Children's Program
Elemental Art - Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart
with Alex McQuillan
| Ages 6-8
Kids in Emil Gormans Adventures in 3d workshop showing off their projects. 3D printed glasses and Boardgames
Kids in Emil Gormans Adventures in 3d workshop showing off their projects. 3D printed glasses and Boardgames
Code: K0916-25
Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025Past
9AM-3PM
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: February Session
Feb 3 - 24, 2027
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After School Art: March Session
Mar 3 - 31, 2027
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Spring Art Break
Mar 22 - 26, 2027
Discover the Workshop
Discover the power of the five elements through hands-on art! Young artists will explore wind, water, fire, earth, and space by using swirling watercolors to capture the breeze, sculpting explosive volcanoes with papier-mâché, creating rain-inspired drip pastels, and crafting glowing lanterns that symbolize fire. Along the way, they’ll learn how artists from different cultures have been inspired by nature’s forces—from Japanese woodblock prints of ocean waves to Indigenous sand painting traditions. Through texture, color, and movement, students will bring the raw energy of the natural world to life in their own unique creations!
Meet Your Faculty
Alex McQuillan
Alex McQuillan is an educator with over 11 years of experience, including four at Aspen Middle School, where he fosters curiosity and engagement in his classrooms, believing in art as a tool for connection and understanding. He is also the author and illustrator of “The Karakol Diaries,” a graphic novel inspired by his years teaching and exploring in Kyrgyzstan. His work captures the beauty and depth of human experience through travel and its tribulations. Alex’s educational and artistic mission centers…
Studio access, shipping, campus policies, and other information for workshop participants.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be the correct age for the workshop as of the first day of class. Registration is confirmed once parents receive confirmation by email, and the online waiver form must be completed before the first workshop.
Payment: Children’s and teen workshops are charged in full at the time of registration.
Cancellations: With at least 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $150 per workshop. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of the workshop will result in a full forfeiture.
Students attending all-day workshops are asked to bring a sack lunch and a snack.
Children's Program
After School Art: December Session
with Emily Katebini
Dec 2 - 16, 2026 · Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45PM
Total: $165 · Ages 7-10
Children's Program
After School Art: February Session
with Emily Katebini
Feb 3 - 24, 2027 · Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45PM
Total: $220 · Ages 7-10
Children's Program
After School Art: March Session
with Emily Katebini
Mar 3 - 31, 2027 · Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45PM
Exception date: March 24th
Total: $220 · Ages 7-10
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.