Art Gives Children a Voice
In our approach, children SEE art techniques demonstrated, then select a subject and apply the process to their own ideas. True learning happens as young artists understand and use the concepts presented in the art lessons. Even the youngest students create art that is personal. Visual art is far more than imitation; it is a language that allows the doers, our children, to speak for themselves and to express their own ideas and interests through pictures in pencil and color.
With art skills and simple tools, your child is given a voice. At every age your child can show and share with others what they see and think about the world around them through drawing and painting. By teaching art and design purposefully, you can expand your child's awareness of their surroundings, of nature, and of the people they share the planet with: their friends and family.
Homeschool Art Program
Childhood development studies were foundational to the layout of the program. ARTistic Pursuits lessons offer children the right kinds of information at the right time. We expect a child to be a child and we value what they produce from their own hands. Projects do not ask young children to draw like adults. Projects do not require rigorous practice before making meaningful art. Children enjoy art when their own interests and motivations are guiding them. Engaging each child's interests is at the forefront of each Artistic Pursuits lesson.
Within our program, you will find age-appropriate Art Class Objectives presented at each stage of your child's development. Click on an objective below to learn more.
What if I don't draw?
You can RELAX. You don't have to draw. The lessons lay the groundwork for children to create their own artworks with purpose and greater knowledge. In grades 4-12, students can work independently. At the K-3rd grade level, you gather the art materials listed on the project page, then learn alongside your children, as you read the lesson text. They create the art. That's how easy it is to use this curriculum.