In the Elementary Art program, students will explore creativity, self-expression, art processes and mediums.  Students will engage in creative problem-solving and critical thinking.  They will be challenged to express their ideas visually.  Heavy emphasis will be placed on the artistic processes and techniques through various mediums.

The curriculum aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Hands-On Creation:  Through hands-on activities, students will experiment with different art materials, such as paints, pastels, clay, as well as other 3-D materials. They’ll create their own artworks, developing skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media.  Process and effort will be mainly emphasized.   
2. Appreciation of God’s Creation: Students will explore the beauty of God’s creation and learn to see the world through an artistic lens.
3. Critical Thinking and Creativity:  Students engage in creative problem-solving, learn to think outside the box, and express their ideas visually.
4. Art Appreciation: Students will learn to appreciate various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and other types of art. They’ll briefly explore different artistic styles and techniques.
5. Art History: Students will briefly be introduced to other artists (present and future), art movements, and historical contexts.  A very small amount of time will be given to Art Appreciation and Art History for the Elementary grades.
6. Discovery, Exploration, Observation, Thinking, Creating, Rigor, Fun!:  These are not just words.  It is my aim to guide students to discover, explore, think deeply, observe, create, and to work hard.  It is my hope that these God-given abilities will be strengthened in a loving, caring, structured, fun, and supportive environment where the students are not afraid to take risks and ask questions.

Payment(s):

The $80 supply fee covers all the in-class items like painting paper, canvases, paint, clay, pastels, sharpies, special art supplies, consumables, paint trays, crafting supplies, etc. 

Class minimum is 6. Class maximum is 15. Class minimum must be reached by August 14 for this class to be considered to make. Please register early and pay your first month’s tuition and supply fee to hold your spot.  Tuition is due the first day of class each month.  The first month’s $55 tuition (for August) plus $80 supply fee is due upon registration and is refundable up until the end of August. Payment Schedule:

Payment #1: $135 upon registration in August

Payment #2: $55 by first class in Sept.

Payment #3 by first class in Oct.

Payment #4 by first class in Nov.

Payment #5 by first class in Dec.

Payment #6 by first class in Jan.

Payment #7 by first class in Feb.

Payment #8 by first class in March

Payment #9 by first class in April

Payment #10 by first class in May.  

Late fee is $10 for EVERY week the payment is late. 

If you bounce a tuition check, you are responsible for the bank fee. You may pay by three methods:

• Check made out to Josh Ransom.
• Paypal to @abigailransom1. If you choose to pay via PayPal please add $2 per month. PLEASE put your child’s name in the memo field.
• Venmo to @abigailransom1. Last four of phone verification is 8674

Fees for dropping this course after the beginning of the year are as follows:

After October 1: You owe for the rest of the semester (until Christmas break).

After March 1: You owe for the remainder of the school year.

Please note:   Should there be major life changes such as job loss, the need to move, major health concerns, etc., please let me know. My policies are firm, but I do understand that life happens, so please communicate with me.  If you choose to withdraw your child mid-semester or mid-year for non-emergency reasons, the drop fee holds firm.

Communication: 

The quickest way to reach me is by text me or calling me at 830 968-9878.  If I don’t answer by phone, please leave a voicemail.

If you would rather email me, please use this email address:  josh.ransom@prepclasses.org

In the High School Art program, students will grow in creativity and self-expression and will also be exposed to a variety of art processes and mediums.  This course is designed to be rigorous, engaging, and relevant.  Students will be challenged to think critically and creatively about their art.  Heavy emphasis will be placed on artistic processes and techniques.  This course will also include discussion about how art is used in the real world.  Discussion times are used to spawn interactive dialogue and to  challenge students to think outside the box.

The curriculum aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Hands-On Creation:  Through hands-on activities, students will experiment with different art materials, such as acrylic paints, watercolors, charcoal, clay, as well as other 3-D materials. They’ll create their own artworks, developing skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, and other techniques.  Process as well as completion will be emphasized.  Attention to detail and fine motor skills will be strengthened and expanded upon throughout the duration of this course.  In the creation of art, individual expression will be given a greater emphasis due to their age level, abilities, and critical thinking skills.
2. Christian Values: The curriculum will emphasize Christian values.  The classroom culture will be one where students are free to express their faith and reflect on Biblical themes through their art if they so choose.
3. Appreciation of God’s Creation: Students will explore the beauty of God’s creation and learn to see the world through an artistic lens.
4. Critical Thinking and Creativity:  Students will engage in creative problem-solving, learning to think outside the box, and expressing their ideas visually.
5. Art Appreciation: Students will learn to appreciate various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and other types of art. They’ll briefly explore varying artistic styles and techniques.
6. Art History: Little emphasis and time will be given to study the lives and works of other artists.  This is a hands on course that involves lots of studio time.  Most artwork will be done during class time.  When Art History is talked about, it will be presented through a Biblical worldview lense.
7. Discovery, Exploration, Observation, Thinking, Creating, Rigor, Fun!:  These are not just words.  It is my aim to guide students to discover, explore, think deeply, observe, create, and to work hard.  It is my hope that these God-given abilities would be strengthened in a loving, caring, structured, fun, and supportive environment where students are not afraid to take risks and ask questions.

Payment(s):

The $80 supply fee covers all the in-class items like painting paper, canvases, paint, clay, pastels, sharpies, special art supplies, consumables, paint trays, crafting supplies, etc. 

