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 - 10 years, Tuesdays)

Sketching Technique (typically 10+ years, Tuesdays)

Foundations of Drawing (typically 13+ years, Thursdays)

Foundations of Painting: Gouache Technique (12+ years and prerequisites, Thursdays)

German Courses (Tuesday and Thursday Lunch Klubs)

Private Cello Lessons

Discounts and Funding Available for Fall 2025

German Course Discount—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 German course.

Sibling Discount—Those who register two or more siblings will receive $50 off each child’s tuition (applicable to art-only or German-only registrations—those registering two or more children for both art and German courses will then receive the German Course Discount on each child’s German course). To confirm the tuition for your sibling group, please contact Sophie here.

Braintree Funding—We are a Braintree-approved vendor, so those working with Braintree can apply for funding for all courses listed below.

A Word on Sketching Technique vs. Foundations of Drawing

Sketching Technique and Foundations of Drawing can both act as acceptable prerequisites for the Foundations of Painting course. Sketching Technique may be suitable for students as young as 9 years old (but typically 10+ years old), whereas Foundations of Drawing may be suitable for students as young as 12 years old (but typically 13+ years old). Sketching Technique emphasizes foundational sketching skills, and not necessarily the full rendering and replication of objects that is expected in Foundations of Drawing. Both courses are technical and may be suitable for both middle and high school students. For any further questions, please contact Sophie here.

  • Ages: 6-10 years.

    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: $300/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 10 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: $300/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.

    Materials List: 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: 13+ years (some students as young as 12 may do well in the course, but please use discretion in such cases—Sketching Technique, offered on Tuesdays, is still suitable for some students of this age group)

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

    Instructor: Sophie

    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: $400.

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Class Size: 6 students (maximum) 

    Description: This course is appropriate for students with no previous drawing experience and for those who have taken the course in a previous semester (in the latter case, students will study more advanced techniques, e.g. advanced perspectives, monochromatic painting, white conte with toned paper, etc.). The class will focus on form rather than color—students will learn how to accurately convey the forms of various objects with charcoal and graphite primarily through the study of still life. Students will learn how to convey dimensionality through various techniques. This course (and/or Sketching Technique) is the prerequisite course to the Foundations of Painting course. 

    NOTE: Please note that this course is a realistic drawing course. It will be conducted similarly to a college-level drawing course, but scaled to the developmental needs of the individual student.

    Materials: The materials list will be published closer to the class start date.  

    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: $400.

    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. 

    NOTE: This is not a mass-production replica painting class. This course will be conducted similarly to a college-level painting course, but scaled to the developmental needs of the individual student.

    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: $300/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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