The Vital Role of Art in Homeschool Education & How to Get Started

Here’s why I believe art deserves a place in your child’s education along with some suggestions and resources on how to easily integrate it into your homeschooling routine.

Classical Art Education, Classical Education, Products and Resources, Resources, Tips of the Trade, Top ideasHeather WombacherSeptember 10, 2024art classes for kids, art lessons, homeschool art lessons, kids art lessons

NEW! Curriculum Downloads in the Shop for Spring

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest downloadable curriculum at The Apprentice Art Studio. Starting next week, on 04/22/2024, we will introduce three new springtime Companion Guides & Field Guides.

Classical Art Education, Classical Education, Nature, Products and Resources, ResourcesHeather WombacherApril 22, 2024nature art journaling, Nature Notebook, nature journaling, naturalist

Host a Student Art Exhibit

Visual art should be looked at, right? One way to honor your art student is to host a Student Art exhibit.

Classical Art Education, Personal Artwork, Tips of the Trade, Museum VisitsHeather WombacherNovember 1, 2022art exhibit, art students, elementary students, art showComment

I Just Got a Nature Book

A book arrived in the mail that I have been longing to see. Finally, it has arrived and I couldn’t be more thrilled it is an oldy-but-a-goody!

Nature, Classical Art Education, Elements of Art, ResourcesHeather WombacherJune 13, 2021books, nature, naturalist, art and natureComment

Little Learners Art and Literature

As you know I am passionate about God, teaching, art, and reading! I have been dreaming about a new art curriculum, for some time now, that would support elementary students (pre-k-3rd) and integrate literature too.

Art and Literature, Classical Art EducationHeather WombacherFebruary 4, 2021art at home, art classes for kids, art and nature, New Class, Apprentice Art Studio, new class, elementary students

The Art of Making Meaningful Things-Nature Inside

One of my intentional focuses in the new year was to make meaningful things. I thought I would share my current success this month. In a recent post, I mentioned creating terrariums.

Making Lessons, The Studio, Classical Art EducationHeather WombacherJanuary 26, 2021nature, nature journaling, the art of making meaningful things, the art of meaningful things

Virtual Art Exhibit ~ Pre-Raphaelites

Let’s visit the art museum! Last year I visited the Seattle Art Museum(SAM) for a birthday celebration with my mom.

Classical Art Education, The Apprentice Atelier, Free OfferHeather WombacherNovember 15, 2020Virtual Museum, Museum visit, Pre-Raphaelite, art kit on the go, Apprentice Art Studio, apprentice with the masters artComment

Are You Practicing? Here is a Fun Way to Do It!

Practice is an important discipline for any artistic pursuit. Long ago, if you were an apprentice, you spent much of your time in practice and welcomed the critiques from your Master Artist.

Classical Art Education, Elements of Art, The Apprentice Atelier, Art Challenge, Free OfferMrs. WSeptember 28, 2020drawing, practice, art at home, freebieComment

7 Tips to Get Into An Artistic Mindset this Fall

Do you feel Autumn coming down the lane? I do! I love Autumn, it is my favorite season of the year. For me it feels like change. Starting fresh. Crunchy colorful leaves and hot apple cider. New pencils and notebook paper and of course...new art supplies!

Classical Art EducationHeather WombacherAugust 24, 2020homeschool art, back to school, kids art lessons, kids art classes, organization, art tipsComment

New and Coming in the Fall 2018 -Apprentice Atelier

Something new is coming fall 2018! I am really excited to begin talking about this dream of mine. Ever since I began teaching art over 15 yrs ago, I often heard parents say things like

Classical Art EducationHeather WombacherJune 30, 2018Van Gogh, Apprentice Art Studio, kids art lessons, Vincent Van Gogh, art, art classes, kids art classes, art classes for kids, art history for kids, art appreciation for kidsComment

Camp Apprentice Atlelier- Van Gogh

My first Master Study for Kids is during Apprentice Atelier at Camp heARTful this summer! And it is all about Vincent Van Gogh and his impact on the art world. Students will create in Van Gogh style. Campers will explore with his techniques using pen and ink sketches before taking paint to canvas.

Classical Art Education, Camp heARTful, The Studio, The Apprentice AtelierMrs. WApril 29, 2018Van Gogh, Vincent, apprentice atelier, apprentice with the masters art class, art camp, summer art camp, vincent van goghComment

Camp heARTful Session II - WOW Wonderful!

As you can see Session II of Camp heARTful was filled with happy hearts and lots of Art! Campers learned about how to see themselves as Children of God and that the Lord has a plan and a purpose for each of them.

Camp heARTful, Classical Art Education, The Studio, The Apprentice AtelierMrs. WAugust 4, 2017Camp heARTful, Summer and art, art camp, art class, art, camp heartfull, camp, session 2, summer art camp, summer camp Comment

Camp HeARTfull ~Day 3

Camp heARTful, Classical Art Education, The Studio, The Apprentice AtelierMrs. WJune 23, 2016The Apprentice Art Studio, apprentice with the masters art class, art camp, camp heartfull, clay pots clay pinch pots, clay, pinch pots, pottery, summer art camp, summer camp, vesselsComment

Camp HeARTfull Art Camp is Amazing!

Camp heARTful, Classical Art Education, The Studio, The Apprentice AtelierMrs. WJune 23, 2016The Apprentice Art Studio, apprentice with the masters art class, art camp, bible lessons, camp heartfull, camp, kid bible study, painting, summer art campComment

Vincent, Vino and ...Golf?

Classical Art Education, Personal Artwork, The Studio, The Apprentice AtelierMrs. WMay 19, 2016camp McCullough, camp, golf prize, golf. fundraiser, painting, summer camp, sunflowers, vincent van gogh, women's golf tournamentComment

Apprentice With the Masters