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Saturday Morning Art Classes

CCAD's Saturday Morning Art Classes program provides quality visual art and design education to Central Ohio children in grades one through 12.

Early arts education offers lifelong benefits

Participation in the arts is not just a quiet way for a child to spend an afternoon. Research shows that the benefits of early arts education extend way beyond providing a creative outlet for children. Skills developed through arts education can include creative problem solving, focus, risk taking, and self-discipline.

According to research done by the Americans for the Arts organization, young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours a day three times a week for a year are:

  • four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
  • three times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
  • four times more likely to participate in math and science fairs
  • three times more likely to win an award for school attendance
  • four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay

CCAD has provided quality arts education for tens of thousands of Central Ohio children since 1880. More than 1,200 children each year participate in CCAD’s Saturday Morning Art Classes and Creative Summer Workshops. Not all of the young people who take art classes go on to become the next great painter or designer, but they do take with them the long-lasting benefits of arts education.

Registering for Saturday Morning Art Classes

  • Open registration for semester I begins August 22 and for semester II, December 12 (click here for a full calendar).
  • Morning classes meet from 9–11:30 am.
  • Afternoon workshops meet from 12:15–3:15 pm.
  • Enrollment is processed in the order received and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Payment-in-full is required in order to register.
  • The last day to register for semester I is September 16 and for semester II, January 20, 2006.

Visit the Saturday Morning Art Classes calendar page for other important dates.

Students requesting class placement with a friend of the same grade level should mail registration cards and payments together. Registration forms should be clearly marked with the student's and friend's names.

Because of limited space and security considerations, students are not permitted to attend any class for which they are not registered. Class changes must be requested through the Continuing Education Office and will be granted on a space-available basis.

Open registration begins August 22 for semester I and December 12 for semester II. Registration forms must be mailed to the college with payment. CCAD is unable to accept Saturday Morning Art Classes registration online.

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Fees

The fee for one semester is $220 and includes tuition, registration, and all supplies. Payment-in-full is required upon registration. Partial payments will not be accepted.

Mail completed registration form with check or credit card information (or fax with credit card information to 614.358.1024) by September 16 (for semester I) or January 20 (for semester II) to:

Saturday Morning Art Classes
Columbus College of Art & Design
107 N. Ninth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Confirmation letters, schedules, parking information, and a campus map will be mailed to all registered students prior to the first day of class.

Refund policy

Requests for refunds must be in writing and received by by September 16 (for semester I) or January 20 (for semester II). No refunds will be given after these dates. $75 of the total fee is nonrefundable.

Scholarship information

Each year students may compete for scholarships valued at $75 per term. There is no entry fee for the competition.

The deadline for the 2005–2006 scholarships was July 15. No late entries are accepted.

Entry Guidelines:

Children are invited to submit for competition, one drawing, which must meet the following guidelines:

  • Must be student's original artwork done without help.
  • Must be a still-life drawing of common objects. We suggest you arrange five-10 objects such as small boxes, bowls, cups, and other simple objects on a table. Draw these objects, try to fill the page, and add details.
  • Maximum size: 14" x 17"
  • Must be black and white only using pencil, ink, or marker.
  • Student should spend about one hour on the drawing.
  • Must be accompanied by a completed Scholarship Form (parent or guardian signature required), which must be firmly affixed to the back of the drawing.
  • Drawing and entry form must be received in the Continuing Education Office by 5 pm, July 14.

All entrants are encouraged to do their best. Judges will look for students who demonstrate a high level of interest, effort, and creativity. The drawing should include a lot of interesting elements while exhibiting good compositional qualities.

Please note that scholarship drawings are not returned.

Please mail your completed drawing and scholarship application form to:

Saturday Morning Art Classes
Columbus College of Art & Design
107 North Ninth Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Scholarship notifications will be mailed July 24. In order to receive priority registration for term I, students accepting their scholarship must submit a completed registration form and balance of fees no later than August 18 by 5 p.m. Please do not submit a registration form with the scholarship drawing. Registration forms received with scholarship entries will be returned.

Students who have received a faculty scholarship are not eligible for the competition scholarship in the same academic year.

In addition to competition scholarships, CCAD is pleased to offer a number of need-based scholarships. Please contact the Continuing Education office for more information and to request an application.

For more information about Saturday Morning Art Classes, please contact the Continuing Education Office at 614.222.3248 or by e-mail.

 

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