Private Art Lessons

 is now accepting registrations for after school art lessons for kids in grades 3rd through high school
because…   Creative Kids Make Intelligent Adults!

Over and over, research shows that kids who receive art lessons while they are young become more imaginative and creative adults. As you may know, creativity is an essential part of intelligence, and is often used as a gauge for measuring IQ.

You can't force a child to develop artistically but you can encourage their natural interests by gently guiding them to the next level and allowing them to take the next step.

Lessons are offered Monday through Thursday
Each session is one hour once a week
Located in my studio at 213 East 6th Street (kitty corner from the courthouse)
712-830-9514
Email: laura@artworksandbeads.com

Laura Comito - professional artist and author- has been teaching private art lessons and creativity classes in the Carroll area since 1982.

Will I be offering classes for adults? A lot of people ask me that question. If you have an idea for something you’d like to explore let me know.
 

Printable registration form in .pdf format - Click here

 

Art Explorations!

Art Explorations- this signature class of Artworks Studio stresses the process not the product helping to develop improved skills in art. Students will delve into fun projects in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and metals (no cotton balls or Popsicle sticks here!) Lessons are aimed to help students develop improved skills in art with fun introductions to line, shading, color theory, sculpture, painting and material handling for all new and repeating students. Every year is a little different with the same goal in mind: for students to have fun with art while learning the basics through many medias.

Classes are kept small so students can explore each project in depth and work at their own pace. Students are grouped according to grade currently in. Classes are offered in one hour sessions once a week and they follow the school calendar. Classes begin on Monday September 10th.

Tuition needs to be paid by the first of each month. I do not expect students to attend class on non school days due to weather, scheduled no school days or holidays. Each grade level has two different classes offered. I use this set up so it is easier to make up missed classes. Occasionally we will have to schedule a make up session on a Saturday morning. I will try to be as accommodating as possible for all my students. Tuition is $40.00 per student a month.

In order for your student to get maximum use of our time together I ask that they arrive promptly and ready to jump right into class. I don’t allow kids to consume food during art since art materials and foods don’t mix well.

Supply Fees- each student is assessed a one time $28.00 supply fee payable at the time of registration. This fee will cover the cost of supplies for the entire year and reserves your child’s space in the class. Your child will be guaranteed a space in class as soon as the supply fee is received.

Art Journals- I will be giving your student a spiral bound artist’s sketch book on the first day of class. I encourage students to take their journals home with them so they can keep track of observations and inspirations. They will need to bring their journals to class each week.

Instead of handing out a newsletter periodically I will email one to parents of students. Please make sure you fill out your email address on your registration form. If you don’t have email I will make sure and print you out a hard copy. I’m just trying to save a few trees.

The Art Gallery- in the spring students will have a group art show open to family, friends and the general public. The students will help plan, display and promote their show. This is all part of the process of being an artist.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Cell: 712-830-9514 or Email : laura@artworksandbeads.com

Registration form in .pdf format - Click here

213 East 6th Street ● Carroll, Iowa 51401 ● 712.830.9514 ● laura@artworksandbeads.com