Work independently on projects of your choosing with the availability of a professional artist and instructor to help you find your creative voice. Learn how to cultivate ideas into artwork and participate in weekly group discussions to see the benefit of positive critique sessions.

This class is recommended for independent minded teens who have their own style and projects they wish to continue to make in a supportive group setting.

Instructor: Sarah Alexander
Grades: 7 to 12
Class Dates: 8 Mondays, October 20 to December 8, 2025
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Materials:  Please have your teen bring their sketchbook if they have one, along with examples of their own artwork. All other supplies will be provided by HCA. Everyone should bring project ideas or works in-progress. 

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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