Art Education For The Next Generation
What Is Art Z Kids?
Our mission at Art Z Kids is to teach children how to use their creativity and imagination through literature and illustration with a personalized,
unique, and engaging experience.
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Art Enrichment Education for Ages 4-12.
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Children will build personal connections by sharing
and talking with Mrs. La Russa and the other students.
With step-by-step guided lessons,
no one will be left behind.
Current and Upcoming Classes
Washington Classes
Burlingame
Tuesdays Jan 2025
Reg closed
Dates - Jan
Times - 2:00-3:30pm
Omit 2/11,18
$444
+ $40 Lab
(art lab fee 40 due on first day of class)
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Tuesdays April 2025
Reg open
Dates - April 8- May 27
Times - 2:00-3:30pm
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$444
+ $40 Lab
(art lab fee 40 due on first day of class)
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OLA Classes
(Our Lady of Angels Burlingame)
Wednesdays Jan- 2025
Reg CLOSED
Dates -1/8-3/12
Time 3:00-4:30pm
Omit 2/12,19
$395
(50 OLA Reg office fee Included)
(art lab fee 40 due on first day of class)
Wednesdays April- 2025
Reg OPEN
Dates -4/9-5/28
Time 3:00-4:30pm
$395
(50 OLA Reg office fee Included)
(art lab fee 40 due on first day of class)
McKinley Classes
Burlingame
Thursdays Jan 2025
Reg closed
Dates - Jan
Times - 3:00-4:30pm
Omit 2/13,20
$444
+ $40 Lab
(art lab fee 40 due on first day of class)
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Thursdays April 2025
Reg open
Dates - April 10-May 29
Times - 3:00-4:30pm
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$444
+ $40 Lab
(art lab fee 40 due on first day of class)
Creativity is explored in these art enrichment classes with a range of ever-
expanding projects geared towards ages 4-12.
Classes are always new each and every season, and there will never be a repeated lesson. Instead of decorating pre-existing shapes or making “cookie-cutter art,” children start from scratch and, by so doing, see firsthand how artwork evolves.
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The students will learn about famous artists and different styles of art, interact with their classmates by being able to ask questions, and inspire their curiosity! During this spring semester, children will experience an inventive curriculum provided by Mrs. La Russa who has taught in the Bay Area for over 10 + years.
In these classes, we will be focusing on developing fine motor skills, exploring a variety of art media, building primary art vocabulary, and cultivating an open mind. The students will take steps to achieve independence, making decisions about their work, while learning new skills and techniques; this gives the children an immense sense of achievement and pride while also becoming a great marker in their development and childhood.
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Art Summer Camp
In this wonderful art-filled summer camp your child will be exploring different styles of art and many types of mediums such as acrylic paint, clay, watercolors, oil pastels, printmaking and so much more.
Mrs. La Russa uses a story method to incorporate art history in a fun and interesting way so they retain the knowledge. The children will learn, grow, and expand their artistic ability with these easy-to-follow art instructions. They will walk away with newfound capabilities and a strong sense of confidence!
Whether you sign your children up for just one camp or for multiple, they will learn new and exciting forms of art every week. Camp ends with an amazing art show by the students, a delightful art party with treats & prizes, fantastic face painting, and a photo booth. All camps include t-shirts, sketchbooks, personal art packs with markers, colored pencils, erasers, stickers and so much more.
Daily snacks and fresh lemonade are provided. Full and half day camps are available.
Benefits of Exposing Children to Art
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Children learn to think creatively, with an open mind
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Children learn to observe and describe, analyze and interpret
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Children learn to express feelings, with or without words.
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Children practice problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills, art-making skills, language and vocabulary of the arts
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Children discover that there is more than one right answer, multiple points of view
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Children learn to collaborate with other children and with adults
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Arts introduce children to cultures from around the world
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Children can blossom and excel in the arts. Even with physical, emotional, or learning challenges, one can experience success in the arts.
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Arts build confidence. Because there is not just one right way to make art, every child can feel pride in his or her original artistic creations.
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Arts build community. Schools with a variety of differences can celebrate the arts as one community.
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Observe the world carefully and discard preconceptions in order to envision something and then create it.
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Go beyond just learning a skill to express a personal voice.
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Problem-solve and persist despite frustration and setbacks.
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Reflect on the results and also ask what could improve them.
Participating in an art program increases a child’s ability to:
