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Foundation
Ages 7–10
MeetsTuesday 10:00am-11:15am
DatesSeptember 1-December 15
Beginners class
Classes · Ages 7–14
Skills for today.
An artist’s eye for life.
Small-group classes that build technical ability, creative confidence, and a more thoughtful way of seeing the world.
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The class format
4–8students, approximately
7–14years old
100%taught by Olya
UplandCalifornia studio
Current schedule
Current class opportunities
Small groups are added thoughtfully as space becomes available. Join the interest list to ask about placement, tuition, or charter school participation.
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A progressive curriculum
Start with foundations. Keep growing.
Each area of study develops specific technique while reinforcing observation, patience, composition, and independent thinking.
The essential language
Drawing foundations
Students develop control and confidence through line, contour, shape, proportion, value, texture, and observational drawing.
- Observation
- Proportion
- Value
- Composition
Material meets intention
Painting & color
Students learn color relationships, brush handling, paint application, layering, and how to move from an idea to a resolved image.
- Color theory
- Brushwork
- Layering
- Visual choices
A wider visual vocabulary
Mixed media
Students combine materials with purpose, exploring texture, contrast, collage, and composition without losing a strong foundation.
- Texture
- Collage
- Material choice
- Composition
The next level, when ready
Advanced studio study
As skills mature, students take on greater technical challenge, longer-form work, and more independent artistic decision-making.
- Personal direction
- Refinement
- Independence
- Portfolio growth
Technique gives creativity something to stand on.
What parents can expect
A class with intention from beginning to end.
- 01
A clear teaching objective
Every session is built around an artistic idea or technique, not merely a themed project.
- 02
Demonstration and guided practice
Olya makes the thinking visible, then supports students as they apply it themselves.
- 03
Useful individual feedback
Students leave knowing what improved, what to keep practicing, and what they are ready to try next.
Questions, answered
Before you join the list.
Does my child need prior experience?
No. New students can begin with foundational instruction, while students with experience are given age-appropriate challenges based on what Olya observes.
How are students placed?
Age matters, but readiness matters too. The interest-list conversation helps Olya understand experience, confidence, and the kind of challenge that will be most useful.
Are materials included?
Material needs vary by class and medium. Families receive a clear supply plan with the schedule and enrollment details for their cohort.
Can charter school funds be used?
Vendor participation depends on each charter school’s process and current approval status. Olya welcomes administrator conversations and can provide program information for review.
Class schedules & tuition
Be first to hear as new small groups are formed.
Schedules, tuition, start dates, and material details are shared with interested families as cohorts take shape.
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