Fine Arts Fridays
Fine Arts Friday Fall Registration is CLOSED
Spring 2025 REGISTRATION OPENS 12/1
“Fine Arts Friday” is an enrichment program for the Houston Bay Area homeschooling community. With an assortment of semester long classes to choose from, your student can learn to bake, shoot and edit videos, learn musical theater skills, work with different art mediums, and engage in Robotics and STEM skills plus much more.
2024 FALL SESSION: August 30 - December 13
2025 SPRING SESSION: January 17 - May 9
REGISTRATION INFO:
BAHA Families: No Student Registration Fee + 1/2 the cost of the class upfront
Non-BAHA Student: $25 Student Registration Fee + 1/2 the cost of the class upfront
The balance of the cost of the class is due October 1st.
* Individual Piano Lessons Available
Email: admin@bayareahomeschoolacademy.com for piano time slot preferences.
2024 FAF CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
This class is designed to introduce little ones to music appreciation and basic music and movement skills. This will be a fun 45 min class that your student will look forward to each week!
Teacher: Katherine Smith
Ages 4-6
15 weeks / $300
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $150.00 is due October 1st.
Come sing with us!!
Your student will learn music basics, how to follow music, blend voices and work together as a team.
Choir Showcase will be held on December 15 during class.
Teacher: Katherine Smith
Ages: 6-11
Cost: $350
First half due when registering, the balance of $175 is due on October 1st.
Students will build confidence, stage skills, along with having the opportunity to audition for speaking and singing parts for the black box production at the end of the semester. This 15 week session with be a fun learning and growing time for all of our young performers.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Week 1-13 regular rehearsals
Week 14 - 2 performances at Silibam in Pearland *tentative
Week 15 - Cast Christmas Party *tentative
Director: Joy Green
Ages 5-10
15 weeks / $350
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance is due October 1st.
Give your student the chance to build confidence in stage and performance skills in this
semester long musical theater class. Students will learn about body language, voice projection, singing and choreography, and other stage skills that are great for performing and also for life!
Important Notes:
Weeks 1-13 regular rehearsal
Week 14 - 2 shows at Silabam in Pearland *tentative
Week 15 - Cast Christmas Party *tentative
Teacher: Joy Green
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $350/15 weeks
Half due upon enrollment, the balance of $175 due October 1st.
Individual private piano lessons for ages 6-18 available.
Beginners and transfers are welcome.
Teacher: Diane Swain
Materials Needed: An acoustic piano or keyboard with 88 keys at home to practice on.
Cost: $102/month, with a $60 book fee due with first month's payment.
8 Months of Tuition - September-April
$15 fee to register, then reach out to admin@bayareahomeschoolacademy.com for you desired time slot. You will pay $102 monthly tuition directly to Mrs. Swain each month.
This class is designed to introduce little ones to art appreciation and creative expression through hands on art activities. This will be a fun 45 min class that your student will look forward to each week!
Teacher: Zayrel Calderon
Ages 4-6
15 weeks / $350
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $175.00 is due October 1st.
All supplies are included in the cost.
Your student will learn about famous artists throughout history and get to create their own artwork using the techniques and styles of the artists they learn about.
Teacher: Zayrel Calderon
Ages 7-12
15 weeks / $400
*Supply fees are included.
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $200 is due October 1st.
Learn the different techniques of some of the master artists throughout history. Your student will learn about the time period and the skills of the artist and get to practice using each type of technique as they create their own masterpiece.
Teacher: Zayrel Calderon
Ages 12-18
15 weeks / $400
*Supply fees are included.
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $200 is due October 1st.
This 15 week session will be a fun and engaging, hands-on class where students will dive into the concepts of engineering and physics. Some projects will include: balloon catapult, walking water, making sound vibrations, paper rollercoaster, elephant toothpaste and more!
Teacher: Karen Kronjaeger
Ages: 7-11
Cost: $350
All supplies included.
Half of cost is due when registering, the balance of $175 is due October 1st.
In this course, your student will learn the basics of building and team work. With hands on experience and fun, this class will teach fine motor skills and problem solving in the most fun way!
Ages 6-10
15 weeks / $350
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $175.00 is due October 1st.
Take it to the next level with CHALLENGE Robotics! This class will allow students to work together to build robots, challenging their skills and abilities as they grow in skill and knowledge over the semester.
Ages 11-14
15 weeks / $400
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $200 is due October 1st.
Is your student interested in cartoon art and graphics?
Join digital artist, Haley Elliot, for an amazing opportunity to the basics of cartoon art! Students will learn anatomy, style development, and the different techniques to take their talents to new heights.
Students are not required to have prior artistic talent or skill!
Returning students may sign up for additional level instruction in this class.
Students can use either Ipads/electric drawing apps or paper.
Teacher: Haley Elliot
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $400
Half of Cost is paid at registration, the balance of $200 is due October 1st.
Does your student enjoy films such as: "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "Coraline", or "Wallace and Gromit"?
Well now your student can learn to create their very own stop motion films! This class will demonstrate the tips and tricks to create poseable figures, editing techniques, and their very own videos.
No prior artistic skill is necessary for this class!"
Phones or tablets with a rear camera are required for this class. Computers will not work. Materials such as the tripods and backdrops will be provided.
Teacher: Haley Elliot
Ages 11-18
15 weeks / $400
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $200.00 is due October 1st.
Class Description: The whole world is quickly becoming video, from the ads we see, to the messages we send, but there are principles that everyone from commercial creators to classic film directors use to create the films we love. In this class we will cover everything that goes into the creative process for making videos, from how to setup a camera, recording quality audio, setting up lighting for filming, editing video, how to export video for different digital mediums and more. The goal is that by the end of the semester nothing is standing between you and your creativity.
Teacher: Aric Harding
Ages 12-18
15 weeks / $400
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $200 is due October 1st.
In a continuation of Mr. Harding’s “video production” class, this class will focus on brainstorming and creating content for branding and marketing of companies and products. This course is creativity meets real life career opporutnities rolled into one.
Teacher: Aric Harding
Ages: 11-18 *completed Video Production class
Cost: $430
Half of cost is due when registering, the balance of $215 is due October 1st.
Complete list of equipment and device needs coming soon.
Teacher: Cyndi Bennavides
Ages 10-12
15 weeks / $675
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $337.50 is due October 1st.
All supplies and ingredients are included.
Only 6 spots available.
Teacher: Cyndi Bennavides
Ages 13-18
15 weeks / $675
All supplies and ingredients are included.
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $337.50 is due October 1st.
In this class, students will have the opportunity to take their cake decorating skills to the next level as they learn how to work with fondant and how to bake, stack, and decorate layered cakes.
Teacher: Cyndi Bennavides
Ages: *previous student
Cost: $630
Must have taken “Everything Buttercream” previously to enroll
Class must have 4 students to make.
Half the cost of the course is due at enrollment.
The balance of $315 is due October 1st.
Each NON-BAHA student wanting to enroll in Fine Arts Friday must be registered individually, before enrolling in a semester class.