Spring 2026 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).

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

Art Courses

Chinese Art and Culture Exploration (Tuesdays)

Foundations of Painting: Gouache Technique (Wednesdays)

German Course (German Lunch Klub, Wednesdays)

Private Cello Lessons

Discounts and Funding Available for Spring 2026

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.

Note: We intend to offer multilevel Drawing courses in the Fall semesters. Yingjia is developing a sequence of painting courses, with Gouache Technique being the first in the series. All future painting courses will require either Sketching Technique or Foundations of Drawing (or the equivalent technical foundation) as a prerequisite course.

  • Ages: 7-12 years (recommended).

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

    Instructor: Yingjia

    Dates: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17. No class 3/24 (Spring Break). Resume 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5. Flex Days are 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26. Total 15 sessions.

    Tuition: $350/semester. 

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Description: Join our distinguished veteran teacher, Yingjia, on a journey to the Middle Kingdom! Students will explore the authentic culinary, calligraphic, artistic, social, and linguistic dimensions of Chinese culture within an engaging, kinesthetically oriented class structure. For example, students may practice calligraphy in one session and wrap dumplings the next!

    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: Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM.

    Instructor: Yingjia

    Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18. No class 3/25 (Spring Break). Resume 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6. Flex Days are 5/13, 5/20, and 5/27. Total 15 sessions.

    Tuition: $400.

    Note: We are a Braintree-approved vendor. 

    Class Size: 7 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).

  • Age: 11+ years (recommended).

    Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.   

    Instructor: Lucy Wright, Director of the Indianapolis German School

    Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18. No class 3/25 (Spring Break). Resume 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6. Flex Days are 5/13, 5/20, and 5/27. Total 15 sessions.

    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. Students must take care to review outside of class, and homework may be assigned. Students must bring their own lunch.

    Level: The students in the course have taken German for one semester. For those who are new to the course, please contact Sophie before registering to arrange a trial class with Lucy.

    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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