Art & Exercise Winter Workshop: Watercolor Mountain Scene & Kickboxing Climb (4-7)

Welcome to a Winter Wonderland! In this class, your child will create, move, and have an amazing experience with two highly educated and experienced teachers. All of our Winter Workshop series classes begin with a high-energy winter workout followed by a calming session in the art studio.

Benefits of Combining Art and Exercise:
Art and physical education are usually thought of as different domains but integrating them can be of much benefit to children. For kids reluctant to learn about art, using physical activity will have them jumping at the chance; for kids who prefer not to participate in gym class, the artistic components of our lessons will keep them engaged and active. Check out the learning goals for more!

Who It's For:
Perfect for learners who love creating artwork, like getting out of their chair and getting active, or BOTH! This class is great for those who love a high-energy workout or those that may be hesitant about exercising. Miss Shannon always keeps it upbeat and makes sure each child is feeling successful. In the art studio, Ms. Gerri guides beginner artists through the project while also challenging our more advanced artists to learn new techniques. She ensures that every child leaves with a project they are proud of!

How It Works:
Class always starts with some socialization and checking in to see how everyone's feeling! Next, we warm-up and get our bodies ready for exercise. I break down the exercises, add in games and activities, and we learn about keeping our bodies healthy! Let's kickbox our way to the top of this mountain! I wonder what we will see on our way up! Bring your energy, grab your water bottle, and meet me in the gym!

Once we’ve finished the first half of our class, it will be time to switch gears- from athlete to artist! 

For our art project, we will compose a simple yet stunning mountain scene, using oil pastels to resist watercolor blends. Artists can finish the piece with some salt diffusion for a fun and frosty look. Brrrr! As time allows, we will play a fun art-related game. Artists will be shown examples of completed artwork and given clear, step-by-step instructions to complete the project and understand the overall goal. While we are drawing, we will talk about line, shape, texture and watercolor techniques for the best results! Grab your supplies, wear your favorite sweater, and bring your creativity too!

Why We Teach It:
You can expect your child to receive lots of encouragement and praise throughout our workout and art project. They will leave feeling confident about themselves and excited about fitness, and with a beautiful piece of art just in time to display for winter! We love helping our learners create a happy and healthy lifestyle in the most fun way possible, through art and exercise!