The Arts Academy
Growing through the 
The Arts Academy at First Christian Church serves to develop the next generation of artists – trained with excellence for the task of ministry. It also serves as an avenue for growing disciples of Jesus Christ and expressing his love for people in our community.
Youth Choir
BEGINS NOVEMBER 3 OR 7, 2019
Kids K-12 will lead worship with “Carols for Advent” the weekend of December 14 & 15, 2019. Rehearsals are Sundays from 10-10:30am or Thursdays from 6-6:30pm. Register below. Questions? Contact Stephanie at scampbell@firstdecatur.org or 217.875.3350.
Arts Academy 2019/2020 Classes
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2019
We have an exciting year ahead of us, and we'd love for YOU to join us! Check out our fall lineup below. Registration opens Monday, August 19 at 9:30am. Questions? Contact Andrea at agrunden@firstdecatur.org or 217.875.3350.
Early Morning Classes
THURSDAYS FROM 9-11AM | BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Oil Painting
Ages: 10th Grade - Adult
Number of Students: 10
Beginners will learn the process to plan, design and create pieces of art using oil paints.
Evening Classes
THURSDAYS FROM 5:30-6:30PM | BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
K-1 Arts Exploration
Ages: 5 - 7 years old
Number of Students: 20
Students K-1st grade will have the opportunity throughout the course of the class to explore different artistic disciplines. Students will have age appropriate activities that will teach them some basics in each of the areas of art including: music, drawing/painting, dance, singing, drama and culinary arts.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
2nd - 3rd Grade Storybook Art
Ages: 2nd - 3rd Grade
Number of Students: 15
Students will learn a variety of art skills and techniques and use a variety of mediums while creating pieces inspired by storybooks. Using the artwork created in a variety of stories students will create their own masterpieces.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
Drawing & Watercolor
Ages: 5th - 12th Grade
Number of Students: 10
The first semester students learn drawing and sketching techniques using graphite. Second semester students will explore a variety of watercolor tools and techniques building on the skills learned in first semester.
Culinary Arts
Ages: 4th Grade - 12th Grade
Number of Students: 14
Students have the opportunity in Culinary Arts class to learn kitchen tools and safety. They will also learn to read and follow a recipe and how to make a variety of dishes.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
Drama (4th-7th Grade)
Ages: 4th - 7th Grade
Number of Students: 20
Drama students will have the opportunity to learn staging, voicing, and many other aspects of theater over the course of the class. Students will have opportunity to perform in smaller skits and a larger production at the end of the year.
Drama (8th-12th Grade)
Ages: 8th - 12th Grade
Number of Students: 20
Drama students will have the opportunity to learn staging, voicing, and many other aspects of theater over the course of the class. Students will have opportunity to perform in smaller skits and a larger production at the end of the year.
Lyrical Dance
Ages: 5th - 12th grade
Number of Students: 15
Lyrical dance will teach students about this particular form of dance and provide them with the opportunity to perform.
Beginner Painting
Ages: 5th Grade - Adult
Number of Students: 10
Beginner painting will teach students the basics of acrylic painting. Students will have the opportunity to create a variety of pieces throughout the course of the class.
Sewing
Ages: 4th Grade - Adult
Number of Students: 6
Students will learn the basics of machine and hand sewing, as well as how to read and work from a pattern. Students will learn how to properly use a sewing machine and will create a variety of projects throughout the year.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
Fiber Arts
Ages: 4th Grade - Adult
Number of Students: 10
Students will learn how to crochet, knit, dye yarn, and other arts using fiber. They will have the opportunity to create items to keep and to share.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
Homeschool Classes
TUESDAYS FROM 12:30-1:30PM | BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Culinary Arts
Ages: 4th Grade - 12th Grade
Number of Students: 10
Students have the opportunity in Culinary Arts class to learn kitchen tools and safety. They will also learn to read and follow a recipe and how to make a variety of dishes.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
2nd-3rd Grade Art Class
Ages: 8 - 9 years old
Number of Students: 10
Art class provides students with the opportunity to create amazing artwork as they learn about the basic elements of art. Students will learn to communicate through art using colored pencils (a versatile art medium). Students’ projects will include: sketchbooks; use of line, texture, color, and more; seasonal drawings; study of famous artists; final project will be suitable for framing.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
Drawing & Watercolor
Ages: 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Number of Students: 10
The first semester students learn drawing and sketching techniques using graphite. Second semester students will explore a variety of watercolor tools and techniques building on the skills learned in first semester.
Sewing
Ages: 4th Grade - 12th Grade
Number of Students: 6
Students will learn the basics of machine and hand sewing, as well as how to read and work from a pattern. Students will learn how to properly use a sewing machine and will create a variety of projects throughout the year.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
K-1 Arts Exploration
Ages: 5 - 7 years old
Number of Students: 10
Students K-1st grade will have the opportunity throughout the course of the class to explore different artistic disciplines. Students will have age appropriate activities that will teach them some basics in each of the areas of art including: music, drawing/painting, dance, singing, drama and culinary arts.
REGISTER HERE - FULL
Questions? Contact Andrea at agrunden@firstdecatur.org or 217.875.3350.
