Art I

Ages: 5-7 yrs. 
Teacher: Lori Vaughn

Students will begin exploring the building blocks of art, the elements of design. Children’s books, creation, and our imagination will inspire our lessons each week. Students will enjoy using various media to create drawings, paintings, wax resist art, collages, clay sculptures and more. I desire for all of our growing artists to understand that the process in which art is created is just as important as the product itself! Students will understand that God uniquely created each of us and we can be creative just like Him!

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Art II

Ages: 8-11 yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn

Students will enjoy using a variety of materials and techniques during the school year building on the elements of design and gaining a basic understanding of the principles of design. They will also learn about significant artists, art forms and styles of art. When the year is complete, students will have a knowledge of drawing, painting, printmaking, 3-D sculpture, landscapes, and abstract work too! Our art program is centered on creating work that reflects and glorifies God, the giver of our creativity!

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Art III

Ages: 11-13 yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn

Middle School Art: Students will dive deeper into a variety of media and further develop their artistic skills. Additionally, they will create a sketch book encompassing art vocabulary such as the elements and principles of design along with sketches, examples of techniques, and interesting facts about artists and styles of art. When the year is complete, students will have a greater understanding of art and a portfolio of work displaying their artistic skills. Our art program is centered on creating work that reflects and glorifies God, the giver of our creativity!

***Students are required to purchase a sketchbook for this class (roughly 8 1/2” x 11” in size.).

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Art IV

Ages: 14+ yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn 

Students will spend a productive year applying technique and artistic processes to creative and unique projects.  They will explore a wide range of media and learn how to talk about art through class critiques, and understand how this valuable skill can lend itself to thinking critically in other areas of life.  Students will create a sketchbook to serve as a valuable resource beyond the school year.  By the end of the year, students will have a strong understanding of art, a body of art work reflecting their efforts, a sketchbook with sketches, notes, and information, and a confidence to continue to make excellent art.  Our program is centered around creating work that reflects and glorifies God, the giver of creativity.

**Note: Students are required to purchase a sketchbook (roughly 8.5"x11")

**Art IV can be taken for a High School Art credit for an additional fee.  Call for more details *

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Art Time Travelers 

Ages: 5-7 yrs. 

Teacher: Kaitlin Guidry 

Hop into our art time machine and travel across the world and through history! In this class students will explore and recreate art from different cultures and time periods. 

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Artsploration
Ages: 5-8 yrs. 

Teacher: Haven Smith, Kaitlyn Guidry, & Adaiah Mason

A super-engaging combo of Art, Music, AND Drama for young ones, this 1. 5 block incorporates elements of all 3 fine arts into 1! Students will get to participate in at least 1 performance as well as contribute art to one of our art shows, and help put together at least two skits during the year. 

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Beginning Drawing

Ages: 9+ yrs. 

Teacher: Jessica Campanelli

This class will provide first-time/beginner students with a solid foundation in drawing.  Working with pencil and charcoal, students will learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective, along with developing the ability to see as artists.  The class will work with a variety of subject matter including still life, landscape, and figure drawing.  Basic drawing supplies will be provided, but students will be given a list of suggested materials.  The goal of this class is to develop an understanding of drawing concepts and control of a specific medium.​​

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Innovative Painting

Ages: 14+ yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn

Students will discover fresh, new painting processes that will encourage creativity! Students will learn how to layer acrylic and oil paints for dynamic results through blocking in, developing, and rendering. Additionally, students will learn how to use collage materials to develop lovely mixed media paintings. Our art program is centered on creating work that reflects and glorifies God, the giver of our creativity!

*Students will receive a supply list on the first day of class and will be required to

purchase materials for class. Students will bring materials to class each week.

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Mixed Media

Ages: 8-11 yrs. 

Teacher: Jessica Campanelli

This art enrichment class will be an afternoon opportunity for projects that focus on the principles and elements of art, material exploration, painting and drawing basics, and a study of many influential artists throughout history. Since this will be a fairly small class, students will have the opportunity to work more one on one with the teacher. The goal of this class is to gain an understanding of essential art concepts. 

