Fall 2025 Homeschool

 

An advanced Foundations of Drawing student draws a black and white rendition of the millstone fountain at Artisan Acres Estate on blue toned paper (Fall 2023).

NOTE: Sophie is anticipating taking a couple weeks of maternity leave in October 2025. For this reason, classes will begin earlier than is typically the case. Tuition is calculated according to 15 sessions per semester. Classes will meet for a total of 15 sessions; should we need to make up any sessions, we will meet during the pre-scheduled Flex Days. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on the Contact page.

This semester, we are excited to offer instruction in art, German, and cello.

Art Courses

Budding Artists: Painting and Drawing (6 - 12 years)

Sketching Technique (10+ years)

Foundations of Painting (12+ years and prerequisites)

German Courses (Tuesday and Thursday Lunch Klubs)

Private Cello Lessons

Art students are encouraged to pair their art course with the German course directly following their art class. Those who register for both an art course and a German course will receive a $50 discount on their total tuition.

This page is currently under construction. Please come back in a few weeks when all details are finalized!

  • Ages: 6-12 years (please use discretion when enrolling younger children).

    Time: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM.

    Instructor: Yingjia

    Dates: Tuesday, August 12, 19, 26; September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18. Flex Days are November 25; December 2, 9, 16.

    Tuition: $250/semester. 

    Material Fee: $20/semester.

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Description: This class is oriented towards younger learners who desire an engaging introduction to a variety of painting and drawing techniques using unique materials (e.g. silk, washi paper + sumi ink, etc.).

    Location: Depending on weather and content matter, class will either take place indoors at Sophie’s new studio (next to Artisan Acres Estate) or outdoors at Artisan Acres Estate itself.

    Application: Please visit the APPLY page (see header).

  • Ages: 10+ years (some students as young as 9 may do well in the course, but please use discretion in such cases—Budding Artists, offered at the same time, is still suitable for students up to 12 years old).

    Time: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM.  

    Instructor: Sophie

    Dates: Tuesday, August 12, 19, 26; September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18. Flex Days are November 25; December 2, 9, 16.

    Tuition: $250/semester. 

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Description: This class is oriented towards younger learners who desire a more technical alternative to Budding Artists. This course (and/or Foundations of Drawing) is the prerequisite course to the Foundations of Painting course. Students will learn to accurately sketch (with graphite) the forms of various objects with proper regard to measurement, proportionality, and shadow.

    Materials: Students will be responsible for purchasing their own materials. The specific materials list is TBA.

    Location: Depending on weather and content matter, class will either take place indoors at Sophie’s new studio (next to Artisan Acres Estate) or outdoors at Artisan Acres Estate itself.

    Application: Please visit the APPLY page (see header).

  • Ages: 12-17 years 

    Prerequisite: Sketching Technique or Foundations of Drawing.

    Time: Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM.  

    Instructor: Yingjia

    Dates: Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, 28; September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13. Flex Days are November 20; December 4, 11, 18. 

    Tuition: $300/semester ($10/hour).

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Class Size: 6 students (maximum) 

    Description: This class will introduce students to proper painting technique, particularly through the study of still life. Gouache (i.e. opaque watercolor) will be the primary medium used in this course. 

    Materials: Yingjia will provide all paper. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own paints. The specific materials list is TBA.  

    Location: Depending on weather and content matter, class will either take place indoors at Sophie’s new studio (next to Artisan Acres Estate) or outdoors at Artisan Acres Estate itself.

    Application: Please visit the APPLY page (see header).

  • Tuesday Cohort Age: 7+ years (recommended).

    Thursday Cohort Age: 11+ years (recommended).

    Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.   

    Instructor: Lucy Wright, Director of the Indianapolis German School

    Tuesday Cohort Dates: Tuesday, August 12, 19, 26; September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18. Flex Days are November 25; December 2, 9, 16.

    Thursday Cohort Dates: Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, 28; September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13. Flex Days are November 20; December 4, 11, 18. 

    Tuition: $250/semester. Those who register for both an art course and a German course will receive a $50 discount on their total tuition.

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Class Size: 10 students (maximum)

    Textbook: TBA

    Description: Students will eat lunch from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, and have German class from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. No prior German experience is necessary! However, students must take care to review outside of class, and homework may be assigned. Students must bring their own lunch.

    Location: Class will take place indoors at Sophie’s studio (next to Artisan Acres Estate).  

    Application: Please visit the APPLY page (see header).

  • Ages: 5+ years 

    Time: Multiple options are available. Time slots directly preceding or following a class on the homeschool schedule (given that no other homeschool class is in session) are given priority. 

    Instructor: Sophie

    Tuition: $40 per 45-minute lesson, or $45 per 1-hour lesson. 

    $600 per semester for 45-minute lessons, or $675 per semester for 1-hour lessons. 15 lessons per semester. 

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Performance Opportunity: Students who desire a performance opportunity are welcome to request a performance date (at no additional cost) at the end of the academic year at Artisan Acres Estate. 

    Location: Lessons will take place indoors at Sophie’s new studio (next to Artisan Acres Estate).  

    Application: Please visit the APPLY page (see header).

 

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