Art Classes

Do you have a child at home who loves art, but are lost as to how to foster and nurture that interest? Brava Academy’s art classes will allow your child to explore and develop their artistic abilities in a safe, fun environment that will take their skills to the next level! If you’ve been looking high and low for art classes in Windsor, look no further!

Exposure to visual art at a young age provides ENDLESS benefits for children. Learning artistic skills have been known to improve visual processing and memory in young children, increase self esteem and self expression skills, assist with motor skill development, and much more. 

We know you are always looking for amazing opportunities for your child. Enrolling your child in our group art classes is one of the easiest ways to help your child get ahead, and one of the most FUN you could find!

Let your child’s creativity run wild through our wide range of visual arts classes for 3 and up.

Art Class Details:

Schedule: Art classes are offered in 8 week blocks, unless noted otherwise. We are now accepting registrations for our March-April art sessions!

Class Size: Art classes at Brava Academy are offered in a small group lesson format, although private (1:1) art lessons are available upon request.

Class Length: We offer 45 and 60 minute classes. Class length depends on subject and class age group.

Levels Offered: Beginner to Advanced

Art classes take place in our large art studio room onsite at Brava Academy. Classes are once per week (excluding select holidays) and take place at our Academy location at 2591 Howard Avenue in Windsor.

Art Adventures (Ages 6-9)

Various class times. (March-April)

Our Art Adventures program is our open art class for ages 6-9. In this class, students begin to practice with various art forms, acting as an introductory lesson to key artistic principles. Students experiment with both painting and drawing, as well as exploring other unique mediums. This fun group class features play-based and hands-on activities that work to develop kinesthetic skills within our students. 

Starting at age 10, we offer specialized classes in a variety of artistic subjects for our students to pursue and fine tune their skills in core areas.

Drawing Techniques (Ages 6-9, 10-14)

Various class times. (March-April)

In this specialized class, students will experiment and explore the fundamentals of drawing. Students will be able to experiment with a variety of mediums such as graphite, pastels, pencil crayons, and charcoal. They will have the opportunity to learn thorough hands-on application and experimentation with drawing techniques and materials. Students will learn how to use, hold, and blend materials to create their own works of art. This class focuses on the development of student's artistic abilities through methods of play and engagement.

Intro to painting (Ages 6-9, 10-14)

Various class times. (March-April)

In Intro to Painting 1, we will be covering the fundamentals of painting technique, preparation, set up, and preservation. This class focuses on painting with two of the most used paint mediums, acrylic and watercolor. Students will learn various application techniques such as impasto, colour blocking, alla prima (wet-on-wet), scumbling, sgraffito, and dry brushing.

All materials are provided by Brava Academy! Students are encouraged to bring their sketchbooks/pictures of past works to help our instructors gage their understanding and stylistic preferences.

Art Students Gain These Lifelong Benefits:

. Aids with visual processing and memory.

• Assists with motor skill development.

• Can help children build communication skills.

• Regular practice while implementing skills learned in art classes can promote and develop self-discipline, which can be applied to other areas in life.

• Art in all its forms encourages children to use their imagination.  

• Creating art reduces symptoms of anxiety and stress. 

• Practicing art can make kids more enthusiastic and can have a positive affect on children struggling with social issues or self-esteem.

An education in the Arts stays with you forever, it cannot be lost. The memories your child will make at Brava Academy will last a lifetime.

TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS, CLICK “REGISTER” IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASS OPTIONS BELOW. (Class times below are for our March-April 2024 Spring Session).