This is KidzArt
Your students will gain valuable skills, HAVE FUN, and feel uplifted as their confidence
SOARS with KidzArt — a drawing-based art education program for “kids of all ages.”
Drawing on over 15 years of experience, KidzArt uses a simple teaching method that allows students to produce amazing works of art and gain exposure to a wide variety of art media. We offer a kid-tested curriculum that stays fresh, grows with our students and is ever changing. Our students are introduced to the world of visual arts in an encouraging environment that challenges the artistic student and reaches kids who never thought they could draw.
With KidzArt, your child will:
• Complete fun art projects that enhance his or her drawing skills and get great results.
• Learn in a non-competitive environment that allows creativity to flow easily.
• Use high quality art materials and supplies that are used by artists!
• Learn to think creatively — outside the box.
• Always be excited by the new curriculum offered weekly.
• Feel relaxed and open to learning new skills while having FUN.
• Learn to problem-solve effectively and easily.
• Build self-confidence.
• Gain a lifetime love of art!
The KidzArt Team
Alexandra Sullivan, Executive Director
and Certified Instructor
Alexandra is an artist by trade and earned a Master’s degree in Studio Art at New York University. She enjoys working with children and has taught ages 4 through 16 in a variety of classes, including photography and martial arts. Alexandra is excited to be bringing KidzArt to the Hudson Valley area, a location long associated with great artists, and is hoping to inspire a new generation of artists and foster in them a lifetime love of art!
John Sullivan, Business Manager
and Certified Instructor
As Business Manager for KidzArt of the Mid-Hudson Valley, John is excited to help children of all ages unleash their creative potential. John is also a Certified Instructor in the KidzArt curriculum.
Staff
Christina Zogg, Head Certified Instructor & Hiring Manager
Christina joined KidzArt in January 2008 as a Certified Instructor. Her passion to teach children began when she volunteered as a youth teacher for her local parish in Rochester, NY. Currently, Christina is obtaining her Masters from Pace University where she plans on getting her teaching degree in the Spanish Language Arts. Christina is also tutoring students through Gemm Learning. She obtained her BA in Marketing from St. John Fisher College in 2003, and prior to joining KidzArt, Christina worked as an Account Executive at Frenkel Benefits and as Senior Client Account Manager at First Niagara Risk Management.
Theresa Holodak, Certified Instructor
Theresa is currently taking courses at Mercy College towards a Master's degree in Education. She enjoys art and working with children, so she feels that this job is ideal for her to express her love of both. Theresa also works part-time as a substitute teacher in Dutchess County.
Regina Mian, Certified Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where are your classes? Do you have a studio?
2. What kind of art media will my child use in class?
3. Is every session different?
4. Are there themes for each session?
5. How many children to do you accept in class?
6. What ages/grades can attend your after school classes?
7. Do you combine age groups?
8. Who teaches my child’s class?
9. How do I register for KidzArt classes?
Answers:
- KidzArt is a completely portable program. We do not have our own studio. We travel to locations around Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties to bring our classes to a convenient location for our parents.
We prefer to set up partnerships with schools to host classes immediately at the end of the school day. We also host classes at community centers and recreation departments.
On our classes page, you will find a listing of our current partners. If you don’t see a location near you, feel free to suggest a location to us. We are always looking to add new locations.
- Because KidzArt is a drawing based program, designed to teach the fundamentals of 2 dimensional art, most of our projects will be created on paper. A sample of our drawing media includes: Prismacolor markers, oil pastels, chalk pastels, watercolor, colored art pencils, charcoal, and Prismacolor Art Stix.
From time to time we will also introduce other 2D media. Some examples include copper tooling, scratch art, silk painting, collage, printmaking, and tempera paint.
KidzArt uses only high quality, non-toxic supplies.
- No. KidzArt prefers to offer a wide variety of projects, so there will be something for everyone. Within each session students will explore a variety of media and will create drawings of animals, landscapes, still life objects and more.
- We limit our class size to 15 students to ensure that all students receive enough encouragement and personalized attention. At times we will also have an Instructor-in-Training assisting in classes. (Some locations have a smaller classroom that may limit enrollment to 12 students.)
- If enrollment is large enough, we prefer to run two classes, K-2 and 3-5. If one class is offered, our teacher to student ratio is very low, so we are able to ensure that younger /beginner students get extra attention and older / advanced students are given additional challenges.
- Each class is taught by a KidzArt certified instructor. Our certified instructors attend an extensive training in order to teach using the KidzArt method and to uphold our philosophy. We only hire instructors who have experience working with children and a love of art. Many are actually state certified teachers or are on their way to becoming one.
All instructors have undergone a pre-employment background check and are fingerprinted through the NY State Department of Education once hired.
- Register now on this website. Click on the blue “Schedules and Registration” button to enter our secure online registration. You can also register by calling the office at 845-592-2410
KidzArt® uses only high quality, non-toxic art materials.
