Pre-K Art Classes

During the school year, there are five sessions. The classes are designed for 4 – 6 year olds.

 

At the Franklin Art Center, we nurture your children’s curiosity and imagination while developing art skills and knowledge in a fun environment. Our classes provide our 4-6 year olds with hands-on activities, stories, and unique artistic explorations in a wide variety of media. The curriculum is based on the Massachusetts Visual Arts Frameworks.

 

Session 1 - Complete, 2012 dates coming
Session 2 - Complete, 2012 dates coming
Session 3 Jan. 2 – Mar 1
Session 4 Mar 5 - Apr 27
Session 5 Apr 30 – June 7

Monday, Wednesday, or Friday | 1 hour class | $120 for 6 weeks (*All three days can be attended, see Class Bundles below for discount rate.)
New Times for Pre Schoolers Monday ,Wednesday, Friday classes have been changed to a 1 hour class for those that are interested in art but don't have the time for a longer project. There are two time slots available on these days. If no class is scheduled, Playdates may be arranged. Great for Mom's groups.
Call for information.

Tuesday or Thursday | 1.5 hour class | $180 for 6 weeks*

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30-10:30 Mini Matisse A Petite Picasso A   Art Adventures A
11:00-12:00 Mini Matisse B Petite Picasso B   Art Adventures B
12:45 - 2:15   Mini Matisse C   Petite Picasso C  

Mini Matisse (4-6 year olds): Students will work on colors, shapes, and patterns while learning about artists and seasonal topics. We will work on cutting, tearing, folding paper, and other fine motor preschool skills while creating drawings and paintings. Students will gain self-confidence and self-esteem in the process.

Visual Art Learning Strands 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

Petite Picasso (4-6 year olds):Petite Picasso is a pre-school class focusing on lines, patterns, and shapes while learning about artists and seasonal topics. Students will understand and draw basic shapes, follow directions, and improve self-confidence and self-esteem while creating art.

Visual Art Learning Strands 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

Art Adventures (4-6 year olds):Art Adventures is another pre-school class that focuses on exploring the arts and allowing children to express themselves through the use of a wide variety of mediums. We will work on developing fine motor skills and inspiring young artists’ imagination while learning new skills.

Visual Art Learning Strands 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

 

Class Bundles

*10% discounts are applied when the three day, and two day classes are taken together.
Mon & Wed – $220
Tues & Thur – $320
Mon, Wed , Fri – $320

 

Registration does not guarantee class enrollment. Successful processing of the registration form and full payment is necessary. Please be aware that incomplete information on registration forms may delay successful processing and enrollment.

Please print out and send or bring in to the center: Class Registration form (PDF)
Download our Emergency, Medical, and Legal Consent Form: Concent form (PDF)

Student Gallery

Center Overview

We offer individualized fine art instruction to students ages 4 - Adult. With the passing of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, the arts were written into Federal law as a core academic subject in K–12 public schools. Franklin Art Center is focused on enhancing our students skills to an advanced level.

  • Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework (PDF)
  • National Art Education Association
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    Please contact us by phone or email if you have any question. Or stop by in person during operating hours.

    Address: 5 Main St. Franklin
    Telephone: 1-508-887-2797
    E-mail:Franklin Art Center
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