Something exciting happens when you layer art history with creative hands-on projects.

Art history becomes the bridge between left brain learning and right brain creating and your kids get a chance to think in new ways.

And art history is especially engaging and exciting because we get to learn directly from the source! Inside The Studio membership, your kids can explore a curated, guided tour of all kinds of amazing art, and our teachers are the iconic legends from art history — Ansel Adams, Frida Kahlo, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Faith Ringgold, Vincent van Gogh, Mary Blair… and dozens of others whose work is featured inside the program.

We begin each month with an open ended art chat where kids have time to really look at the art and come to their own conclusions. Once we’ve seen the art, it’s time to discover a few fascinating facts about it. Kids internalize that information to inspire their own works of art as they experiment and explore different ways of creating. All of the art projects we do inside The Studio are open-ended, so your kids aren’t following a demonstration or a tutorial, they are making their own ORIGINAL art… art that sparks creative thinking and is a meaningful form of self expression.

Enrollment is currently open - but only through February 2.

It’s the perfect time to bring more beauty and mystery and excitement and curiosity into your curriculum… all through the magic of art history!

Our ongoing explorations inside The Studio membership introduce your kids to a new (super fun and engaging) art history topic each month, and invite them to explore their own creativity through child-led conversation and open-ended, hands-on activities inspired by these fascinating artists and their work.

• You consider yourself to be ‘creatively challenged’ because don't have a background in art, and you don't feel confident teaching your kids about it.

• You need a program that will work for multiple ages and different skill levels.

• You don’t have a fully stocked art area, or you think it will be too messy.

If these concerns have kept you from exploring art regularly with your kids... you are not alone! 

But here’s the thing… you don’t need to be an art scholar, have a Pinterest-worthy art room to give your kids the creativity they’re craving.

Enrollment closes at midnight pacific time on February 2

Who is the Studio for?

The Studio membership is perfect for:

• Homeschool families

• Virtual learners who want more art!

• Art teachers who want to incorporate more art history

• Co-op leaders

• Art Studios looking to include more art appreciation

• Parents who want to explore art with their kids

The Studio is NOT for…

• Those who are looking to follow along with step-by-step video art tutorials (all of our projects are open ended and there are no project demonstrations).

• Co-op leaders who need to share access to the site with all of their families (leaders may use the resources in planning their own lessons, but may not share log in details with their students).

• Families who don’t have 1-2 hours per month for art

• Families who want a physical box of art supplies delivered to their home- this membership doesn’t come with any actual materials… all the information is provided online in the members’ area.

FAQ

Q: What if I have questions? A: I'm always here to help. When you join The Studio, you'll only be a quick email away from getting my 1 on 1 attention, and help with any of your art education questions.

Q: What if we fall behind? A: The Studio is self paced. You can't fall behind. All of the information is available for you to re-visit anytime. You can even choose to use previous month's lessons instead of the current month, skip a month if you get busy, or work at a different pace (faster or slower) if you need to. It's open for you and your kids to use in a way that makes sense for your family and your schedule.

Q: What age range is this for? A: I design projects with the 7-13 year old age range in mind, but anything can be adapted for younger and older kids. You can always email me if you need suggestions, but kids of any age will find the projects fun and valuable.

Q: I'm not very artsy. Will I be able to do this? A: Yes! You don't need to know anything about art... that's what I'm here for! Think of me as your personal tour guide on the best museum tour ever! :)

Q: What supplies will we need? A: All of the project ideas are open ended– and for most activities, your kids are invited to choose the medium they would like to work in. Sometimes we need a special art supply to try out a specific technique. In that case, I'll let you know the week before, so you can make time for a trip to the art store. To get started, all you need are crayons, paints, and paper! 

Q: Can I share my membership? A: No. Your membership belongs to you as an individual parent or teacher. If your friends or co-workers are interested in joining us, we'd love to have them! Please invite them to sign up so we can all explore art together. Your membership covers your family (if you are a parent/homeschooler), or your classes (if you are a teacher or studio owner). 

Q: Is there a commitment? What if I want to cancel? A: Cancelling is easy, and you can do it yourself with just a few clicks. The membership is ongoing, and your renewal will automatically process on all plans (monthly, quarterly, and yearly). You can cancel any time, and you will not be billed again – but you will continue to have access to the site through the end of your current billing cycle. There are no refunds (but you are covered by our 7-day happiness guarantee).

Q: Will this teach my kids how to draw/paint/sculpt? A: Well... sort of. There are no "tutorials" in the traditional sense, because I think open ended exploration is so much more valuable. I will sometimes show how to use a different material or medium so your kids will be confident when they experiment with new art supplies, but I won't be guiding them along as we all draw something exactly the same way. The Studio will introduce ideas, and support kids on their artistic journey. When a child is motivated to learn to draw or paint or sculpt, they will learn. And, if they learn these skills from their own internal interest, their unique style will shine through. There's a lot to be said for "copying the masters" as a way of improving the technical aspects of their art, but when you inspire their creativity and they express their thoughts and feelings in their own individual way, their work becomes much more meaningful and important.

Q: How do you know so much about art history... and homeschooling? A: Thank you for asking! I have a degree in Graphic Design from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, and Art History has always been my passion. When I started homeschooling my own kids in 2012, I realized how fun it is to explore art history with little kids! But, when I tried to find some lesson plans for us to follow, everything was either way too simplistic and superficial, or too overwhelming and not written with kids in mind. So, I created Art History Kids, and here we are today. I know first hand (from my formal education as well as countless hours in museums) all about the amazing world of art history, and I also know first hand all about the even more amazing world of homeschooling. It gives me endless joy to find new and fun ways to bring those two worlds together in a way that is both educational and engaging.