Ongoing Kids Art Classes
For Young Artists Grades K–12
With Teaching Artist Athena Louscher
Under the guidance of local teaching artist Athena Louscher, young artists in grades K-12 explore their creativity and learn to build their own projects.
Students choose their focus.
Lessons will include:
Art History
Art Technique/Medium Study
Art Appreciation
Industry
Also offer support for high schoolers looking to build portfolios and/or exploring higher-education art programs.
Each program includes opportunities for students to exhibit their work.
This program supports students in:
Developing their own artistic process.
Providing context for how art influences society and vice versa.
Critical thinking, problem solving, empathy, and philosophy.
Class Activities will vary depending on what concept is being addressed but will include:
Discussions
Technique focused exercises
Sketch journaling
Creation of Artist Statements
Story telling
Observation and Analysis of Art
And more.
Art materials are provided, but students are encouraged bring any additional supplies they wish to work with.
Athena is available Monday through Friday, 9am–1pm, to answer questions and support students. Athena’s class schedule aligns with that of the Northshore School District to provide an enriching after-school art program.
Private lessons are also available by request; please message Athena for more information.
Class Days and Times:
Inspired Sparks Classes: Wednesdays, 2:45–3:45pm,
for students ages 5–8
Rising Artisan Classes: Saturdays, 8:30–10am, for students ages 8+
Tuition: Classes are $30 (+ tax) per session per student, paid monthly. Sessions are 1–1.5 hours.
All classes are subject to a twice annual $35 materials fee per student.
For registration, please visit Athena's website or use the “Sign Up” button below, and Athena will be in touch to coordinate scheduling. For more information, please visit Art for All & All for Art or email Athena with any questions.
All images on this page appear courtesy of Athena Louscher.
Meet Your Instructor, Teaching Artist Athena Louscher
I studied art history and mixed media at Cascadia Community College, graduating in 2010. I continued on to graduate in 2013 from Cornish College of the Arts with quadruple focus in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking. I also have experience in altered books and book making.
I have several pieces in private collections around the country and a couple of public works projects.
I create and teach in a variety of techniques for each of my disciplines. My lessons are designed to give my students a comprehensive understanding of art and how it has evolved over time.
My works are subject to the flow of life and it’s ever present chaos that brings beauty, awareness, history, and community out of everything I make.