Visual Art
Allegro offers premium small-group art lessons for
students ages 6-12!​
Art lessons in a group setting are a great way to build social-emotional skills. With organized group activities and guided class discussions, students will have an opportunity to express their ideas about art in a safe environment built to promote self-confidence and kindness.
Through discussions about aesthetics, artistic intent, and visual language throughout history, students will be encouraged to develop an understanding of their own visual preferences while respecting the artistic choices of others. These conversations are vital to the arts, as they help fuel imagination for creative problem-solving and foster a sense of belonging among students.
Each class will be 1-hour long and will start with a quick group discussion and activity. Then, students will create their own artwork that demonstrates understanding of the concept for that day. ​​
Each week will serve as an independent lesson,
with students completing a small art work to take home.*
Each week will focus on a different theme as we
explore emotions through abstract art,
atmospheric perspective in landscapes, classic
compositions, stylization vs. realism, and more.
* Art may need to dry and be picked up at a later time
During the summer, students are encouraged to take multiple classes to
get the most out of this experience. Each class will focus on a new
technique, method, style, or material.
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Summer lessons will be held at Allegro Music School on
Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg.
​​​Classes will not depend on the material
covered in prior weeks. However, attending regular lessons will greatly improve technical skills, understanding of materials and vocabulary, and create an enjoyable routine where students can build relationships with their peers.
All high-quality art supplies are included!
Art teacher Danielle Doctor has 12 years of
teaching experience and is certified to teach art K-12.
She is also a professional artist with a Master's of Fine Arts
degree in Visual Arts. Though she is currently building
a portfolio of water-mixable oil paintings, she has
mastered a wide range of drawing and painting materials.
She is excited to share her knowledge and
love of art with the next generation of artists.
*Danielle is a long-time Allegro mom, and all art on this page is her original works.
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Read more about her here.
Small Group Lesson Offerings:
Fun Foundations (ages 6-8)
At this level, we will discuss the elements and principles of design, diving into the meanings of lines, colors, and shapes, and how they have been used throughout history to create a visual language. We will learn about different types of 2D art, including landscapes, portraits, still life, and abstraction. We will create art in a fun, stylized way, focusing on making artistic choices to achieve a thoughtful visual impact. Each lesson will focus on a concept that will guide our discussion, group activity, and independent project.
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Supplies will be provided. Just bring yourself!
Art Appreciation (ages 9-12)
We will cover all the elements and many of the principles of design over the course of the ten lessons. Each lesson will focus on a concept that will guide our discussion, group activity, and independent project. Students will be encouraged to explore different materials and techniques to create stunning artwork in a variety of styles, from realism to abstraction. We will learn about a few artists throughout the summer as we examine their style and appreciate their contribution to art history. Students will create a new artwork each lesson.
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Supplies will be provided. Just bring yourself!