Skill‑Building Art Classes Designed for Homeschool Families.
Our Signature Homeschool Art Class Series offers a simply structured, multi‑week progression where students learn real art skills: drawing, color theory, mixed media, composition, and creative storytelling, while creating portfolio‑ready pieces they’re proud of. Designed for ages 7–10, this program supports homeschool families seeking a thoughtful, engaging art enrichment class that nurtures confidence, creativity, and technical growth in a warm, welcoming and cooperative studio environment. Sessions run 6 weeks with an option to add two additional Masterclass weeks.
Sketch Lab™ (Drawing + Visual Thinking)
A guided drawing studio that builds observation skills, (lines, shapes and shading, texture, proportion, and composition) as well as creative confidence. Perfect for beginners and students who want to “get better at drawing.”
Masterpieces in Motion (Mixed Media + Creative Exploration)
A more expressive, materials rich class that blends painting, collage, printmaking layering, and storytelling through art. Perfect for kids who love color, experimentation, and big ideas.
Color Stories (Acrylic & Watercolor Studio)
An introduction to color theory, brushwork, blending, and expressive painting. Students create a small series of paintings that explore mood, contrast, and storytelling through color.
Collage & Illustration Lab
Combines drawing, cutting, layering, and mixed textures to create narrative artwork. Perfect for kids who love tactile materials and imaginative scenes.
Clay Creations: Hand Building Studio
Pinch pots, coil pots, small sculptures, and textured tiles using air dry clay. Students learn form, texture, and 3D design.
Sculpture Lab: Paper, Clay, Wire, & Found Materials
A playful exploration of structure, balance, and form using safe, lightweight materials.
Nature Sketchbook & Field Journaling
Botanical drawing, insect studies, leaf rubbings, labeled diagrams, and watercolor nature notes. Supports science standards while building artistic technique.
Bookmaking & Journaling Studio
Students design and bind simple handmade books, then fill them with drawings, reflections, and creative writing.
Recycled Art Studio: Invent, Build, Create
A hands-on workshop where students transform everyday materials into dimensional artworks. This class emphasizes process over perfection, encouraging students to experiment, problem solve, and discover what’s possible when ordinary materials are reimagined.
For more information on availability, contact Barbara: create@theartoasis.net
🌿 Artful Adventures™ Homeschool Field Trip Experience
Creative, hands‑on field‑trip experiences designed especially for homeschool families & co‑ops. (Including learning pods, micro‑schools, hybrid learners, enrichment groups, and church homeschool ministries.)
Our Artful Adventure Field Trip Experience blends art, imagination, and guided instruction in a bright, welcoming environment.
Each 60–90-minute session includes: a themed project; guided instruction from a warm, experienced guide; all supplies; a take‑home creation, and a short “creative learning moment” (color theory, texture, pattern, history, cultural, storytelling, etc.). Perfect for ages 5–12.
Choose from themes like Watercolor Wonders, Spin‑Art Science Lab, Storybook Art Adventure, Slime + Sensory Lab, and more.
Perfect For
Homeschool co‑ops, pods, and families looking for meaningful enrichment.
- Hosted in our Perkasie studio: ($15 - $20 /student - 6 student minimum - 12 max)
- Mobile field trip: (your location) $20–$25 per student (depending on distance + materials). 6 students minimum - 25 student max
Contact Barbara to schedule: create@theartoasis.net
Curriculums and Other Resources
🌿Our Philosophy
Oasis Education™ believes that creativity is not just a skill — it’s a way of becoming.
Our philosophy centers on identity‑first learning, where children grow confident, emotionally aware, and creatively expressive through engaging, creative enrichment experiences that nurture the whole child.
We see education as an oasis — a welcoming, nourishing space where young minds can explore, imagine, and discover who they are. Every enrichment curriculum, toolkit, and workshop is designed to help children:
- Know themselves — building emotional literacy and self‑concept
- Express themselves — through art, storytelling, movement, and design
- Connect with others — fostering empathy, collaboration, and community
- Grow with confidence — developing resilience and curiosity through creative exploration
Our approach blends identity development, social‑emotional learning and art-based creative wellness into a cohesive framework that supports both children and the adults guiding them.
🌿Core Beliefs
- Creativity shapes identity. Every child deserves to see themselves as capable, imaginative, and whole.
- Learning should feel engaging & fun. We design experiences that invite inspiration and curiosity, not pressure.
- The environment teaches too. Thoughtful materials and intentional spaces help children feel safe to explore.
- Parents and educators are co‑creators. We empower adults to nurture their child's creativity with confidence and clarity.
🌿In Practice
Oasis Education™ brings this philosophy to life through resources, enrichment programs and curriculums like:
- The Social SPARK Playbook
- The Creative Play Starter Kit
- Creative Self‑Concept™ — emotional identity and self‑expression
- SPARK Wellness™ — mindful and emotional regulation
- SPARK Entrepreneurs™ — creativity and innovation for young minds
- SPARK Money™ — early financial literacy
Each program is designed by two experienced enrichment educators to help children grow into confident, creative learners who know who they are and how to express themselves. Each program comes with parent workshops and other resources to support families, co-ops and microschool communities with implementation.
*To learn more about our Creative Self-Concept™ Curriculum and other programs for homeschool communities and families, please e-mail us: create@theartoasis.net