Course Offerings & Progressive Curriculum

Classes generally meet once a week and run continually throughout the academic year organized by terms running approximately 10-12 weeks in length. Our curriculum and projects are designed to present a progressing level of skill and challenge so that students can gain the most out of our program. Our small class size and individualized instruction allows you to join at any time.

PreSchool Monart

3 - 4 Years Old
A class for 3 and 4 year olds that encourages visual perception and eye hand coordination skills. Students will learn the visual recognition of the 5 Elements of Shape and how to use them in the recognition of the Alphabet, the Numbering system, the Drawing of their own name, and simplistic drawings of creatures from nature. Games that incorporate the use of crafts, music, and movement will teach proficiency in following directions and achieving pre-drawing and reading readiness skills.
Media: All

Preschool (Pearland)

3 - 4 Years Old
A class for 3 and 4 year olds that encourages visual perception and eye hand coordination skills. Students will learn the visual recognition of the 5 Elements of Shape and how to use them in the recognition of the Alphabet, the Numbering system, the Drawing of their own name, and simplistic drawings of creatures from nature. Games that incorporate the use of crafts, music, and movement will teach proficiency in following directions and achieving pre-drawing and reading readiness skills.
Media: mixed

Getting Ready I

4 - 6 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 4 and 5 year old. Students work on their ability to recognize the elements of shape and combine them in drawing the creatures from nature and objects from their world.
Media: Markers & Pastels

Getting Ready II

4 - 6 Years Old
A class for 4-6 year olds who have mastered the ability to recognize the elements of shape and have achieved a skill level that allows them to make independent choices in composition and background ideas. Geared for the student who has learned to focus and concentrate for the one hour class, without an undue need for individual attention.
Media: Markers, Pastels and Water Color

Private Tuition

4-14
One on one tuition. It will be multi-media base, and will be geared towards that one child only.
Media: Multi-media

Animation Drawing - Junior

4 - 8 Years Old
Children are taught how to breakdown and draw popular animated characters, be it Pokemon, Manga, or the likes of Calvin and Hobbs. This course incorporates the basic drawing skills of Monart whilst catering to the inner passion of our children.
Media: pencil, ink and marker

Getting Ready (Pearland)

4 - 6 Years Old
A class for 4-6 year olds who have mastered the ability to recognize the elements of shape and have achieved a skill level that allows them to make independent choices in composition and background ideas. Geared for the student who has learned to focus and concentrate for the one hour class, without an undue need for individual attention.
Media: Markers, Pastels and Water Color

Cartoon & Clay - Beginner Sculpting

4-14
This course is geared to introducing students to sculpture. Starting from drawing, sizing, creating the internal wire frame, covering with clay, detailing using a variety of techniques, baking, and coloring. Sculpting teaches students about every angle of the subject they wish to create, front, back, sides, top and bottom. The experience is thrilling as you see your vision form structure with your own hands. In this class students can expect to create 6-8 sculptures during the course of 12 weeks.
Media: Clay

Basic Drawing I

6 - 8 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 6 and 7 year old. Students quickly learn to recognize the elements of shape and are introduced to various choices of how to interpret the lesson, in their own creative rendering of the subject and background.
Media: Markers, Pastel, Water Color

Basic Drawing II

6 - 8 Years Old
A class for 6-8 year olds who have mastered the ability to make independent choices in the interpretation of the lesson, show a confidence in their drawing skills, and can color in with control. Geared for the student who has learned to focus and concentrate for the one hour class and shows the ability to put effort into their work.
Media: Markers, Pastel, Water Color, and Colored Pencils

Basic Drawing (Pearland)

6 - 8 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of a 6 and 7 year old. Students quickly learn to recognize the elements of shape and are introduced to various choices of how to interpret the lesson, in their own creative rendering of the subject and background.
Media: mixed

Drawing Fundamentals

8 - 12 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of an 8 to 12 year old. Students will learn the Elements of Shape and how to use them in creating drawings from a variety of realistic, abstract, and expressionistic styles. Lessons will introduce them to inspirations from 2Dimensional graphic materials, 3Dimensional objects, the human form, perspective, and proportion.
Media: Graphite pencil, Chalk Pastel, Oil Pastel, Mama

Intermediate Drawing

8 - 12 Years Old
A class for 8-12 year olds who have achieved the skill level of working independently on projects, rarely needing a step by step demonstration by the teacher. Geared for the student who has mastered the basic skills in line, shape, proportion, perspective, and the ability to create volume through light logic, using 3 dimensional objects. Can stay focused and concentrated for a 2 hour class and is confident enough to explore various subject matter and live models with comfort.
Media: Graphite pencil and sticks, Chalk Pastel Penc

Drawing Fundamental-II

8 - 12 Years Old
Advanced level of Drawing Fundamental. The pre-requisite for this level is 3 terms of Year 1 terms, or by way of a teacher\'s recommendation.
Media: Multi-media

Bead design and Jewelry making

8 - Adult
Whilst being another extension of clay, it will also show students how to produce their own beads and put together their own unique jewelry. All materials are provided on site.
Media: Clay

Animation Drawing - Advance

8 - Adult
Children are taught how to breakdown and draw popular animated characters, be it Pokemon, Manga, or the likes of Calvin and Hobbs. This course incorporates the basic drawing skills of Monart whilst catering to the inner passion of our children.
Media: Pencils, ink and markers

Oil Painting

8 - Adult
Start over or pick up from where you may have stopped at some point. This oil painting course takes you through the techniques of the Old Masters. A step by step guide to learn this art under the guidance of our teacher.
Media: Oil Paints

Tanjore Paintings

8 - Adult
Tanjore painting is a classical art form South India, from the town of Thanjavur. It dates back to 1600 AD. These paintings are known for their surface richness, vivid colors and compact composition. This class will take you through the intricate steps involved in producing an heirloom for your own household, one that you work on individually or as a family. A composition measuring 12\"x15\" can be completed over a period of 4-6 weeks. The time durations varies in relation to the size that you wish to work on. The price covers tuition only. All materials from the base board to Gold leaf to the semi-precious stones will be readily available at the studio at very reasonable prices.Students interested in this class will come to the studio for a one hour session every week and can expect to take work home in order to complete their art work. Please contact studio to set yourself up for a day and time.
Media: Gold leaf, stones, clay

Oil painting

8 - Adult
This oil painting course will be designed to work with young children and introduce them to this media. A step by step guide to learn this art under the guidance of our teacher. All material will be provided at the stuio.
Media: Oil Paints

Calligraphy

8 - Adult
Learn the timeless art of calligraphy. Students will start with the traditional cursive fonts and build their way up to more elaborate styles. Students can expect to take back homework to practice.
Media: Ink

Drawing Fundamental (Pearland)

8 - 12 Years Old
An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of an 8 to 12 year old. Students will learn the Elements of Shape and how to use them in creating drawings from a variety of realistic, abstract, and expressionistic styles. Lessons will introduce them to inspirations from 2Dimensional graphic materials, 3Dimensional objects, the human form, perspective, and proportion.
Media: grahite pencil, pastels, acrlics etc

Drawing: Teens & Adults

13+
An Independent Study class for Teens and Adults, that ranges from students with no experience to ones who have fairly good basic drawing skills. Will introduce the student to all subjects, media, and styles of drawing and painting.
Media: All possible drawing media, water color, and acrylic paint.

Teens & Adults

13+
An Independent Study class for Teens and Adults, that ranges from students with no experience to ones who have fairly good basic drawing skills. Will introduce the student to all subjects, media, and styles of drawing and painting.
Media: All possible drawing media, water color, and acrylic paint