After School Studio

After School Studio

The Color Wheel mission is to encourage the growth and development of creative free thinking individuals. To this end, we provide safe, quality art based classes aimed at nurturing the whole child. At Color Wheel Studio we believe that through the arts, children can explore individuality and develop high self esteem. Working individually and in collaboration with other children, each child learns to express and expand their vision of the world.

The Color Wheel Studio after school art classes operate weekly Monday-Friday 2:30-5:30 pm during the months of August – May. Enrollment is required to attend the art classes during the school year. A separate Open Studio session is offered on select days from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. All programs require registration and enrollment. Our After school classes and Open Studio are currently full. To be placed on the waitlist, please email us at info@colorwheelstudio.com.   

Focused on art exploration, each of our instructors is a degreed artist and experienced in teaching children Studio Art as well as Art History. Each staff member brings to Color Wheel a love for working with children as well as the opportunity to share their unique artistic talents with students and families.

At Color Wheel, your child becomes a part of a young artist’s community. We work and play together, helping each other grow into strong, socially conscious, free thinking individuals. Our artists work in five areas: drawing/painting, ceramics, textiles, printmaking and mixed media. Students spend time in each area throughout the school year for a balanced creative experience.

The Color Wheel After School Studio includes:

  • Option for daily transportation to Color Wheel Studio from City of Decatur schools
  • A curated art curriculum developed to teach various art techniques and mediums through art history, contemporary art and cultural influences
  • High quality art supplies
  • A high level of staff/parent communication via weekly e-mail newsletters and parent conferences as needed

Afternoon Studio Schedule

2:30 – 4:00  Buses Arrive at Color Wheel, depending on school dismissal times

3:15 – 4:00  Snack brought from home & Independent art choices

4:00 – 5:30  Art Classes!

5:30  – Student dismissal begins

Ask us about our Open Studio Session that runs from 5:30 – 6:30 pm! An hour of free art exploration. Registration is required, spaces limited.

Curriculum

Our afternoon studio curriculum is based on the Color Wheel method which is a thematic, process oriented, multi-discipline approach. Each year the after-school studio as a whole studies a time period in art history. Our degreed instructors create curriculum for their specific area of expertise. Color Wheel artists are placed in small groups of 10 – 14 students with other artists of the same age. By rotating the groups , each artist works in each of five areas throughout the year: ceramics, drawing/painting, mixed media. We work to create a safe-space in which young artists feel comfortable and empowered. We offer a wide range of art experiences and projects as well as exposure to the artistic approach of multiple art instructors to create an environment that encourages individual growth and preference. Contact the studio for additional information on this year’s curriculum.

Afternoon Studio Tuition

M-F – $425.00/month (5 Days)

M/W/F – $260.00/month (3 Days)

T & TH – $175.00/month (2 Days)

A non refundable deposit will be required at enrollment that will be applied to the first month’s tuition. Payment due at the first of each month. Families may choose the following forms of payment:

  • Monthly auto-debit deducted on the first business day of each month
  • Electronic bank payments due on the first business day of each month