Why Invest in Art Lessons?
Uncertain whether to invest in formal art instruction? Discover why taking the plunge is well worth the commitment.
The Benefits of Engaging With the Arts
Taking art lessons has amazing rewards that benefit both children and adults in every stage of life.
Sharpens Memory
Learning how to draw, paint, or sculpt enhances skills used in observation, pattern recognition, and concentration. It is a whole-brain activity, linking visual, spacial, and motor processes. For people who struggle with executive functioning, such as those with ADHD, drawing can be a powerful way to improve skills like inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
Boosts Communication Skills
Art lessons have been shown to improve communication skills through enhancing the student's self awareness and emotional vocabulary. Art itself has the ability to cross language barriers and express thoughts and feelings through a visual medium. This can be especially powerful for students who struggle with articulating their ideas or who are non-verbal.
Improves Academic Performance
A study by the National Endowment for the Arts found that across all age levels taking arts classes outside of school was linked to increased math, reading, and science scores. Among high-schoolers the benefits were even greater, with increased graduation rates and GPAs.
Social-Emotional Benefits
Both children and adults who take art lessons enjoy improved resilience, increased problem solving skills, more positive approaches to learning, greater tolerance and compassion for others, increased self-esteem and a greater sense of community.
Better Mental Health
Adults and children alike who participate in the arts have lower rates of depression and anxiety and lower stress levels overall. Art provides a healthy outlet for dealing with difficult emotions or periods of life. Research shows arts participation is linked to reduced rates of cognitive decline, improved mood, and mental flexibility, even among dementia patients.
Book Your Spot
At Holly's Art Lessons we meet students where they are to help them build artistic skills, confidence, and resilience through personalized, tailored art instruction in a variety of materials.
Enjoy one-on-one sessions designed to enhance your child's artistic skills in a comfortable, low pressure, welcoming environment. By the end of the semester students will come away having built real drawing or painting skills rather than simply learning cookie-cutter projects.
With a maximum of just 3 students per class, children benefit from personalized instruction in a more social environment at a discounted rate. Get off the screens and into the studio!
Each month we explore the life and work of a different artist. Students enhance their art vocabulary and analytical skills as they examine historical artworks, read engaging picture-book biographies, and create their own inspired projects. Join us for a hands-on experience that cultivates creativity and appreciation for art in a fun, interactive environment!
No artistic experience required for these fun and informative watercolor workshops. Available for teens and adults on weekends, participants explore watercolor techniques while also walking away with a stunning 8x10 painting.
Not quite ready to commit? Let's meet! I'll show you around our workspace and walk you through a quick 15-minute lesson so you can decide if we are the right fit.
Hire Holly for a custom commissioned piece of artwork. Commissioned work is available on a limited basis.
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I'm available for private and group lessons, as well as the occasional weekend workshop. Fill out the form below, and I will get in touch.