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Mixed Media: Advanced 

Ages:  12 + yrs. 

Teacher: Jessica Campanelli

This class will be an opportunity for students with an interest in growing their artistic skills to gain a stronger understanding of the principles and elements of art and design, material exploration, painting and drawing, fiber arts, pottery, sculpture and a study of influential artists throughout history. Since this will be a fairly small class, students will have the opportunity to work more one on one with the teacher. The goal of this class is to build off of previous knowledge and gain stronger skills and understanding of more advanced artistic concepts.

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Oil Painting

Ages: 14+ yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn 

Students will focus primarily on color theory, composition, painting techniques, and develop a deeper knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Students will create artwork from observation and from the imagination. Students will understand the purpose of art criticism and participate in class art critiques.  Students will develop a body of work that encompasses Philippians 4:8: “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

***Students will be expected to purchase materials using the supply list included in the syllabus provided on the first day of class. Students will be responsible for bringing their own supplies to class each week. ​

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Photography

Ages - 12+ yrs. 

Teacher: Jessica Campanelli

This class focusses on basic photography techniques including how to use a camera, lighting, and composition. This class takes an artistic approach to photography in that students will gain an understanding of the elements and principles of art and design and apply them to each project. This is a project based class so techniques students learn will be specific to the type of photography we are doing such as Portrait, Landscape, Photo Journalism, Action and Abstract Photography. As a final project students will put together a digital and physical portfolio of what they have learned during their time in class.    

**MATERIALS: A digital camera with a manual setting, Laptop or Tablet for editing, SD card. 

 

Principles of Dry Media/3D Design

(Sparta)

Ages: 12+ yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn

Drawing is the foundation of art in 2-D design and 3-D design. During the first semester, students will explore a variety of dry media (pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, and pastels) while developing skills in drawing such as contour, gesture, shading, perspective, realism, etc. Students will gain a deeper understanding of elements and principles of design and composition. During the second semester, the class focuses on three-dimensional art. Students will explore ways of bringing artistic ideas to life in three dimensions.  Students will be challenged to create original works of art using paper, wire, clay, etc. Students will learn how to observe like artists, improve fine motor skills, increase spatial reasoning and grow in creative problem solving. Our art program is centered on creating work that reflects and glorifies God, the giver of our creativity! 

*Students are required to purchase a sketchbook. Sketchbook specifications: spiral bound, mixed media paper, at least 8.5 x 11”

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Set Design, Prop Making, and Mural Painting

Ages: 13+ yrs. 

Teacher - Lori Vaughn

Students will spend the year learning how to create sets and props for theatrical productions and how to create large scale murals. Student will understand how to apply the elements and principles of art and the principles of 2-D and 3-D design to these forms of art. Students will create the sets and props for the 2025-2026 Peachtree’s drama productions and they will also create a collaborative mural at Peachtree. 

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Watercolor/Acrylic Painting

Ages: 11-13 yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn

Students will have an opportunity to develop skills in watercolor and acrylic painting, two mediums that are easily accessible, versatile, and vibrant. Students will learn the importance of color theory and how to create a strong composition, utilizing the elements and principles of design. Students will create realistic, impressionistic, nonobjective, and self expressive paintings. Students will learn about artists and artistic styles as well. Students will develop a body of work that encompasses Philippians 4:8: And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

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Watercolor/Acrylic Painting: Advanced 

Ages: 14+ yrs. 

Teacher: Lori Vaughn

Students will have an opportunity to develop skills in watercolor and acrylic painting, two mediums that are easily accessible, versatile, and vibrant. Students will learn the importance of color theory and how to create a strong composition, utilizing the elements and principles of design. Students will create realistic, impressionistic, nonobjective, and self expressive paintings. Students will learn about artists and artistic styles as well. Students will develop a body of work that encompasses Philippians 4:8: And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

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