Question 1

How is Holt School different from other programs?

Accepted Answer

Our program focuses on instructing students individually on their personal goals. We have a baseline that teaches students the techniques needed to draw and paint for a lifetime and tailor our teaching to our students' interests. Therefore when you walk into the classroom you will see each student working on something different. Most of our classes have students ranging from beginners to advanced. Because of this our classes are not separated by skill level.

Question 2

What is the environment like inside the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Our classroom is a traditional studio environment with each student working at an easel or drawing horse. We aim to give our students the highest quality of art education by staffing our studio with trained instructors who have a degree in art or are pursuing a degree in art. In our youth classes, we keep our teacher to student ratio low at 1:6 so that each student is able to have their individual needs met.

Question 3

What will students do on the first day of class?

Accepted Answer

The first day of class is a day for us to get to know the student. We will go over basic drawing techniques with pencil. Adult students will later be introduced to charcoal and youth students will use chalk pastels. An assessment will be made about your goals and skill level and we will determine how to move forward with your learning.

Question 4

What supplies do new youth students need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Supplies:
Your art supply kit can be purchased through Holt School or the local Jerry's Artarama. You may also elect to shop for supplies yourself using the list below.

New teen students should hold off on purchasing supplies until after their first class.
 
Click here to pre-order your kit through Holt School.
(https://holtschoolonlinestore.square.site/product/pastel-kit/80?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=9)The kit will be delivered to you in class on your first day.

Question 5

What supplies do adult students need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Supplies:
Your art supply kit can be purchased through Holt School or the local Cheap Joes. You may also elect to shop for supplies yourself using the list below.
 
Click here to pre-order your kit through Holt School.
(https://holtschoolonlinestore.square.site/product/adult-oil-kit/81?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=9)The kit will be delivered to you in class on your first day.

Question 6

If I/my student previously attended Holt School and is returning, what supplies do I/they need to bring?"

Accepted Answer

If you or your student has previously attended Holt School, please email us at info@holtschooloffineart.com

Question 7

What class will be best suited for my/my child’s skill level?

Accepted Answer

Our classes are for all levels. Each student is instructed on an individual level and therefore beginner, intermediate, and advanced students can be seen in all of our classes. Some of our classes may be separated based on age.

*Only our intermediate and advanced adult classes will contain some group-based instruction.

Question 8

I/My child is not a beginner, can I/they skip ahead?"

Accepted Answer

Youth Students: 
Students who aren’t beginners can be placed on a “fast track” with a portfolio review. This is an informal assessment and artwork can be brought on the first day of class to share with the instructor. All fast track students are required to complete our drawing exercises as we use them for building blocks for painting. We place importance on drawing before painting, as painting is considered to be drawing with a brush. A strong foundation in drawing will help the artist produce higher quality oil paintings.

Adult Students:
If you have previous experience please plan to share images of your work with your teacher on the first day of class. They will work with you to come up with a plan to meet your goals.

Question 9

Can Holt School help with portfolio assistance for colleges and competitions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our instructors can help build a portfolio and help make portfolio decisions. If you need help with this please email info@holtschooloffineart.com and we can direct you to the right instructor for your needs.

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