Children's Program

Code: ZSK-25

    • O

      Open to All

      Subject to specific age requirements, students of any skill/knowledge level.

    • Ages 7-10

After-School Art: Spring Session

Feb 5 - Apr 23, 2025

10 Early-Release Wednesdays: 1:45PM - 3:45PM
Location: Aspen Elementary Art Room
Ages 7-10

Concept

This Spring, Anderson Ranch brings its creative spirit back to Aspen Elementary School! Students eager to dive into the world of art join us after school on early-release Wednesdays in the art room for eight weeks of artistic exploration and growth. They explore color, shape, texture, and composition, expressing themselves through art. This program offers the support and inspiration young artists need to thrive.

Scholarship support is available. Please click here to apply. The scholarship deadline is January 24th.

Spring Session Dates:

  • February 5th, 2025
  • February 12th, 2025
  • February 19th, 2025
  • February 26th, 2025
  • March 12th, 2025
  • March 19th, 2025
  • April 2nd, 2025
  • April 9th, 2025
  • April 16th, 2025
  • April 23rd, 2025

*Please note that there is no session on Wednesday, March 5th and 26th.

Media & Techniques

Anderson Ranch staff will provide the materials, guidance and inspiration to create works of art in painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, sculpture, and other mixed-media materials.

Faculty

Emily Katebini

Children’s and Community Engagement Program Coordinator

Emily is the Children’s and Community Engagement Program Coordinator of the Anderson Ranch. Emily earned a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Colorado, and an M.A. in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Elementary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. With a distinguished career as a New York City educator, she earned the 2022 New York Literacy Outreach Award for her significant contributions to improving literacy outcomes across the city. Prior to joining the Anderson Ranch, Emily served as the Director of Special Education and Giftedness at a K-12 school.

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Join Waitlist for After-School Art: Spring Session

Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.

Workshop Details

Lodging & Meals

Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations. 

NEW: Tuition includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of the tuition for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.

We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.

 

Child & Teen Scholarships

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, both individuals and foundations, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

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