based class will focus on designing and building simple machines that work with manpower [pulleys, levers, wheels and axels, wedges, inclined planes, and gears]. Objectives will include: building solid structures that don't easily fall apart, understanding the benefits of a symmetrical design, identifying simple machines we see in everyday life and replicating them with Lego, and constructing designs without step-by-step directions. This is not a coding class, but a foundational class that will enhance and elevate the potential of future robot builds.  {This class does NOT use the EV3 robots, these students have skills to learn first to be successful with the EV3}  This class is co-taught by Karyn Kuniyuki and Andrew Gutierrez.

[Starts 8/20. No Class 11/26, Thanksgiving Break. Ends 12/10.] 

Fee-Based $200.00 includes t-shirt: This is a semester long class meeting every Monday for 55min from 10-10:55AM, beginning August 18 - December 8. This hands-on course introduces students to the basic functions and coding for each motor and sensor in Lego NXT robotics kit, including on-brick programming.  Coding involves math (decimals, fractions, distance), physics, multi-step problem solving, and critical thinking!  Students hone their skills during weekly challenges and group activities.  Course is required for students brand new to LEGO robotics building & coding.  This class is co-taught by Karyn Kuniyuki and Andrew Gutierrez. [Starts 8/18/25. NO Class Monday 9/1, 10/13, 11/24 (Thanksgiving Break), ends on 12/8/25.]

Fee-Based $200.00 includes t-shirt: This is a semester long class meeting every Thursday for 55min from 9-9:55AM, beginning August 21 - December 11. BONUS! This class will meet all of the requirements for several Boy Scout, Girl Scout, American Heritage Girl, and Trail Life achievement badges requiring: Designing Robots, Programming Robots, and Coding! This class builds upon the skills introduced in the beginner class.  During the intermediate class we work on more complicated building processes, emphasizing the scientific method and trial and error testing. Coding will involve math (decimals, fractions, distance), physics, multi-step problem solving, and critical thinking! This class is ideal for students who want a challenge but are not interested in competing against other schools. This class is co-taught by Karyn Kuniyuki and Andrew Gutierrez. [Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Ends 12/11.] 

Fee-Based $200/semester includes t-shirt: The fall competition culminates in two gauranteed robotics tournaments before Christmas.  The first tournament will be held during lego lab class time the week of Halloween.  Our Annual Robotics Competition is hosted by Emmanuel on Friday, December 5th.  This class meets every Wednesday for 2 hours from 9:00-10:55AM. Each school year we adopt a new "Arena" contest.  Robots are scored by judges according to specific requirements and tasks completed. This year, each student will build and code their own robot, all based around the same challenge.  At competition time, students will be paired at random to form an alliance with another robot, and will be given a specific amount of time to accomplish as many tasks as possible and amass the most amount of points. A (2) hour Lego Lab meets every week for students to build and code, and for competitors to learn how to work together with other robots in preparation for the official competitions. This class is co-taught by Karyn Kuniyuki and Andrew Gutierrez. [Starts 8/20.  No class 11/26. Emmanuel Invitational Tournament will be held on Friday, December 5.  Ends 12/10 during normal class time.]