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School of Visual Arts
Founded in the Fall of 2021, the School of Visual Arts offers a variety of mediums to explore. Age-appropriate group classes help students identify their passions on an eight-week rotation of topics.
Private lessons develop fine technique and skill, while art competitions allow students to showcase their work. NSSOTA provides students with a dedicated art space and gallery opportunities.
Ceramics & Pottery
In this hands-on class, students will explore the art of ceramics and pottery, learning fundamental techniques such as wheel throwing, hand-building, and basic sculpting. Participants will also discover how to apply glazes and create finished pieces, gaining both practical skills and creative confidence in the pottery studio.
Palette Group Classes
Discover your creative side in this art class designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, you’ll explore a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Ages 5-8, 8-12, 12-15, and 16+
Homeschool grades K-5 and 6-12
Private Lessons
Our private art lessons are for adults as well as younger students. Lessons are held at our beautiful studio in Argyle, TX. We offer lessons in drawing, painting, and more. Curriculum will vary based on a student’s ability and interests.
Fine Arts Explorer
Try 4 private music lessons or group classes, try 4 theatre group classes, try 4 art group classes, then choose which you would like to continue learning.
The Six Pillars of
The School of Visual Arts
SIGHTING
VISUAL ASPECT OF ART
Accurately representing 3-D space, form, and proportion on a 2-D surface through the use of measurement, placement, and positive/negative space
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER
Teaching effective use of line, value, color, and texture to create understandable compositions
PRINCIPLE OF DESIGN
CREATING BALANCE & UNITY
Arranging elements with consideration to balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, repetition, proportion, rhythm, variety, and unity
TECHNIQUE
QUALITY PRESENTATION
Expecting and enforcing proper rendering of techniques that will promote artistry and excellence in presentation
COMPOSITION
ASPECTS OF VISUAL HIERARCHY
Being sure the students are considering all aspects of visual hierarchy and eye-flow to draw the viewer through a composition
PRODUCTION
BECOMING A WELL-ROUNDED ARTIST
Learn to prepare, polish, and present your finished work for competitions, art, galleries, personal shows and portfolios