Class minimum is 6. Class maximum is 15. Class minimum must be reached by August 14 for this class to be considered to make. Please register early and pay your first month’s tuition and supply fee to hold your spot.  Tuition is due the first day of class each month.  The first month’s $65 tuition (for August) plus $80 supply fee is due upon registration and is refundable up until the end of August. Payment Schedule:

Payment #1: $145 upon registration in August

Payment #2: $65 by first class in September,

Payment #3 by first class in Oct.

Payment #4 by first class in Nov.

Payment #5 by first class in Dec.

Payment #6 by first class in Jan.

Payment #7 by first class in Feb.

Payment #8 by first class in March

Payment #9 by first class in April

Payment #10 by first class in May.  

Late fee is $10 for EVERY week the payment is late. 

If you bounce a tuition check, you are responsible for the bank fee. You may pay by three methods:

• Check made out to Josh Ransom.
• Paypal to @abigailransom1. If you choose to pay via PayPal please add $2 per month. PLEASE put your child’s name in the memo field.
• Venmo to @abigailransom1. Last four of phone verification is 8674

Fees for dropping this course after the beginning of the year are as follows:

After October 1: You owe for the rest of the semester (until Christmas break).

After March 1: You owe for the remainder of the school year.

Please note:  Should there be major life changes such as job loss, the need to move, major health concerns, etc., please let me know. My policies are firm, but I do understand that life happens, so please communicate with me.  If you choose to withdraw your child mid-semester or mid-year for non-emergency reasons, the drop fee holds firm.

Communication: 

The quickest way to reach me is by text me or calling me at 830 968-9878.  If I don’t answer by phone, please leave a voicemail.

If you would rather email me, please use this email address:  josh.ransom@prepclasses.org

In the Middle School Art program, students will explore creativity, self-expression, art processes and mediums.  This course is designed to be rigorous, engaging, and relevant.  It will challenge students to think critically and creatively.  Students will engage in creative problem-solving and critical thinking.  Heavy emphasis will be placed on the artistic processes and techniques through various mediums.

The curriculum aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Hands-On Creation:  Through hands-on activities, students will complete art projects with a variety of mediums such as paint, charcoal, chalk/oil pastels, watercolors, clay, as well as other 3-D materials. They’ll create their own artworks, developing skills in drawing, painting, mixed media. Process as well as completion will be emphasized.  Attention to detail and fine motor skills will be strengthened and expanded upon throughout the duration of this course.  In the creation of art, individual expression will be given a greater emphasis due to their age level, abilities, and critical thinking skills.
2. Christian Values: The curriculum will emphasize Christian values.  The classroom culture will be one where students are free to express their faith and reflect on Biblical themes through their art if they so choose.
3. Appreciation of God’s Creation: Students will explore the beauty of God’s creation and learn to see the world through an artistic lens.
4. Critical Thinking and Creativity:  Students will engage in creative problem-solving, learn to think outside the box, and express their ideas visually.
5. Art Appreciation: Students will learn to appreciate various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and other types of art. They’ll briefly explore different artistic styles and techniques.
6. Art History:  Artists from the past and present will be discussed off and on, but will not be emphasized.  This is a process driven class; therefore studio time will be maximized and not art history.
7. Discovery, Exploration, Observation, Thinking, Creating, Rigor, Fun!  These are not just words.  It is my aim to guide students to discover, explore, think deeply, observe, create, and to work hard.  It is my hope that these God-given abilities will be strengthened in a loving, caring, structured, fun, and supportive environment where students are not afraid to take risks and ask questions.

Payment(s):

The $80 supply fee covers all the in-class items like painting paper, canvases, paint, clay, pastels, sharpies, special art supplies, consumables, paint trays, crafting supplies, etc. 

Class minimum is 5. Class maximum is 18. Class minimum must be reached by the end of August for this class to be considered to make. Please register early and pay your first month’s tuition and supply fee to hold your spot.  Tuition is due the first day of class each month.  The first month’s $65 tuition (for August) plus $80 supply fee is due upon registration and is refundable up until the end of August. Payment Schedule:

Payment #1: $145 upon registration in August

Payment #2: $65 by first class in September

Payment #3 by first class in Oct.

Payment #4 by first class in Nov.

Payment #5 by first class in Dec.

Payment #6 by first class in Jan.

Payment #7 by first class in Feb.

Payment #8 by first class in March

Payment #9 by first class in April

Payment #10 by first class in May.  

Late fee is $10 for EVERY week the payment is late. 

If you bounce a tuition check, you are responsible for the bank fee. You may pay by three methods:

• Check made out to Josh Ransom.
• Paypal to @abigailransom1. If you choose to pay via PayPal please add $2 per month. PLEASE put your child’s name in the memo field.
• Venmo to @abigailransom1. Last four of phone verification is 8674

Fees for dropping this course after the beginning of the year are as follows:

After October 1: You owe for the rest of the semester (until Christmas break).

After March 1: You owe for the remainder of the school year.

Please note:  Should there be major life changes such as job loss, the need to move, major health concerns, etc., please let me know. My policies are firm, but I do understand that life happens, so please communicate with me.  If you choose to withdraw your child mid-semester or mid-year for non-emergency reasons, the drop fee holds firm.

Communication: 

The quickest way to reach me is by text me or calling me at 830 968-9878.  If I don’t answer by phone, please leave a voicemail.

If you would rather email me, please use this email address:  josh.ransom@prepclasses.org