Winner

Voted Inside Novas “Best Art Studio in PWC 2023”

STORY

Edgemoor Art Studio, Inc. was founded by a veteran teacher, who saw the need for a place where children of all ages could learn art fundamentals while freely exploring art materials and processes in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.

Inspired by seeing so many students gain in self-confidence, skill level, and creativity in all areas of their lives, EAS began offering small art classes. Due to the enormous and amazing success of the studio and an increased attendance, the plans for a new, more spacious location were set in motion. Continued support from the very special families enrolled coupled with her strong commitment to building community is what lies at the heart of this studio’s success. Some students have been in attendance since the very humble beginnings!

MISSION STATEMENT

“The place for visual thinkers”

Each lesson and assignment is carefully and thoughtfully prepared to holistically address several skill sets; keeping as a top priority the essential need for children to have many opportunities to question, think, brainstorm ideas, and make art through the creative process. At Edgemoor Art Studio, Inc. the role of the teacher is to facilitate and interact with the child while he or she is learning through creating. This is the place where children and teens are able to stretch their imaginations, build special relationships, and take as long as they need to focus on and finish an artwork without feeling rushed. Unlike other art programs which rely on copying, tracing, and filling in outlines to produce predictable results, our emphasis is on the process rather than a product in order to help children develop into independent and creative human beings. Learning techniques and art processes are the tools that the student is able to incorporate into their art-making as an expressive extension of language. 

 OFFERINGS

At Edgemoor Art Studio, Inc. we believe that reading and art go hand-in-hand, so here at Edgemoor, both subjects are offered. Being actively involved in the arts from a very young age is essential in building confidence levels in young readers while broadening vocabulary and increasing in their ability to listen well, synthesize, comprehend, and problem-solve. By incorporating language, science and the arts into weekly  lessons, our students learn to think critically to solve visual art problems. Yes, there’s math in art! One of Edgemoor’s many goals is to empower children and youths to make a difference in their community and in the world.

Homeschooled children and other groups  are most welcomed and are encouraged to inquire about available classes. Please feel free to check out our many class offerings! We welcome children and teens ages three to adult. Age-appropriate, structured classes are available for preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle-school, and high school children. Drawing, painting, sculpting and other classes are offered. We also offer a vibrant and highly popular 8 weeks of summer camps! 

Art Rocks! (our camps program) began in 2009 and opens for registration each year, at the end of February. Please visit our camps page on this site for all the details!