Class Descriptions

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 follows the City Schools of Decatur School year calendar and operates weekly Monday-Friday 2:30-6:00pm during the months of August – May. Enrollment is required to attend after school art classes during the school year. 

Our afternoon classes 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 both Studio Art and 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 artists’ 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 – 3:45pm: students arrive, depending on school dismissals. Upon arrival, students have 15 minutes of snack time (snack is brought from home) followed by art instruction with a focus on sketchbook development using various mediums. 

3:45 – 4:00pm: Artists transition to their individual, afternoon art classes. 

4:00 – 5:30pm: Afternoon art class in one of five mediums: ceramics, textiles, drawing & painting, multimedia or printmaking. Artist groups rotate mediums each day of the week. 

6:00pm: Dismissal, all students must be picked up by parent/guardian before6:00pm. 

Curriculum 

Our afternoon studio curriculum is based on the Color Wheel method which is a thematic, process oriented, multi-disciplinary approach. Our degreed instructorscreate curriculum for their specific area of expertise. Color Wheel artists are placed in groups of roughly 10 – 15 students with other artists of the same age. By rotating the groups, each artist works in all five areas throughout the year: ceramics, printmaking, drawing & painting, mixed media. We strive 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 approaches of multiple art instructors to create an environment that encourages individual growth and development. 

Afternoon Studio Tuition 

All payments are due no later than the 15th of the previous month. (Ex: September payment is due August 15th)  

Transportation is an optional service we provide. You may opt out or sign up for transportation on the days your child is in our studio. The fees for transportation will be grouped with your tuition payment. Boosters and car seats are available on our vans at your request.

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

  • Monthly auto-debit (ACH) deducted on the 15th of each month 
  • Check payment (for the term) 

Late or returned payments result in a $20 bank fee.  

Cancellation Policy for After School Enrollment: We require written notification by email prior to the 15th of the month to avoid payment for the following month.