K-CAF Programs
A.R. = As Requested
A.S. = As Scheduled
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Storytime Art (art programs for 2-5 year olds)
Taught every week; membership required. Storytime Art is K-CAF's introductory teaching level for art education and art appreciation lessons for students, ages 2-5. Participation involves attending consecutive classes. Lessons that are designed to build mastery of the fine motor skills. Child(ren) must be accompanied by a parent throughout each lesson. Then, together, you both share in the satisfaction of exploring different art materials, engaging in various art-making techniques, and producing unique works of art that prepare for - or complement - Kindergarten!
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School Art (art programs for 6-15 year olds)
School Art lessons empower attending students to express their artistic decisions and engage their creative energies in defining their own creative styles, using various art media and techniques to - understand; create; enjoy!
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Arts & Crafts + S.T.E.A.M. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Taught on Tuesdays; schedule dates are unique to class projects; membership required. Students are given an artistic challenge in each class that requests them to employ (and develop) their critical thinking, problem solving, media selections, and technique application. Students showcase their expressive creativity by intertwining one of the core functions of a selected S.T.E.A.M. element in their final work. Throughout each class, students document their own creative process, present their work to parents and classmates, and join in the decision for the next future challenge.
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Art-Media and Art-Making
Taught every other week (2nd & 4th weeks of each month; either on Tuesday OR Wednesday) Membership required. Creativity and self-expression are tied to a particular art discipline, using a particular medium, as well as seeking to visualize a particular topic. The twice a month lessons are offered in the afternoons to better support the German and American public school, each 2-hour art lesson starts and completes the day's project.
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Art Education Basics
Taught on Wednesdays; schedule dates are unique to class projects; membership required. Establishing a personal understanding of art-making and art understanding by creating works that "speak" the individual and collective visual expressions of the elements and principles of art. Mixing and matching the "vocabulary" and "creations" that "speak" the "language of art," students "produce" their work and achieve its "artistic challenge," to "emphasize" each "line" in its "space" to "balance" the "unity" in "monochromatic" "landscapes" . . .
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Art Journalling
Taught once a month, on the 2nd Saturday of the month; membership required. Give your child space to create, reflect, and grow! In this hands-on monthly workshop, young artists discover the transformative world of art journaling as a dynamic outlet for self-expression, emotional regulation, and deep art appreciation.Each session introduces creative techniques—from expressive color mixing and intuitive mark-making to textured layering and visual storytelling. Rather than focusing on a "perfect" final product, students learn how to use art as a personal tool to process feelings, explore big thoughts, and build confidence in their unique artistic voice. Through interactive prompts, independent exploration, and exposure to diverse artistic styles, kids gain both technical art skills and valuable mindfulness strategies they can carry into everyday life.
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Harry Potter Art Club
Taught on Thursdays; schedule dates are unique to class projects; membership required. The K-CAF's Harry Potter Art Club is designed to infuse each club member into the storyline of the Harry Potter Book and the Sorcerers Stone. Each 2-hour art lesson allows students to visualize their "Muggle" roles, actions, and activities within this first Harry Potter movie. Their CAF-provided Harry Potter Journal comprises their 2D and bas-relief visualizations, while their 3D assemblages & sculptures allow for high-relief, stand alone, and sculpture-in-the-round pieces. Our art-making is continuous and imaginative (magical) so that each student can fully visualize their movie involvement until reaching their conclusion in their movie retelling through their art.
Adult Art (art programs for 16+ year olds)
Taught in various configuration, Adult Art is K-CAF's third teaching level for "art education" and "art appreciation" lessons for students, ages 16+. All Classes must have. minimum of four students to run.
Artwork by Micah Schwegler
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Color Theory & Practice
Taught every 1st & 3rd week of the month; membership required. Introduction to Color Theory provides a foundational study of color through hands-on studio exercises, observation, and experimentation. Students will learn the essential elements of color, including hue, value, tint, shade, tone, saturation, and color relationships, while developing an understanding of how colors interact and influence one another. Through projects, critiques, and visual analysis, students will build the skills needed to confidently mix, control, and apply color, gaining greater mastery of color as a powerful tool for artistic expression and visual communication.
Artwork by Micah Schwegler
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Landscapes
Taught every 2nd & 4th week of the month; membership required. Landscape Painting introduces students to the fundamentals of painting the natural environment through observation and hands-on studio practice. Students will explore composition, perspective, light, color, value, and atmosphere while developing the technical skills and visual awareness needed to create expressive and well-structured landscape paintings.
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Sips & Brushstrokes
Taught on Friday AND/OR Saturday, as requested. Participants will participate in a themed painting night, inspired by a selected work, which includes all painting supplies and a few sips of red or white wine. Participating in one of the various sessions that are scheduled for up to 3 hours for a minimum of four participants, attending students create their art within the goals of each session's theme: couples painting, art masters, key locations, etc.
Artwork by Rebekka Schwaneberg
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Art Journaling
Taught every 2nd Saturday of the month; membership required. Art isn’t just about the finished piece—it’s about the journey of making it and the perspective you gain along the way. Designed for adults of all experience levels, this monthly workshop series invites you to step away from traditional rules and step into a space of intuitive self-expression. Rather than focusing on technical precision or formal "art education," this course centers on art appreciation—helping you cultivate a deeper relationship with your own creative voice and the mediums you use. Through mixed-media explorations—combining fluid paints, rich textures, collage, and expressive lettering—you will learn to use art as a personal mirror. Discover how to break the fear of the blank page, embrace creative play without judgment, and build a meaningful visual journal that is uniquely yours. No prior art experience needed—just a willingness to explore.
*Private Art Lesson are also available for pottery and various art materials, send inquiries using the tab above
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Art Events for ALL Ages
Celebrate your memorable events with one of our art teachers at our Studio/School or in your home!
We have a 6 person minimum requirement for each event you'd like to host.
** Send your event planning requests to caf.artlessons1@gmail.com **
Tell us:
1) Which date - we will confirm date availability
2) Which time - events are 3 hours long
3) Which location - our Studio OR your place
4) What your party theme is- send a photo or and idea, then we will help you to select what you want to paint!
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If at the Studio, reserve one studio classroom (6 persons). You can also reserve a 2nd classroom, if needed, for more participants or as a place to eat, drink and be merry. Please ask per E-Mail for the additional price. You can bring your edible goodies and decorate the 2nd classroom. Thank you also for following our recycling rules when you help clean-up!
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If at your home, there is an additional fee for our traveling accommodations. We ask that you allow us to arrive @30 minutes before event time to set up. Also we require an area safe for painting - please protect your valuables. We gladly clean up our working area to leave your home as when we entered.
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Cost is dependant upon if you are a KCAF member or not. See above tab about membership. A deposit is required for each event.